Let’s be real, this year has been one full of unpredictable events and unique challenges. Many markets and industries have had to fight harder than they ever have, while others were able to swing a massive growth in product sales and leads. If we’ve gained any takeaways from these highs and lows, it’s that we…
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Former Vernon Company CEO Bill Vernon Passes Away at Age 89
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, shared that its former chairman and CEO William F. “Bill” Vernon passed away peacefully on Dec. 3 at the age of 89. After serving in the U.S. Army, Vernon began his career at The Vernon Company in 1956. For the next 64 years, Vernon was highly engaged in building the multi-generation family promotions and graphics business across North America…
Read MoreFacilisgroup Team Positioned for Growth in 2021 With Strategic Hires
Following months of industry uncertainty, Facilisgroup, St. Louis, has moved forward with strategic hiring activities aimed at strengthening the company from the core and enhancing overall efficiency as it heads into the new year. “As Facilisgroup continues to evolve as a company, it’s crucial that we are providing our partners the best support, in addition…
Read MoreEpson Introduces UV Flatbed Printer for Outdoor Signage, Promotional Goods and More
Epson introduced the SureColor V7000—its first UV flatbed printer designed for printing high quality outdoor signage, promotional goods and more. Delivering bright, colorful, tactile prints with low graininess and smooth gradation, the ultra-productive SureColor V7000 4×8’ printer brings a new level of image quality, productivity and convenience to print service providers. Capable of printing on…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Safety This Holiday Season
Forbes labeled 2020 as the Zoom Era, meaning people are glued to their devices since their main means of communication is video conferences for business meetings, gatherings with friends and family, and even workouts with their favorite instructors. While the convenience is there, the privacy may not be. Uncovered webcams can leave people vulnerable to…
Read MoreSportsman Cap & Bag Announces New USA-Made Knits Available Now
Sportsman Cap & Bag, Kansas City, Mo., announced that it is offering a new line of knit styles from the brand Cap America. This USA-made collection includes a 12″ plaid knit, a 9″ static pattern beanie, a 12″ static pattern knit, an 8.5″ beanie and a 12″ cuffed knit…
Read MoreAIA Unveils Reimagined Owner Experience, Welcomes Three New Hires
AIA Corporation introduced a new strategic plan, “AIA Reimagine,” that will drive impactful shifts in strategy to focus on AIA owners and their success in 2021 and beyond. To support the reimagined owner experience, AIA announced three new roles, including Vice President of Owner Experience, Director of Owner Success and Director of Business Development…
Read MoreAmeriFoam Acquires Quality Foam Designs
Brooklyn Products International Inc., Brooklyn, Mich., announced that its AmeriFoam division has purchased Quality Foam Designs, a manufacturer of polyurethane promotional products in Elkhart, Ind. The acquisition supports AmeriFoam’s commitment to bring more value to its customers through an expansion of product offerings and…
Read More2021 Top Trending Promotional Products
The COVID-19 crisis presents marketers with a unique environment to market their organizations. The unique challenges require creative solutions. Promotional products can play a significant role in several ways. By studying and understanding current trends, marketers have the chance to be creative enough to increase their organization’s presence…
Read MoreSmart Source LLC Appoints Michael Mikyska to Lead Display Innovation Division
Smart Source LLC, the distributor of promotional products, printed materials and packaging, announced the addition of Michael Mikyska to head its Display Innovation Division. Mikyska will oversee the sales efforts and expansion of this product segment through existing client relationships as well as…
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