BIC Graphic Enters Apparel Category With Exclusive Hanesbrands Partnership

BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., and HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., have announced a new partnership, adding apparel to the promotional supplier’s extensive hardgoods range of promotional products. An assortment of 70 best-sellers from top brands in the HanesBrands portfolio are part of the launch, including Champion, Gear for Sports, ComfortWash and Alternative. This launch…

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People Are Not Happy About Kamala Harris’ New Campaign T-shirt

There is a very fine line between a clever and timely commemoration of a noteworthy moment and going too far. In the case of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, her latest T-shirt release is teetering on that line after her campaign team created a T-shirt that references a rebuttal directed toward Joe Biden during the…

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All Full-Time Team Members at Maple Ridge Farms Earn PPAI’s TAS Certificate

Thomas Riordan, CAS, president of Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wis., announced that through a recent company initiative, all full-time team members at Maple Ridge Farms have earned, at a minimum, their Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) certificates. The importance of PPAI’s educational programs was reinforced by Jodie Schillinger, CAS, executive vice president at Maple Ridge, who…

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Promo Company President Sentenced for Price Fixing Scheme

Gennex Media LLC (aka Brandnex.com and PMGOA) pleaded guilty to price fixing in the promotional products industry. The company’s president, Akil Kurji, was sentenced to eight months in custody, a $20,000 fine and three years of supervised release for his part in the scheme following his guilty plea in April. Additionally, Gennex was forced to…

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SnugZ USA Adds Staff to Sales and HR Teams

Over the past several years, SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, has experienced tremendous growth in employees, orders and product offerings. Several key positions were necessary to prepare for that future growth and strategic direction of the company. Key roles recently filled were: Gaston Lazarte – director of human resources Lazarte has more than 20 years…

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Grow Promotional Products Sales With New PopSockets Grips & Mobile Gear

Whether you’re looking for bold and trendy items or something more sophisticated, there’s a PopSockets Grip for any vibe. This webinar will include an overview of innovative custom PopSockets and mobile accessories, with specific case studies to help you know when and how to pitch functional tech products that will leverage highly valuable mobile real estate and grow your promotional products sales

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