Proforma Introduces New ‘Proforma Under 40’ Program

Proforma, Cleveland, introduced its new concept, Proforma Under 40, which was announced at the company’s recent Convention and Family Reunion. The program was designed to provide young professionals with an opportunity to learn about the exciting industry of print and promotional products. The core of the program provides education, resources and programs to help maximize…

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Steak-umm Is Weirdly Teaching Businesses How to Do Social Media

“Why are so many young people flocking to brands on social media for love, guidance, and attention? I’ll tell you why. They’re isolated from real communities, working service jobs they hate while barely making ends meat, and are living [with] unchecked personal/mental health problems.” What does that quote sound like to you? Does it sound…

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How Gritty, the Flyers’ Insane New Mascot, Took Over the World

Here in Philadelphia, we do not often use the word “soft,” usually reserving it for mentions of the pretzels for which we are well-known and the sort of ice cream for which we go crazy every summer. No, folks, we are resolute residents who often feel the need to rebel against every swipe thrown our…

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HALO Branded Solutions Acquires Chamberlain Marketing Group

HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced today that it has acquired Chamberlain Marketing Group, Taylor, Mich. Chamberlain Marketing Group was ranked No. 30 on Promo Marketing’s Top 50 Distributor list for 2018. The acquisition comes as a result of Chamberlain Marketing Group’s founder and CEO, Jerry Chamberlain, retiring. “I am retiring from the business and…

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Alternative Apparel Launches Youth Clothing Collection

Alternative Apparel, Atlanta, announced the launch of Alternative Youth, an eco-conscious collection of fashion basics for kids. The sustainability focused brand took its favorite retail-proven, adult styles and turned them into fun-sized styles for the younger set. “We are excited to introduce this level of fashion to youth apparel in the printwear market,” said Kevin…

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Target Decorated Apparel Appoints President

Target Decorated Apparel, a contract decorator based in Naperville, Ill., announced that Kevin Schardt has been appointed president. Schardt will assume the role previously filled by Target Decorated Apparel owner and chairman Steve Kanney. Prior to joining Target Decorated Apparel, Schardt served as vice president of operations and customer experience for Vantage Apparel. Previously, Schardt…

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