Goldstar, San Diego, announced that Robert “RJ” Hagel has been appointed as director of global marketing. Passionate about evolving the Goldstar brand globally, Hagel has been a driving force in Goldstar marketing for more than eight years. Formerly Goldstar’s senior marketing manager for Europe and North America, Hagel is now responsible for all global marketing activities and teams…
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BDA Acquires Idea Planet
Benussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of consumer insight and merchandise innovations agency Idea Planet. The combination will allow both companies to grow their strategic merchandise and collectibles programs, while increasing support for clients through enhanced control of customer strategy, ideation, manufacturing and logistics…
Read MoreSubmissions Now Open for Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors List!
Promo Marketing is looking for this year’s Top Distributors for the August issue of Print+Promo Marketing magazine. Your company could be included! Our annual Top Distributors list is a ranking of industry distributors by prior-year sales revenue. The list also includes a ranking of the Top 25 Fastest-Growing distributors…
Read MoreFood Gifts Supplier Fresh Beginnings to Cease Operations on June 30
Fresh Beginnings, the food gifts supplier based in Valdosta, Virginia, announced in a statement that the company will close permanently on June 30, 2022. The company said it will still process orders received by June 14, 2022, and final shipments will occur no later than June 22. Any shipment scheduled after that will be canceled unless…
Read MoreChipotle Drops Retro ‘1993 Collection’ of Apparel, Accessories Inspired by Its First Restaurant
Chipotle is celebrating the decade of its birth with its new “1993 Collection.” The collection is built around the original design of Chipotle’s first Denver restaurant, with items like hats, sandals, socks, a rugby polo and a jacket all decked out in the original “Chipotle” font. Most feature its classic green, red and white color scheme…
Read MoreChocolate Chocolate Adds New Decorating Capabilities
Chocolate Chocolate announced the addition of the Xerox Iridesse production press to its capabilities. This cutting-edge technology will help distributors deliver even more packaging options for their Chocolate Chocolate projects. With a six-color print engine that can print gold and silver metallics, Chocolate Chocolate can deliver a…
Read More7 Fun and Unique Promo Products to Fit Your Client’s Specific Needs
We always try to shine a light on the products that make us think, “Wow, I’ve never thought of that before.” Products that fulfill a need end-users might not have known they had, or just stand out because of their individuality, are a good way to ensure that people hold onto them for a long time and have a more favorable view of your client…
Read MorePatricia E. Brose Joins The Legacy Buying Group as Executive Director
The Legacy Group LLC, an industry buying group based in West River, Maryland, announced the addition of Patti Brose to its leadership team as executive director. Brose will focus on strategic initiatives, idea sharing and driving profitability. Brose brings more than 35 years of integrated marketing and communications experience…
Read MoreMiller Lite’s Father’s Day ‘Beer Bond’ Is a Framed Certificate Good for One Beer in 2043
A lot of new parents look to the future while their kids are young. They think about what it will be like, the day their child learns to drive, graduates high school or, what Miller Lite is banking on, shares that first beer with dad. For Father’s Day, Miller Lite created the “Beer Bond,” a certificate good for one Miller Lite, redeemable in 2043 or later…
Read MoreOrbus Acquires SEG Systems & Services
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group announced its acquisition of SEG Systems & Services effective May 17, 2022. SEG Systems specializes in the engineering, design and manufacture of lightboxes, merchandising and display systems. SEG Services is a full-service retail marketing agency that offers service to clients through design, production and…
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