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Proforma is preparing for the launch of its proprietary ProSuccess insights module. ProSuccess was developed within Proforma’s proprietary business management system, ProVision, to help its owners leverage their key sales performance metrics. This module’s goal-setting functionality provides real-time…
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California Tattoos recently announced the elevation of Kevin Bloomquist to senior director of sales. Bloomquist joined the company just over a year ago focusing on serving distributors and the promotional marketplace. His new role will expand to include sales leadership across all corporate divisions…
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BAMKO announced a new strategic partnership with corporate gifting company Carder and Associates LLC. BAMKO likened the partnership model to a Silicon Valley incubator, where the company uses its stature to nurture another and help it achieve growth. Carder will preserve its ownership and autonomy, but will merge…
Read MoreIf acquiring and retaining top talent is more critical than ever, it’s also more difficult. Employees now have most of the leverage, and the print and promo industry faced an uphill battle in attracting talent even before the pandemic. Industry companies need to step up their game if they want to keep valuable employees and bring in new ones…
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RBO, St. Louis, announced that it has named Melissa Thomson Matthews as its new vice president of business development. Thomson Matthews comes to RBO with extensive experience in market positioning, business gap analysis, and strategic planning across sales and marketing from various industries…
Read MoreWe knew the Justin Bieber meal and merchandise at Tim Hortons sold well. But did you know that the partnership was so popular that it pretty much brought sales back to normal after pandemic-related declines? Tim Hortons reported a 10.3% sales increase at stores that introduced the Biebs line, after posting an 11% decline for the same quarter the prior year…
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In a webinar titled “The Future World of Branded Merch,” Bobby Lehew, commonsku’s chief content officer, shared how merch is now more popular than ever and has become a cultural staple evolving to a higher form of identity, self-expression and art, commanding headlines and sparking brand obsession like never before…
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The Premier Group Network board of directors recently announced the renewal of the PPEF Named Scholarship honoring Paul E. Smith, MAS, president of Ardmore, Pennsylvania-based supplier Calconix Inc. The scholarship was created by Premier Group Network to honor Smith, one of the group’s founders, during its 20th anniversary…
Read MoreInkSoft and Printavo, a pair of cloud-based software providers for the decorated apparel and promotional products industries, were acquired yesterday by PSG and Blue Star Innovation Partners, both private equity firms. Former competitors, InkSoft and Printavo offer similar services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…
Read MoreUPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. The “Be Unstoppable” collection includes T-shirts, joggers, caps, water bottles, speakers and more…
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