The hospitality industry is one that is made up of many roles. Bellhops, door attendants, valets, chefs, housekeeping and front desk staff are all part of a constantly moving machine that keeps any hotel or resort running. When travelers choose to stay…
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Hub Pen Company’s Susan Su Promoted to Category Sourcing Manager
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that Susan Su has been promoted to the position of category sourcing manager. In this role, Su will have the strategic responsibilities to rationalize and expand Hub Pen Company’s product offering within the writing instrument category. She will work closely with different stakeholders within the company to ensure that…
Read MoreIs This Sport Sleeve The Future of Promotional Wearables?
The New York Yankees are teaming up with ZGuards to unveil a new sports sleeve with embedded technology. According to a press release, ZGuards is showing off its new ZGuards SmartSleeve on June 25 at Yankee Stadium. The sleeve covers the forearm, and absorbed sweat. It also includes the company’s proprietary technology, so fans can…
Read MoreStar Trek’ License Plate, Frame Starts Controversy in Canada
One Canadian “Star Trek” fan might find himself in the middle of a legal battle due to his license plate frame and vanity plate. Nick Troller, a Manitoba native, had a license plate frame that said “We are the Borg, resistance is futile,” referring to a race of aliens from the “Star Trek” franchise. His…
Read MoreBill Belichick’s Latest T-shirt Choice Is Causing Quite a Stir
Throughout his surefire Hall of Fame career, Bill Belichick has been able to count many reasons to revel, including amassing 263 overall wins, five Super Bowl titles and three Associated Press Coach of the…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Ariel Premium Supply Versus The Gift Planner
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: How is it the middle of July already?) Last week, Ariel Premium Supply won, and now will face off against The Gift Planner. The winner will be decided by…
Read MorePartners For Incentives Offers New Online Incentives Platform
Partners for Incentives (PFI), Cleveland, Ohio, announced that it is offering redemptions for hotel and airline travel within a points platform (Awardlink.com). PFI has partnered with a well-established travel company to provide its clients the opportunity to use their award points on hotel and air travel purchases. This platform can now help companies worldwide offer…
Read MoreCambridge Scientists Develop Artificial Spider Silk Made of Water
A group of scientists at the University of Cambridge have created an artificial spider silk made of water, paving the way for environmentally-friendly apparel manufacturing in the near future.
Read MoreKid Rock Announces Apparently Real Senate Run With Promotional Merch Site
Since catapulting to stardom through the 1998 release “Devil Without a Cause,” Kid Rock has become a bit of a factotum, with musician, singer, songwriter, producer and actor as applicable titles for the man born Robert Ritchie. Come November 2018, the 46-year-old could make a seemingly improbable addition to his résumé, as he announced yesterday…
Read MoreCPS/Keystone Announces Management Buyout
CPS/Keystone, Erie, Pa., announced a management-led buyout of the company in partnership with a financial sponsor. Key members of the senior management team participating in the buyout include Kippie Helzel, senior vice president of sales; Pete Gleason, vice president of sales; and Eric Enzbrenner, vice president of manufacturing. Leon Bilewitz, president and founder of CPS/Keystone…
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