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After Delivery Agent Inc., a company that specialized in selling licensed merchandise for entertainment companies, filed for bankruptcy in September, some of those companies—like HBO, Discovery and CBS—have come out saying that Delivery Agent Inc. owes them money. Discovery’s deal with Delivery Agent Inc. included a 14 percent royalty on all sales at the Discovery…
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We frequently hear about promotional products distributors and suppliers working to do good in the world. We hear about companies donating money, food or clothing to people in need. We hear about people raising awareness for important…
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Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has hired Jane Ryan as a regional business development manager. Ryan will head the company’s sales efforts in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ryan, a 40-year veteran of the promotional products industry, has worked in the customer service, inside sales and outside sales fields. Most recently, she served as…
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Raining Rose Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced that it has acquired Fort Collins, Colorado-based Solar Advertising Inc. Raining Rose will incorporate Solar Advertising Inc.’s promotional lip balm products, including Natural LipFusion and Natural SugarBalm, into its existing product line. All employees also will join Raining Rose as part of the transition. “Raining Rose and Solar…
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Whether we need help finding our seats at a ballgame, a refill on our drinks in a restaurant, or immediate assistance in an emergency room, we always know whom to turn…
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For those who want to be really, really sure they’re cold drinks stay cold and their hot drinks stay hot, Crio might have just invented the perfect water bottle. The Australian company just debuted a new water bottle design, which features a layer of cryogel, on Kickstarter. The Crio water bottle…
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After the Chicago Cubs’ come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, we looked at the (unfortunate) fate of the merchandise that falsely crowned the Indians champions. Following this year’s election (which…
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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: I’m getting excited to watch the U.S. vs. Mexico soccer game tonight.) Last week, Maple Ridge Farms won, and now will face off against ITC.4. The winner will be decided by…
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The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., parent company of Camarillo, California-based Perfect Promotional Products and Sparks, Nevada-based Castelli North America, announced the hiring of 10-year industry veteran Carrie Laufenburg, as director of key accounts. “Carrie is a creative, smart, driven individual…
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“Gilmore Girls” had Luke’s Diner, “Beverly Hills 90210” had The Peach Pit and “Cheers” had, well, Cheers. Even in our fantasy lives, we always gravitate toward the bar and restaurant scene. But who can…
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