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The Republican National Convention (RNC) is underway in Cleveland this week. Here, we’ve compiled a sampling of popular merchandise showcased on-site. T-shirts and Polos Since T-shirts are always a popular branded product, it’s no surprise that they are center stage at the RNC. Most of the branding is straightforward and features the official elephant/guitar RNC 2016…
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Top Brands Inc., an Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based, national marketing company and supplier, announced today its ongoing rebranding approach to align with the evolving incentive industry. New owners Pam and Gary Slavonic bring fresh energy and a renewed commitment to constantly push the industry forward. “Top Brands is 55 years old, and we are in no way trying to…
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Promo Marketing, the Philadelphia-based source of product and marketing information for distributor sales professionals, is pleased to announce the second installment of its 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards. For the first installment of winners, check here. The annual Supplier Excellence Awards give distributors the ability to vote for their favorite suppliers in more than 40 hard goods and apparel…
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More than 20 million people enrolled at colleges and universities this year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. If that’s not enough of an incentive to find postsecondary education clients, Statisa estimated that the number will rise by about 3 million over the next decade. And even more, there are endless opportunities at…
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BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., received the 2016 American Red Cross North Central Blood Services Region Outstanding Blood Drive Sponsor Award. On behalf of BIC Graphic, Donna Dewanz, blood drive coordinator, accepted the award at the regional Red Cross Volunteer Recognition and Annual Meeting held June 28. Pictured left to right: Phil Hansen,…
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Promo Marketing, the Philadelphia-based source of product and marketing information for distributor sales professionals, is pleased to announce the first installment of its 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards. The annual Supplier Excellence Awards give distributors the ability to vote for their favorite suppliers in more than 40 hard goods and apparel categories. After thousands of votes were cast,…
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While most retail brands usually remain neutral on political debates, Urban Outfitters is capitalizing on the anti-Trump campaign. According to Bloomberg, the company is offering customers a variety of anti-Trump merchandise, including a T-shirt that reads, “IDK Not Trump…
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Polyconcept, a global promotional products company and parent of suppliers Polyconcept North America (PCNA) and PF Concept, announced today that it will be acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners, a Boston-based, middle-market private equity firm.
Read MorePromo 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. Last week, Suntex Industries won and now will face off against Raining Rose Inc. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of Friday, July…
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Back in April, we reported that Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., acquired Pacific Brands Limited, an Australian underwear company. Today, HanesBrands Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pacific Brands Limited. Hanesbrands Inc. acquired Pacific Brands for approximately $800 million. Pacific Brands consists of three business divisions: underwear, Sheridan, Tontine and Dunlop Flooring. Annual sales…
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