Pens, pencils, markers and highlighters will soon have a higher value than the gross domestic product of nearly half the countries in the world, a new study shows. A report from research firm Global Industry Analysts shows that the global market for writing instruments is set to reach $21.6 billion by 2017.
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Cross Announces Partnership with Solar Time Ltd.
A.T. Cross Company announced a licensing agreement with Solar Time Ltd., a long-established multi-national watch manufacturer and distributor, for the right to co-develop, market and distribute fine timepieces under the Cross brand name.
Read MoreTop 10 Thanksgiving Products
Sandwiched between the infinitely more fun winter holidays and the edgy bad-boy that is Halloween, Thanksgiving sometimes seems like that quiet kid at the winter social, awkwardly dancing by himself and mumbling apologies like, “Hey we have pumpkins too, plus other squashes …” to anyone who will listen.
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Launches Cutting-Edge Cross-Channel Marketing Solution
Glenwood, Minnesota-based American Solutions for Business (ASB), announced the launch of IXCMA, an integrated cross-channel marketing platform designed to help clients improve the results of their most important marketing initiatives. IXCMA will be sold to customers via the company’s more than 600 member U.S. sales force.
Read MoreJornik Manufacturing Announces Three Key Hires
Jacquie Herz, president of Jornik Manufacturing, Stamford, Conn., a family-owned and operated supplier, announced it hired Dana Serra as production manager, Shane Cross as warehouse manager and Rota “Nicky” Enkelejdi for the silk-screening department.
Read MoreTouchstone Acquires Atlanta-based C3 Marketing
Dan Jellinek, vice president of talent acquisition for Touchstone, Mason, Ohio, announced the acquisition of C3 Marketing, Atlanta, and the addition of Becky Cross to the company’s leadership.
Read MoreA.T. Cross Company Inks License Partnership with FranklinCovey Products
Lincoln, Rhode Island-based A.T. Cross Company announced a licensing agreement with FranklinCovey Products, the official consumer products licensee of the Salt Lake City-based FranklinCovey Co. brand and manufacturer of binders, laptop bags, and other productivity and organizational tools and accessories.
Read MorePromotional Products Education Foundation Awards $100,000 In College Scholarships
The Irving, Texas, Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced the recipients of $100,000 awarded in college scholarships for 2009.
Read More30th Annual SAAC Show Scores Big Success
The West Hills, California-based Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) celebrated the 30th annual SAAC Show this past August 6 and 7 at the Long Beach Convention center in Long Beach, California. The SAAC Show consisted of education seminars, networking events and two exhibit days. Sara Ferguson of PromoShop commented on the show, “I brought back a unique perspective from this year’s SAAC Show. The creative juices are still flowing. I always look forward to this show because it’s well-planned, manageable, and great to reunite with the industry family.” Exhibitors were also very pleased with this year’s SAAC Show. Ronald Baron of Winthrop-Atkins
Read MorePaper’s Mate
WHEN IT COMES to the advancement of the species, mankind seems to have its finger on the fast- forward button. On a fairly regular basis, giant leaps are made in varying fields from technology to medicine. But for every move toward the next new-and-shiny improvement coming off the assembly line of progress, there is a quieter, and equally meaningful, reaction. No doubt, we like our cutting-edge toys, yet people still take comfort in and certainly continue to utilize items that are, supposedly, outmoded. Take car collectors. For every top-of-the-line Ferrari in the garage, there’s a recently rebuilt classic car waiting for its turn around the block.
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