On Nov. 9, President Obama issued an Executive Order instructing all Federal agencies and departments to limit the purchase of promotional items (e.g., plaques, clothing, and commemorative items), in particular where they are not cost-effective. The limits on promotional spending are included in a larger effort to reduce spending on federal employee travel, vehicles, printing and technology by 20 percent.
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CPSC Warns High-Powered Magnets and Children Make a Deadly Mix
An increasing number of incident reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children are swallowing these magnets and the consequences are severe.
The reported incidents involve magnets that are marketed as desk toys and stress relievers for adults who use the magnets to create patterns and build shapes. Often, they are sold in sets of 200 or more magnets in stationery, office supply and gift stores, and also on the Internet.
Editor’s Picks: Transitional Tees
Brisk. Chilly. Crisp. Equinox-y. However you want to describe early fall and spring weather, one fact is true: it wrecks havoc on the sleeve-length-deciding portion of a person’s brain. Is it too cold to rock a T-shirt? What if there’s a lot of sun where you’re going and you’ll die wearing a hoodie? But then what if it gets really windy and the cool breeze just ravages you’re uncovered forearms?
Read MoreWake Forest Partners With The Collegiate Licensing Company
On the heels of signing new licensing partner Arizona State University and renewing contracts with 18 properties, IMG College’s The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) today announced it has reached an exclusive agreement with Wake Forest University to manage its domestic U.S. trademark licensing program.
Read MoreAIA Corporation Contributes to Animal Rescue Charity
Distributor network AIA Corporation recently held a penny war coinciding with a food/litter drive with all contributions being donated to a local group.
AIA hosted a penny war, with proceeds going to a local nonprofit. For this fundraising effort, OARS was chosen. OARS (Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary) is a no-kill, volunteer-driven nonprofit animal rescue.
Read More11 Distributors Affiliate with iPROMOTEu in October 2011
Distributor network iPROMOTEu announced that 11 promotional products distributors have affiliated with iPROMOTEu in October 2011. These new affiliates, in the aggregate, have an estimated annual sales volume of over $2,500,000.
Read MoreWright Enterprises Increases Digital Printing Capability, Gains SSAE Type II Certification
Printing company Wright Enterprises has announced that the has added an HP Indigo 7500, 7-color, digital press to its lineup.
“The fact that the HP Indigo uses an ink-based agent rather than toner opens an entirely new range of value-added products to take to market,” said Gordon Klepec, vice president of sales and marketing.
Read MoreNatural Trends Selects Rod Williamson to Represent Central United States
Natural Trends announced that Rod Williamson of Drake Marketing has joined the Natural Trends team. He will represent the company in the central region, serving the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas.
Read MoreCPSC Launches Online Reporting Tool for Businesses
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched important new features to the SaferProducts.gov Business Portal that make it easier and more efficient for businesses to work with CPSC. These changes are a key part of the agency’s overall information technology modernization effort.
Read MoreCamsing Global Announces Launch of New Drinkware Line
Top-50 supplier Camsing Global is pleased to announce the launch of Drinx, a new line of drinkware for the promotional products industry. The line includes more than 100 styles of tumblers, travel mugs and sport bottles, as well as a complete array of glassware and ceramics that will fit into any promotional budget.
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