Mackay Acquires 100% of SnugZ USA

Brandon Mackay, MAS, president and CEO of SnugZ USA, has acquired 100 percent of the Salt Lake City-based company. “SnugZ USA has never stopped evolving or growing and I couldn’t be more blessed than to have the opportunity,” said Mackay. “Our model and culture is priceless and our team is the best in the industry, period. I’m extremely grateful and look forward to the next chapter of the SnugZ USA story.”

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Promo Marketing’s Continued Coverage from Day Two in Chicago

Football legend Mike Ditka spoke to a packed house this morning in his keynote presentation, “ACE: Attitude, Character and Enthusiasm,” at The ASI Show in Chicago. Ditka talked to the audience about his history with the NFL, his thoughts on teamwork and leadership, and his definition of success.

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Logomark Debuts Holiday Catalog

Logomark, Tustin, Calif., a premier supplier of custom promotional products and corporate gifts, is slated to debut its new 2011 Holiday Gift Guide catalog and continue offering its popular mobile app download station at the ASI Show Chicago. The event runs from July 19 through the 21.

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Bob Hagen Promoted to General Manager at Atlas Tag & Label

Midlothian, Texas-based Ennis Inc. announced the promotion of Bob Hagen to general manager of its newest acquisition, Atlas Tag & Label in Neenah, Wisconsin. Mr. Hagen is a 10-year industry veteran, serving in roles such as accounting manager and controller. He has been a part of the Ennis Inc. team since the Atlas acquisition in September 2010.

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Halo Branded Solutions Recognized for Calendar Excellence

Sterling, Illinois-based HALO Branded Solutions, one of the nation’s largest exclusive distributor of promotional products, was honored by the Calendar Marketing Association with National Calendar Awards for several calendar styles in its exclusive calendar line. HALO was recognized with bronze awards in the promotional category for its Images of Earth calendar (Best Subject) and its Weather Phenomena calendar (Most Informative). In addition, HALO’s popular “Our World” Environmental calendar was recognized with a Merit Award in the Best Subject category.

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Ariel Premium Supply Announces Alliance with Industry Technology Supplier Gotcha Mobile Solutions

St. Louis-based Ariel Premium Supply has become an industry leader on imprinting QR codes on promotional items. The company states that great care has been taken to set up the testing and processes required for imprinting on its stress relievers, pedometers, bags and other Ariel line items. To help distributors provide usage analytics to their clients, the company has partnered with Gotcha Mobile Solutions.

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