Facilisgroup, St. Louis, will host its industry network of promotional products distributors and suppliers in St. Louis next week at its Partner Summit and Supplier Showcase. With expected attendance of more than 600, the event is among the largest in the company’s history. Attendees will network, share best practices and check out the hottest products from…
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John Short has been named national sales manager for Syosset, New York-based supplier WOWLine. In his role, Short will be responsible for managing all sales efforts. Prior to joining WOWLine, he held sales management positions with PWS, Premium Supply, and Bodek and Rhodes. “We are excited to have John…
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Natural Trends, Springville, Utah, announced that it has added Febreze to its exclusive channel partnership with the Procter and Gamble Company (P&G). As part of P&G’s Connect+Develop open innovation program aimed at developing new sales channels, co-branded Febreze CAR Air Freshener will now be available to the promotional products industry. In 1998, P&G gave households…
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Selco, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based custom watch manufacturer and supplier company, announced the promotion of Gavin Little as out new national sales manager. Little has worked for Selco for three years as a member of the sales team. “I’m very excited with my new role at Selco, and I’m embracing…
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As the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) embarks on its 10-year anniversary on July 10, 2018, the organization and its Board of Directors recognized Denise “D.” Fenton, executive director of compliance, for her role in establishing and maintaining QCA’s Accreditation program. For more than 20 years, Fenton has worked in international manufacture-for-export. At QCA, she administers…
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Webb Company, Eagan, Minn., announced the hiring of Jake Peterson as vice president of sales and marketing. With 10 years of experience in the promotional product industry, Peterson comes to Webb from LarLu Manufacturing, where he most recently held the position of national sales manager. Peterson has an outstanding…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), announced its new Intern Education Program for member companies seeking to cultivate the next generation of promotional professionals and showcase the exciting careers the promotional products industry has to offer. “The PPAI Intern Education Program is a key part of PPAI’s strategic plan to engage its membership in transforming the…
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Sportsman Cap & Bag, Kansas City, Mo., is now launching new products throughout the year. “Traditionally, we’d release exciting new brands and styles annually,” Dan Saferstein, Sportsman Cap & Bag president, said. “In 2018, we decided not to wait to offer…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced Marsha Londe, owner and CEO of Atlanta-based Tango Partners; and Mary Ellen Sokalski, MAS, CEO of Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based creative marketing agency The Scarlet Marketeer, as recipients of…
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Hirsch Gift Inc., Houston, today announced the addition of Jessica Cameron as compliance manager. “Hiring Jessica was a no-brainer with her experience in both the distributor and supplier sides of the industry,” said Peter Hirsch, president of Hirsch Gift Inc. “In her new role, Jessica will evaluate and document…
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