Elevate Brand Marketing, Dallas, announced the hiring of Amy Parker to the position of inside sales manager. In this position, she will provide support to the company’s account managers with product research, vendor evaluations, product and service quotes, project management, and client relations. “With her tremendous background in shopper marketing and advertising, Amy will broaden our…
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Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Spector &Co. Spector & Co. becomes the first supplier in 2018 to achieve the esteemed accreditation for having met the rigorous qualifications necessary to receive the promotional products industry’s only certification dedicated to product quality, product safety, supply chain security, social accountability and environmental stewardship. Employing approx. 400 office…
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Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., celebrated its 16th annual WOW Day on Jan. 19, 2018. The company named 18 new award winners at the event. WOW Day was designed to recognize the hard work and dedication of Crystal D…
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Progressive Promotions Inc. (PPI), Englewood, N.J., announced that it has hired David Capano as its vice president of sales and marketing. With more than 25 years of experience, Capano has built and led sales and marketing teams for both distributors and suppliers, at startups such as Brandfresh and Shoplet.com, and at industry veterans Vantage Apparel…
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High Caliber Line (HCL), Irwindale, Calif., has announced the hiring of Michael Del Bucchia as marketing manager. Del Bucchia brings 25-plus years of experience within the promotional product industry. His career has been highlighted by his management leadership in marketing, national sales, product development and systems management. “Michael brings more than just experience to our…
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Ariel Premium Supply, St. Louis, announced the appointment of Brendan Pigott as regional sales manager for the metro region. Pigott will be responsible for working directly with top distributors in New York, New Jersey and Delaware. Pigott comes to Ariel with previous top 40 supplier experience, and is part of his family’s second generation to…
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The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced that three employees have accepted new roles in the company. Judi Ruether has accepted a new role as director of project management for Magnet LLC. Ruether is now responsible for the quoting department, direct mail, new product development and special projects. Judi brings more than 20 years of experience…
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St. Paul, Minnesota-based Crystal D employees volunteered more than 1,000 hours in their community in 2017. At WOW Day in January 2017, company president Chuck Dahlgren challenged the company to collectively volunteer 1,000 hours in the community. Traditionally, the company sponsors a blood drive, volunteers as a group at Feed My Starving Children, donates to…
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One Stop, Grand Rapids, Mich., has hired Tony Deleonabreu as director of operations, overseeing all facets of distribution and customer service. Prior to joining One Stop, Deleonabreu worked for the Kellogg Company, and has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation, distribution and warehouse management industry. Deleonabreu has held several director-level positions within…
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The West Palm Beach, Fla., location of Fully Promoted, previously known as EmbroidMe, celebrated the grand reopening of its first ever location, located at 1369 N. Military Trail on Wed., Jan. 24. Guests received a preview of the newly-rebranded location and its expanded services that have elevated the brand from specializing in custom-branded apparel to…
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