HPG, Braintree, Mass., announced two new exclusive partnerships with consumer brands Nomatic and Pladra. HPG will be the first to offer promo-industry access to the two award-winning retail brands under the HPG Exclusive line launched in February 2021. Nomatic and Pladra styles will be available at…
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In the midst of a global pandemic, one thing remains constant: Otter Products, Fort Collins, Colo., will close its doors in all global locations for a day of volunteering—safely in-person and virtually. In partnership with the OtterCares Foundation, closed2open pauses all Otter Products operations around the world for one day to allow employees to make…
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Storm Duds Raingear, Attleboro, Mass., announced the addition of multi-line representative Beata Miller of Jules Scheck Associates. Miller will represent Storm Duds Raingear and share the territory with Michael Bender to expand the company’s services to its growing partner distributors. Miller joins Storm Duds Raingear with more than a…
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In addition to providing digital solutions for traditional screen apparel printers looking to upgrade to DTG, the Creators Boot Camp will also address net new revenue possibilities for commercial, in-plant, wide-format, packaging and promotional printers. Registration is free…
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Universal Unilink, Greer, S.C., promoted Marty Hartman from marketing coordinator to director of marketing. Hartman will be responsible for leading, developing and executing marketing initiatives for Universal Unilink, including promoting membership engagement, fostering vendor communication and cultivating new member interactions. “Marty has been an integral part of our team for the last seven years,” said…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the addition of Paul Bellantone to the company’s executive team in the newly created role of senior vice president of sales for the Western U.S. Bellantone was previously president and CEO of the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the industry’s trade association. Bellantone…
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Charles River Apparel announced that recognized promo industry veteran Dave Saracino has joined the company as the vice president of sales. Saracino’s tenured career in the industry includes more than 35 years with BIC Graphic (now Koozie Group), where he served as vice president of sales and senior vice president of business development…
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Cap America Inc. announced the promotion of Gerald Pinkley to director of administration. Pinkley joined the Cap America team in 2019 as market development manager, bringing a wealth of knowledge from 27 years in the retail operations field and filling a vital role for the expanding company…
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Barker Specialty, Cheshire, Conn., is celebrating 70 years in business. The promotional products company was started in 1951 by Gloria and Herb Barker, who had a vision that tangible marketing products would one day become a critical advertising medium. Their thought was that useful products, those that can be seen repeatedly, would be a popular…
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AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., hosted its first virtual Marketing Lab event earlier this month, bringing together nearly 90 owners and seven speakers for two days of hands-on learning and collaboration. Topics discussed included social media, email marketing, company stores, and website and email analytics…
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