Koozie Group (previously BIC Graphic North America) has announced the implementation of a “KG Factor” (Keep It. Give It.) designation identifying 510 products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The supplier conducted an impartial end-user survey to identify KG Factor items as part of Koozie Group’s larger social impact and sustainability commitment…
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AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., recently welcomed four distributors—SparkWood Marketing & Events Inc., OLJ Marketing Solutions LLC, Caldwell Marketing Group and Estate Love Franchising LLC. “We are excited to welcome these distributors to our growing community of nearly 300 independent owners and more than 3,000 supplier partners,” said Joél Bastien, senior vice president of owner experience…
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alphabroder/Prime Line, Trevose, Pa., announced today that hardgoods president Jeff Lederer will be leaving the company after 27 years. “It has been my honor to work alongside so many incredibly talented, dedicated, hard-working team members and customers,” Lederer said. “By building on a legacy started by my father, Prime grew to become one of the industry’s…
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Following months of industry uncertainty, Facilisgroup, St. Louis, has moved forward with strategic hiring activities aimed at strengthening the company from the core and enhancing overall efficiency as it heads into the new year. “As Facilisgroup continues to evolve as a company, it’s crucial that we are providing our partners the best support, in addition…
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Sportsman Cap & Bag, Kansas City, Mo., announced that it is offering a new line of knit styles from the brand Cap America. This USA-made collection includes a 12″ plaid knit, a 9″ static pattern beanie, a 12″ static pattern knit, an 8.5″ beanie and a 12″ cuffed knit…
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AIA Corporation introduced a new strategic plan, “AIA Reimagine,” that will drive impactful shifts in strategy to focus on AIA owners and their success in 2021 and beyond. To support the reimagined owner experience, AIA announced three new roles, including Vice President of Owner Experience, Director of Owner Success and Director of Business Development…
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Smart Source LLC, the distributor of promotional products, printed materials and packaging, announced the addition of Michael Mikyska to head its Display Innovation Division. Mikyska will oversee the sales efforts and expansion of this product segment through existing client relationships as well as…
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Facilisgroup’s sales program, Facilis360, recently qualified as an elective for PPAI’s Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) certification. The PPAI certification program encourages continuous education among industry professionals through various levels of training and certifications. Third-party electives, like Facilis360, are evaluated and accredited based on the educational session’s learning objectives, legal compliance and content value. “We are…
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Navitor, North Mankato, Minn., has partnered with scientific experts to develop Scent Check, an early detector test used to identify loss of smell. The product comes at a time when businesses and private organizations across the country need tools to support return-to-workplace symptom screening. More than 140,000 tests have been…
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BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., has launched three different promotions to help distributors boost sales through the end of the year. The promotional products supplier is also permitting the offers to be combined for the first time ever, resulting in up to $5,300 in savings…
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