Soren Travel Gear, based out of St. Louis, was proud to see their Cape Cod Reversible Tote featured in the January 15 episode of ABC’s Private Practice, titled “Homeward Bound.”
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Technology for Dummies
THE “DEATH TOUCH” is easy to spot. In fact, everyone knows at least one person currently suffering from this distinct, in-born malady. Its unmistakable symptoms render the afflicted party unable to move, fiddle with or handle a piece of technological equipment in any way without breaking, freezing, deprogramming or otherwise harming it.They probably shouldn’t even stand near that new flat-screen TV. Can’t be too careful.
Read More8 Legged Media Welcomes Two Industry Veterans
Chicago-based 8 Legged Media announced the addition of two promotional product industry veterans to its team. Amanda Strever joined the company in the role of sales manager and will be handling supplier accounts in the A to J range. Strever is a five-year industry veteran most recently with Chicago-based supplier PromoCertificates. The company has also added Whitney Moore in the position of sales manager. Moore brings with her six years sales experience the last three of which at Dallas-based SAGE-Quick Technologies. For more information on 8 Legged Media, visit www.8lmedia.com
Read MoreFlowers Communications Adds Two Executive Posts
Chicago-based Flowers Communications Group (FCG), the top-rated, Chicago-based PR agency specializing in award-winning multicultural integrated marketing communications, welcomed back into the fold Rashada Whitehead as senior vice president and managing director. Whitehead, returning to FCG after nearly four years with Chicago’s GolinHarris agency, was responsible for helping to lead brand strategy and account management for the McDonald’s Corp. global and U.S. business efforts, notably its sponsorship activation of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. In her previous capacity with FCG, she helped manage and lead a host of agency accounts, among them Lawry’s Foods, Miller Brewing Co., Merisant/Equal Sweetener, Washington Mutual Bank
Read MoreBoundless Staff Grows 25 Percent
Austin, Texas-based Boundless Network, a leader in professionalizing the promotional products industry, announced 18 sales professionals joined the company from April 1 to June 30 of this year. This growth represents a more than 25 percent increase in size of the Boundless Network sales organization. The company also added 18 corporate employees at locations throughout the nation. These Q2 hires continue to make Boundless Network one of the fastest growing companies in the promotional marketing industry. “We are proud of our ability to deliver on our ambitious growth strategy, attracting many of the top professionals in the industry,” said Jason Black, Boundless Network CEO.
Read MoreHow was Chicago?
After catching a late-night flight back from Chicago, I can say it’s good to be home. It was a good trip in terms of meeting new people and finding exciting products that we will be showcasing in upcoming issues. While I’m not sure how the show traffic compares to last year (you tell me), there definitely were ample suppliers and distributors to talk to. Unfortunately, I won’t be in Long Beach next week but I hope everyone will stop by the booth and say hello to Anthony and Erin. It’s a good place to check out our end-buyer catalogs and if you haven’t
Read MorePPAChicago to Hold 50th Anniversary Gala
PPAChicago, Chicago, will hold its 50th Anniversary Gala on Fri., Oct., 19, at the Medinah Country Club in Addison, Ill. Beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., the event will also include dinner, an awards ceremony and dancing for the cost of $75 per person. In conjunction with the affair, a new 50th anniversary logo has been created for PPAChicago and will be used through the remainder of the year on association communications. Chicago-based supplier R.S. Owens, will sponsor the event. Other companies interested in participating should contact Nancy Denk, executive director. For more information, call (630) 893-7722 or visit www.ppachicago.org
Read MoreLion/Circle Acquires Pierce-Hart
Lion/Circle, Chicago, recently purchased Pierce-Hart Inc. dba HAPI-Line, formerly based in Indianapolis. The acquisition combines two customizable paper product manufacturers under one 100,000 sq.ft. location based in the Chicago area. “We are very pleased with this strategic acquisition,” noted Rich Carollo, vice president of marketing for Lion/Circle. “We will be in a position to bring together the competencies of both companies, as well as their know-how and resources, and make use of synergies to cope with growing market demands.” The combined companies will focus on providing more comprehensive paper product lines for customers and clients. The HAPI-Line will continue to operate under ASI#
Read MoreR.S. Owens Donates to Chicago Bears Charity
R.S. Owens, Chicago, recently donated the proceeds received from a Super Bowl raffle to the Chicago Bears’ Bears Care charity. “We are so appreciative of the support we received from the community and R.S. Owens while we were down in Miami,” said Marge Hamm, director of Bears Care. “This gift will help support programs focused on improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community, especially disadvantaged children and their families, through targeted programs supporting education, youth athletics, medical research and health awareness programs focusing on breast and ovarian cancer.” The raffle was held during a company event for the Chicago Bears’
Read MorePPAI Sponsors Solutions Summit in Chicago
PPAI, Irving, Texas, will once again sponsor Solutions Summit, a high-level educational forum that is now part of Marketing Days, a new event scheduled for Sept. 26 to 29, 2006, in Chicago. “We know a marketing effort is successful when the message is consistent, targeted and moves the audience to take action,” said Steve Slagle, PPAI’s president. “And we know that incorporating promotional products into the mix in a strategic manner produces measurable results.” The three-day umbrella event is expected to attract 30,000 attendees, more than 2,200 exhibitors and will be host to more than 120 seminars. Sponsored by The Motivation Show and the In-Store Marketing
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