Jack Nadel, businessman and industry leader, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 24 at the age of 92, according to PPB Newslink. Nadel started distributor Jack Nadel International with his late…
Read MoreISIS Bans Nike, Adidas Jerseys
Yes, you read that correctly: ISIS has banned supporters from wearing certain soccer jerseys, according to Complex. According to a decree, fans caught wearing gear in support of Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona or Real…
Read MoreTowel Specialties Wins Two SGIA Awards in Textiles Category
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., recently announced that Towel Specialties, Baltimore, won both the silver and bronze Golden Image awards for Excellence for Digital Printing on Textiles. The awards were selected as follows: Silver, “Cargaritaville” campaign Bronze, “Shark Week” campaign “We’re very happy to be recognized in this category,” said Murray Siegel,…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: PPAI Versus 4imprint
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won, and now will face off against 4imprint. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of…
Read MoreGeiger’s Kathy Dube Recognized for Achievement at Annual Education Conference
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that Kathy Dube received the Geiger Chairman’s Award, in recognition of corporate program excellence. The award is presented to the sales professional who has effectively developed large corporate e-commerce programs in the past year. Announcement of the award took…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel CEO to Step Down
Los Angeles-based American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider plans to resign from her position, effective Oct. 3. Women’s Wear Daily reported that Chelsea Grayson, American Apparel’s general counsel and chief administrative officer, is in the process of transitioning into the role of CEO. This comes after a rocky period for the apparel company, including a rebranding effort, a legal…
Read MoreAIMastermind Group, Promo Marketing Conduct Another Rewarding AIM Power Meeting
AIMastermind Group, Collegeville, Pa., in conjunction with Philadelphia-based Promo Marketing, held its second annual AIM Power Meeting, which allowed distributor members the opportunity to meet one-on-one with supplier partners in Fort Lauderdale,…
Read MoreFrance Becomes First Country to Ban Disposable Plastic Cups, Plates
Recently, we’ve seen towns and states pass legislation to ban plastic bags, but now, France is the first country to ban disposable plastic cups and plates. According to CNN, the new law requires all disposable table items to…
Read MoreDid Apple Patent a New Paper Bag?
Recently, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 7, which removes the headphone jack—potentially revolutionizing the way people listen to music. Could it be that Apple is hoping to revolutionize the paper bag next? That’s what the company’s recent patent indicated, according to The Next Web. Earlier this year, Apple transitioned…
Read More13 Jackets that May Be the Right Fit for Your Promotion
Some people don’t like the end of summer. They’re dragged kicking and screaming from the months of shorts and sunblock into the cool breeze of fall. We’re not like them. We look forward to bonfires, football and needing a jacket in the morning for the walk to work, with jacket seasons arrival…
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