Jeff Anderton of VideoFarm.tv now is bringing his unique knowledge and talent to SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah. Anderton has spent several years producing and distributing industry video content for a core of the top suppliers and distributors via his curated platform, VideoFarm.tv. Anderton now comes to SnugZ USA as its senior content strategist to conceptualize and…
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Bag Makers, Union, Ill., introduced a new imprint process and products for 2016. The newest imprint process—Sparkle Decoration—features glossy, reflective dots that make the artwork on bags shine. Sparkle Decoration is available on the company’s nonwoven and polyester bags, and the holographic or metallic dots are available in more than 20 colors. “We’re very excited…
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel reportedly partied in Vegas wearing a blonde wig and fake mustache, referring to himself as “Billy.” Now, according to Cleveland.com, merchandisers are cashing in on the odd story by making “Billy Vegas” items, such as T-shirts, candles and paintings. The item that stood out to us most was this T-shirt…
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Yesterday, we reported that Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line acquired Gaffney, South Carolina-based Jetline. Promo Marketing spoke to Prime Line’s CEO Jeff Lederer about how this move will benefit distributors and end-users in the long run with new product offerings, expanded services and consistency. Promo Marketing: Could you give us a little bit of history of…
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Temperatures on the East Coast have drastically dropped this week, and the Promo Marketing staff is making use of their promotional blankets and mugs around the office. Send your end-users warm thoughts with these cold-weather promotional products.
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S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., created the position of managing director of national operations to facilitate national growth. Mike Mannucci has been hired to fill that role. “Obviously, I’ve been familiar with S&S Activewear for years,” said Mannucci. “I admire the values of this company, and the growth we are experiencing right now is exciting. Increasing our size with an…
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Halls & Company, the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-based manufacture of ID Line, got into the holiday spirit this season by raising a total of $2,912 for local Minneapolis food shelves. While the company donated to three different food shelves, the majority of the donations went to the North-Suburban Emergency Assistance Response (NEAR) in Crystal, Minn. A nonprofit…
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Image Source Inc., Kirkland, Wash., has added Stacy Garrett and her sales team, Ladena Heming and Michelle Corcoran, from Portland, Oregon-based Southwick Specialty Advertising Inc. to its distributorship. Garrett and team will operate from new Image Source Inc. “Rose City” office space in the iconic Water Tower building located in Southwest Portland, Ore. In addition to…
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Though the New York music venue CBGB closed its doors in 2006, the famed concert hall’s logo will live on through branded merchandise, including umbrellas, phone cases and baby apparel (for babies who were literally born to rock). Politico’s Alex Weprin reported that 315 Bowery Holdings LLC (which is the address of the original venue)…
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Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, now offers a new fulfillment of imprintables program. The program features sublimatable products, including mugs, keychains, coasters and more. Representatives from Penn Emblem Company will attend the Imprinted Sportswear Show in Long Beach, Calif., from Jan. 22 to 24. The company plans to showcase its new dye-sublimated patches and share information about its…
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