Lighthouse Christian Products Co., Schaumburg, Ill., recalled two ceramic mugs due to a potential burn hazard. The mugs—the “Pastor’s Wife” model (18208) and “Serve with Gladness” model (18209)—were sold at Family Christian Stores, Lifeway Christian Stores, Mardel and other Christian…
Read MorePromo 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. (Next up: Things are starting to get spooky in Philadelphia. We’re keeping an eye out for any black cats on the way home.) Last week, Quality Logo Products won for the…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced the promotion of Kimberly Beaudin, MAS, to the position of director of supply chain management, global services. She has been with Geiger for more than 20 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Beaudin started…
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R.S. Owens, Chicago, announced the completion of the 2015 London International Advertising (LIA) awards. The winged silhouette of the LIA award has appeared prominently in films and TV shows, including the late Robin Williams’ television show, “The Crazy Ones.” The LIA award honors…
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I am writing this piece on a business trip like I’ve never taken before. In the past, I’ve traveled a bit, presenting education sessions at trade shows and regional associations. I’ve attended amazing conferences, like the PPAI North American Leadership Conference. This year, I’m attending the ASI Power Summit. The relationships that are nurtured and…
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Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., a supplier of products to the premium-incentive and promotional products industries, announced the sale of the company to two industry veterans, Pam and Gary Slavonic. The couple has an extensive background in the industry. Pam started her career as an incentive buyer for Dr. Pepper, and transitioned to senior buyer at…
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Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), Itasca, Ill., has announced the recent celebration of its 30th anniversary. In 1985, founder and owner Bob Hakman identified a growing demand for barcode pressure-sensitive products, and formed the company, aiming to provide high-quality, custom-printed tape to the distributor market. The company started with a 1,550-square-foot facility. Today, DLS has more…
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A Brand Company, Charlotte, N.C., today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Roanoke, Virginia-based promotional marketing organization Design Accessories Inc. The deal includes the company’s two subsidiaries, Design Marketing and PerformanceLink Systems Inc. Design Marketing, a promotional marketing distributor, will fold into BrandAlliance in early 2016, when Activate! Promotions + Marketing…
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Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced the appointment of Kellie Claudio as the senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Ryan Scott as the director of sales. Claudio has more than 25 years of experience in…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine., announced the promotion of Patrick Blanchard, CAS, to the position of marketing project manager. His responsibilities include supporting Geiger sales partners with their marketing initiatives and providing creative support for the marketing team.
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