There are many things not to do as a promotional products sales professional, but there’s one that’s worth remembering that came to mind for me: Whatever you do, don’t neglect your current clients.
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Shumsky President Named to BizWomen’s Power 50 List
The Dayton Business Journal named Anita Emoff, Shumsky Promotions’ and Boost Rewards’ president, to its Dayton BizWomen’s Power 50 list. Compiled by the paper’s editorial board, the list includes the 50 most influential women in the Dayton, Fla. region based on their positions and community impact.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Names New Interim CEO
American Apparel announced this morning that it has named Scott Brubaker as its new interim CEO, effective immediately. Brubaker will replace John Luttrell, who was the company’s chief financial officer and took over the CEO position after founding CEO Dov Charney was removed from the position in June.
Read MoreBDA Receives $75 Million in Financing from American Capital
American Capital Ltd., an equity firm and global asset manager based in Bethesda, Md., announced it has committed $75 million in financing for Bensussen, Deutsch & Associates Inc. (BDA). The money will fund with the distributor’s growth plans.
Read MoreCotton Prices Hit Five-year Low
Gold Bond Announces Free Setup on Writing Instruments Through 2014
Gold Bond Inc., Hixson, Tenn., recently announced that the company will waive setup charges on pens and pencils through Dec. 31, 2014.
Read MorePM Video Battle: Reflective Bags Versus Giant Christmas Stockings
It’s Prime Line’s reflective shopping bags versus Royal Crest Promotions’ Giant Christmas Stockings in this week’s video battle.
Read MoreCPSC Approves Ban of High-powered Magnet Sets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 4-0 yesterday to ban high-powered magnet sets, like Buckyballs, which went out of business in 2012. One commissioner was not present for the vote.
Read MoreLabel Traxx Hires Two New Employees for Overseas Customer Base
Label Traxx, Milwaukee, Wis., has appointed two employees to meet needs of its growing customer bases in Latin America and Europe. Debbie Marx will work out of the company’s headquarters to meet sales and service capabilities in Latin America.
Read MorePenn Emblem Expands Creative Team
Philadelphia-based Penn Emblem Co. hired Eric Garced as a new graphic designer. Garced began as an intern and Penn Emblem hired him upon his completion of his bachelor’s degree in fine arts and design at West Chester University. Garced also is a freelance tattoo artist, which brings a new perspective to the team.
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