Premier Promotional Group, Pittsburgh, presented various awards for 2013 outstanding efforts and results to members during its annual meeting in Tampa, Fla.
Read MoreStandard Register Announces 2014 First Quarter Results
Standard Register, Dayton, Ohio, released its first quarter results, reporting $228.5 million in revenue and a $7.1 million net loss. Revenue increased 61 percent from $141.6 million in 2013’s first quarter, which had a net income of $4.7 million.
Read MorePM Video Battle: Quality Logo Products’ Outrageous Ping-Pong Promo Versus SnugZ USA’s Stunning Factory Tour
In this week’s grand spectacle of glorious video combat, new champion Quality Logo Products faces off against returning champion SnugZ USA.
Read MoreHub Pen Announces Two New Hires
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., added two new members to its team recently, hiring Colleen Bibby as a customer service representative and Bridget Rau as a sales support representative.
Read MoreThe Battle for a Safer Bangladesh Goes On
In the year since the devastating factory collapse in Bangladesh killed more than 1,100 workers, efforts have been continuing to improve safety in the country’s garment industry. Although progress has undoubtedly been made, two recent reports highlight how divisions within and among some major brands may be hampering efforts to prevent another catastrophic collapse or fire.
Read MoreThe Platinum Rule
Selling and, indeed, all of this business of marketing is about relationships. Until someone likes and trusts you enough, you will not be able to create a true relationship. Turning strangers into friends, friends into customers and customers into raving fans is the new definition of marketing, Seth Godin said in his book, “Permission Marketing.”
Read MoreSBA Presents National Small Business Week
In it’s 51st year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Small Business Week will take place May 12 to 16 online and across the nation.
Read MoreChocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Awarded 2013 Premier Group Award
With the largest percentage of sales increase amongst suppliers, Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant won the 2013 Premier Group Award.
Read MoreStaples to Acquire PNI Digital Media
Staples Inc., Framingham, Mass., on Monday announced it had reached an agreement to acquire Canada-based digital media solutions provider PNI Digital Media. PNI’s software platform allows retailers to sell millions of personalized products each year, including photo prints, photo books, calendars, business cards, documents, wedding invitations, stationery and more. More than 300,000 retail locations currently use the company’s digital media platform.
Read MoreChocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant’s Randi Matsil Wins Premier Promotional Group Customer Service Award
Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Freeport, N.Y., announced that Randi Matsil, sales support coordinator, Northeast, has received the 2013 Premier Promotional Group Customer Service Award. The award recognizes those who perform a superior level of effort and service to Premier Promotional Group distributors.
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