Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association (PAPPA) awarded Philadelphia-based supplier Bodek and Rhodes its Supplier of the Year honor at its annual Liberty Awards last month.
Read MoreTax Reform Proposal Would Slash Advertising Deductions
U.S. Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.), the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means, released the Tax Reform Act of 2014, the latest draft aimed to update and simplify America’s tax code, Wednesday. While he recommended lowering tax rates for many individuals and businesses, he also advised cutting the deduction for advertising expenses in half with the other portion amortized over 10 years.
Read MoreArtistic Toy Manufacturing Among First to Earn ‘Product Safety Aware’ Status
The Product Safety Awareness Program from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) welcomed its newest member: supplier Artistic Toy Manufacturing, of Allentown, Pa.
Read MoreFeds Aim to Halt U.S. Importers of Dangerous Children’s Products
Four California-based companies allegedly have been importing and selling hazardous toys. After multiple notices from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) allegedly were ignored, the organization sought the U.S. Department of Justice’s assistance to end the unlawful imports.
Read MoreWOWLine Expands Representation in Canada with Modern Flare Sales
WOWLine has announced the appointment of Michael Fisher of Modern Flare sales as its newest sales team member. Modern Flare Sales will be representing WOWLine throughout Canada.
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ASB Names Automotive Sales Director
American Solutions for Business (ASB), has named JP Shea as its North American director of automotive sales. Prior to his 19 years in sales and recruiting at ASB, Shea spent 20 years in the automotive industry and has experience in sales, marketing and advertising.
Read MoreBoston Marathon Restricts Bags, Apparel and Signage After Bombing
The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) announced this week that the 2014 Boston Marathon will have a “no bags” policy as part of its increased security measures following last year’s bombing attack.
Read MoreThe New Cape for Super Heroes
The best thing we can do as garment counselors is to make our clients look like heroes to THEIR end-users. The perfect apparel category for that? Jackets.
Read More5 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Land New Business
LinkedIn is a happening place. It is the unsung hero of social platforms and it can indeed be used to obtain new business. Here are five approaches for you to use LinkedIn effectively.
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