At some point in history, paper memorandums were circulated around offices and included “carbon copy” (CC) at the bottom for someone who received the actual carbon copy of the information. For a larger audience—and when copiers were invented—the CC field could include a number of names. The recipient of the memo knew who else had received the memo. It kept the information flow streamlined as there was no guesswork of who had received or not received the memo.
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There’s no avoiding the fact that safe and compliant promo products come at a price. Rarely is a product that has been manufactured and shipped in a socially responsible and safe manner without a competitor in the marketplace at a lower price.
Read MoreThe Oxnard, California-based supplier ETS Express Inc. announced the hiring of three members for its sales team.
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It’s your last chance to weigh in! It’s Prime Line versus ROBYN Promotions in this week’s Promo Marketing Video Battle.
Read MoreVera Muzzillo, CEO of Cleveland-based Proforma, was recently named one of the Top 24 Women in Franchising by Franchise Update magazine. The publication analyzed more than
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ALPI International, the supplier based in Oakland, Calif., recently announced the hiring of Tim Gibson as director of sales. Gibson has over 25 years experience in the promotional products industry, most recently as territory manager for apparel supplier Bodek and Rhodes.
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Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that Ryan Patterson has been promoted to sales executive for the West Coast. Patterson joined the company in 2012 as a sales assistant.
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I confess that I am a dog lover. I have three dogs, Barlow, Spud and Kobe, each with their own odd personality. Barlow, black lab rescue, plays a role in one of my favorite videos, The Most Expensive Product Review Ever. Spud, a long-haired miniature dachshund, loves to participate in video product reviews. In this video, To Groom or Not Groom, I ask for your input on the FreePromoTips Facebook page. Is it time for Spud to be groomed, or does his scraggly, working-class look work for him?
Read MoreApparel basics manufacturer HanesBrands said it intends to make company acquisitions a priority following the successful purchase of Maidenform in 2013.
Read MorePolyconcept North America announced the promotion of 10-year veteran Rick French to national sales manager. French previously maintained management of the Mid-Atlantic region while developing the sales messaging for all product launches.
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