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Proforma Signs Inaugural Distributor to its New “Results First” Program
Proforma recently welcomed RJ Strauss, co-owner of ABC Printing Company powered by Proforma, a $7 million Chicago-based distributor, as the newest multi-million dollar distributor to join the Proforma Family. The company is also the inaugural distributor to participate in Proforma’s new “Results First” program. Within just one month of joining Proforma, Strauss has increased his sales by more than $1 million.
Read MorePPAChicago Sponsors Makin’ Tracks 5K
Promotional Professionals Association of Chicago (PPAChicago) was a sponsor of the River Forest Park District, Makin’ Tracks 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The 5K supported the West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) and took place at Concordia University. PPAChicago members and family came out to participate and support the event.
Read MoreStromberg Brand Umbrellas Hires Sergio Vippolis
Stromberg Brand Umbrellas, now located in Valley Cottage, New York, recently announced the hiring of Sergio Vippolis as its new graphic designer. Vippolis graduated with a Graphic and Interactive Communications degree from Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Fla. and previously was working as an art director in the advertising industry.
Read MorePromoKitchen and SanMar’s District Launch REVIVIFY Contest
To help ignite a new attitude and inject a new life into the promotional products industry for 2014, PromoKitchen and SanMar’s District brand of apparel have partnered to create REVIFIFY—a T-shirt design competition.
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: CleggPromo Versus Image Source
Today is your last chance to vote in this week’s video battle, with incumbent Robin-Thicke-spoofing champ CleggPromo Inc. facing off against the Zumba- and zen-hilarity of Image Source Inc. Who will emerge triumphant? Only you can decide!
Read MoreEMT Adds Two New Liquor Pourers to Hospitality Line
EMT, Indianapolis, has added two new tapered liquor pourers to its hospitality accessories line. Pourers prevent spills and over-pouring with a tapered chrome spout.
Read MoreMagnets: When Opposites Don’t Attract
This is a story of polar opposites—positive and negative, and when it comes to promotional magnet products, they don’t attract much more than negative attention.
Read MoreThe Advertising Medium That Remains To Be Seen
My last few blogs have focused on changing communication strategies, lack of innovation and ongoing challenges in our industry. This time, let’s pause a moment to talk about a communication aspect of our industry that really does work.
Read MoreThe 12 Days Weeks Months of Christmas
It’s that time of year again. My neighborhood is covered in cobwebs, spiders and there’s one quite disturbing house with psycho clowns.
It can only mean one thing: It’s Christmas time!
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