Halloween presents the promotional industry with a ton of cool ideas. Looking to go beyond the standard ghosts and goblins? Here are 3 ways to market the scariest time of year.
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Jornik Boosts Contract Printing Capabilities with Acquisition of Zan
Jacquie Herz, president of Jornik Manufacturing Corp., a family-owned and operated Stamford, Connecticut-based supplier known for a wide variety of creative products and exceptional service, has announced the acquisition of Zan Enterprises Inc., a contract printer, formerly located in Brooklyn, N.Y.
“The acquisition of Zan Enterprises has afforded us increased capacity for handling the significant growth of Jornik’s product line, as well as providing a full-service department for a myriad of contract printing projects,” said Herz.” This will not only enable us to provide enhanced service to our distributors on our regular line, but significantly boosts our capabilities in decorating a vast array of items. Zan’s current customers have been very pleased with the smooth transition.”
For more information, visit www.jornik.com.
Read MoreSelco Welcomes New Sales Manager
Selco, a promotional watch company based in Tulsa, Okla., recently introduced Ross Fraser as its new sales manager. “After researching Selco, I was impressed with the nature of their business and dedication to their customers,” Fraser said. “I am proud to be a part of Selco.”
Read MoreSafeguard Distributor Business Products Inc. Acquires Formsource Inc.
Safeguard, a top 50 distributor and member of Dallas-based Deluxe Corp., announced that Safeguard distributor Business Products Inc., owned by Brad McCrum of South Portland, Maine, acquired Formsource Inc. of Lewiston, Maine, on Sept. 25, 2013.
Read MoreNatural Trends Announces WD-40 Contest Winners
Natural Trends LLC has announced the three winners of its recent WD-40 No Mess Pens giveaway. Michelle Kennedy of GreatGifts4U was the winner of the “Most Unique” category for distributors, and Clayton Bowen through distributor Matt Davidson of LOGO Dynamics Inc. won the customer category. Sean Perry of Direct Promotions won the random drawing. All three winners will receive a 500-piece order of WD-40 No Mess Pens.
Read MoreStarline is Now Open Later for the Holidays
Starline USA Inc. recently announced it’s now open later this holiday season to serve customers better with any inquiries or questions. Its customer care department is now open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and as of October 14, its inside sales department will be open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Thursday.
Read MoreThe Future of Grocery Totes
In 2007, San Francisco instituted a single-use plastic-bag ban, the first in the country, which soon spread to 81 other Californian cities and counties, as well as municipalities in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.
Read More6 Unexpected Upsides of the Government Shutdown
There’s plenty bad about the government shutdown. Social service closures, work furloughs, dead air on C-SPAN—You name it, we’re suffering through it. But there are a couple silver linings too, especially for the promotional industry. Check out these surprise upsides of total governmental collapse that are really helping our industry.
Read MoreWhat Wealth Phase Are You In?
There are just three phases on the path to getting wealthy, and understanding where you are on this path can help you figure out what you need to do to get to the next level.
Read MoreGreenwashing: Are You a Co-Conspirator?
Marketers bombard us with claims every day: “Bigger,” “better,” and of course, “cheaper.” But have you also heard “greener?” What about “greenwashing?” Have you heard of that term? Greenwashing is marketing-speak for product descriptions that are deceptively used to promote that an organization’s products, aims and/or policies are environmentally friendly.
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