MAGLITE recently announced that it will be entering the promotional/premiums and incentives industry as a direct supplier, as of January 1, 2014. The company will be handling these new markets through a new division called “MAGLITE PROMO DIRECT.”
Marc Puglisi and Scott Kennis will be managing the new division. “Marc and Scott are a team with longstanding distinction and deep experience,” said Anthony Maglica, company founder and owner. “With a combined record of accomplishment spanning 50 years, they are skilled relationship builders with a vast knowledge of the promotional products/premiums incentives industry. Marc and Scott have a long history with Mag Instrument and are well-known to many of our promotional products/premium incentive customers.”
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Staples Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Staples Inc. common stock of $0.12 per share. The dividend is payable on January 16, 2014, to shareholders of record on December 27, 2013.
About Staples
Staples is the world’s largest office products company, second-largest internet retailer and parent company to one of the largest promotional products distributors. For 27 years, Staples has served the needs of business customers and its vision is to provide every product businesses need to succeed. Through its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples offers office supplies, technology products and services, facilities and break room supplies, furniture, copy and print services and a wide range of other product categories. With thousands of associates worldwide dedicated to making it easy for businesses of all sizes, Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples is available at www.staples.com/media.
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Clik Clak Co. recently announced the employment of Dana Claire Bonanne. Bonanne joins Clik Clak Co. as national sales and marketing director. A fully integrated product development, manufacturing and sourcing company with over 16 years of experience in the promotional product industry, Clik Clak Co. will benefit highly from Dana’s experience and expertise. Within her role, Bonanne will lead Clik Clak Co.’s key account sales and marketing objectives. Bonanne’s extensive experience and proven background developing strategic relationships throughout the country with promotional product distributors, marketing agencies and CPG companies will further support Clik Clak Co.’s rapid growth rate and will enable the company to strengthen its presence in promotional markets. “The Industry is always looking for new and different,” said Bonanne. “With Clik Clak Co.’s eye for style and design, its attention to detail, and its extensive custom capabilities, we are able to deliver unique ideas and products to our clients. I’m really excited to be a part of the Clik Clak Co. team and look forward to our upcoming ground breaking year.”
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There are reasons stress reducers have stuck around for so long (besides the fact that stress seems to be the one constant in our ever-changing world). Here are nine reasons to convert stress reducers from handfuls of polyurethane foam to squishy moneymakers.
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We don’t have inside tips on where to find the hot tech items you woke up too late to snag on Black Friday, but we do have inside tips from industry experts on how to sell promotional electronics and accessories.
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Whether your joy of cooking comes from simple flavors or complex gastronomical experimentations, having the right tools is key. Find a recipe for promotional success with the tips below.
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Image Source’s 11th Annual Fall Showcase brought together more than 300 end-buyer attendees with 27 suppliers for an afternoon of the latest promotional merchandise trends, holiday gift giving ideas and a whole lot of fun.
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Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. This week it’s the country versus the city in a showdown between Johnny Cash and OrigAudio’s catchy rap anthem.
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Financial institutions are where the money’s at—literally and figuratively. Banks and other financial institutions have so much money, and are in need of so much marketing, the possibilities to sell to them are virtually endless.
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For this month’s My Best Promotion, Proforma’s Kendra Smith and Proforma Key Solutions’ Yvette Hymel related a recent example of an employee wellness program for an energy company.
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