Sonic Promos Chosen for Shark Week Promotion

Sonic Promos, the distributor based in Gaithersburg, Md., was one of five local companies visited by Chompie The Shark, Discovery Communications and California Tortilla as part of a Shark Week 2013 promotion. Sonic was chosen thanks to a carefully crafted tweet sent by account manager Mallory Scott. The agency was rewarded with a fully catered lunch and much frolicking with Chompie.

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Poll Shows Most Americans Oppose CPSC’s Magnet Ban

Public Policy Polling recently released results showing a majority of Americans disagree with the CPSC’s ban against high-powered magnets. More than 80 percent of respondents said they favored age-based restrictions or no restrictions. Only 6 percent supported the CPSC’s stance.

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Allied Printing Company Hires Michael Gonte

Allied Printing Company, Ferndale, Mich., has welcomed 30-year industry veteran Michael Gonte as production planner for its Ferndale print production and direct mail operations. Gonte comes to Allied with three decades of experience in the industry, most recently supporting and perfecting operations at EGT Printing Solutions.

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4imprint Reports Half-year Results

Promotional products supplier 4imprint on July 31 released its half-year financial results for the period ended 29 June 2013. The company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 14 percent, from approximately $135.55 million (£88.36 million) in H1 2012 to approximately $154.60 million (£100.78 million) in 2013, with 67 percent growth in pre-tax profits.

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SAAC Show Begins This Wednesday

The 2013 SAAC Show begins this Wednesday, August 7. The show runs from August 7 to 8, and is put on and organized by the Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC). Many new features and events have been added this year, including a $12,500 prize giveaway and new food vendors like In-N-Out Burger and

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