The Book Company announced the promotion of Missy Salaam to account manager. In her new role, Salaam will oversee all aspects of her newly assigned, dedicated account base, including creative research on specific distributor opportunities, proactive education on book and journal applications, and attending industry events.
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Earlier this year, I wrote about “Getting It Right,” and with companies getting caught up in a “fourth-quarter frenzy” it’s time to revisit that idea.
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What’s the ONE thing you wished you learned sooner than later in your advertising specialty sales career?
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Last week I interviewed Jay Deutsch, CEO and co-founder of top-50 distributor BDA Inc., about his recent appearance on ABC’s Secret Millionaire. If you’re not familiar, the show takes various philanthropic millionaires, gives them a fake identity, and places them with a handful of charities where the millionaire does hands-on volunteer work under said fake identity for about a week’s time.
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High school athletes are expected to spend time practicing in the off-season of the sports they participate in. They call these “open gyms.” The same off-season practice is just as important for suppliers and distributors.
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Norwood & BIC Graphic North America announced the addition of the iconic KOOZIE Can Kooler to britePix products by Norwood. Two styles are available with the full-color decoration now, with more coming in the future.
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PPAI has announced Don Lafferre, owner of Priority Promotions, a St. Louis-based distributor, as the 2014 PPAI Hall of Fame inductee at PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference in Chicago.
Read MoreDARD Products Inc. announced that it has implemented HDXRF technology in its product testing program through the use of HD Mobile, an instrument used to detect lead and other regulated and potentially toxic elements in consumer products.
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) has announced Mike Schenker, MAS, regional sales manager for Dard Products Inc., as the 2014 PPAI Distinguished Service Award honoree during PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference in Chicago. The PPAI Distinguished Service Award recognizes PPAI members who consistently contribute their skills and expertise toward the betterment of the association through volunteer service and leadership. The award presentation will take place at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, January 13-to-17, 2014, during the chairman’s leadership dinner.
Read MoreR. R. Donnelley & Sons Company recently announced that it has further expanded its international logistics services offering with the opening of a facility in Itasca, Illinois. This new location is strategically located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport and extends the company’s physical presence, complementing its logistics facilities on the East and West Coasts.
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