SAAGNY Elects Three to Board of Directors

The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) elected three industry veterans to serve on its board of directors. All will serve four-year terms beginning January 1, 2013.

Rhonda Blum, CAS of Westbury, New York-based distributor Motivators Inc. was re-elected to a new four-year term.

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Staples Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results

Staples Inc., parent company of Staples Advantages and Staples Promotional Products located in Framingham, Mass., announced last week the results for its third quarter ended October 27, 2012. Total company sales for the third quarter of 2012 were $6.4 billion, a decrease of two percent in U.S. dollars and one percent on a local currency basis compared to the third quarter of 2011.

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My Favorite Promotion … “You Know What It Is”

My favorite promotional item carries a lot of meaning for me. Here’s a clue to figure it out: If you’re like rapper Wiz Khalifa, “you know what it is.”

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St. Regis Crystal to Acquire R.S. Owens

Indianapolis-based supplier St. Regis Crystal announced today that it will acquire Chicago awards manufacturer R.S. Owens, effective December 17, 2012.

“This asset-based acquisition presents tremendous opportunities,” said Richard Firkser, president and CEO of St. Regis Crystal.

 

 

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Hub Pen Hires Simone Coffran-Tessier

Hub Pen Company, a top 50 supplier from Braintree, Mass., has hired Simone Coffran-Tessier as accounting manager. In this position she is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of Hub Pen Company’s accounts receivables and payables.

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Changing Horizons: FTC’s Updated Green Guides Alter The Eco Marketing Landscape

Whether you want to believe it or not, the weather impacts the ability for business to get done. One look at Facebook during Hurricane Sandy illustrated just how disruptive the storm was to industry firms.

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Did the Election Mean Business Loss or Gain for You?

Now that the election is (thankfully) over, the question could be asked, how much business did you lose (or gain) during this political season based on your viewpoint?

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