Pacific Western Sales announced the hiring of John Short as its new national sales manager effective August 22. Short will be responsible for developing and growing Pacific Western Sales’ national accounts as well as overseeing its multi-line representative sales force.
Read MoreWhat is the Most Stylish Way to Wear a Logo?
I asked a few of the industry’s leading suppliers for their thoughts. Here are their answers.
Read MoreOverwhelmed… Trying to Do it All?
Today’s blog post will give you five proven strategies to get more done in less time and avoid being overwhelmed.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Bass by Ariel Premium Supply
In marketing, sometimes it’s best to “think outside the pond” as they say. Because let’s face it, give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day, but give a teenager Ariel Premium Supply’s foam Bass with “stay in school” printed on it, and he’ll remember your message forever.
Read MoreCleggPromo Announces Second-Quarter Number Surge
Michael Bistocchi, senior vice president of CleggPromo, Gardena, Calif., announced a revenue jump of 22 percent over the same period in 2010 during the company’s second quarter board meeting.
Read MorePrime Line’s 2011 Holiday Catalog Features 24 New Items Including Godiva And Ghirardelli Gift Sets
Prime Line announced on August 22 that its 2011 holiday catalog features 24 new items, including Godiva and Ghirardelli chocolates as well as L’Occitane gift sets. The catalog, called “Memorable Business Gifts,” will mail this week along with an updated BUILT catalog.
Read MoreNewton Manufacturing Introduces Internal Creative Agency to Assist Sales Partners
On August 22, Newton, Iowa-based distributor Newton Manufacturing introduced its newly formed internal advertising agency as an extension of its existing marketing department. The newly formed agency works with Newton sales representatives to provide additional levels of creativity and marketing support when working with key clients.
Read More5.9 Earthquake Strikes the East Coast
At 1:51 p.m. on August 23, a 5.9 earthquake rippled across the East Coast. The Washington Post reports the center of the quake to be near the town of Mineral, Va., and that it was felt as far as Boston and South Carolina.
Read MoreHub Pen Receives Proforma Centurion Award
Hub Pen Company has received the Proforma Centurion Award, which was presented to the company at the Vendor Awards Luncheon on July 26 during the 2011 Proforma Convention and Family Reunion.
Read MoreMotivators Inc. Announces New Regional Office, Joins Gold Coast Promotional Products Association
Motivators Inc., Westbury, N.Y., announced the opening of its regional office in Miami.
Motivators’ regional office in Miami is headed by Kimberly Laffer, director of strategic development. Laffer’s main focus is to capitalize on the company’s key strengths, identify ways to increase efficiencies within the business and identify emerging markets.
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