Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., announced Kevin Burden will be joining the Gill Studios marketing team effective September 27. “We are excited to get Kevin with his abilities and industry experience in our marketing department,” said Carl Gerlach.
Read MoreWorld Emblem Launches Name Badges International in U.S.
World Emblem International’s European partner, J&A International Inc., started Name Badges International in Europe over a year ago. World Emblem International has recently launched the U.S. version at its headquarters in Miami.
Read More99 Logos for Beer on the Wall
The bar industry will bring in half a trillion dollars this year. Is this just an excuse to write about beer? No. Well, okay, yes it is, but I have a good reason.
Read MoreCrowdsource your Designs
Bloomberg Businessweek ran an interesting article a few days ago about the website Threadless and how they select which T-shirt designs to sell. I thought there were a couple ideas worth considering when working with promotional apparel.
If you’re not familiar with Threadless, the site mixes standard online retail T-shirt vending with American Idol-esque voting.
Read MoreThe Nonwoven Sling-Tote by Ecorite
With a nice use of curved lines and color contrast, Ecorite’s nonwoven sling tote could be a great way to punch up your next tote promotion. The bag measures 14×12” (or 14×34” if you count the strap), is available in three color pairs, and is made from 40 percent recycled material.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA Launches Two New Awareness Pens
BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., announced it is broadening its line of awareness products by launching two new BIC WideBody Design Grip pens just in time for October’s breast cancer awareness events. Both WideBody variations feature a custom-molded ribbon grip design and are available in pink, red and yellow.
Read MorePolyconcept North America Adds Industry Blog to Social Media Efforts
New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Polyconcept North America (PCNA), the second largest hard goods supplier within the promotional products industry, announced it has added a blog its social media efforts.
Read MoreProforma Family Mourns the Loss of Dedicated Owner, Trusted Advisor and Friend
It is with great sadness that Cleveland-based Proforma faces the loss of John Vento, one of the earliest Proforma owners. Vento joined the Proforma Family in October of 1988.
Read MoreCrystal D Nominated for Three Product Design Awards from PPAI
St. Paul, Minnesota-based Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate awards and plaques, has been nominated for three product design awards from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). The following award designs will be eligible for industry-wide recognition by PPAI in January 2011 at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas
Read MoreNorwood and BIC Graphic North America Announce New Trade Marketing Department
As previously announced, Lori Bauer has been appointed trade marketing director, of Clearwater, Florida-based Norwood & BIC Graphic North America. Effective immediately, Bauer’s team will be responsible for all trade marketing functions for both the Norwood and BIC Graphic brands. The following appointments are the result of the newly merged trade marketing departments. The comapny also welcomed several new members to the team.
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