Spector and Co., Plattsburg, N.Y., a leading North American supplier of writing instruments and business gifts to the promotional products industry announced the hiring of LeAnn Rankin as key accounts manager. Rankin will also be responsible for sales development in Ga. and Tenn. as she handles the company’s key account business development strategy.
Read MoreBIC Graphic USA and Norwood Promotional Products Announce the Formation of BIC APP
BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., and Norwood Promotional Products, Indianapolis, announced the formation of BIC Advertising and Promotional Products group (BIC APP). BIC Graphic USA’s recent acquisition of Norwood Promotional Products in the U.S. and Antalis Promotional Products in Europe, combined with BIC Graphic organizations around the globe, make BIC APP one of the largest promotional products companies in the world.
Read MoreLenore Goldberg Memorial Golf Outing to Benefit Melanoma Research
The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) Foundation, based in Montvale, N.J. and the SAAGNY board of directors announced the Lenore Goldberg Memorial Golf Outing for the benefit of the Melanoma Research Foundation, will take place on Tues., October 6th at the Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course in the Haverstraw, N.Y.
Read MoreBetter brace for H1N1, Just in Case (Houston Chronicle)
No one really knows whether there will be an H1N1 flu epidemic and if so, how bad it might be. But it’s always better to be prepared for the worst rather than surprised when the worst happens.
Read MoreHealth Care Reform: An Oxymoron? (Chicago Sun-Times)
Early Tuesday morning, sitting in a pre-surgical cubicle dressed in the always-awkward hospital gown, I was waiting to be prepped for a routine colonoscopy.
Read MoreCustom Chocolate Announces New Web Site
St. Paul, Minnesota-based Custom Chocolate LLC, announced the company launched a new Web site to better serve customers of the promotionalproducts industry.
Read MoreStarline USA Inc. Announces New Web Site
Starline USA Inc., Grand Island, N.Y., announced the September 22 launch of its new Web site. The new site includes guided search and advanced search features. The company believes it will greatly reduce search time, helping distributors find products faster.
Read MoreSolveIT Inc. To Host Webinar with Aprons, Etc.
Westborough, Massachusettes-based SolveIT Inc. announced it will host a free webinar for promotional products suppliers that gives them tips about improving communication with distributors and achieving additional revenue streams.
Read MoreLight at the End of the Tunnel
Recently, a friend of my mine posted a comment on Facebook asking the question, “At some point, feeling bad ends, right?” He was feeling great frustration within his workplace and his ability to grow both professionally and financially.
Read MoreFun with FlashForward
Based on my love of Lost, I decided to check out FlashForward last Thursday. It was okay I guess. Overall I wasn’t too impressed. The pilot seemed overly expository and character dialogue was a bit clunky and forced. Still, it was just the first episode, so I suppose I’ll give the show a few more episodes before I cross it off the list.
Read More