Impact Promotional Publishing Closes, Founder Klein Makes Statement

Peter L. Klein, founder and chief executive officer of Impact Promotional Publishing LLC, based in Dunedin, Fla., announced on May 1, “… On the 30th anniversary of its founding, [Impact Promotional Publishing] will discontinue publication of the Impact Advertising Catalog and all other promotional industry sales and marketing products.” Klein continued, “Throughout May and June,…

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Cinco de Busy

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I’m sure you’re all aware, but “Cinco de Mayo” translates to “fifth of May” in Spanish, or “Congratulations! Your magazine is kicking butt, but is also starting like three new projects in May! Enjoy trying to write a blog!” if you speak Promo Marketing.

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Rain, Rain Go Away

I didn’t actually check out the demographics to see how many of our readers were mired in this East Coast rain-a-thon. But, for those who are, here are a couple of feel-good items for a rainy day (at least on the East Coast).

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Intelligent Beams of Light

It’s serious deadline business time right now on the magazine, so I don’t have a lot of time to devote to a long, clever post neatly relating to our industry (or attempting one anyway). I thought I would instead just give you all a quick blurb of something that that didn’t get into my computer accessories story for May.

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Staples Has Green Power

Every once in awhile, you hear some news that makes you feel a little better about the day.  Check out the press release below about what companies and organizations are taking

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MediaTree Issues 100,000 Tree Challenge

Parsippany, New Jersey-based MediaTree announced just in time to celebrate National Arbor Day, the company will plant one tree for every 10 Seed-the-Future Tree Cards ordered through the end of 2009. In addition, the company challenged the promotional product industry to help plant 100,000 trees by 2010.

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Lademans Join Adventures in Advertising Owner Network

Neenah, Wisconsin-based Adventures in Advertising (AIA) announced it added Sterling Heights, Michigan-based AIA/BrandLure Inc. to its network. Joann Lademan handles the sales, sourcing and daily operations of AIA/BrandLure while Paul Lademan is responsible for the financial and marketing aspects of the business.

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Bag Makers Announces Two New Production Capabilities

Bag Makers Inc., based out of Union, Ill., announced its popular ColorVista imprinting process is now available in 10 working days. Previously only available in 15 days, the company has been able to improve the process and shorten the lead time by a third.

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