Newton, Iowa-based The Vernon Company announced Rich Oberle has joined The Vernon Company as an account executive in its eastern region. Oberle is a 20-year industry veteran. Prior to joining Vernon, Oberle owned his own distributorship, Merion Advertising Associates, based in Turnersville, N.J.
Read MoreAprons, Etc. to Hold Event-Marketing Promotions Webinar
Pam Pennington, national accounts manager for Mauldin, South Carolina-based Aprons, Etc. announced the company will hold a free promotional industry webinar discussing event-marketing products. The webinar will be held on April 30, 2009 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST. The company noted space is limited.
Read MoreGold Bond Adds Factory Representatives
Mark Godsey, president of Hixson, Tennessee-based Gold Bond announced the company added three factory representatives for the southern and Midwestern U.S.
Read MoreTop 10 Things About PROMOTIONS EAST
So, we’re really starting to gear up here for PROMOTIONS EAST in Atlantic City. For the editorial staff, a trade show provides ample opportunity to lock down some interviews,
Read MoreBroder Bros. Co. Fighting Off Bankruptcy
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based BroderBros. Co. announced the company is undertaking steps to stave off having to put forth a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Read MoreS&S Activewear Announces 11th Annual Open House
Bolingbrook, Illinois-based S&S Activewear announced its 11th annual open house will be held Friday, April 24, 2009 at the company’s warehouse in Bolingbrook, Ill.
Read MoreWhen Fashion Trends Attack
Dear Fashion Industry,
We’ve been compadres for a long time, but sometimes you do things I just don’t understand. I have to lay it on the table here, there are certain aspects of you I am just not OK with.
America and the Next Big Thing
I promised myself that this month I would not mention the “E” word. I would not subject you, my dear readers, to any more pep rallies or sales mantras dedicated to getting us all through the “R” word, which I also promised myself I would not mention.
Read MoreBoxercraft Garners Graphic Design USA Award
Atlanta-based Boxercraft announced the company’s cheer edition catalog is a Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) award winner.
Read MoreAdvertising Advertisements
PPAI announced yesterday that it was buying advertising time on one of Time Square’s JumboTrons to run a 15-second commercial explaining the value of promotional products in general as advertising tools. If you didn’t get their initial release, Charlie has the story in the newsletter for this week.
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