Dunbrooke, Independence, Mo., was recently presented with three prestigious industry awards for service during 2006. The company ranked No. 1 in Best Outerwear Supplier and No. 2 in Best Corporatewear Supplier in Corporate Logo magazine’s “Best of Business” poll. In addition, PPAI honored Dunbrooke as an Award of Merit winner in the S10 ($20,000,001 to $50,000,000 in annual sales) category. Geiger also announced its top suppliers at January’s PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. The company presented Dunbrooke with an Award of Excellence and a Gold Star Supplier Award for providing excellent service throughout the year. “We were delighted when we found out we were
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Joseph Allen Pitner, Sr., longtime owner of Economy Pen & Pencil, Shelbyville, Tenn., passed away on Jan. 18, at age 74. He and his wife, Gaynelle, have owned the company for 40 years, which was founded by her father, Joe Brown, in 1946. Pitner remained active in the company, although he had turned over the day-to-day operations to his two sons, Allen and David. “[Joseph] was loyal to his beliefs, his family and friends,” said Mark Farrar, executive director of the Promotional Products Association of the Mid-South. “The way in which he lived his life is a testament to his integrity and an example for
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Before going on to such memorable and award-winning films as “Snow Dogs” and “Boat Trip,” Cuba Gooding, Jr. captured America’s attention by screaming what quickly became the catch-phrase of 1996: “Show me the money!” Maybe it was the intensity of the scene, or maybe it was seeing Tom Cruise scream what everyone knew he had been thinking since “Top Gun,” but whatever the reason, the saying went on to be discussed, quoted, misquoted, parodied and ultimately canonized as a part of Americana. And with good reason: America loves its money. From savings banks to investment firms, credit cards to credit unions, 401Ks to 1040-EZs, the
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Eighth Floor Promotions, Celina, Ohio, the parent company of Visions Awards and Awardcraft, recently announced the copyrights of more than 50 products for both Visions Awards and Awardcaft. The company already owned 422 award design copyrights prior to these additions. “Both Visions and Awardcraft have made great strides to be innovators in recognition awards,” stated Jay Donlin, vice president of sales and marketing. “We feel good that we can offer the most creative recognition and awards products in the industry.” This year, Visions Awards introduced a combination of ebony stone and stainless awards. “We can accommodate any program, whether it is a simple plaque
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Leed’s, Pittsburgh, recently saw a number of changes in its personnel make-up. The company has hired three new field sales representatives. Both Anna Lindquist (Southern California and Arizona) and Nina Davi (Northern California, Northern Nevada and Utah) have joined the Leed’s team and Matt Rosenbaum, responsible for Michigan and Indiana, has been promoted from business development representative. Natalie Matta has assumed Rosenbaum’s previous role and is representing Southern Texas and Louisiana. Along with Matta, Carolyn Jensen (Pennsylvania, Western New York and Delaware), Josie Powell (Florida), Robin Kerr (Pacific Northwest area) and Josh Strosser (Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico) will be working as
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Sierra Pacific, Houston, sponsored three giveaways at January trade shows to promote its FeatherLite Oxford shirt. Attendees of the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, ASI’s Orlando show, and the Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS) were given complementary samples of a long-sleeve FeatherLite Oxford shirt and a chance to win a Dell notebook computer. During each show, a number of people wearing the French Blue FeatherLite Oxford shirts were randomly chosen from the aisles and presented with a $100 bill. At the PPAI Expo, the laptop winner was Patricia Knisley of First Impressions Promotional Products, Batesville, Ind. George Heinrich of Anna Imprinted Specialty,
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To unveil and build excitement around its new brand statement, “Make it Yours”, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s gave its customers the chance to win a custom luxury vacation with its “Make it Yours Dream Vacation Sweepstakes” at January’s PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. The company has awarded a vacation worth approximately $20,000 to Tammy Wilmsmeyer from Elite Promotions, Springfield, Mo. Leed’s informed Wilmsmeyer of her prize by dropping by the company’s offices in Springfield. The travel credit worth $18,500 can be used to create a custom vacation or on any destination offered through Abercrombie & Kent, from safaris on the Serengeti to the hillsides of
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Following the announcement of the acquisition of S. Walter Packaging by Brynwood Partners, Greenwich, Conn., Hicksville, New York-based Uniflex, also a Brynwood company, will merge with S. Walter. The merger will provide the advertising specialty and medical industries with a full range of products, capabilities, global sourcing solutions and distribution services, in addition to enhanced North American manufacturing capabilities. The combined company will be led by Andy Wilson, who will assume the roles of chairman and CEO. Vince Schaller will continue as president of Uniflex. “We are pleased to bring together these two great companies that are established leaders in their respective and
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By Ilise Benun, www.marketingmentor.com I [recently] spoke to lots of clients who complained about wasting their time on prospects who can’t afford their services. The problem is: they didn’t know it until they’d already put in a lot of time, either talking on the phone or creating a proposal. Some even met in person. That’s why we highly recommend that you bring up the topic of money right away, on the first phone call, just to make sure you’re on the same page. How? You should always ask first what their budget is. But if they don’t have one or don’t want to give it
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**VIDEO – Staton launches new apparel lines
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