Aprons, Etc., Mauldin, S.C., has reported the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is predicting another active hurricane season. According to FEMA, there are six basics to have on hand for disaster situations: water, food, first aid supplies, bedding, sanitation supplies and tools. Aprons, Etc. disaster emergency kits are self contained, and are available in three-day fanny pack, one person starter kit, two person pack, and a Community Emergency Response Kit, as well as five additional styles ideal for work or home use. Depending on size and style of item ordered, the kit includes 20 Datrex Drinking Water pouches, emergency survival blankets, hand warms, ponchos with
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If you didn’t get enough of Cynthia Graham’s article “Men of the Cloth” in Promotional Marketing’s July issue, check out http://tinyurl.com/m7uec/ for an exclusive Web extra with Dunbrooke’s Bob Pierce and American Apparel’s Dov Charney.
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Memphis-based PromoVision Palomino has hired Michael Koronis as national sales manager. Koronis has more than 17 years industry experience, working for companies such as BIC, Senator Pen and Dunbrooke. “Mike is very well known in the industry and his experience in both sales and sales management makes him a perfect match for PromoVision Palomino,” said David Campochiaro, president. “We are truly excited to have Mike on our team.” A resident of Kansas City, Mo., Koronis will concentrate on key accounts and attend regional and national trade shows. Stop by and meet him at The SAAC Show in Long Beach, Calif. on Aug. 2 and 3. The company
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Pittsburgh-based Leed’s will introduce 177 new products in “Inspire. Leed’s. The essential guide for gift-giving” catalog, which was specifically designed with application ideas in mind. In addition, Leed’s has added Wenger for Leed’s and Stanley for Leed’s, two branded lines representing 28 of the 177 new styles. These recognizable retail brands bring a level of sophistication, as well as enhance Leed’s product offerings in drinkware, and in business and computer cases. The Wenger collection features everyday tools that reflect changing lifestyle needs, while enabling end-users to tackle the demands of everyday life in new and creative ways. The exclusive supplier of Wenger items to
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Universal Strap, Jackson, Wis., has hired Jeff Mann and Brett Long as its newest key account managers. Mann and Long each bring a wealth of outside sales experience to the company. Visit www.wov-in.com for more information.
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PPAI, Irving, Texas, will once again sponsor Solutions Summit, a high-level educational forum that is now part of Marketing Days, a new event scheduled for Sept. 26 to 29, 2006, in Chicago. “We know a marketing effort is successful when the message is consistent, targeted and moves the audience to take action,” said Steve Slagle, PPAI’s president. “And we know that incorporating promotional products into the mix in a strategic manner produces measurable results.” The three-day umbrella event is expected to attract 30,000 attendees, more than 2,200 exhibitors and will be host to more than 120 seminars. Sponsored by The Motivation Show and the In-Store Marketing
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If you missed Promotional Marketing’s Webisode “Education Market: Build Your Sales Credentials with Schools and Universities,” you can view it at http://napco.com/pm/webcasts/
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PPAI, Irving, Texas, has announced the nominees for its 2007 Board of Directors. From the eight nominees, two suppliers and two distributors will be elected by PPAI supplier and distributor members. Those elected will serve a four-year term that begins at the conclusion of The PPAI Expo 2007 in Las Vegas. The ballot vote ends on Sept. 15, and results will be announced during that month. In an effort to increase voter participation, each distributor and supplier member, through their designated representative, will have the option of voting by mail or electronically through an independent election administrator. Due to laws governing businesses in the state,
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Logomark, Irvine, Calif., has launched its Advantage 24 Program, which allows customers to send orders in as late as 9 p.m. EST for a free one-day rush service. Due to the special care and handling required to fulfill Advantage 24 orders, the following conditions must be met: Advantage 24 must be designated on the order; complete order must be received no later than 9 p.m. EST to the Advantage 24 fax number: (866)848-8277; complete and accurate electronic or camera-ready artwork must be received no later than 9 p.m. EST to the Advantage 24 e-mail address: [email protected]; artwork e-mail must state distributor name, contact name, contact
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