Stran Promotional Solutions, Quincy, Mass., announced the hire of Andrew S. Hoydich in the role of senior executive and business development to accelerate sales across the greater New York and New Jersey market. Hoydich brings to Stran more than 30 years of experience in the print and promotional…
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When you can turn a one-time promotion into repeat business every year, that’s a huge get in the promo industry. Martin Pahnke, owner/lead advisor for SWFL Marketing Group, Fort Myers, Fla., is especially fond of one annual promotion that his business does. He gave us the rundown here. Promo Marketing: Could you tell us about…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of Sunrise Identity, a brand merchandise company based in Bellevue, Wash. “Sunrise is a rapidly growing distributor serving a blue-chip roster of global brands,” said Marc Simon, CEO of HALO. “[Sunrise Identity CEO] Mitch Mounger and his team have built an exceptional business, and we appreciate their…
Read MoreWe consider ourselves huge foodies here at Promo Marketing, so we have never needed to decide whether to give our allegiance to mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, as we would gladly gorge on both. In fact, any grub-related news can stimulate our stomachs, but if we were to stick to the debate on which of the…
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The board of directors of Promotional Products Professionals of Canada (PPPC), Dorval, Quebec, today unveiled plans for a strategic management restructuring to help the association better serve and promote the promotional products industry in Canada. Effective Nov. 1, 2018, PPPC will close its office and outsource the full management of the association to association management…
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From the fashion world to the promotional products industry, Hawaiian shirts have added more than a dash of color (not to mention hopes for relaxation) to wearers’ lives and a solid source of economic revelry for the brains behind their creation and distribution…
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The rugged and safety apparel category is undergoing some serious changes. Thanks to new technical fabrications and cutting-edge features, the apparel choices are limitless. End-users are looking for options that are as tough as they are, and they want options that make their occupations and daily tasks easier…
Read MoreInc. recently released the latest installment of its Inc. 5000, the always highly anticipated list of America’s fastest-growing companies. SwanLeap, a company that provides software for the logistics industry, topped the list with an eye-popping 75,661 percent three-year growth, but that’s not why we’re here. We’re here to talk about the promo connections…
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The election period for the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) board of directors is open now through Sept. 17. Bill Mahre, president of ADG Promotional Products, is up for a spot on the board. Here, he shares why he’s running. Why am I running for the PPAI Board? I’m…
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Question: I am creating an item in QuickBooks Premier, and it makes me select it as “Tax” or “Non for Sales Taxes.” Sometimes it is taxable and sometimes not, depending on the customer. What do I do? Answer: If an item is ever subject to sales tax in your state, create it as a tax item.…
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