Gill-Line, Lenexa, Kan., announced today it has named Jamie Fain president and CEO. Fain has spent more than two decades at Gill Line, most recently in an executive vice president role. “Jamie Fain will be a terrific CEO for Gill Studios,” said Mark Gilman, chairman of the board. “His…
Read MoreCorporate Imaging Concepts Acquires eCompanyStore
Corporate Imaging Concepts (CIC), Northbrook, Ill., has acquired eCompanyStore, Alpharetta, Ga., creating what CIC called one of the largest promotional products distributors in the country serving major local brands, according to the Atlanta Business Journal. “Growth through strategic acquisitions is a key pillar of our strategy,” CIC CEO Bob Herzog told the Atlanta Business Journal.…
Read MoreYes, the Latest Trend in Streetwear Is Branded Cigarette Merch
As impressionable consumers, we never figure to stop seeking stuff that will give us clout, be it among our neighbors, relatives, colleagues or, dare I say, rivals. Because of our constant call for quality goods, businesses are always, well, busying themselves with the task of making lasting impressions on us, usually through products that show…
Read MoreExpert Advice: Landing Big Sales in Promotional Drinkware
As the third-largest overall category in the promo industry, drinkware never figures to lack opportunities to impress the masses. We talked to a pair of industry experts to learn the ins and outs of promotional drinkware sales…
Read MoreStaples Has Laid Off More Than 200 Employees This Year
After Shira Goldman stepped down from her position as CEO of Staples in January, the company has laid off hundreds of employees. The Framingham Source estimated that 200 employees have been laid off from Staples in the 2018 calendar year. The latest round of layoffs came last week, but the exact details are currently unknown.…
Read MoreItalian Start-Up Kloters Set to Launch T-shirt That Scrubs Pollution Out of Air
Summer will soon be upon us, and for certain cities, including Promo Marketing’s base in Philadelphia—a place long plagued by the problem—the change in season will see an increase in air pollution. Officials, however, no matter where one resides, are always suggesting means to curtail the nuisance’s effects, with many of their tips touching on…
Read MoreCrystal D Donates Five Awards to Lifeworks Annual Celebration
Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., donated five awards to the Lifeworks Annual Celebration, held at The Depot in Minneapolis on April 26, 2018. Lifeworks is an organization that supports individuals with disabilities in Minnesota. The Annual Celebration serves not only as…
Read MoreUsing QuickBooks for Multiple Businesses
Question: I use QuickBooks Premier for my distributorship. I also run another small business. Can I use my QuickBooks program for that, too, or do I have to buy Premier again? Answer: You can set up another company or companies in QuickBooks Premier at no additional charge from QuickBooks. You do not have to purchase…
Read MoreLinkedIn Study: 75% of B2B Marketers Believe Video Is King
According to the study, approximately 75 percent of B2B marketers believe that video is one of the most effective and important content platforms, with 60 percent agreeing on social media creative and 47 percent on email. In addition, 83 percent of B2B marketers believe that video plays a major role in driving lead volume, while 86 percent agreeing that it produces high-quality leads…
Read MoreInnerWorkings Inc. Under Investigation for Securities Fraud, Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
InnerWorkings Inc., Chicago, announced in a press release that shareholder rights law firm Bernstein Liebhard LLP is investigating “potential securities fraud claims on behalf of shareholders of InnerWorkings Inc.” Today, Bernstein Liebhard announced that a class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of those who purchased or acquired InnerWorkings securities between Aug. 11, 2015 and May 7, 2018…
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