Pierre Montaubin, formerly general manager of BIC Graphic for Asia-Pacific, has been promoted to the newly-created position of vice president global support services for BIC Graphic. In an effort to improve customers’ experiences and delivery model efficiency, BIC Graphic has tapped Montaubin to oversee customer relations, logistics/freight and global sourcing in this new role. He…
Read MoreRed Wings to Host Clearance Sale on Promotional Merchandise at Joe Louis Arena
Fans who stop by at the Joe Louis Arena will be able to pick up memorabilia and collectibles such as signed pucks, framed photos and team-related signage, as well as miscellaneous items from the Joe itself. These items include suite furniture, red folding chairs and pieces of the actual lockers used by countless players over the years…
Read MoreGolf Balls, Fast Food and Promotions Gone Wild: Our Favorite Posts of 2017
It’s been a wild ride, but 2017 is somehow already drawing to a close. Maybe it’s the whole “time flies when you’re having fun” thing—or maybe we’ve ventured too close to a black hole, distorting the very fabric of time and space—but boy, that went fast, eh? Anyway, as we move toward the year’s final…
Read MoreCredit Card-Sized Anti-Theft Device Has Promotional Potential
Identity theft is one of the biggest problems of 21st century life. With the onset and growth of e-commerce platforms and online integration for all kinds of things, not to mention the shift to smartphones as primary computing devices, customers are doing everything they can to protect their bank accounts and credit card numbers. Now,…
Read MoreGCPPA Celebrates 2017 at Holiday Party and Annual Meeting
The Gold Coast Promotional Products Association (GCPPA) celebrated its successful 2017 with a year-ending holiday party and annual meeting, held on Dec. 18 at the MaiKai Polynesian restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Outgoing president, Jean Kalinsky, welcomed members and guests to this event, which featured a keynote presentation from Paul Bellantone, CEO and President of…
Read MoreFollow the Money: Selling to Banks and Financial Institutions
If you’re anything like us, you have amassed a large quantity of writing instruments bearing the name of your local bank or credit union. Chances are, you got these pens after signing paperwork, writing on deposit slips or maybe you’re just a serial pen thief. (Kidding!) But places like banks and other financial institutions are…
Read MoreHere’s Why Disney Won’t Sell Branded Merchandise at Its New ‘Star Wars’ Theme Parks
Even though Star Wars fans are well known for their enthusiasm regarding branded merchandise, Disney hopes that fans will buy in to this sort of merchandise that will allow the park to maintain its immersive look and feel. After all, it would be mighty strange to see aliens hawking t-shirts—or at the very least, not the fantasy world we’d like to imagine ourselves living in…
Read MorePrime Line’s Vice President of Sales Paula Shulman Steps Down
Prime Line announced today that Paula Shulman will step away from her role as vice president of sales at the end of the year and continue with the company as a consultant. “It’s been a difficult decision for me but one that is right at this time. With the merger of alphabroder behind us, now…
Read MoreMeet Alyce: The Business Gifting Company That Does the Personalization for You
Personalization, and researching your clients and end-users to provide a product that will be used on a regular basis and, therefore, provides long-lasting brand awareness, is key for promotional products distributors. The more an end-user enjoys the item they receive, the more they think about your clients and do so positively. In this age of…
Read MoreRow Over Wembley Trademark a Test of Intellectual Property Law
The team features multi-career athletes, including a lorry driver and a gas fitter. Needless to say, this is not what people think of when they hear the word Wembley. And yet, since 2012, this club has held a trademark on the name. For some reason, the FA failed to challenge this trademark, and has since been banned from selling Wembley-branded merchandise in certain European countries. Against the odds, Wembley FC has maintained the trademark—until now, of course…
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