iPROMOTEu’s Ross Silverstein Reflects on Recapitalization

Last week, it was announced that private equity firm Champlain Capital acquired iPROMOTEu from its original private equity owners, Align Capital Partners. Calling the transaction “a simple financial recapitalization,” iPROMOTEu president and CEO Ross Silverstein said it will be “business as usual going forward.”

PromoStandards Announces Its Service Provider Committee

PromoStandards, Bethlehem, PA, introduced its new Service Provider Committee responsible for enhancing PromoStandards service provider members’ experience, from the onboarding process to contributions to standards and best practices for service provider members.

Harry Styles Files Lawsuit Over Counterfeit Merchandise Online

Former One Direction star Harry Styles is suing counterfeiters listing branded merchandise on platforms like Etsy and Amazon without his approval. According to Billboard, Styles filed a lawsuit earlier this week in Chicago federal court against online sellers violating his intellectual property rights.

Live from PPAI Expo: Drinkware Roundup

Most people have a favorite piece of reusable drinkware. Thanks to single-use bans, water bottle filling stations are the norm at public events. The PPAI Expo was no different. With drinkware being such a huge part of the industry, we explored the show floor to find some of the biggest construction and decoration trends, as well as a few surprises in the drinkware category.

The Best of PPAI Expo: Day Two

Reporting on things like apparel, drinkware, print and displays requires a level of subjectivity. You need to accurately report on technological advancements, how companies have increased their revenue through different initiatives and generally get your facts straight. You know how journalism can be. So, it’s fun to do something purely based on “This is fun”…

Live from the PPAI Expo: 8 Apparel Trends and Stories

We’ve tackled one day of the PPAI Expo here in Vegas, where we showcased some new products and also listed some of our favorite booths, products and trends from around the floor. A lot of our coverage has to do with evolving trends and new products, and there’s no better example of consistent change than…