Prime Line

iPROMOTEu reports on its awards receptions and other events in Las Vegas during The PPAI Expo.

On Jan. 13, top 50 promotional products supplier Prime Line announced that it had acquired industry direct sourcing companies R.O.I. by Source Abroad and Get It Global in separate transactions. In an interview with Promo Marketing, Jeff Lederer, president of the Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line discussed how the acquisitions came about and what it means for the company. Below, read Lederer's thoughts on overseas sourcing, what it means for the company and for distributors, and what to expect in 2014.

Prime Line, the supplier based in Bridgeport, Conn., announced today two major acquisitions of established factory direct sourcing lines—R.O.I. Line by Source Abroad and Get It Global—in separate, simultaneous transactions.

Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., resumes its 2013 monthly webinar series with "Fearless Forecast for 2014: Emerging Trends, Hot Markets and New Products" at 2 p.m. EST tomorrow. Jeff Lederer will provide selling ideas, case histories and new product videos related to emerging trends and hot markets for 2014 in this 30-minute webinar.

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Prime Line recently announced its "Big Ticket" Challenge, which rewards distributors for orders of $10,000 or more with iPads, Samsung high definition TVs, Apple computers, Vespa scooters, trips and cruises. The contest runs November 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014 and is open to U.S. and Canadian distributors. Prize options and contest rules are posted at www.primeline.com.

Prime Line announced that a video entry from distributor P.O.P. Solutions Group is the grand prize winner in the company's Success Stories Contest. The video is a testimonial for Prime Line's Emergency Mobile Charger and explains why P.O.P. Solutions Group has been successful selling this item.

Prime Line is celebrating Customer Service Week with daily fun-filled events including a pep rally, carnival-themed games and bingo with real prizes.

Prime Line's interactive webinar series continues with "The Leading Edge Of Tech" on Friday, September 27 from 2:00-2:30 EST. Hosted by Jeff Lederer, president of Prime Line, the webinar will look at what's trending now in the industry's fastest-growing product category—tech accessories.

Jerry Russo, vice president of operations with Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line, was honored for his 30th anniversary with Prime Line during a reception last week at the company's headquarters.