Distributor News
April 4, 2019 at 1:25 pm
The Los Angeles Dodgers stand as a franchise that has given us many legends. That includes managerial great Tommy Lasorda, whom the organization wishes to commend this season through a bobblehead promotion. However, instead of preparing to delight fans with the giveaway, the team is prepping for a legal battle with the company tasked with…
April 3, 2019 at 1:22 pm
Gene Geiger, Chairman of the Board for Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has announced that effective April 1, current president Jo-an Lantz, MAS, has been promoted to CEO of Geiger. Lantz has served as PPAI Board Chair, and was inducted into the PPAI Hall of Fame. “Jo-an is a rare talent,…
March 27, 2019 at 1:31 pm
The legalized cannabis market, through hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) goods alone, stands to generate $22 billion by 2022. (That's before you even factor in legalized recreational marijuana and related goods.) That makes now a good time for promo distributors to look into selling products that pay homage to marijuana culture. So says Eric Rubin, the president…
March 27, 2019 at 9:58 am
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has expanded its Distributor Advocacy Council (DAC) with the addition of Sydney, Nova Scotia-based Ethical Swag Inc. The DAC is made up of industry advocates who are leading the way for brand safety through the responsible sourcing of promotional products. Distributor Advocates recognize QCA as the standard by which industry…
March 19, 2019 at 12:47 pm
Sometimes you just have to bet on yourself. That can mean taking a stronger approach to your self-promotion, or it could mean having the courage to make a big change in your professional career. Keith Wilson, sales partner…
March 18, 2019 at 10:55 am
American Solutions for Business, Glenwood, Minn., announced that TG Promotions has joined the team. The distributor consists of a group of nine people (three sales and sales support team members), and was founded by Terry Greer and his wife, Linda. It also brought on Jessica Huffman Dobosh to the sales team in November 2017. Dobosh…
March 12, 2019 at 1:44 pm
Facilisgroup recently released its benchmark study to its member partners. These statistics showed Facilisgroup distributor members reached an average of 10 percent year-over-year growth in 2018, beating the industry average. Distributors completed $767 million in sales from industry suppliers. This growth was demonstrated by a record 232 partner sales representatives being honored at Facilisgroup’s annual Top…
March 5, 2019 at 11:05 am
American Solutions for Business, Glenwood, Minn., was a recipient of Gill-Line’s award as a Top 25 Distributor in 2018. “We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with Gill-Line,” said Dana Zezzo, vice president of marketing, vendor relations and events for American Solutions for Business. “Recognition like this is beginning to become a lost art—we appreciate this…
February 20, 2019 at 12:16 pm
Mike Brugger, president of distributor Fully Promoted, joined the pod to talk franchising, his management journey, creating a killer in-store showroom experience and rebranding from EmbroidMe. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss presidential campaign merch and that terrifying Philly Steel Furnace story...
February 19, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Go Promo, West Fargo, N.D., and Green Street Promotions, Hope, N.D., announced that they have merged operations and will continue to operate under their own names. According to the West Fargo Pioneer, the two owners, Casey Glandt (Go Promo) and Casey McCullough (Green Street Promotions) made the decision in order to give themselves better buying…
