Distributor News
CounterPoint has hired Mark Crockett as a product specialist. In this position, he is responsible for cultivating and servicing new and ongoing accounts, building relationships with distributors and helping them make the best product selections to meet the needs of their customers.
Confidence among U.S. small businesses fell to a five-month low in March, damped by a deteriorating outlook for sales, profits and the economy, a private survey found.
In addition to its incredible success as the de facto portal for video uploads and viewing, YouTube is itself a community. For brands, it provides additional viable opportunities to spark discussion with followers. It's a place to build relationships and create a space for users to converse with each other about branded content.
The deadline for submissions for Promo Marketing's Top Distributor issue in May has been extended to Wednesday, April 20. Get your submissions in today!
G. Stephen Slagle, CAE, president and CEO of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced his intention to retire after 15 years of service to the association and his 32-year association management career.
InnerWorkings Inc., Chicago, will announce its first quarter 2011 results after financial markets close on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
Debate in the business marketing and advertising world has continued over the actual utility of social media to companies. Does it really create consumer engagement and produce a significant return on investment, or are companies just sending out content that no one reads?
Dunk Fest 2011 officially came to an end Monday night. The overall winner of Dunk Fest 2011 was Timothy Gladden, manager of affiliate services for iPROMOTEu, correctly choosing the UConn Huskies to win the championship game.
A few links I thought might be worth sharing on this fine Monday morning.
The range of promotional merchandise available surrounding the wedding is absolutely vast. Tea towels are relatively traditional fare for royal events like this one, as are commemorative mugs, tea pots and other items of homeware.