Promo Products

Cargo Ship Drifting in Limbo After Hanjin Bankruptcy, Futures Uncertain for Cargo
September 16, 2016 at 6:04 pm

After South Korean shipping company Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd. (Hanjin) filed for bankruptcy, the fate of the company is uncertain. What's more, one of it's U.S.-bound ships is left in a difficult position (the middle of the ocean) after disputes over payments. "There is no clear visibility yet on what will happen with this business,"…

Last Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: PPAI Versus Suntex Industries
September 16, 2016 at 5:44 pm

Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: I'm going to England next weekend! Time to brush up on whatever language they speak there.) Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won, and now will face off…

Geiger Recognizes Kathy Dube for Achievement at Annual Education Conference
September 16, 2016 at 3:08 pm

Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, acknowledged distributor Kathy Dube by awarding her the Geiger Chairman’s Award in recognition of corporate program excellence. Geiger presents the award to the sales professional who has effectively developed large corporate e-commerce programs in the past year. Announcement of the…

'Marlins Man' Delivers Kansas City Royals Gear to Firefighters
September 15, 2016 at 5:55 pm

Baseball fans might recognize Laurence Leavy, aka "Marlins Man," from last year's World Series. During every game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets, Leavy was right behind home plate decked out in bright orange Miami Marlins gear. Now, as a bit of a cult hero in the baseball world, Leavy is…

The Importance of Empowering Users
September 15, 2016 at 5:41 pm

Research has shown that the right promotional products can elevate your prospective customers’ opinions of your products. However, selecting the right gift isn’t always easy. Balancing desired outcomes, messaging, branding and costs can be a nightmare. Successful promotional products are not only relevant to your brands, but also to your customers. Your ultimate goal is…

QCA Hires Tim Brown, MAS, as Executive Director of Operations
September 15, 2016 at 2:20 pm

Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has hired Tim Brown, MAS, as executive director of operations. He replaced Jeffrey P. Jacobs who retired in April. Brown is responsible for the overall direction and operational oversight of QCA, including three overarching goals: Increasing…

Best Buy Starts Using Recyclable Gift Cards
September 14, 2016 at 5:52 pm

In an effort to be more green with its promotional products, Best Buy started using a gift card that's completely recyclable. The "Go Green" gift card is made of paper, so customers can toss it right in their recycling bins when they're done using them. Traditional PVC cards typically are not accepted in city recycling…