Promo Products

Stromberg Brand Umbrellas Hires Multi-line Sales Representative
July 14, 2016 at 3:35 pm

The Hudson Valley Umbrella Company, parent company of Valley Cottage, New York-based Stromberg Brand Umbrellas, announced the hiring of 28-year industry veteran Pat Kiddoo as a multi-line sales representative in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. After graduating from the University…

Video: PM's Top News Stories for June
July 13, 2016 at 6:15 pm

June was an action-packed month. Between fraudulent products, acquisitions and Brexit, we had a lot to talk about. In case you didn't have time to read up on all of the big stories, our very own Hannah Abrams broke it all down for you...

What the Potential RR Donnelley, Xerox Merger Means
July 13, 2016 at 6:07 pm

Stock in RR Donnelley, Chicago, is on the rise after reports that Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., is interested in buying the company. According to The Street, RR Donnelley shares rose 3.71 percent yesterday to $19.14. But, the reliability of the merger still seems a bit murky, and some experts don't know whether or not it would…

PPAI Announces 2017 Board Candidates
July 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the candidates for the PPAI board of directors, class of 2021 election. Distributor candidates are Mitch Rhodus, CAS, of Sterling, Illinois-based HALO Branded Solutions; and Danny Rosin, co-owner of Morrisville, North Carolina-based Brand Fuel Inc. Supplier candidates are Andrew Spellman, vice president of corporate channels at…

4 Promotional Marketing Tips from 'Pokemon Go'
July 13, 2016 at 2:57 pm

Maybe you've heard of 'Pokemon Go,' maybe you haven't or maybe you're just wondering why all these millennials suddenly are congregating on your lawn mumbling something about Pinsir. Whatever the case, "Pokemon Go" is sweeping the nation with its augmented reality- (AR-) and Google Maps-integrated mobile app. Using…

Samsung Galaxy S7: My Short Review
July 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

I've had my Samsung S7 for two weeks now after upgrading from the S5. My S5 was losing battery quickly, giving me less than a half a day of use. So I bought the S7 hoping to solve that problem. I felt unsure about the upgrade. After all, other than battery life, my S5 was…

Paul Bellantone, Tom Goos on PPAI's #GetInTouch Campaign
July 12, 2016 at 6:09 pm

Yesterday, we reported that Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, is launching its #GetInTouch campaign in September. The campaign, which will launch in conjunction with the Advertising Week event in New York City, will focus on the longevity and lasting effect of promotional…

German Designer Makes Cups Out of Coffee Grounds
July 11, 2016 at 5:53 pm

We've looked at different ways manufacturers have beenlooking to be more eco-friendly. Some have created biodegradable housewares, others have recycled plastic for other purposes and some have made the change from plastic products to paper products. Now, a German product…

Proforma Owners Close More than $6M in Acquisitions in June
July 11, 2016 at 5:29 pm

Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Proforma owners closed more than $6 million in acquisitions in June 2016. Six Proforma owners completed deals contributing to the highest producing acquisition month for Proforma over the past 18 months. “One of the most significant advantages to working with Proforma’s mergers and acquisitions team is their ability to walk me through…