Journalbooks/Timeplanner Calendar

A Little Goes A Long Way
June 17, 2008

If the recent primary campaigns have taught us anything, it is that a little bit can go a long way. Barack Obama didn’t just break, he shattered every single fundraising effort, with the bulk of his funding coming from small online donations. By collecting $10 or $20 at a time he was able to stuff a multimillion dollar war chest, a chest that in no small part helped him get the nomination.
It strikes me that this approach should be applied to charitable giving as well. Charities shouldn’t discount campaigns aimed at smaller donors, and likewise people should trust that even if they

Journalbooks Aims To Raise $1 Million For Chinese Quake Victims
June 17, 2008

“We got some people together and we had some raised eyebrows—like, ‘Are you kidding?’ But you know what? You don’t know until you try,” said Tom O’Boyle, president of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based Journalbooks. O’Boyle was referring to the company’s new web-based fundraising effort—Promotional People Care—to help the injured, displaced and homeless victims of the May 12 earthquake that struck China’s Sichuan province. According to the Federal Way, Washington-based World Vision agency, one of O’Boyle’s partners in the effort, the 7.9 magnitude quake killed 70,000 and left approximately five million people homeless. “This earthquake was so quick, nobody had put anything together to

Extreme Makeover Office Edition
April 8, 2008

After one very raucous editorial meeting (including some very spicy Indian food) we’ve decided to jump on the reality bandwagon and have the first-ever Extreme Office Make Over in the June edition of the magazine. While we won’t be rebuilding an entire house while a deserving family enjoys a Disney vacation, we will be doing our best to put together an office that will put make everyone else in the building jealous.
After only one day, the response to requests for participation has been amazing. I want to thank the folks over at Leed’s, Prime Line, Journalbooks, SnugZ, Senator, Dart, PictureFrames.net, the

Raynor Promoted, Serwer Joins Journalbooks
February 19, 2008

Journalbooks/Timeplanner Calendars, Charlotte, N.C., has announced the promotion of Jamie Raynor to national sales manager, effective immediately. Raynor has worked at Journalbooks for more than eight years and most recently served as creative sales director. She will continue to lead the creative team, and in her new role, will work directly with Tim O’Boyle, vice president of sales, to develop the company’s inside and outside sales teams, in addition to managing national accounts. “Jamie brings 20 years of advertising, printing and promotional product experience to our clients,” said O’Boyle. “Her ability to create marketing solutions with our products is unparalleled in the industry,

Journal Books Hires Joel Kaufmann as Midwest Sales Manager
December 18, 2007

Charlotte, North Carolina-based supplier Journalbooks announced the hiring of Joel Kaufmann. Kaufmann joined the company on December 17 as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager. He is an industry veteran and spent the last 11 years with Leed’s, of New Kensington, Pa. “Joel’s consultative and solution driven sales approach will make him a valued asset to our customers as well as our entire organization. We are very excited to have such a proven professional join our team,” said Tim O’Boyle, vice president of sales for Journalbooks. Kaufmann will be responsible for the Greater Midwest area focusing on Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Ohio, Minnesota and Indiana. Kaufmann

Polyconcept North America Acquires Journalbooks
July 5, 2007

Polyconcept North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of promotional products supplier, Polyconcept, and owner of Leed’s, Pittsburgh and Bullet Line, Miami, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Journalbooks, Charlotte, N.C. The transaction, for which terms have not been disclosed, closed on July 2. Polyconcept North America’s combination of Leed’s, Bullet Line and Journalbooks will represent the largest US supplier of non-wearable promotional products with more than 1,600 associates throughout the country. “We are thrilled to add Journalbooks to the Polyconcept family,” said Michael Bernstein, CEO of Polyconcept North America. “Journalbooks has similar operating philosophies as Leed’s and Bullet Line with an emphasis on

2007 Supplier Excellence Awards
July 1, 2007

LOYALTY HOLDS POWERFUL sway over many people’s actions. It is difficult to settle for good when the best is just a little further. Loyalty will see the extra mile traveled, the extra call made and the extra cost paid. Often, it is a result of superior quality or superior service, while other times familiarity can be held accountable, and yet other people will have a simple affection toward a brand. This is the dream of any corporation: To be known of not as a source, but as the definitive source for a commodity. Promotional Marketing’s 2007 Supplier Excellence Awards recognize the best in more

0507_J&N_Intro
May 24, 2007

Lasting thoughts and memories captured in a journal or notebook equate to lasting advertising for your clients. Journals are useful and appreciated gifts that become valuable keepsakes cherished by the recipients. Journals are non-gender specific and can be tailored to suit any season, event or audience. Unlimited advertising space and sponsorship opportunities make journals and notebooks the perfect solution for any promotion or marketing need. Journals can easily be customized by adding a die-cut window, full-color insert, overprinted pages or packaged with a companion gift, such as a pen, gift card or product sample. Tim O’Boyle, vice president of sales, Journalbooks

Journalbooks goes green
January 5, 2007

President Thomas O’Boyle explains his company’s green initiatives and environmentally-friendly strategy.