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Thirteen Named PPB 2013 Rising Stars
PPB magazine has revealed its picks for this year’s PPB Rising Stars. The 13 industry professionals who were selected for the honor showcase an impressive range of accomplishments along with industry and community involvement and powerful leadership potential.
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Industry News
Ross Stores, Inc. Fails To Report Drawstrings In Children’s Garments, Agrees To Pay $3.9 Million Penalty
Ross Stores, Inc. has agreed to pay a $3.9 million civil penalty and implement internal compliance improvements for failing to report drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Gildan Acquires New York Screen Printer, Honduras Factory
Gildan Activewear (UPIC: GILDA381) has announced that it will acquire screen printer New Buffalo Shirt Factory, Inc. in Clarence, New York, and its production factory in Honduras. The deal is valued at approximately $7 million and is expected to close soon.
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iPROMOTEu Releases List Of The Industry’s Best Dressed
iPROMOTEu (UPIC: IPRO9320) is celebrating the sartorially gifted with the release of its inaugural 2013 Best Dressed list. The list features a well-clad lineup of 15 women and 15 men from across the promotional products industry.
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Equipment Malfunction Temporarily Interrupts Operations At Gordon Sinclair
A compressor issue that resulted in overheating and a subsequent power shut-off to accommodate repairs has only slightly affected order processing at Gordon Sinclair (UPIC: GORDON66) in New Hyde Park, New York. Rachel Halpern with Gordon Sinclair says the supplier’s operations were minimally affected by the power loss and any orders not processed today will be processed tomorrow. While computers were still down as of press time, Halpern said staff will put in extra time to ensure orders are sent in time.
Sunjoy Group, Inc. Relocates
Sunjoy Group, Inc. (UPIC: Sunjoy), a supplier company headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois, is moving. Its new address is 6219 Park Ave. Morton Grove, Illinois 60053. The company’s new phone number is 847-983-8055, while its fax number remains 708-234-7044.
PPAI News
WLC To Feature Liz Goodgold On Personal Branding
Next month at the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) in San Diego, California, attendees will hear from branding expert, author, coach and speaker Liz Goodgold on making the most of their personal branding.
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PPB Best Boss Nominations Open Today
On the heels of releasing the 2013 PPB Rising Stars, PPB is starting its annual search for the industry’s best bosses. The magazine is looking for the most respected people managers out there—those who listen, set good examples and help their subordinates achieve top-level performance. If you consider your boss among the industry’s best, send in your nomination before the July 12 deadline. Please note that all nominees must be employed by PPAI member companies and previous winners are not eligible. Click here for the nomination form.
Enter Your Greatest Campaigns In The 2014 PPAI Pyramids Awards Competition
The 2014 PPAI Pyramid Awards Competition is now open. The highly regarded Pyramids are awarded to the top promotional campaigns carved out by the hands of creativity and ingenuity. The 17 competitive categories spotlight the best-executed promotional products campaigns of the year. Tell us about the campaign that left your clients in awe. The competition is open to all PPAI distributor members and regional associations. The submission period is now through July 19. Show us you’re the best of the best and enter today. For additional details, including eligibility requirements, click here.
The PPAI Image Awards Competition Is Now Open
A strong brand image has the ability to inspire staff and clients. From developing a color palette to introducing new marketing initiatives, building a brand image requires a lot of hard work, dedication and ingenuity. The PPAI Image Awards recognize member companies who differentiate their services by effectively branding and marketing their business with a touch of creativity. Put your best on display and enter today. Image Award submissions can be sent now through July 19. For additional details, including eligibility requirements, click here. Questions? Contact awards@ppai.org or call 972-258-3070.
Receive A Lesson In Hazard Identification In Tomorrow’s PPAI Webinar
Sign up today for tomorrow’s webinar on identifying product hazards and staying in line with compliance standards. And check out the rest of PPAI’s robust summer schedule of educational webinars. They are a great opportunity for industry practitioners seeking to further their professional development.
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PPAI Law
Represent The Industry During Congress’ August Recess
Both houses of the U.S. Congress go on recess August 5. Members of Congress spend this time in their districts connecting with constituents and learning about issues important to voters. The recess is a valuable opportunity for you to connect with legislators and ensure the industry’s voice continues to be heard by the federal government. Click here for more information on industry advocacy during the August recess.
Product Responsibility
CEO Of Cahill Consultants To Speak At The PPAI Product Safety Summit
Katherine Ann Cahill, founder and CEO of Cahill Consultants, will speak at this year’s PPAI Product Safety Summit, to be held August 14-15 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
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People News
Las Vegas, Nevada-based supplier Visstun (UPIC: VISSTUN) and Digispec (UPIC: DIGISPEC) has expanded its team of sales counselors by bringing on Lisa Acosta and Paige Bousley.
As part of a restructuring of its sales force and a transition from multi-line to direct representation, Oxnard, California-based supplier ETS Express (UPIC: ETSE), Inc. has hired two new regional sales managers: Cristina Ysselstein will cover northern California and Jeff Hinds will be in charge of the northeast region. Changes to the structure of the in- house sales team are taking place as well. ETS has brought in Derek Hansen as strategic accounts manager to help update internal systems and build relationships with existing accounts.
Jamie Cimino has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing, promotional products division, for the supplier WebbCompany (UPIC: WEBBCO) in Eagen, Minnesota. Cimino comes to Webb with 25 years of experience owning and operating Canyon Outback Leather Goods (UPIC: canyon), a supplier in the promotional products industry.
Artistic Toy (UPIC: ARTSTOY) has added Kelsey Kalapay to its staff. Kalapay, who has a degree in marketing from Kutztown University, joins the Allentown, Pennsylvania, supplier as its new marketing assistant.
R.S. Owens & Co., Inc. (UPIC: RSOWENS) has hired Kenneth Tatela as the Chicago, Illinois, supplier’s manufacturing manager. Tatela will manage R.S. Owens’ Chicago production facility and will look for ways to increase efficiency and shorten lead times in every department.
Prime Resources Corp. (UPIC: PRIME) has promoted Marcus Sweeney to national sales manager. Sweeney has been in the industry for close to 20 years, and has worked with Prime as a national accounts manager since 2010. In his new role, he will work to grow sales on a national level while continuing to manage his existing group of accounts in Canada.
Accolades
Birmingham Business Journal Names Concepts & Associates One Of Its 'Best Places To Work'
Concepts & Associates (UPIC: 6971), a distributor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal in its “Best Places To Work” listing. Concepts & Associates was ranked No. 1 in the small category and claimed the top spot overall.
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Charitable Contributions
Vantage Apparel Holds Annual Blood Drive
Supplier Vantage Apparel (UPIC: vantage) in Avenel, New Jersey, hosted its yearly blood drive on June 13 in support of the Blood Center of New Jersey in East Orange. More than two dozen Vantage associates participated in the event, helping to donate almost 25 pints of blood. Every three pints of blood collected will be able to save the life of one person in need.
SAGE FACT OF THE WEEK
Dog Days Of Summer
The dog days of summer have arrived. Help keep Fido cool and happy with these five products found on SAGE Online, all of which are great for the pet industry and have been verified by the supplier.
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This Month’s PPB
One Mission. One Purpose. One Voice.
In a first-of-its-kind industry event in February, PPAI led a high-energy, week-long, industry-wide celebration dedicated to demonstrating the importance of promotional products as an effective advertising medium and communications tool, and the benefits of working with qualified promotional products professionals.
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Bobblehead Dolls: A Brief History
These compelling dolls with disproportionately large heads and beaming grins have delighted us for ages. See where this iconic advertising product has been and where it’s going.
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The Package Deal
Packaging options for promotional products vary, but they all serve a purpose.
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Contribute To PPAI Publications
Especially For You
PPB is on the hunt for custom-made apparel items for the September issue. Suppliers: Please send examples of custom pieces you’ve created, including high-res images and descriptions. Distributors: We want to hear about your custom apparel experiences, triumphs, failures and questions. Email all submissions to Tama Underwood by June 28.
Faster Than A Speeding Freight Truck
Do you offer items that ship in 72 hours or less? What qualities make them ideal for express shipping? Send product images and descriptions, as well as case studies in which express shipping played a crucial role, to Jen Alexander McCall by Monday, July 15.
Taking Stock In Promotional Campaigns
Have you built successful promotional campaigns for a client in the financial sector? Share your stories, and send images and descriptions of products that work well for clients in finance, to Jen Alexander McCall by Monday, July 15.
What Would You Do?
A Distributor Asks: I’m curious if someone can shed some light on shipping charges from suppliers. Is it industry practice or standard that suppliers use shipping as a line of revenue, specifically charging distributors published rates as opposed to what their real rates are, thereby creating a profit center?
What’s Your Answer? Email answers along with your name, title and company name to Question@ppai.org by June 28 for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue of PPB magazine.
Need peer advice on a sticky situation? Send your question to Question@ppai.org.
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