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Selco Lands Exclusive Deal With Movado "It's very exciting for me to see how vibrant Selco is into the 21st century as we keep pace and make improvements to build new relationships with companies such as Movado," says Larry Abels, founder of Selco's promotional productions division. In an exclusive interview with PPB, Selco president and third-generation owner Mark Abels said his company's longtime relationship with Joe Zanone, senior vice president of Movado, helped facilitate the discussion that led to Movado's selection of Selco as a partner. Click here to read more. Jetline Announces South Carolina Expansion Plans The 147,000-square-foot facility, located 15 minutes northeast of Spartanburg, will allow Jetline to increase production capacity and inventory stock levels to match increased demand. The company anticipates completion of the expansion next spring. "We are excited about the South Carolina plant and the additional value it will enable us to provide to the marketplace. I am confident that this expansion will position us to make important steps in our ongoing quest to deliver the highest possible level of service and product offerings to our invaluable customers,"says company President Eric Levin. The phased relocation will consist of overlapping operations to ensure a seamless customer experience. "Our preparations for this plant expansion have been in the works for well over a year," says Vice President Bill Pardue, who is responsible for the relocation. "The goal is to maintain a consistently high level of service throughout the transition." Distributor Wins Multiple Defense Department Contracts "We are very excited and optimistic about the future of the company," says Bethany Steelman, vice president of operations at Bama Jammer, Inc. "The acquisition of these contracts is certainly a big accomplishment for Bama Jammer and further positions us as a national competitor for future Department of Defense business." Sunset Alpine Partners With Facilis Group "We wanted to build our sales capacity, enhance our customer service capabilities and expedite our marketing programs, all while increasing efficiencies," says Bill Squarebriggs, president of Sunset Alpine. "Facilis will help us build our customer base and serve them more effectively."
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PPAI Welcomes Four New Board Members The new members of the PPAI board of directors are John Goessling, MAS, Quick Point, Inc.; Lee Strom, SanMar; Brian Swift, Swift Incentives; and Marc Simon, HALO/Lee Wayne Corporation. Simon replaces Tia Walker, Brand It Promotions, who originally accepted the board seat but had to withdraw for personal reasons. "PPAI is very fortunate to have such a high caliber of individuals who are willing to commit their time and talents to lead the association," says Nominating Committee chair Stan Breckenridge, MAS, who is also PPAI's immediate past chair and senior vice president sales and marketing for Sabina. "As an industry, we're facing a critical time of big issues and tough decisions. I am confident these individuals will provide superior leadership and serve our association and industry well." The four will attend an orientation at PPAI Headquarters in November and begin their four-year terms following The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas. Click here to read more. Promotional Consultant Wins Bronze Quill Award "IABC Quills are among the most coveted honors among business communicators because entries are judged by peers from other IABC chapters," says Tina Berres Filipski, editor of PPB magazine. "Associate Editors Audrey Sellers and Tama Swan and our designer Yo!Media, Inc. share in the honors because they contribute their talents to every issue of the magazine," adds Filipski. Earlier this year Promotional Consultant received an APEX Award for Publication Excellence for Best Redesign. The magazine was launched in 2006 specifically for distributor salespeople and is now available exclusively as a digital edition. Click here to sign up for a free subscription. Product Safety Webinar Focuses On Distributors Whether you are just becoming familiar with CPSIA regulations or need a refresher on the myriad products covered under the law, the webinar will share what distributors need to know, ask and do in order to comply. Susan DeRagon, associate director for toys and premiums with Specialized Technology Resources (STR), a leading product testing lab, will address the law and its implications including testing, tracking, reporting and compliance issues. Questions will be answered at the end of the webinar. Click here to register for this free webinar. For more information, contact Anne Lardner, PPAI senior manager of public affairs. PPAI Releases MAS/CAS Brochure To Educate End Users "The brochure explains why end users should work with certified promotional consultants and what the designation means," says Margie Lindley, PPAI professional development manager. The tri-fold brochure also provides a space for distributors to insert their own business cards, so end users see it first when viewing the information. Members can preview the material online at PPAI's Professional Development page, under Certification Resources. The MAS/CAS end-user brochure comes in a 50-card set for $39.99 or a 100-card set for $100 and will be available at the PPAI Bookstore & Resource Center. Call 972-258-3087 to purchase the brochure. |
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Charles River Apparel Hires New Jersey Rep J. Charles Companies Welcome New Marketing Team Representing the companies are: Christian Brown in the Northwest; John Bugele, Richard Schmidt, Cory Schroepfer and Keith Schroepfer in the Midwest; Bill McDonald and Gary McMillan in the Southeast; Kim Reinecker in the Southwest; and Mark Fulwider, Jeff and Shelley Stevens and Larry Willis in the West. Natural Trends Hires Brooks To Rep Northeast Showdown Displays Hires Holleman Spector & Co. Promotes Bacogiannis, Lebricon Jennifer Lebricon has been promoted to customer service manager. She was previously interim customer service manager, and prior to that worked as a customer service account manager. Lebricon has been with Spector & Co. for five years. |
Proforma Execs Share Business Knowledge At Notre Dame Co-CEOs Greg and Vera Muzzillo, along with Vice President of Business Development Frank Ciraci, will lead the Entrepreneurial Franchise Development Deep-Dive Course for executive MBA students. Students will analyze Proforma's current processes, as well as devise and present a strategic plan to these key leaders of the organization. "As a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the executive MBA students," says Vera Muzzillo. "By presenting our current business model as a real-world case study, the students will be able to develop a relevant skill set that they can take back to their current organizations." Hub Pen, Walker-Clay Employees Run To Benefit Outdoor Education Thompson's Island, six miles southeast of Boston's waterfront, is one of 34 public islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park. The event benefitted the island's Outward Bound Education center. Hub employee and veteran runner Bob Stearns led the way for the team with a time of 19:16. accolades
Adventures In Advertising Honors Suppliers At Sales Convention Click here for the full list of winners. |
The Industry Show this week features PPAI Expo options and satisfies sweet tooths with a spotlight on candy. |
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A distributor asks: "We've had an order for four months that we can't get out of the door because the end user keeps hesitating and changing its mind about what imprint it wants. What can I do to move it along? I'm thinking of charging a fee just for my time. Would this move the end user along or scare it away?" What's your answer? E-mail answers along with your name, title and company name to Question@ppai.org by October 9 for possible inclusion in the December issue of PPB magazine. Answers to this month's question are in. Click here to read advice for a supplier concerned about its negative customer reviews on an industry website. |
Dishonored Checks On The Rise Refurbishing Referral Programs Close Up: Steve Levschuk, MAS |
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