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    Higher deposit rates for selected products  Nov 5, 2009
    PETALING JAYA: Banks are offering higher deposit rates for selected promotional products as part of efforts to attract more customers ... A banking analyst said the stiff competition had compelled banks to offer higher rates for different promotional products to attract more depositors. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for October 15, 2009  Oct 16, 2009
    005 60,000 Promotional Products International, Ltd. PP.H $0. 020 $0. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Be a Commerce Partner  Oct 14, 2009
    com is your source for promotional products, trade show gifts, corporate apparel, and other custom imprinted items. Check out our low price guarantee. (LinuxPlanet)

    Personalized product company to move from NY to S.C.  Oct 7, 2009
    GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) A New York company that customizes more than 1,000 promotional products is moving its headquarters and operations to South Carolina. Jetline officials say they will bring nearly 250 jobs to Cherokee County over the next five years. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Jetline moving to Gaffney, to employ 247  Oct 7, 2009
    A New York supplier of customized promotional products plans to invest $3 ... Jetline, founded in 1997, markets promotional products through a nationwide network of distributors. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    What's/Who's new  Sep 30, 2009
    Perry-Nicholas Isch owns the products and services marketing company, which provides customized promotional products, advertising specialty items and logo printing. Clients include cities, counties, corporations, non-profit organizations and small businesses. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)

    Promo products companies say bill threatens business  Sep 8, 2009
    A federal proposal meant to shine a light on unsavory relationships between drug companies and doctors may deal a chilling blow to producers and marketers of promotional products ... The promotional products industry accounts for about 12,000 jobs at 439 companies in Colorado. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Boundless extends buying streak  Sep 4, 2009
    PromoCorp, a 9-year-old promotional products distributor, logs revenue in the top 3 percent of all advertising specialty firms in the United States, company officials said. Boundless Network, founded in 2005, employs 200 workers; 70 are based in Austin. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    InnerWorkings Announces Revised 2009 Financial Performance Outlook  Sep 3, 2009
    With proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and domain expertise, the Company procures, manages and delivers printed materials and promotional products as part of a comprehensive outsourced enterprise solution. The Company is based in Chicago with other offices in the United States and in the United Kingdom. (Primezone Releases)

    Business digest  Aug 30, 2009
    It has grown to selling office furniture, business products, promotional products and professional printing. The company is run by its fifth president, Lyle D. Dabbart. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Pittsburgh 100: Pro Sport Image  Aug 29, 2009
    Pro Sport Image designs, creates and imports customized promotional products for professional sports teams, including hockey, basketball and baseball. When we first call on a team, we usually do not get an order the first year. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Boss Holdings, Inc. Announces Plan to Terminate SEC Reporting  Aug 27, 2009
    Other Boss subsidiaries include Boss Pet Products, Inc., based in Maple Heights, Ohio which distributes pet leashes, restraints, toys and supplies and Galaxy Balloons, Inc., based in Cleveland, Ohio which distributes custom imprinted balloons inflatables and other products for the promotional products industry. SOURCE Boss Holdings. (PR Newswire)

    Lands' End to offer promotional products  Aug 18, 2009
    Direct merchant of Dodgeville said Monday that its Lands' End Business Outfitters division will expands its offerings beyond branded apparel to include promotional products. Lands' End Business Outfitters, which provides embroidered apparel, will add customized drinkware, pens and desk accessories, screen print tee shirts, totes and travel gear and accessories, flashlights, and golf equipment under the new line. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Hostopia launches search engine marketing (SEM) with acquisition of MerchEngines  Aug 11, 2009
    Deluxe uses direct marketing, distributors, and a North American sales force to provide a wide range of customized products and services: personalized printed items (checks, forms, business cards, stationery, greeting cards, labels, and retail packaging supplies), promotional products and merchandising materials, fraud prevention services, and customer retention programs. Deluxe also sells personalized checks and accessories directly to consumers. (PR Newswire)

    Picture this  Aug 8, 2009
    Keith Vincent, spokesman for the Promotional Products Association International, said the industry hasn t been as hurt by an overall lack of advertising revenue as, say, newspapers, television or magazines - with whom Benjamin Martin competes for advertising dollars ... As folks have cut back in other areas, promotional products are an industry that has been able to step in while others are stepping back. (Boston Globe)

    Businesses bracing for 'new normal' in economy  Aug 8, 2009
    There is a lot more fretting out there than I thought, said Duhl, owner of , a promotional products company in Westerville that employs 21. A lot of people put on a public face that is positive, but once you get them one on one, a lot of guys are struggling just to meet payroll. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Kenya: Major U.S. Delivery Firm to Buy Uniforms  Aug 5, 2009
    He gave the example of Edun Live whose aim is to drive sustainable employment in sub-Saharan Africa through high-volume sales of blank T-shirts to the merchandising and promotional products industries. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)

    Apparel company officials: Merger to improve service  Aug 5, 2009
    Excel Images supplies promotional products and decorated apparel for companies regionally and nationally, but had not focused on the Winona or La Crosse markets with the exception of a few local corporate customers. That will change with the merger, as Excel continues the local focus that characterized the Embroidery House, Excel President Jack Gunnarson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Profile: Inventors say just stick at it if the idea is good  Jul 30, 2009
    Last year the product won the Australian Promotional Association's award for best new promotional product. Allison and Fricker have formed various business alliances and distribution networks to send their product to all the corners of the globe. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Artina buys area competitor  Jul 14, 2009
    A nearly 15-year veteran of the promotional products business, Schaffer has joined Artina s staff and brought America s Promo s client base through the deal ... 5 million in additional annual sales for Artina, which ranks as the third-largest promotional products business in Central Ohio, according to Columbus Business First research. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Alabama Firm Helps US Business Owners Save Thousands of Dollars  Jul 12, 2009
    An Alabama promotional products firm has just introduced a revolutionary new marketing concept in business cards which can help business owners save thousands of dollars. Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) July 12, 2009 -- My Logo Source, a Birmingham based promotional products firm has just introduced a revolutionary new marketing concept - the BizCard Brochure. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    PENSRUS and BIC to Work Together on Promotional Pens Catalog  Jul 11, 2009
    PENSRUS, an industry leading provider of promotional pens, custom logo pens and other advertising specialty products has announced they will expand their already strong relationship with BIC by creating a new and exclusive print catalog featuring top selling BIC Pens, BIC Backpacks, BIC Mousepads and other high quality BIC promotional products. New York, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2009 -- PENSRUS, an industry leading provider of , custom logo pens and other advertising specialty products has announced... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    More of this story  Jul 9, 2009
    The city completed an application and explained how they could use promotional products locally to market the census. The program offered up to 2,999 worth of promotional products ... The idea is that we ll use those promotional products at events or as part of programs that will target those hard-to-count populations, Wade said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Deluxe Announces Acquisitions and Raises Second Quarter Earnings Estimate  Jul 9, 2009
    The Company uses direct marketing, a North American sales force, financial institution referrals, independent distributors and the internet to provide a wide range of customized products and services: personalized printed items (checks, forms, business cards, stationery, greeting cards and labels), promotional products and merchandising materials, web hosting and other web services, fraud prevention and marketing services, financial institution customer loyalty and retention programs and... (PR Newswire)

    BIC completes buy-out of Norwood  Jul 7, 2009
    The acquired company will now do business as Norwood Promotional Products LLC. It will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of ... Norwood manufactures nearly 5,000 imprinted promotional products ... Norwood s San Antonio plant at 5335 Castroville Road manufactures a wide range of promotional products, including koozies, caps, backpacks, glasses and mugs. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Briton says "best job in world" no holiday  Jul 3, 2009
    Custom Branded Promotional Products n Printing. Advertise Now. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Lebish to Wed Lawrence  Jul 1, 2009
    She is employed by Stylemaster Promotional Products as a graphic designer. Joshua is a 2002 graduate of ITT Technical Institute with a degree in electronics engineering. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Discountmugs.com Launches Customer Reviews & Testimonials on its Site  Jun 26, 2009
    a promotional products company, has launched its first customer reviews and testimonials page on its website ... com, a promotional products company, has launched its first customer reviews and testimonials page on its website ... Chulani Promotional Products Company - Manufacturer Of Low Cost Advertising Specialty Products, gifts, Trade Show Giveaways Products Such As Pens, Key Holders, Fun products. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Apparel firm relocating to downtown Dayton  Jun 26, 2009
    A local apparel and promotional products company will soon move downtown, company officials announced Wednesday. a supplier of embroidered and screen-printed apparel, signs, and promotional products has signed an agreement to purchase the property at 937 S. Patterson Blvd. The move will initially bring 18 new jobs downtown, and could grow to 25 or more within a few years. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)

    The Parenting Place  Jun 25, 2009
    Our little boss wrote on Jun 24, 2009 4:06 PM:" Probably "disgusted" was too strong of a word. "Disappointed" would be the better description.I agree that she doesn't look like a "slut" or "tramp" with the new look, although someone mentioned a display they saw in a store recently in which the new Dora was striking a model's pose, which I don't think is necessary.I guess a big question for me going forward is what they do with the character. I just hope her character doesn't spend her time... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Fund Raising Fights Multiple Sclerosis with T-Shirts  Jun 18, 2009
    Staffed with experienced artists and decorators, Art to Shirt offers a wide range of decorating methods on a number of different types of garments and promotional products. Methods of decoration include embroidery, screen printing, sublimation, and heat transfer among other methods. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Boundless strikes deal with Chicago co.  Jun 17, 2009
    Boundless Network strikes deal with Big Frey Promotional Products - Austin Business Journal ... Boundless Network strikes deal with Big Frey Promotional Products ... Chicago-area distributor Big Frey Promotional Products has formed a partnership with branded merchandise distributor Boundless Network Inc.. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    Wilmington business acheives top ranking  Jun 16, 2009
    Proforma Proforma Marketing Impressions of Wilmington announced this week the company's ranking as the Top Distributor in the promotional products industry by Promo Marketing magazine ... In addition to the company s ranking as the number one Distributor, it has also been recognized in 2009 as the number one Printing and Promotional Products Franchise by Entrepreneurmagazine and received two InHouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USAmagazine ... A leading provider of promotional products,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Salinas Volunteer To Work For $1 Salary  Jun 16, 2009
    Ezell -- who already has a job at B-Impressed, a local dealer of promotional products -- will officially begin his role as a volunteer coordinator July 1. Pia and Ezell said they are working on creating a list of projects citizens want to see accomplished. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Compass Diversified Holdings Announces Share Offering  Jun 4, 2009
    Halo Lee Wayne LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries, referred to as Halo, is a distributor of customized promotional products and serves more than 30,000 customers as a one-stop-shop resource for design, sourcing, management and fulfillment across all categories of its customers' promotional products needs. Halo is based in Sterling, IL.. (PR Newswire)

    Cambridges Grossman named 2009 Prodigy by New England Direct Marketing Association  Jun 3, 2009
    Grossman Marketing Group is a full-service provider of marketing communications materials and promotional products to customers in fields as varied as biotechnology, law, financial services and the arts. Grossman s clients include small and mid-sized businesses as well as major corporations, professional service firms, colleges and universities, healthcare organizations and nonprofit organizations throughout New England, Metropolitan New York and Washington D.C. Operating for almost 100 years,... (Somerville Journal, MA)

    'Freebie' business strong  May 19, 2009
    Other companies involved in the promotional products market, a $19 billion industry, are seeing similar sales trends ... At Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products, a wholesale distributor of logo items, company marketing manager Margit Fawbush said corporations are starting to free up advertising budgets and are again placing orders. (Florida Today)

    Voluntary filing of chapter 11 bankruptcy creates uncertainty, manager reassures business as usual.  May 14, 2009
    For some time now, Aurora Resurgence and Norwood Promotional Products have met to talk about the sale of the Norwood company. In order for the sale to take place, it needed one hundred percent agreement from their board of directors. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)

    Promotional Products Supplier Corvest Expands Deep Inventory Program  May 8, 2009
    Corvest, a top-20 promotional products supplier and parent company of Adva-Lite, Toppers and It's All Greek To Me, today announced the expansion of its Stock Stars deep inventory program ... Largo, FL (PRWEB) May 8, 2009 -- Corvest, a top-20 promotional products supplier and parent company of Adva-Lite, Toppers and It's All Greek To Me, today announced the expansion of its Stock Stars deep inventory program ... According to Bob Conway, CEO of Corvest, "We've had great success with our Stock... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Wyo sugar sweetens special edition Pepsi  May 3, 2009
    The promotional product will be around for about six more weeks. Sugar was the sweetener of choice for U.S. soft drinks and prepared foods until the 1980s when import prices were driven up by tariffs and sugar quotas. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    PENSRUS to Expand Alliance with Paper Mate  May 2, 2009
    The collaboration will extend the market reach of popular Paper Mate promotional products including the high quality and the ... With over 40 years experience, PENSRUS offers top-notch customization, combining low manufacturer's pricing, high quality, long lasting promotional products and fast turnaround ... About PENSRUS PENSRUS is a world-leader in the advertiser specialty industry providing a huge assortment of personalized and promotional products including , pencils, sticky notes, mouse... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Treeline Feels Impact of Losing A-B InBev Sales  May 2, 2009
    The brewing company recently closed its own giveaway business, consolidated vendors and hired Staples Promotional Products, The St. Louis Business Journal reported. "The impact will be tremendous. They (A-B InBev) were our biggest customer," said Carla Lampkin, president, CEO and founder of Treeline. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Design shop to move downtown  Apr 28, 2009
    Power Promotions offers design assistance, school team apparel lines, custom design apparel, embroidering, screenprinting, trophies, plaques and promotional products. Customers can choose from thousands of potential items, from pens and paper to slinkies and magnets, and the business can accommodate small or large orders. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Printing Company's Holiday Success, Cost Cutting Help Bottom Line  Apr 20, 2009
    It also hosts a variety of business services, from Web design and hosting to promotional products and corporate logo design. The biggest misconception about VistaPrint is that its "secret sauce" is printing, which it does very well, but that is only part of the company's success, says Franco Turrinelli, a William Blair analyst. (Investors Business Daily)

    Cup chase runneth over for biz  Apr 18, 2009
    To get companies involved, the Blue Jackets are running an office decorating contest through their partnership with Relay Gear, a Columbus promotional products provider. Offices can submit photos of their decorating efforts to DecorateYourOffice@BlueJackets. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Daily Press takes home advertising awards  Apr 17, 2009
    The newspaper won first place in the Promotion of Newspaper category for various promotional products. The judges, who were members of the West Virginia Press Association, provided the following comments on the Promotion of Newspaper award: Excellent theme, uniform design, and good white space usage. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Broder Bros., Co. and Ad Hoc Committee of Note Holders Reach Agreement in Principal on Terms of Exchange Offer  Apr 16, 2009
    Co. is one of the nation's largest distributors of trade, private label, and exclusive apparel brands to the imprinting, embroidery and promotional product industries, serving customers since 1919. It currently has eight distribution centers across the U.S. and has the capability to deliver to approximately 80 percent of the U.S. population in one day. (PR Newswire)

    PRstore aims at small business  Apr 15, 2009
    The store offers logo design, Web site development, direct mail, brochures, promotional products, press releases and media placement. The goal is to put public relations and marketing services within reach of small to midsize businesses. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Annual Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival runs April 11-18  Apr 11, 2009
    The festival is supported in part by grants from the Regional Arts and Culture Council and each of the local Friends of the Library representing WCCLS member libraries, with additional in-kind services provided by Community Newspapers Inc., Courtyard by Marriott, ProGraphics Services, the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen's League, Portland Storytellers' Guild and Ad-Mark Promotional Products. Programs are designed for adults and children ages 10 and older except where noted. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    VistaPrint Announces Date and Time for Its Fiscal Year 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results Presentation and Conference Call  Apr 10, 2009
    VistaPrint offers small businesses the ability to market their business with a broad range of brand identity and promotional products, marketing services and electronic marketing solutions. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 1,600 people and operates 19 localized websites serving over 120 countries around the world. (Primezone Releases)

    Broder Bros., Co. Announces Amendment and Waiver to Revolving Credit Facility  Apr 10, 2009
    Co. is one of the nation's largest distributors of imprintable activewear to the screen printing, embroidery and promotional product industries. It has been serving customers since 1919. (PR Newswire)

    Boundless buys Venture Marketing of Va.  Apr 8, 2009
    Ryan Andrews [Venture Marketing CEO] and his team understand that Boundless provides a new value proposition for the promotional products industry ... Venture Marketing, a 15-year-old promotional products distributor with offices in Virginia and Milwaukee, Wisc. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    Magnet Group Opens New Store, Relocates Division to the Area  Apr 2, 2009
    Operations for the brand will be absorbed into the company's two Washington locations on Chamber Drive and Stafford Street, including manufacturing and engraving services of the promotional products. The move to the Midwest will help with shipping and freight costs, King said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Pricing: How low can you really go?  Apr 1, 2009
    But Robbins, the CEO of ePromos Promotional Products, a New York City-based seller of logo-imprinted corporate gifts, was hesitant to join them. "We always wanted to be the service leader," he says. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Harland Clarke acquires California-based e-commerce firm  Mar 30, 2009
    com s services include production of spot and full-color business cards and stationery items, stamps, signs and banners and a wide variety of custom promotional products. iPrint. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Fancy threads  Mar 29, 2009
    "We also do promotional products," Cleverly said, adding that Thread-it, Ink. deals in pens, mugs and other promotional items bearing company names and logos. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Entrepreneur wants you to 'State Your Case' on live online game show, co-hosted by Cambridge resident  Mar 24, 2009
    A.V.I. even pens humorous plugs for promotional products labeled with the It s Easy to Win logo. His tagline for It s Easy to Win tissues. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    How three people changed their career  Mar 22, 2009
    She s been in sales most of her life, working for 15 years with Hewlett-Packard, then with two different promotional products companies. But marketing and promotional budgets began to dwindle even before the current downturn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Two's company  Mar 20, 2009
    Power struggles can be avoided, especially if siblings interests vary - Business First of Columbus. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Cintas seeks Americas Best Restroom  Mar 20, 2009
    Cintas Corp. is a provider of corporate uniforms, entrance mats, restroom products and services, first-aid and safety products, fire protection services, document management services and promotional products. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Waves Crashing, Gardens Growing, Kids Laughing  Mar 12, 2009
    Oliveri also offers a collection of eco-friendly promotional products as well as imprinting and embroidery services on a complete line of apparel and accessories. Oliveri and Company works with schools, adapting its and its offering of to meet the special needs of its customers in education. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for March 10, 2009  Mar 11, 2009
    025 10,000 Promotional Products International, Ltd. PP.H $0. 005 $0. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Broder exploring strategic alternatives  Mar 5, 2009
    Broder, which was founded in 1919, distributes active wear to industries that do screen printing, embroidery and promotional products. Brands it serves include Gildan, Jerzees, Hanes, Anvil, Fruit of the Loom, Adidas Golf, Champion and Columbia. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Small business owners pan Obama tax hike  Mar 5, 2009
    Margaret Gall, owner, SunWest Promotional Products, Scottsdale: Rich is a relative term. For me, it would be a multi-millionaire. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Gettis named KMBC president  Mar 3, 2009
    Atchley is president and CEO of , a Louisville-based promotional products, advertising and marketing firm. The KMBC, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009, helps minority-owned businesses develop relationships with larger corporations. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    You Can Do It!  Feb 23, 2009
    Successories of Texas started selling online in 1998 and started producing their own plaques in 2005, about the time they launched to sell awards and promotional products honoring the U.S. armed forces. Late in 2008, they moved into an expansive 3,170-square-foot showroom and manufacturing facility. (Slate)

    Goodson to step down from police board  Feb 19, 2009
    Goodson is a principal at , a real estate development company, and president and owner of the , a provider of promotional products. He is also president and owner of , a real estate development and management company. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Portsmouth area community calendar  Feb 17, 2009
    The PromoCentric Preferred Supplier Showcase will feature a wide variety of items and provide the opportunity for you to see how buying promotional products can further your business objectives while maximizing efficiencies and increasing ROI. In addition, there will be show specials and samples, free espresso and cappuccino, and entertainment including Segway Demos and live music featuring Dan Blakeslee. The event is free, but a donation to SASS enters you into a raffle with a chance to win a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Venice film festival shows the strain  Feb 15, 2009
    mix of web-based, telephone, and print-based media and promotional products designed to effectively. products and print-based media products, to include. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)

    One-stop shopping for marketing  Feb 14, 2009
    With a background that included working for a graphic design company, a promotional products distributor and in the marketing department of the former Marine Midland Bank, Waldron decided to combine the expertise of all three careers into one and, in April 2007, she opened Proforma, what she calls a one-stop business for companies looking to market themselves or their events. I had taken some time off to raise kids, she says, and one I got back to work, I quickly found that I was ready to do my... (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Boundless buys Corporate Specialties  Feb 11, 2009
    Boundless Network officials say the company plans to continue acquiring promotional products distributors, targeting those with annual revenue of $2 million to $10 million that are located in key regions throughout the country. Over the past three years, Boundless Network has grown from two to more than 150 employees; 70 are based in Austin. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)


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