Logomark, Tustin, Calif., announced its newly structured 2017 sales team that will be led by three industry veterans. Logomark’s sales strategy is driven by its 2017 “YES” campaign which embodies a can-do, solution-oriented attitude through award-winning sales, customer service teams and its entire organization. “Our customers expect the best from Logomark,” said Logomark CEO Trevor…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Hit Promotional Products Versus Raining Rose
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Happy New Year!) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won, and will face off against Raining Rose. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the…
Read MoreMichigan Bans Plastic Bag Bans
It happened—Michigan actually passed a ban on plastic bag bans. We’ve followed this story since September, when this was still in the beginning stages. Now, The Washington Post is reporting that the ban is an official law. Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed the public act into…
Read MoreRun-D.M.C. Sues Wal-Mart, Amazon for $50M Over Trademarks
Run-D.M.C has seen its fair share of lawsuits this year. But, a founder of Run-D.M.C. seemingly wants to end 2016 with just one more. According to CNBC, Darryl McDaniels, owner of the Run-D.M.C. Brand LLC, filed a…
Read MoreTea Collection Recalls Children’s Jackets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Tea Collection, San Francisco, is recalling its Children’s Knit Denim Jackets due to a choking hazard. The jacket contains metal snaps, which can detach. Tea Collection…
Read MoreMore Companies Adopting USB-C Technology
We’ve been following the growing prevalence of USB-C technology for a while now. For the most part, it wasn’t too commonly seen (except for on Apple laptops), but now competitors, like Lenovo and Asus…
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Names Executive Director of Finance
American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn., named Monique Gregoire executive director of finance. Initially hired as controller in 2015, Gregoire will now develop and manage overall structure of financial operations for the company, providing key insight and leadership to…
Read MoreHow Amazon Is Changing Shipping
It seems like Amazon is disrupting just about every aspect of commerce these days. Between allowing customers to click a button when they need more laundry detergent to giving grocery shoppers a checkout-free experience, Amazon is on the cutting edge. Of course, being an e-commerce platform, shipping is a major part of business, and Amazon…
Read MoreProforma and TOMS Empower Local Families During Holidays
Last year, Proforma, Cleveland, joined TOMS, the retailer of shoes, sunglasses, apparel and more, in its “One for One” mission, which benefits people in need in Africa. Proforma supported the program by giving fit cards to all of its support center team members. This year, Proforma gave local families in need TOMS gift cards to…
Read MoreResearchers Develop USB Device to Diagnose HIV
British researchers at Imperial College in London teamed up with hardware developers to create a new way to diagnose HIV using a USB device plugged into a computer that analyzes blood. According…
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