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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, and Addison, Texas-based SAGE announced the extension of their Power of Two strategic alliance to deliver one comprehensive association and business management solution...

The National Stationery Show (NSS) announced that Mohawk Superfine is the official paper of the NSS. Both Superfine and NSS are celebrating 70 years in the industry at the show, which takes place May 15 to 18, 2016 in New York...

Caring for customers is a critical element in every business. Most small-business owners “get this,” but struggle to deliver consistent, flawless experiences to their customers as they grow. In fact, the challenge of caring for customers—through your employees—can be a big part of what accelerates...

The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) and the Graphics of the Americas Conference & Expo (GOA) announced that, effective immediately, James Martin is succeeding George Ryan as CEO and president of the two organizations, respectively. Ryan will retire after serving as president for nine years...

Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., has been named the exclusive North American distributor for the Curious Collection and Conqueror lines of papers. Mohawk will oversee all North American distribution, marketing and sales for these product lines beginning Jan. 1, 2016...

Flesh Co, St. Louis, recently added Cathy Shiflett to its Parsons sales support team. Shiflett brings seven years of customer service experience in the financial industry to her new role. Because Flesh Co believes it is important to provide new associates with a basic knowledge of its capabilities...

People only read an average of about two books a year in Brazil. To promote reading, Brazil’s biggest pocket book publisher, L&PM Editores, created a collection of small paperbacks that also work as subway tickets. L&PM worked with Agência Africa to create the Ticket Books, a collection of...

FIEL–Fairdeal Import & Export Ltd., Orlando, Fla., announced the addition of embroidery to its available decoration methods. Distributors can now choose among screen printing, heat transfer printing and embroidery when purchasing decorated products...

Marketers have a really good understanding at this point that today’s customers are in charge. You need them more than they need you. With more options to choose from, more sites on which to compare price and more digital channels to shop across, today’s consumer is more demanding than ever...

Horizon Promotional Products, Jacksonville, Fla., recently joined St. Louis-based Facilisgroup. Horizon Promotional Products, which Dave and Carmen Chappell founded in 2001, will gain @ease—a sales and order-processing system, buying leverage, high-impact marketing programs...