S&S Promotional Group (asi/316120) has announced a merger with Minneapolis-based Sampson Miller Advertising. Both companies are members of The Partnering Group, Inc., an industry buying group that enables its members to share best business practices and leverage top creative and collective buying power. Financial terms of the deal were not released.

“The addition of Sampson-Miller Advertising expands our portfolio and enables us to realize exciting new opportunities in a vibrant business market,” Brad Ness, president of S&S Promotional Group, said in a press release. “The synergies between us will provide clients with a higher level of service, and advance support and opportunities to our sales consultants in the region.”

Brad Ness, president of S&S Promotional Group (left) and Paul Miller, owner of Sampson Miller Advertising (right)

Founded in 1931, Sampson Miller serves a wide range of clients throughout the Upper Midwest. Paul Miller, owner of the third-generation family business, will serve as the regional vice president of sales for the Minnesota region for S&S Promotional Group. Miller will manage recruitment and training for the region, while continuing to service clients. “We’re confident that this merger allows us to carry on that customer first tradition well into the future,” Miller said.

Since 1979, S&S Promotional Group has been headquartered in Fargo, ND, with additional regional offices located in Detroit Lakes, MN, and Grand Forks, ND. The company also offers in-house screen printing, embroidery and graphic design services, providing a seamless process for decorated apparel to its clients.

Effective June 1, all Sampson Miller orders will be processed through S&S Promotional Group accounts.