December 19, 2018
2018 ASICentral Top 10: Promogram News
At the end of every year we take a look at how well our content does in terms of website traffic. This year -- just like last year -- we’re doing a series of posts breaking down the stories that have drawn the most website traffic in terms of pageviews. This week: Top 10 Promogram News Stories from 2018
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Top 10 Promogram News Stories from 2018
Number 10
Firearms T-Shirts at Heart of Teen’s Lawsuit Against School Principal
Post Date: April 11, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo
A Wisconsin teenager is suing his high school’s principal in a case that centers on imprinted T-shirts that promote firearms and arguments around First and Second Amendment rights. Read more…
Number 9
ETS Express Wins Court Case Against S’well
Post Date: April 03, 2018
Author: Michele Bell
In an exclusive report, Counselor has learned that a jury has sided unanimously in favor of Top 40 supplier ETS Express (asi/51197) regarding a trademark infringement lawsuit brought on by S’well Bottle Company. Read more…
Number 8
Colorado Timberline Shuts Down
Post Date: September 13, 2018
Author: John Corrigan
Supplier Colorado Timberline (asi/91263) has announced that it has ceased all operations indefinitely. Read more…
Number 7
Staples To Acquire Essendant in Deal Valued At $996 Million
Post Date: September 26, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo
Staples, Inc., parent company of Top 40 promo firm Staples Promotional Products (asi/120601), is moving forward with a deal to acquire Essendant, a provider of workplace items that include traditional office products, cut sheet paper products, industrial supplies, janitorial/breakroom supplies, and more. Read more…
Number 6
Geiger Employee & Her Young Son Tragically Killed In Car Crash
Post Date: December 12, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo
Jenn Vegtel was only 31 years old. Her son Logan, a kindergartner, was just five. Read more…
Number 5
Computer Virus Targets, Attacks Promo Firms
Post Date: April 17, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo
Hackers appear to be targeting firms in the promotional products industry with a malware virus that has the ability to disrupt and paralyze companies’ computer networks, email and phone systems. Read more…
Number 4
Costco Partners With Distributor, Offers Promo Products Online
Post Date: July 10, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo
The website features categories like apparel, pens, bags and tech products. Read more…
Number 3
Noteworthy Planning to Close
Post Date: January 10, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo
Top 40 supplier Noteworthy (asi/74360) has informed large distributor customers that it will cease operations in April, Counselor has learned. Read more…
Number 2
In Memoriam: Zachary Tyler, Creative Marketing Concepts
Post Date: May 24, 2018
Author: John Corrigan
Zachary Tyler, CEO of Creative Marketing Concepts (CMC, asi/170631) in San Francisco, CA, has passed away, the company announced this week. He was 33. Read more…
Number 1
Proposed USPS Mail Changes Could Affect Industry
Post Date: September 06, 2018
Author: Sara Lavenduski
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced a proposed rule change to its Mailing Standards for Marketing Mail, which could have ramifications on promo firms. Read more…