(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of updates from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media will consider newsworthy entries submitted by any member organization.)

March 6

Outdoor Cap Releases Spring And Summer Market Guide

Outdoor Cap (PPAI 213485, Gold) – the No. 25 supplier in the inaugural PPAI 100 – new Spring and Summer 2024 Market Guide is packed with the latest trends, colors and designs providing a resource for retailers, fashion enthusiasts and promo industry professionals.

  • It features trends to look for plus the vibrant palette defining this season with hues such as Apricot Crush, Elemental Blue, Nutshell, Cyber Lime and Fondant Pink.

Midnite Snax And City Bonfires Unveil New Candle Collection

The partnership struck last summer between Midnite Snax (PPAI 113793, Standard-Plus) and City Bonfires has resulted in two new collections of custom wellness and corporate color candles.

  • The Wellness Candle collection includes relaxing fragrances and calming colors in four of the most in-demand, spa-like scents: Cucumber Melon, Ocean Breeze, Lavender and Fresh Linen.
  • The Corporate Color Candle collection includes 10 different options, with popular corporate colors and long-lasting fragrances such as Espresso Mocha and Blueberry Pancake.
  • Each candle is made in the USA with 100 percent natural soy wax, cotton wicks and the highest quality fragrances.


Facilisgroup’s Annual Showcase Highlights Industry Excellence And Innovation

Facilisgroup (PPAI 493664) hosted its annual Supplier Showcase last week in Atlanta, Georgia. The three-day event united Facilisgroup distributor partners and preferred suppliers for a trade show and other opportunities to connect and collaborate.

  • During its awards ceremony, Facilisgroup recognized more than 300 individuals for their 2023 accomplishments, including these top award winners:
    - Partner of the Year: You Name It Specialties, Inc.
    - Supplier of the Year: Starline Inc.
    - Facilis Cares Awards: Jeckil Promotions and S&S Activewear
    - Preferred Champion: Stackable Sensations
    - Excellence in Electrifi Award: Andrew Spreter, KB Graphics
    - ThreeSixty Award: Michelle Fessak, Inkwell Global Marketing
    - CSR of the Year: Christy Workman, Advertising Plus Inc.
    - Finance Person of the Year: Deloris Burnell-Marsh, Promotional Source
    - Randy Shippam Award: Tena Frank, MyBrandPromo
    - Inspire Award: Amanda Clay, Walker-Clay, Inc.
  • The event also featured expert-led educational panels and small focus groups along with a supplier-sponsored fashion show, musical entertainment and networking opportunities during themed dinners.
  • At the close of day two, attendees assembled resource bags in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta.

Koozie Group Successfully Integrates IMAGEN Brands

Koozie Group (PPAI 114187, Platinum) – the No. 10 supplier in the inaugural PPAI 100 – has fully integrated IMAGEN Brands under the Koozie Group name. The supplier acquired IMAGEN Brands in December 2020, and the two had been operating as standalone businesses. Last October, Koozie Group announced it would be fully combining the operations of the two organizations this year to bring customers an enhanced experience.

  • All IMAGEN Brands products are now fully configurable and orderable on Kooziegroup.com, and Koozie Group website features are functioning for these items, including the ability to track orders placed after March 4 using Koozie Group Tracker.
  • Customers can also filter searches to find previous IMAGEN Brands items, and an icon has been added to these product pages as well. With this transition, products previously available through IMAGEN Brands can also be sold in Canada.

“We embarked on this integration so we could bring our distributor partners increased support and value-added services, easier order management via the Koozie Group Tracker, and faster and more flexible production,” says CEO Pierre Montaubin. “Our teams have worked tirelessly over the last five months to ensure this was a smooth transition for our customers, and I’m proud to report that we achieved that goal.”