(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.)

November 1

Kevin Mullaney Joins SnugZ USA As National Sales Manager

SnugZ USA (PPAI 112982, S12) has made a strategic addition to its sales team with the hiring of industry veteran Kevin Mullaney as an additional national sales manager effective November 1. This position will add to SnugZ’s strong and dedicated sales team providing sustained success and innovation moving forward.

  • Mullaney has been in sales for more than 17 years. For the past 12 years he has been vice president for distributor Brandito, LLC, in Richmond, Virginia. He also served as a member of the VAPPA Board of Directors from 2019-2022.
  • In 2016, Mullaney was recognized as a PPB Rising Star, in 2018 he was named an ASI Sales Rep of the Year Finalist, and in 2019, 2020 and 2021 he was honored as Distributor Sales Rep of the Year by Virginia Promotional Products Association (VAPPA). His “work hard, play hard” motto also earned him the Randy Shippam Award at the 2023 Facilis Group TASA awards.

October 31

Proforma Celebrates 15 Years Of Community Spirit

Proforma (PPAI 196835, D13) participated in the 15th anniversary of Halloween in the Village on Davis Islands, marking its ninth consecutive year as a sponsor. The event, which attracts hundreds of families, celebrates the Halloween spirit with a vibrant community gathering filled with fun, creativity and excitement.

  • Once again, Proforma decorated Davis Blvd. and provided essential signage and print products for the event. The company also gifted children in attendance with special promo items including themed bags, pumpkin sunglasses, confetti beach balls and other goodies.
  • In addition, the Proforma Support Center Team volunteered their time and efforts to ensure that the event unfolded seamlessly.

“The Halloween in the Village event has become a cherished tradition for Proforma,” says Vanessa Edwards, director of business development. “This event provides us with a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and create lasting memories for families.”

UK’s Merchandise World Show Set For January 2024

Merchandise World, the UK’s largest promotional product exhibition, is scheduled at the CBS Arena in Coventry, UK on January 24 and 25, 2024. The show is jointly owned by British Promotional Merchandise Trade Association (BPMA) and Sourcing City.