(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media edits these only slightly, including for length, and will consider newsworthy entries from any member organization.)

November 21, 2022

Geiger Hires New VP Of Marketing

Geiger (PPAI 105182, D12) has hired Stephanie Whitman as vice president of marketing.

  • Whitman joins Geiger from Hussey Seating Company, a leading international seating manufacturer, where she previously served as manager of marketing operations.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining this iconic business at a time of exciting opportunity,” Whitman said. “The rich history of the organization combined with serious investments in both people and acquisitions set Geiger on a path of impressive growth.”
  • As vice president of marketing, Whitman will oversee marketing and corporate communications for Geiger’s international brand, which boasts more than 500 employees and 450 independent sales representatives.

November 18, 2022

Starline Expands Sales And Marketing Teams

Starline (PPAI 112719, S10) announced the recent additions of Anna Wiese, Heather Schlatter and Laura Johnson to the sales and marketing teams. 

  • Anna Wiese joins Starline as the new West Coast regional sales manager covering Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Anna is a creative and innovative sales manager with 10 years of industry experience.
  • Heather Schlatter will be joining the inside sales team working alongside Anna Wiese (West) and Kim Reinecker (Southwest – Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). She joins Starline with over 12 years of industry experience on the distributor side.
  • Laura Johnson is a newest addition to the growing Starline marketing team. She brings over 7 years of experience with her on the supplier side.


Zing Hires New eCommerce Business Development Manager

Zing Manufacturing (PPAI 517185, S7) has hired Danielle Olszewski as its eCommerce Business Development Manager.

  • Olszewski, a prominent digital transformer, has held roles in Top 40 promotional firms Vantage Apparel and AIA Corporation, where she was instrumental in building ecommerce ecosystems.
  • A PPAI 2021 Rising Star Award recipient, Olszewski will soon be celebrating her fifth anniversary with the promotional industry.
  • “Danielle’s knowledge of our industry and strong expertise in online merchandising will propel Zing as a leader by not only equipping our ecommerce customers with Zing’s high quality assortment, but will elevate their online buying experiences with our state-of-the-art printing and personalization services,” says Rob Watson, vice president of Zing.

 

November 17, 2022

Executive Apparel, Inc. Acquired By Fabian Couture Group, LLC

Fabian Couture Group, LLC announced its acquisition of PPAI member Executive Apparel, adding to the company’s growing Uniform and Career Apparel business segment.

  • With synergistic apparel lines and clients, the combined entity will continue to support customers serving hospitality, food service, school uniforms, casinos, corporate and financial institutions.
  • The Executive Apparel line will join a successful group of existing in-house and licensed brands managed by Fabian Couture Group, including IKE Evening by IKE Behar, Bruno Magli, Ben Sherman, Neil Allyn, and Couture 1910.