Fey Promo (asi/54040), a supplier based in Minnesota, was experiencing an outage that was impacting emails and phones on Sept. 11, 2024. The firm shared on Sept. 12 that email and phones were operational again.

Outdoor Cap Company (asi/75420), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, has released its Autumn/Winter 2024 Headwear Trend Guide, exploring the latest insights in colors, materials and designs.

Proforma (asi/300094), a Counselor Top 40 distributor, has won two of Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Awards, an annual recognition program that awards in-house graphic designers across industries for their work. The distributor’s marketing team was recognized for its “Build the Perfect New Hire Kit” direct mail campaign and its “Setting Trends” digital campaign, both built to serve Proforma’s Distributor Owner Network. It’s the thirteenth consecutive year Proforma has received a GDUSA award.

GNP Branded Gear (asi/200020) has hired Pamela Smith as an account manager. Smith has more than 24 years of experience in the promo industry, working with clients that include Panasonic, Unilever, the Special Olympics, Amazon and Starbucks. A New Jersey resident, Smith has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sports marketing and has been teaching yoga for over a decade.