You Name It Specialties Acquires Red Oak Branded Solutions

The deal will allow YNIS to expand its reach to Pennsylvania while providing Red Oak with additional resources, the company said.

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  Thumbprint Names Jamie Fredrickson as COO

  Fredrickson joined the company in 2020 as most recently served as vice president of operations.

• Cimpress Agrees To Purchase German Brands SAXOPRINT & viaprinto

  The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust approval.

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  Stran Swings to Q1 Profit as Sales Rise 8.9%

  After reporting operating losses for the past three fiscal years, Stran reported a net profit of $0.7 million for Q1 2026, thanks to increased sales and slimmed down operational expenses.

• Promotions East Show Moves to NYC; Daymond John To Give Keynote

  The regional trade show put on by the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City from June 15 to 16.

Case Study: How Whitestone ‘Wrapped’ Up Spotify’s Annual Employee Gifting Campaign

Whitestone Branding built a fully custom merch kit to help the world’s largest audio streamer celebrate its buzzy year-end campaign.

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  The 2026 Trade Show Planning Guide

  Check out ASI Media’s 20th annual comprehensive listing of North American and international trade shows for the promotional products industry and those that focus on markets, products and materials...

• Tracy Swan Wants You To Take a Vacation

  The longtime distributor’s new company, The Promo Gap, provides short-term coverage offerings to professionals across the promo industry.

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  The 2026-2027 Multi-Line Rep Directory

  Here’s the latest listing of the industry’s MLR firms from ASI’s database.

• Print Primer: How Embellishments Create an Experience

  Special effects printing plays a key role in cutting through digital noise by creating a dimensional, tactile and interactive experience for recipients.