THE POSSIBILITIES OF PROMO

AGENDA  |  August 21, 2024

10:00am – 10:05am

Welcome to Promo Live!

10:05am – 10:20am

Soardist

Presented by Mark Jaroszewski, Vice President of Global Sales

Soardist is a dedicated wholesale provider specializing in premium large-format dye sublimation printing. They excel in creating event displays, custom flags, tents, table covers, banners, apparel, and a wide range of other high-quality products.

10:20am – 10:35am

Logo Mats

Presented by Dianna Nolan, Inside Sales

Established in 2004, Logo Mats is the leading supplier of floor mats in the promotional products, sign, and print industries. It offers high-quality matting solutions that promote brands. The company is built on values of integrity, customer focus, and continuous improvement. Made in the USA, Logo Mats ensures a swift three-to-five-day turnaround and sources components domestically whenever possible.

10:35am – 10:50am

Website Wizardry: Advanced Customization Made Easy

Presented by Dakota Smith, SAGE Sr. Website Consultant

Did you know that we added even more ways to customize your website? Sure did! In this Quick Tip, we’ll show you how to use the brand-new page builder feature to create visually stunning custom pages on your SAGE Website. Effortlessly add everything from featured product groups to contact forms with just a few simple clicks to transform your site, no coding required!

10:50am – 11:05am

ImprintID

Presented by Joe Landaski, Vice President of Sales

From a humble beginning, imprintID was determined to start a business that would make an impact in the promotional products industry. Launched with an initial focus on Lanyards and ID Products, imprintID has grown over the years and added various product categories such as tech accessories, drinkware, apparel, headwear, office supplies, bags, and more!

5-minute BREAK

11:10am – 11:25am

PCNA

Presented by Mary Furto, Vice President of Marketing

PCNA is a top supplier of promotional products and corporate gifts, specializing in a diverse selection of customizable items, including apparel, drinkware, bags, writing instruments, technology products, and more. They collaborate with distributors to create branded merchandise that enhances brand promotion, engages customers, and drives sales for businesses.

11:25am – 11:40am

Ugly Christmas Sweater

Presented by Ray Jabro, National Account Rep

Ugly Sweater Company specializes in unique ugly Christmas sweaters and accessories. Based in Michigan, its dedicated team of industry-leading employees provides a wide range of options for your company's ugly Christmas sweater. It takes pride in delivering top-quality products, excellent customer service, and a promise of utmost care and originality.

11:40am – 11:55am

Pitching Your Customer a Company Store? Get Started with SAGE Starter Stores!

Presented by Stacey Seamount, SAGE Sr. Account Advisor

We totally get it—building a whole company store and loading it with products for a prospective client is super time-consuming. So, we introduced our newest time-saving hack: SAGE Starter Stores! Whether inspiring your clients with prebuilt themes so they can see what their store could look like or kickstarting a custom store, we’ll show you how to use starter stores to transform your customers' visions into reality!

11:55am – 12:10pm

3M

Presented by Melissa Ruschmeyer and Jen Guse, Contract Account Executives

3M, suppliers of Post-it® and Command® hooks, among other products, believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. Their global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet by unlocking the power of people, ideas, and science to reimagine what's possible.

10-minute BREAK

12:20pm – 12:35pm

5B’s Embroidery & Screen Print

Presented by Eli Martin, Sales Manager

5B’s started in 1980 as a family-run sewing business in Zanesville, Ohio. It quickly grew, moving to more extensive facilities and expanding its workforce. In 1996, it became the largest contract embroidery company. An expansion in 2018 led to a 225,000-square-foot facility by 2020. Despite its growth, 5B’s remains dedicated to quality and customer service.

12:35pm – 12:50pm

Clayton Meadow

Presented by Zach Griebahn, Owner

Clayton Meadow’s creative passion, penchant for extensive power tool ownership, patch-making expertise, and deep understanding of the promotional products sector converge to shape the offerings. Distributors searching for unique wooden items will find their solutions here. They believe in the effectiveness of their offerings and eagerly anticipate your call for hardwoods, headwear, wood gifts, or a spark of inspiration!

12:50pm – 1:05pm

Enhance Your Service: New SAGE Tools for Exceptional Customer Experience

Presented by Geman Nieves, SAGE Distributor Account Advisor

Going the extra mile for your customers is what sets you apart, and with the new customer-centric features in SAGE’s Virtual Design Studio and CRM Module, you can take it one step further! In this Quick Tip, we’ll show you the latest updates, like the new curved text function and brand colors feature in the Virtual Design Studio, which you can use to help your customers better visualize their final product. We’ll also cover how you can leverage SAGE’s CRM to enhance your day-to-day customer interactions, from the all-new text messaging capability.

1:05pm – 1:20pm

Teemway Group Limited

Presented by Tinson Huang, President & Andy Stein, Account Manager

Teemway Gifts is a premier source for factory-direct corporate gifts and unique promotional items, leveraging over 25 years of expertise in manufacturing customized gifts and promotional products. Their solutions are crafted to amplify brand visibility and impact, favored by top global brands. Each item is tailored at state-of-the-art facilities in China to include client-specific logos or messages, ensuring swift delivery for orders of any scale, including small batches.

5-minute BREAK

1:25pm – 1:40pm

Hightech Grafix

Presented by Paulina Madrigal, Vice President of Operations

Hightech Grafix, a contract screen printing and embroidery business, is committed to elevating its clients' brands. Renowned for its ability to enhance rather than simply decorate, top distributors opt for its services to achieve greater success. It invites clients to embark on a journey to excellence together, ready to assist in reaching new heights.

1:40pm – 1:55pm

Champro

Presented by Jim Dusbiber, Vice President of New Business Development

Champro began with a simple promise to provide accessible, quality sporting goods to everyone who wants to enjoy sports and be game-ready on the field. Their passion is fueled by the camaraderie and fond memories they receive from participating in athletics. As a family-owned company, they are dedicated to providing personal attention for the best service and customer experience.

1:55pm – 2:10pm

Curating Your Presence Online: Simple Solutions to Boost SEO and Drive Traffic

Presented by Adam Bayyouk, SAGE Sr. Distributor Account Advisor

Haven’t you heard? Content is king! In this Quick Tip, we’ll show you easy ways to increase traffic to your site with curated content and the power of AI. From custom blogs to real-time image generation, you can create endless content for your site through cutting-edge AI technology with just a few clicks of a button. Plus, with SAGE’s new Curated Product Collections for SAGE Website Professional Plus, you can also feature theme-based pre-built webpages with perfectly tailored products to boost your SEO and enhance your online presence.

2:10pm – 2:25pm

Giraffe Technology Inc

Presented by Jim Rivera, National Account Manager

Based in Los Angeles, California, Giraffe Technology’s mission is to cultivate enduring customer relationships and establish itself as a premier supplier of promotional products. It emphasizes top-notch quality, reliable delivery, added value, and exceptional customer service. Giraffe Technology ensures swift order processing with dedicated quality assurance teams, overseeing production progress and conducting thorough quality checks at every stage.

2:25pm – 2:30pm

Promo Live Wrap-Up