HALO (PPAI 106462, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 2 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Gainesville, Florida-based distributor What’s Happening Promotions (PPAI 578107, Standard-Plus).
- Under the deal, What’s Happening Promotions will maintain its current team and operate under the name What’s Happening Promotions Powered by HALO.
“Partnering with HALO enables us to expand what we deliver to our clients, offering greater access to creative talent, advanced technology and unmatched operational strength,” says Marc Douglass, president of What’s Happening Promotions.
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“It also creates exciting opportunities for our team to grow and collaborate within the industry’s leading organization. This partnership reinforces our core mission of helping brands connect, engage and grow through impactful promotional and brand engagement solutions.”
Jim Stutz
EVP of Sales, Marketing & Business Development, HALO
Jim Stutz, executive vice president of sales, marketing and business development at HALO, commended Douglass and his team for building a successful business “defined by service, creativity and strong client partnerships.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome them to HALO and look forward to supporting their continued growth with our scalable solutions, technology and operational capabilities,” Stutz says.
