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PromoWire (7/23-7/27)

News And Notes From Around The Industry

SRG Promotes New Director Of Vendor Relations

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BDA Announces Harley-Davidson Licensee Deal

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PromoShop Promotes 2 Employees To Key Analytics & HR Roles

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Koozie Group Partners With Artifi For AI-Powered Product Data

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commonsku Raises Five-Figure Sum For PromoKitchen Through Archive Merch Drop

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SRG Promotes New Director Of Vendor Relations

SRG (PPAI 230188, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 20 supplier, has promoted Jessica De Mello, MAS, to director of vendor relations, effective July 27, 2026. In her new role, De Mello will oversee SRG’s program business and serve as a liaison between the company, its preferred vendor partners, and major distributor groups across North America. She will also manage supplier and vendor partnerships, preferred vendor programs, and strategic growth initiatives aimed at supporting SRG’s continued expansion in the promotional products industry.

De Mello brings more than 30 years of industry experience and has spent over three decades with SRG, most recently serving as national business development representative. During her tenure, she has been involved in strengthening distributor relationships through participation in trade shows and industry events across North America.

“Jessica’s leadership, experience and passion for this industry make her the ideal person to step into this role,” says Mark Waisbrod, CEO of SRG. “She has been an incredibly important part of our growth over the years, and the relationships she has built with both distributors and vendor partners are a tremendous asset to our organization.” De Mello said she looks forward to continuing to support distributor growth and vendor partnerships while helping strengthen industry relationships as SRG expands.

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BDA Announces Harley-Davidson Licensee Deal

BDA (PPAI 109381, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 7 distributor, has been named an official licensee for Harley-Davidson and will design, manufacture and distribute licensed custom apparel for Harley-Davidson dealerships across the United States and Canada. Under the agreement, BDA will provide graphic and custom apparel programs tailored to individual dealerships, offering location-specific customization options.

The partnership expands BDA’s role in branded merchandise programs and gives Harley-Davidson dealers access to customized apparel collections developed specifically for their markets. BDA said the program is intended to help dealerships strengthen connections between riders and the Harley-Davidson brand.

“We are honored to partner with Harley-Davidson and its dealer network to create premium apparel programs that celebrate the unique identity of each dealership while strengthening the connection between riders and the brand they love,” says Jay Deutsch, CEO and co-founder of BDA. Brandon Peters, head of global apparel and licensing for Harley-Davidson, said BDA’s reputation and commitment to quality align with the standards associated with the Harley-Davidson brand.

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PromoShop Promotes 2 Employees To Key Analytics & HR Roles

PromoShop (PPAI 204997, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 22 distributor, has announced the promotions of Jenna Catron and Kim Holm, recognizing their contributions to the company’s operations and employee-focused initiatives. Catron has been promoted to inventory control and data analytics manager, while Holm has been named human resources generalist.

In her new role, Catron will oversee inventory control and data analytics efforts, building on her experience in inventory management, process improvement and data-driven decision-making. Holm will continue supporting PromoShop’s human resources functions, with responsibilities focused on employee engagement, internal processes, and workplace culture.

“Jenna’s care and passion for what she does, and for her team, makes this promotion a no-brainer,” says Josh Pospisil, director of eCommerce. “It will be great to see her use her expertise as she steps into a more leadership-focused position.” PromoShop President Kate Alavez said Holm’s contributions to employee engagement and organizational efficiency have been valuable to the company, adding that her dedication to people and culture has made her a key member of the organization.

 

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Koozie Group Partners With Artifi For AI-Powered Product Data

Koozie Group (PPAI 114187, Platinum) has partnered with Artifi, a software platform focused on product customization, to provide distributors with AI-generated, customization-ready product data through Artifi’s AI Automated Product Setup. The initiative is intended to address one of the promotional products industry’s more time-intensive ecommerce challenges: manually configuring product customization options such as decoration locations, color variants and decoration methods.

Under the partnership, Koozie Group product data will be prepared in a format designed for ecommerce personalization before reaching distributors, reducing the need for manual setup. Artifi integrates with Koozie Group’s PromoStandards data and uses AI to analyze product images, identify decoration zones, generate customization rules, and keep distributor product libraries updated as changes occur.

“We’re always looking for ways to make it easier to do business with Koozie Group, and investing in AI is a big part of that,” says Phil Gergen, CIO at Koozie Group. He added that the partnership is intended to simplify online selling by reducing setup work and improving access to accurate product data. Tom Flierl, chief commercial officer at Artifi, said the collaboration provides distributors with a more scalable approach to product customization while reducing the burden of manual product setup.

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commonsku Raises Five-Figure Sum For PromoKitchen Through Archive Merch Drop

commonsku (PPAI 552077) announced that its Archive Merch Drop raised $10,714.72 for PromoKitchen, a nonprofit organization supporting the promotional products industry, to benefit the Tee Hamilton Creators Award. The limited-time merchandise campaign ran from July 6-13 and served as the kickoff to commonsku’s 15th anniversary celebration, “15 Years Ahead.”

The Archive Merch Drop featured returning commonsku-branded merchandise, with products donated by supplier partners SanMar, T-Shirt Tycoon, Numo, Gemline, and PCNA. Proceeds from sales will support emerging creators in the promotional products industry through the Tee Hamilton Creators Award, which honors the late designer who created commonsku’s mascot, skubot.

“Funding the award that carries her name is the most meaningful way I can think of to open our fifteenth year: honoring what she made by investing in the people who’ll make what’s next,” said Mark Graham, co-founder and president of commonsku. Jay Busselle, chair of PromoKitchen’s board, said the funds will help support future industry leaders and creators while continuing Hamilton’s legacy of creativity, mentorship, and community involvement.

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