Vernon Company (PPAI 109323, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 26 distributor, welcomes Rachel Kleser, owner of Easy Peasy Promotions (PPAI 822718, Standard-Base), to its national sales team.

Kleser launched her company in 2020 as an engraving business, later expanding into full-service promotional solutions after repeated customer requests for branded apparel.

“We’re happy to have Rachel join our team,” says Kelli Denes, director of business development at Vernon. “She’s creative, hardworking and always focused on finding the best ways to support her customers. Working with her is a pleasure, and we’re excited to see her bright future.”

Image Source (PPAI 195193, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 31 distributor, has been awarded a Bronze Medal by EcoVadis, which assesses more than 150,000 organizations globally across all industries on environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Image Source received recognition for its carbon neutral practices, responsible sourcing and reforestation efforts.

“At Image Source, sustainability isn’t just a program. It’s woven into how we operate, the products we source and the partners we choose,” says Nancy Waters, vice president of operations. “Being recognized by EcoVadis validates the work we’ve been doing and motivates us to keep raising the bar.”

Business services provider PromoPulse (PPAI 772580) has announced the launch of AMP Flex, a new AMP package option for distributors.

AMP Flex is PromoPulse’s most customizable “Always-On Marketing” plan, allowing distributors to mix and match social media and email marketing campaigns based on their business needs, budget and goals.

“PromoPulse’s whole existence is based on the goal to use technology to help distributors find success,” says Jason Nokes, founder of PromoPulse. “AMP, our ‘Always-On Marketing Platform,’ takes marketing off distributors’ plates so they can focus on what they do best. AMP Flex is another step in the direction of making this technology accessible and supportive to all promo distributors.”

Imperial (PPAI 133496, Standard-Plus) has announced a partnership with Pittsburgh Brewing Company, which produces Iron City Beer and IC Light.

As part of this collaboration, Imperial will offer an exclusive line of headwear celebrating the heritage and spirit of Iron City.

“Partnering with Pittsburgh Brewing Company allows us to expand our lifestyle offerings and tap into a passionate fan base that has supported Iron City for generations,” says Jerry Biag, director of marketing at Imperial. “Iron City is more than just a beer; it’s a cultural staple in Pittsburgh and beyond. We’re thrilled to bring that legacy to life through premium headwear.”