Dear SAAC Family, As we come to the close of another year, I find myself incredibly grateful for this community and everything we’ve accomplished together. This year was filled with meaningful connections, strong collaboration, and countless moments that reminded me why SAAC is such a special association. From… Read More »PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – December
By: Alex Brown, Brand Manager- Promo X CRM “You just got hit with a 25% tariff increase — again.” That’s not a line from a suspense movie; it’s the reality many distributors are living right now. Between tariff hikes, supply chain chaos, and tightening margins, distributors across the promotional… Read More »AI, Tariffs & Trust: The Triple Threat Facing Promo Distributors
I recently had the chance to hear Olympic gold medalist Steve Mesler speak — and I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect bobsledding to crash directly into my thoughts about leadership, balance, and the promo industry. But it did. Mesler didn’t talk about winning — he talked about becoming… Read More »Bobsledding, Personal Growth, and Promo: Applying the 5 Pillars of Life Goals
Let me introduce you to Paige Millard, a 30-year industry veteran in the promotional products industry. He’s The Regional Sales Manager for Logomark for Orange County, San Diego and Northern California.
On behalf of the Specialty Advertising Association of California, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who attended Expo 2025. Your presence, energy, and engagement made this year’s show one to remember.
Let me introduce you to Paige Millard, a 30-year industry veteran in the promotional products industry. He’s The Regional Sales Manager for Logomark for Orange County, San Diego and Northern California.
On behalf of the Specialty Advertising Association of California, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who attended Expo 2025. Your presence, energy, and engagement made this year’s show one to remember.
Contributed by Guest Author, Alonso Whittaker, http://resume-boost.com/ Small business owners don’t have time to waste, and the truth is, your audience doesn’t either. You’re juggling invoices, inventory, maybe a toddler on one hip and a burnt-out iPhone battery on the other. But somewhere in the middle of all that,… Read More »A Practical Real-World Guide to Video Marketing for Small Business Owners
SAAC Member Spotlight: Richard N. “Dick” Gray Honored by Marquis Who’s Who We’re proud to celebrate one of SAAC’s longtime members, Richard N. “Dick” Gray, who was recently honored by Marquis Who’s Who® for his incredible contributions to the printing, marketing, and promotional advertising industries. Dick was selected for this prestigious… Read More »SAAC Member Spotlight: Richard N. “Dick” Gray Honored by Marquis Who’s Who
Let me introduce you to Karla Westin, an industry veteran of 13 years and the Regional Sales Manager for Tekweld in Southern California. 1. What is your favorite thing about our industry? The real friendships I’ve formed and the camaraderie in our industry are truly remarkable. To… Read More »Times Talk With Heidi Selleck – July
