At the end of every year we take a look at how well our content does in terms of website traffic. This year -- just like last year -- we’re doing a series of posts breaking down the stories that have drawn the most website traffic in terms of pageviews. This week: Top 10 Promogram News Stories from 2018

Top 10 Promogram News Stories from 2018

Number 10

Firearms T-Shirts at Heart of Teen’s Lawsuit Against School Principal
Post Date: April 11, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo

A Wisconsin teenager is suing his high school’s principal in a case that centers on imprinted T-shirts that promote firearms and arguments around First and Second Amendment rights. Read more…

Number 9

ETS Express Wins Court Case Against S’well
Post Date: April 03, 2018
Author: Michele Bell

In an exclusive report, Counselor has learned that a jury has sided unanimously in favor of Top 40 supplier ETS Express (asi/51197) regarding a trademark infringement lawsuit brought on by S’well Bottle Company. Read more…

Number 8 

Colorado Timberline Shuts Down
Post Date: September 13, 2018
Author: John Corrigan

Supplier Colorado Timberline (asi/91263) has announced that it has ceased all operations indefinitely. Read more…

Number 7 

Staples To Acquire Essendant in Deal Valued At $996 Million
Post Date: September 26, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo

Staples, Inc., parent company of Top 40 promo firm Staples Promotional Products (asi/120601), is moving forward with a deal to acquire Essendant, a provider of workplace items that include traditional office products, cut sheet paper products, industrial supplies, janitorial/breakroom supplies, and more. Read more…

Number 6

Geiger Employee & Her Young Son Tragically Killed In Car Crash
Post Date: December 12, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo

Jenn Vegtel was only 31 years old. Her son Logan, a kindergartner, was just five. Read more…

Number 5 

Computer Virus Targets, Attacks Promo Firms
Post Date: April 17, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo

Hackers appear to be targeting firms in the promotional products industry with a malware virus that has the ability to disrupt and paralyze companies’ computer networks, email and phone systems. Read more…

Number 4 

Costco Partners With Distributor, Offers Promo Products Online
Post Date: July 10, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo

The website features categories like apparel, pens, bags and tech products. Read more…

Number 3 

Noteworthy Planning to Close
Post Date: January 10, 2018
Author: Christopher Ruvo

Top 40 supplier Noteworthy (asi/74360) has informed large distributor customers that it will cease operations in April, Counselor has learned. Read more…

Number 2 

In Memoriam: Zachary Tyler, Creative Marketing Concepts
Post Date: May 24, 2018

Author: John Corrigan

Zachary Tyler, CEO of Creative Marketing Concepts (CMC, asi/170631) in San Francisco, CA, has passed away, the company announced this week. He was 33. Read more…

Number 1 

Proposed USPS Mail Changes Could Affect Industry
Post Date: September 06, 2018
Author: Sara Lavenduski

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced a proposed rule change to its Mailing Standards for Marketing Mail, which could have ramifications on promo firms. Read more…