(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of updates from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media will consider newsworthy entries submitted by any member organization.)

May 13

Carter Newman To Head Up Sporting Goods Sales At Cap America

Cap America (PPAI 111597, Gold) – the No. 11 supplier in the inaugural PPAI 100 – has brought on Carter Newman as national sales manager for sporting goods.

  • He will oversee the external sales team and work closely with internal sporting goods personnel to ensure seamless operations and customer service. He will also collaborate with Tim Nixon to spearhead growth initiatives within the division to further enhance Cap America’s market presence.
  • Newman brings more than a decade of experience in the sporting goods sector managing large-scale headwear operations and maintaining pivotal accounts and partnerships.

“Carter joins us during a time of remarkable growth in our sporting goods division,” says CEO Mark Gammon. “His profound industry knowledge and extensive relationships are tremendous assets that will undoubtedly contribute to our ongoing success and solidify our position as a market leader in decorated team headwear.”

Newman is equally excited about his new role. “Cap America has long been known as the industry leader in service and speed,” he says. “Their customer-focused approach and commitment to providing the best service in the industry are what sets them apart as a leader in the headwear space and I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to join such a dynamic and fast-growing organization.”

May 9

Pop! Promos Drops Minimum Order Quantities On Select Socks

Pop! Promos (PPAI 564497, Base) has lowered its minimum order quantities to 100 on dress socks, saver dress socks, ankle socks, saver ankle socks, athletic socks, saver athletic socks and full color DTG dress socks.

  • The company has also reduced delivery times and lowered prices on these products so distributors can deliver better value and convenience to clients.

“Custom Made Simple is what we’re all about at Pop! Promos,” says Julie Callahan, chief sales officer at Pop! Promos. “We’re furthering that mission by making it even easier to work with us – our ever-popular socks are just the start.”

Senior Marketing Manager Kristine Eng adds, “By lowering our best-selling Sock MOQs, we’re providing more opportunities for distributors to close business. Lower minimums mean more possibilities for creativity, program business and encouraging folks to order custom socks that truly represent their brand identity for the first time. We want our high-quality, custom products to be accessible for any project’s needs.”