Friday, January 5, 2018

Contact: Katrina Marshall
484-788-0888
ARTISTIC TOY SOLD TO EMPLOYEE

Katrina Marshall continues legacy of success

ALLENTOWN, PA, January 5, 2018 – Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Inc. was purchased on Friday, December 29, 2017.   Katrina Marshall, former Sales Manager for the previous 11 years, acquired the assets and formed a new company under the name “Artistic Toys & Promotions LLC”.

During her time at Artistic Toy, Katrina has handled multiple aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company; having done everything from dress teddy bears to negotiate key contracts. Her vast knowledge of the company and industry has made this an easy decision for Katrina.  “I am confident in the future success of the company and will continue to focus on quality products and superior customer service”.

"I am humbled and honored to see Katrina take Artistic Toy into the future.  She has a talented team behind her and a client base that loves her and our products,” said Jim Socci, CAS, President of Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Inc.

About Artistic Toys & Promotions, LLC

Artistic Toys designs, decorates, and manufacturers stuffed toys used for corporate advertising.  Unlike other toy companies, they only sell through a network of independent distributors and promotional consultants. They sew and stitch stuffed toy prototypes in the U.S. that go on to be mass produced in overseas factories.  They also warehouse and decorate thousands of different styles of stuffed animals that are delivered in a matter of days. For more information visit www.artistictoy.com and find them on Twitter @artistictoy, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.



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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

2017 PPAI Award Winners Press Release



                                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jim Socci
484-788-0888


RECIPIENT OF THREE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS


HONORED IN SERVICE, CUSTOM TOY DESIGN, AND SALES TOOLS

ALLENTOWN, PA, January 31, 2017 – Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Inc. won the Award of Merit, Mascot Character Development Award, and the Client Sales & Marketing Aids Award in the 2017 Supplier Star Competition sponsored by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). They were recognized at the PPAI Awards Presentation & Reception held January 10, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in conjunction with The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.

The PPAI Supplier Star competition brings annual recognition to supplier members for excelling in communication, service and quality as voted on by PPAI member distributors. The PPAI Supplier Star is one of the most sought after and prestigious awards for supplier members and is the mark of a true professional partner that delivers excellence in product, decoration and overall customer service to their distributor customers.

"Supplier Star and Supplier Award of Merit winners offer truly outstanding promotional products solutions combined with the highest level of customer service excellence,” said Paul Bellantone, CAE, president and CEO at PPAI. “We congratulate Artistic Toy as one of the industry’s top-performing companies of the year.”

About Artistic Toy

Artistic Toy designs, decorates, and manufacturers stuffed toys used for corporate advertising.  Unlike other toy companies they only sell through a network of independent distributors and promotional consultants. They sew and stitch stuffed toy prototypes in the U.S. that go on to be mass produced in overseas factories.  They also warehouse and decorate thousands of different styles of stuffed animals that are delivered in a matter of days. For more information visit www.artistictoy.com and find them on Twitter @artistictoy, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.


Founded in 1903, the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) is the world’s largest and oldest not-for-profit association serving more than 11,000 corporate members of the $19.8 billion promotional products industry which is comprised of more than 33,800 businesses and a workforce of nearly 500,000 professionals. PPAI represents the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocates on its behalf.


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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

2016 Holiday Catalog



Click Here for Digital Flip Catalog 
Click Here for Pricing

Order Your Printed Copy before Aug. 12! 

Friday, June 17, 2016

2017 PPAI Award Submission - Organic Baby Paper

Photos of the development process for Organic Baby Paper.










Here is a link to a video:  https://instagram.com/p/BFhu24OL0mG/ 





2017 PPAI Award Submission - Hairy EyeBall

              






















Wednesday, June 1, 2016

2017 PPAI Award Submission - TOM Cat

COMING SOON!!  The design develop story told through photographs from starting point to finished product.







Tuesday, May 31, 2016

SAAGNY Summer Showcase - Limited Offer FREE SPEC Sample


Coupon can be picked up only at Artistic Toy Booth to be valid.  Must submit P.O. with coupon code to info@artistictoy.com.  Spec sample not limited to plush toy on flyer above.  See 2016 catalog for more spec samples options for presentation.  This FREE Spec Sample must be stock toy from catalog under 15" size and one color artwork.  Standard Delivery 10 days from approval.  Must include Shipper # on Purchase Order and one color vector artwork file.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Pink Catalog

Check out more than 50 styles of the cutest

Pink Plush toys in the world!


Click Here for Digital Flip Catalog & Here for Price List. 
Contact us for Pricing at info@artistictoy.com or 484-788-0888.

Monday, May 9, 2016

High School and College Participation in Artistic Toy Factory Tour

Southern Lehigh High School and Liberty High School are sending junior and senior high students to participate in Artistic Toy's "Next Generation" Factory Tour and Education Event on Friday, May 20, 2016.






Muhlenberg College professors in the Accounting, Business, and Economic departments will be in attendance.


Register for event online before May 15, 2016. 


Keynote Presentation: Reaching the Millenials

On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:00 am, Seth Barnett will present to high school students and business professionals on how to connect with the #nextgeneration workforce.




PRESENTATION: Master Face to Face Business Networking

On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8:30 am, Jim Socci will present to high school students and business professionals ways to master business networking events.  This high energy presentation will set the tone for an action packed day filled with fun and learning. 


Artistic Toy Factory Tour - May 20, 2016 Schedule of Events




Companies Exhibit Products and Services @ Artistic Toy Factory Tour

These companies have joined the #nextgeneration by sponsoring tables to exhibit products and services at Artistic Toy's Factory Tour on Friday, May 20, 2016.




Company Name
Representative
Table Space
Product Categories
1
LogoMark
Seth Friedman
Regional Sales Manager
215-740-3503   

1
Awards (89)
Bags (260)
Clocks (34)
Drinkware (172)
Housewares (323)
Lifestyle (39)
2
Cutter & Buck



Josh Beilin
Outside Sales Representative - Philadelphia, Southern NJ

1
Apparel
3
Montco Advertising Specialties, Inc.   www.montcousa.com


Mike Lorah
Owner
800-377-2020
1
Banners
Calendars
Tags
Pins
Coasters
Key Chains
Buttons
Bottle Openers
Coins
Decals


4
Spector Inc

Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.50
Pens
Tech
Journals
Writing
Travel
Eco

5
Gordan Sinclair


Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.50
Bags
Drinkware
Food
Office
Writing
Lifestyle
6
ProTowels

Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.25
Towels
Blankets
Tote Bag
Spa Robes
Slippers
7
AZX Sports 

Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.25
Lanyards
Sanitizers
Wristbands
Pet Access
Coozies
Luggage Tags

8
WOW Line www.wowline.com/

Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.25
Tech
Art Supplies
Bubbles
Fitness
Kickballs
Kitchen
Noisemaker
Light-up
Sunglasses

9
California Tattoo  


Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.25
Temporary Tatoos
Coloring books
Watercolor Paint Books


10
The Initials Co.
Mike Valentini, Jr.
MVP Promotions, Inc.
(717) 587-1641

.30
Travel
Golf
Business
Medallions
11
Glass America
Mike Valentini, Jr.
MVP Promotions, Inc.
(717) 587-1641

.20
DrinkwareMugs
Bottles

12
HandStand
Mike Valentini, Jr.
MVP Promotions, Inc.
(717) 587-1641

.50
Auto
Office
Tech
Accessories
13
Stormtech
Mike Valentini, Jr.
MVP Promotions, Inc.
(717) 587-1641

.50
High Tech Outdoor Apparel and Accessories
14
Devara
Mike Valentini, Jr.
MVP Promotions, Inc.
(717) 587-1641

.50
Landyards
Badges Reals
PocketTools

14
PAPPA


Patti Ward
Executive Director
610-901-1048

1
Industry Association
15
ESSA Bank & Trust
Erin Pietrulewicz
Allentown Branch Manager I
610-798-9480
epietrul@essabank.com
1
Banking Service
16
United Parcel Service
Rob Allen
International Sales Manager
610 297 5297


1
Shipping Service


17
MV Sport




John Kelly
215-840-5021
.33
Athletic or Team Gear
18
Weatherproof




John Kelly
215-840-5021
.33
Outdoor Apparel
19
The Game





John Kelly
215-840-5021
.34
Hats and school apparel
20
Bagmakers




Christopher Duffy
christopher@bagmakersinc.com
610-594-2610 
1
Bags
21
Notes Inc.



George Gorniok, MAS
Sales Manager
315-634-3303
0
Re-usable adhesive paper products
22
Chop-Chop Inc.



Mark Colfer
Regional Sales Manager
Jules Scheck Associates
P:  267-481-4155

.25
Placemats,
Coasters
Cutting Boards
Kitchen ware