Foxtrot Marketing Group Moves to a new Twin Cities Location

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Foxtrot Marketing Group Moves to a new Twin Cities Location Larger production space and collaborative office layout supports continued growth New Brighton, MN. May 19, 2021. Foxtrot Marketing Group (PPAI 104295, SAGE 32735, ASI 170720; formerly 20/20 Brand Solutions) announced their move from South St. Paul to New Brighton. The facility in the Lakeview Business Center enables Foxtrot to expand its office, production, and distribution operations. “Our new space facilitates the ongoing growth and evolution of our organization and takes us to the next level,” said Jill Haspert, Foxtrot CEO. “we can set up our embroidery, screenprint, and warehouse operations for greater efficiency, support employee wellbeing with a quiet room and collaboration spaces and invest in technology upgrades. All of these things add up to an even better experience for…
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Foxtrot Marketing Group Welcomes New Account Manager

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Foxtrot Marketing Group Welcomes New Account Manager Energy and relationship focus provide additional value to promotional products customers. South Saint Paul, MN. March 8, 2021. Foxtrot Marketing Group (PPAI 104295; formerly 20/20 Brand Solutions) announced the recent addition of a new sales professional to their organization. Jess Seletzky joined as an account manager partnering with existing clients in various industries, including food and beverage and hospitality. Jess brings six years of experience in the promotional products industry, most recently with Tugboat,Inc. “We’re excited to have Jess join the team. She’s a perfect fit with the collaborative, solution-solving culture at Foxtrot, and she’ll help us strengthen and grow our customer relationships,” said Foxtrot Sales Director Nettie Sparkman. Foxtrot Marketing Group announced their rebrand from 20/20 Brand Solutions last October. ‍ Foxtrot…
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Foxtrot Marketing Group Welcomes New Account Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Production Manager, and Demonstrates Servant Leadership

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Foxtrot Marketing Group Welcomes New Account Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Production Manager, and Demonstrates Servant LeadershipNew hires and Internal promotions fuel ongoing growth and opportunity for employees and customers South Saint Paul, MN. April 26, 2021.Foxtrot Marketing Group (PPAI 104295; formerly 20/20 Brand Solutions) announced the recent addition of an account manager and marketing coordinator to the organization and promotions and role transitions.Rob Johnson joined Foxtrot as an account manager focusing on growth and partnership with Mille Lacs CorporateVentures (MLCV), Foxtrot’s parent company and owner of a diverse array of businesses.  Rob brings several years of management experience and relationships from the gaming and hospitality industries.Jenna Jackson joined as a marketing coordinator to help reach prospects and customers with Foxtrot’s story and solutions. Jenna has branding and writing expertise from her…
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Jill Haspert Selected as 40 Under 40 Honoree

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Jill Haspert Selected as 40 Under 40 Honoreeby Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.   South Saint Paul, MN. March 1, 2021.Foxtrot Marketing Group (PPAI 104295; formerly 20/20 Brand Solutions) announced today Jill Haspert, CEO, is one of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journals 2021 40 Under 40 honorees.  To view the complete article, visit here.With close to 600 nominations for theBusiness Journal's 28th annual 40 Under 40 awards, the selection process was difficult. Individuals receive this award because of their outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the broader Twin Cities community.All 2021 honorees will be featured in theBusiness Journal's April 23 40 Under 40 special edition, as well as online. Foxtrot Marketing Group is a leading provider of online company stores and promotional products for businesses across the UnitedStates. Ranked the…
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Foxtrot Marketing Group Promotes Alysson Gebauer to Sales Manager

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Foxtrot Marketing Group Promotes Alysson Gebauer to Sales ManagerOperational focus and insight will further benefit customers. South Saint Paul, MN. February 12, 2021.Foxtrot Marketing Group (PPAI 104295; formerly 20/20 Brand Solutions) announced the recent promotion of Alysson Gebauer to Sales Manager.‍Alysson Gebauer has been with Foxtrot for more than six years in various account management and sales positions. In her new role as Sales Manager, Alysson is responsible for process implementation, training, and the sales team's day-to-day operations. She partners with Foxtrot Sales Director Nettie Sparkman, who focuses on the team's high-level needs, strategy, and overarching success. Together they will help drive the ongoing growth and mission of Foxtrot Marketing Group. "Alysson is a true servant leader who has been instrumental in the restructuring and evolution of our sales team and…
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Foxtrot Marketing Group Welcomes New Sales Director and Business Development Manager

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Foxtrot Marketing Group Welcomes New Sales Director and Business Development ManagerFresh perspective, energy, and relationship focus provide additional value to promotional products customers South Saint Paul, MN. January 11, 2021.Foxtrot Marketing Group (PPAI 104295; formerly 20/20 Brand Solutions) announced the recent addition of two sales professionals to their organization.‍Nettie Sparkman joined as Foxtrot’s sales director and will lead a team of industry-aligned business development and account management professionals. Nettie has held sales leadership and corporate partnership positions with Love Your Melon and Be the Match, and was most recently sales director for Maud Borup, a Minnesota based candy and confections supplier.‍Tessa Trumble joined as the business development manager focusing on growth and partnership with Native American businesses. Tessa has more than 13 years of experience in the promotional products industry,…
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Your Guide to Launching an Online Company Store

Your Guide to Launching an Online Company Store

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Your Guide to Launching an Online Company Store in 5 easy steps Your business and your brand should be in lockstep when it comes to your marketing efforts, but all too often organizations struggle to maintain control over how their brand is presented outside (and sometimes even within) their organization. Requests for logos are bouncing around in email because individual teams are managing their own merchandise orders, and the marketing department is bombarded with questions about when the sales team can expect their branded mugs for their next event.  It’s time to put an end to the disparate madness that comes with managing multiple requests for corporate-branded merchandise and centralize the process through an online company store for your employees and partners.  Setting up an eStore to manage your promotional…
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Wag N’ Wash

Wag N’ Wash

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PROJECT Wag N’ Wash PROMOTING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE ABOUTWag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming is a Colorado-based pet store with 16 stores in eight states. Understanding that pets are cherished family members, Wag N’ Wash only stocks the healthiest food brands, the safest (and allergy-free) grooming products, and the best pet supplies on the market.SITUATIONWag N’ Wash is committed to inclusion, and Pride Month (June) represents the perfect opportunity to celebrate and focus on what matters – unconditional love. Pets do a fantastic job of demonstrating love that knows no boundaries between breeds, colors, and species. As a result, Wag N’ Wash created a heartwarming campaign that is easy to support.OBJECTIVESSupport Wag N’ Wash’s inclusivity campaign with a fun promotional kit of branded merchandise to give to customers.Capture customer attention…
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The Missing Piece of your Rewards and Incentive Program

The Missing Piece of your Rewards and Incentive Program

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The Missing Piece of your Reward and Incentive Program – an online company store Let’s face it – we’re all motivated by different factors. Some of us find joy and value in doing something simply for the sake of learning and take great pride in our accomplishments (yes, we see you Duolingo aficionados!) Others of us feel most accomplished when we’ve reached a tangible goal like earning a promotion at work or finally dethroning another family member from their Scrabble-winning streak. These intrinsic (personally rewarding) and extrinsic (externally rewarding) motivators are a very real part of human nature, and different situations call for different types of motivation. In an era where we’re experiencing an ever-increasing remote workforce, it can be particularly challenging to find ways to keep your employees engaged…
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Why knowing your employee “buyers” is essential

Why knowing your employee “buyers” is essential

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Why Knowing Your Employee “Buyers” is Essential for company eStore success Creating an online company store for your employees creates an opportunity to expand your brand’s reach, build loyalty, foster engagement, and ensure greater consistency in how your brand is communicated to the broader world. From a budget perspective, it’s also a cost-wise decision since you’ll be streamlining corporate purchases through a centralized promotional products distributor. Setting up an online company store is also a lot easier than you might think, especially when you find the right partner for the job – one who can assist you with your strategic planning to make sure that the promotional product offerings you have in your online store meet the interests and demands of your market. ‍ Where to start when launching your…
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