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Can you share your experience with
collaborations within the industry? How
important is community engagement to
your brand?
TOSHA GREBE PEARSON:
I am a firm believer in
collaborations. Both in
working with other agencies,
connecting reps with other
reps from other territories
and working with brands to
collaborate together with other
brands to bring new products
to the marketplace. There is a place for competition, but
collaborating is more exciting and rewarding to me. I
have a group of women that I meet with several times a
year to share success and questions. It is so helpful to
have this group of women (that are friendly competitors)
that I can come together with to get encouraged and
help in areas I struggle with.
JOURDAIN FOSTER: Simply Southern partners with
numerous nonprofit organizations to contribute to
the community and environment. These causes are
central to our mission. We enjoy collaborating with
organizations that align with our values and resonate
with our customers. Anticipating these partnerships,
we aim to raise awareness for the causes and ignite
enthusiasm among our customers, knowing that
with each purchase, they are making a meaningful
difference. This engagement allows our customers to
be part of a larger movement.
ANGIE PFIEFER: Mud Pie
values community engagement
in a way that I've not seen
in many places, and they've
had long relationships with
organizations like American
Cancer Society, Operation
Shower, March of Dimes and
more. Since 2017, Mud Pie
and the Marcia and Mark Miller Family Foundation have
donated $850,000 to American Cancer Society in
support of various causes that hit close to home for our
Mud Pie family. I'm really proud to work for a company
that holds these values and supports causes that are
also important to me and my community.
JANICE CHRISTENSEN: Our partnerships and
collaborations are so meaningful. We have had a longstanding
partnership with JKAdams in Vermont. Their
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wood pieces add a great contrast to our stoneware and
melamine bases. We also had a three-year partnership
with the Fiesta Tableware company where they put
holes into their Fiesta pieces and we created Fiestathemed
minis (dancing lady, teapot and disc pitcher).
We have produced minis with Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer (Character Arts) as well as Peeps (Just Born).
We also have licensed NCAA football helmets for a
variety of schools.
ANDY MEEHAN:
Collaborations are like a
good cup of tea - they're
best enjoyed with friends.
Working with fellow creatives
not only sparks inspiration
but also strengthens our ties
with the community. After all,
there's nothing quite like a bit
of friendly competition to keep us on our toes. At the
Greeting Card Association, we are all 'competing' for
shelf spaces in the card aisle or the card fixtures but we
are a very collaborative community.
Above: Juliana Kissick of Good Juju Ink accepts her award
with flair. Below: Ari Lowenstein, chair of Gift for Life and
owner of Ari's Pantry, spoke at the 2024 awards ceremony.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Summer 2024

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Contributors
From the Editor
Showcases
Trend Report
Museums & More
Special Customization Report: Town Pride
Product Spotlights
Garden & Outdoor Living Lookbook
Retailer Profile: Luster
On-Trend Wearables
Merrymaking
Finishing Strong
Championing a Cause
Market Debuts
Spotlight Awards Voices
Retail Operations: A Store By Any Other Name
Event Calendar
Industry & Trade Show News
Ad Index
Meet the Maker: Lara Smith, Lusomé
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