2010 Press Releases
BDA Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Washington State by Two Publications
Woodinville, WA - July 9, 2010
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation’s premier Merchandise AgencyTM, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Washington state by both Seattle Business magazine and the Puget Sound Business Journal.
BDA Recognized as Top Distributor by National Industry Publications
Woodinville, WA - July 9, 2010
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation’s premier Merchandise AgencyTM, today announced that it has been recognized as a top 10 distributor by three separate promotional trade publications.
BDA Grows Business with Completed Acquisition
Woodinville, WA - May 24, 2010
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation’s premier Merchandise AgencyTM and recognized leader in sports and entertainment merchandise activation, today announced that it has finalized its acquisition of Evigna, a Michigan-based promotional merchandise distributor.
BDA Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Evigna
Woodinville, WA - April 28, 2010
Nation’s Largest Brand Merchandise AgencySM to Acquire Michigan-Based Top 25 Ad Specialties Distributor
BDA Named as the Preferred Premium Vendor of the NCAA
Woodinville, WA - April 27, 2010
Nation’s Largest Brand Merchandise AgencySM Becomes First and Only Licensee to be Designated as Preferred Premium Vendor by the NCAA
BDA Named Official Promotional Licensee for NASCAR
Woodinville, WA - April 13, 2010
Nation’s Largest Brand Merchandise AgencySM to Drive NASCAR Sponsorship Activation
BDA Annnounces Formation of ProActivation™ Group and Addition of New Leadership
Woodinville, WA - March 17, 2010
New Group at the Nation's Largest Brand Merchandise Agency to Focus on Bringing Innovating Activation Campaign Solutions to Sports Promotions Landscape
BDA To Host Third-Annual Compliance Conference In China With Focus On Product Safety
Woodinville, WA - March 3, 2010
Company to Outline Stringent Best Practices Model and Push For Safety Standards Beyond Any in The Promotional Products Industry
Former Nintendo Executive Joins BDA As Vice President
Woodinville, WA - January 12, 2010
Esteemed Industry Executive John Moore Named Divisional VP of Product Development and Marketing for BDA’s POWER A Division
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BDA: Home of the Bobbleheads
Source - ESPN.com - April 12th
Sports Business Journal
NCAA Chooses BDA
Source - Sports Business Journal - April 26th
Promotional Products Business
Compliance Control
Source - Promotional Products Business -
April issue
PROMO P&I
NASCAR Names BDA as Official Promotional Licensee
Source - PROMO P&I - April 21st
BDA Announces Asset Acquisition of Hotlink, Expanding Client Base
Woodinville, WA - November 18, 2009
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise Agency and the recognized leader in sports and entertainment merchandise activation, today announced it has entered an agreement to acquire specific Hotlink assets including targeted customer accounts and key personnel. Hotlink is a promotional merchandising company based in Round Rock, Texas.
BDA Employees Rally to Support Seattle-based Ovarian Cancer Research Center -- Contributions Top $430,000 Since Fundraising Began in 2000
SEATTLE – June 24, 2009
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise AgencySM, today announced that it has raised $50,000 for the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. Founded in 1996, the Center's mission is to save lives and reduce suffering through improved treatment, early detection, and prevention of ovarian cancer. BDA company co-founders, Eric Bensussen and Jay Deutsch, presented a check to Marsha Rivkin's founder and executive director, Dr. Saul Rivkin, on Tuesday night before the Seattle Mariners game.
BDA Promotes Industry Veteran to Lead Sales for Consumer Products Division
Woodinville, WA - March 18, 2009
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise AgencySM and a leading manufacturer of licensed retail consumer electronics accessories, announced today the appointment of Lucky Evani to vice president of sales of its Consumer Products Division (CPD). Evani will direct all aspects of sales for the division, including strategic planning, licensing and channel management, business development and the worldwide launch of consumer electronics accessories products.
BDA'S second-annual compliance conference places company's leadership in compliance,
quality and safety on center stage
Woodinville, WA - March 3, 2009
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise AgencySM, held its second-annual Compliance Partnership Conference in Shenzhen, China, last week. The event emphasized the company's strict compliance, quality and safety standards, further solidifying BDA's industry-leadership and the company's commitment to its clients. Over 280 participants gathered for the two-day invite-only conference, representing BDA's international vendors and domestic importers, the Hong Kong Trade Association, the Shenzhen Regional Trade Association and representatives from Beijing's Board of Commerce.
Former Seattle Supersonics Executive Joins BDA as Vice President of Marketing Alliances
Woodinville, WA - February 4, 2009Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise AgencySM, today announced the appointment of Rob Martin as its Vice President of Marketing Alliances. In this role, Martin directs all aspects of marketing and public relations for the company, including overseeing BDA's internal creative agency, Design Lab, the team that plays a critical role in bringing BDA's Fortune 500 clients' brands to life.
BDA Unveils Apptagious, New Line Of Virtual Merchandise
Woodinville, WA - December 22, 2008 Read More...
Caterpillar Selects BDA As Official Brand Merchandise Agency
Woodinville, WA - December 16, 2008 Read More...
BDA CEO and President Named to Counselor Magazine's 2008 Power 50 List
Woodinville, WA - November 12, 2008 Read More...
BDA Wins Big at 2008 W3 Awards Competition
Woodinville, WA - November 11, 2008 Read More...
BDA Announces Strategic Partnership with Merchandise Partners, Inc.
Woodinville, WA - November 3, 2008 Read More...
BDA Raises $100,000 for Marsha Rivkin Center for Second Year in a Row
Woodinville, WA - July 11, 2008 Read More...
BDA Named Number One by ASI and Promo Marketing Magazine
Woodinville, WA - May 12, 2008 Read More...
BDA Unveils New Brand Identity
Woodinville, WA - April 28, 2008 Read More...
BDA Becomes World's First Quarter-Billion Dollar 'Merchandise Agency'
Woodinville, WA - April 07, 2008 Read More...
BDA Appoints Chief Information Officer
Woodinville, WA - March 19, 2008 Read More...
BDA Earns Coveted Import Certification From U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Woodinville, WA - February 20, 2008 Read More...
BDA Consumer Products Division Appoints New Vice Presidents of Sales and Product
Woodinville, WA - February 07, 2008 Read More...Studio BDA Wins Seven Davey Awards
Woodinville, WA - December 05, 2007 Read More.
BD&A Appoints Ron Alessandrini as Vice President of Import
Woodinville, WA - October 10, 2007 Read More.
BD&A Partners With Major League Baseball Teams and Sponsors to Activate Playoff Excitement
Woodinville, WA - October 01, 2007 Read More.
BD&A Opens New 150,000 Square Foot Midwest Fulfillment Center Outside Indianapolis
Woodinville, WA - July 09, 2007 Read More.
BD&A Raises $100,000 for Marsha Rivkin Center
Woodinville, WA - July 02, 2007 Read More.
BD&A Named as One of Washington State's "Best Companies To Work For"
Woodinville, WA - June 29, 2007 Read More.
BD&A Unveils New "Go Green" Initiative
Woodinville, WA - April 17, 2007 Read More.
Freemantlemedia Names BD&A as Official Promotional Merchandise Partner Through 2010
Woodinville, WA - April 09, 2007 Read More.
Merchandise AgencySM BD&A Opens Offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis and San Jose
Woodinville, WA - April 03, 2007 Read More.
Fortune 50 Home Improvement Retailer Selects BD&A as Official Brand Merchandise AgencySM
Woodinville, WA - March 13, 2007 Read More.
Merchandise Agency Raises the Bar in Charitable Contributions
Woodinville, WA - August 08, 2006 Read More.
BD&A Identified as PROMO Magazine Top 100 Company
Woodinville, WA - July 21, 2006 Read More.
BD&A Climbs in National Industry Rankings
Woodinville, WA - July 17, 2006 Read More.
BD&A Sponsors 2006 Swedish Hospital SummeRun for Seventh Consecutive Year
Woodinville, WA - July 14, 2006 Read More.
BD&A Again Earns Recognition as Best Company to Work For
Woodinville, WA - July 13, 2006 Read More.
Fortune 200 Pharmaceutical Company Prescribes New Contract to BD&A
Woodinville, WA - June 13, 2006 Read More.
Merchandise AgencySM BD&A Awarded Contract with Leading Health Care Company
Woodinville, WA - June 01, 2006 Read More.
Merchandise AgencySM BD&A Launches Regional Office in Boston
Woodinville, WA - May 15, 2006 Read More.
Branded Merchandise Industry Leader Expands East Coast Presence
Woodinville, WA - May 15, 2006 Read More.
BD&A Again Secures Spot on Washington CEO Magazine's Top 150 Private Company List
Woodinville, WA - May 10, 2006 Read More.
BD&A Awarded Contract with Fortune 500 Company
Woodinville, WA - February 20, 2006 Read More.
FreemantleMedia Appoints BD&A as Their Agency of Record Through 2008
Woodinville, WA - January 30, 2006 Read More.