Welcome to our Blog!
We are excited that you have decided to join us in launching our new blog! Our goal is simple; to provide you with interesting, up-to-date industry information from around the world!
At IMAX, we make it our business to scour the globe, searching for the latest and greatest in product trends to pass along to our customers. Now, after 25 years, we have decided to take our customers along with us. So strap yourself in. You are about to take a trip around the world! Meet interesting people, including industry experts. Be the first to hear about upcoming product and future trends. View photos and video from around the globe.
What are you waiting for? Take a look around. Remember, we want to hear from you, so be sure to post your comments!
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IMAX Corporation announced today that Rex Yoakley, 30-year home décor industry veteran, has been named Vice President of Enterprise Sales.
“Mr. Yoakley will be a great fit for us,” said IMAX President Al Bulak. “He has a great track record in the industry. His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the IMAX team.”
Rex attended Florida Southern College, graduating in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in business with a marketing emphasis. He has been involved in the home décor industry for the past 30 years, starting as a sub-rep for a large rep group and eventually establishing his own firm. He has worked as Vice President of Sales for Three Hands Corporation for the past nine years.
“IMAX is a leader in design and customer service and I am excited to be a part of a great team,” said Yoakley. “My vision of how a company should grow and take care of the customer is in perfect alignment with the vision of IMAX. I am looking forward to a long and successful career with the IMAX team.”
IMAX Sightings
At IMAX, we are known for our award-winning promotional bag designs. It’s little wonder why, and I don’t mind giving our creative department a pat on the back, they look great! In fact, they can be seen all over the world – in airports, on beaches, on tourist buses, or even at the grocery store!
We think it might be fun to find out exactly how far our bags make it from market. To do this, we need your help. We have created a page on our website called IMAX Sightings that gives you the ability to upload your bag photos. We will choose a Photo of the Week and give the winners a brand-new IMAX bag before they are released to the public! So grab that camera and take your bag someplace special – or just to the backyard. I can’t wait to see where in the world our bags turn up!
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In the Eye of the Storm
As I write this, I almost feel our economy, and our industry, are in the eye of a hurricane. As you know, the early stages of a hurricane are usually followed by a calm period in the eye of the storm and then the inevitable slap of the backside of the storm.
Everyone knew in the fall and early days of the year our economy was headed for serious trouble. Now, as a new administration and many new brains try to figure out what to do, there appears to be a bit of calm while everyone waits to see what’s coming. Regardless of what happens, some people will believe in the plan and some won’t. The backside of our storm will simply be the time it takes for things to improve.
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Stepping Up to the Challenge
The best thing about Americans, I think, is our ability to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start all over again, as the song says.
Admittedly, that may seem pretty difficult in these challenging times. But I’m beginning to see and hear indications that there is more positive thinking out there – and more people deciding to actually do something, not just worry and fret.
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High Point Best Sellers
Buyers came to High Point Market last month ready to buy, albeit sometimes in smaller quantities, and eager for interesting products.
While everyone admits traffic was down, retailers reported they were pleased with product offerings and are managing well back home.
At the IMAX showroom, business was brisk and customers were seriously shopping. The top 10 Best Sellers this Spring focused on getting a lot of “Bang for the Buck” with both contemporary and traditional statement pieces dominating the list.
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Survive and Thrive
A Discussion on Maintaining a Successful Business in These Trying Times.
Bring together a group of retailers, vendors and sales representatives to discuss how the current economic climate is affecting their businesses and you get a very lively exchange. That’s what Gifts & Decorative Accessories and World Market Center Las Vegas did.
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