Member News
Afin Technologies (SurveyMe) Aquires Entertainment
Afin Technologies (formerly SurveyMe) is set to become a big player in the North American marketing and promotions market after acquiring Entertainment, the leading provider of local and national price promotions in the US and Canada. The deal, which is understood to be in the region of $25 million, will see Afin take over operation […]
Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award Goes to George and Marianne Abiaad
The 2019 Geneva Convention is proud to honor George and Marianne Abiaad with the Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award. This award represents an individual who is a successful leader within their industry, devoted to their family, and always committed to their community. With a guiding principal to simply do what is right, they selflessly contribute their […]
Gold Medal honors the memory of J.C. Evans
It is with heavy hearts that Gold Medal announces the passing of J.C. Evans. On Friday, September 6, 2019, he passed away at the age of 88. The entire Gold Medal family mourns his loss. And our deepest sympathies are extended to the Evans family. A pillar in the concession industry, J.C. Evans was known […]
Geneva Convention to Honor RCM Media
The Geneva Convention is proud to honor Kansas City-based and NAC member RCM Media with their 2019 Vendor of the Year Award. Accepting the award on behalf of RCM Media is co-founder and CEO Jim McGinness, who founded the concessions merchandising company in 2008 with Mark Osborn. Since that time, RCM Media has completed custom […]
Gold Medal launches two advanced control panel options for poppers
The way you pop popcorn is about to change. Concession industry leader, Gold Medal Products Co. has just announced the launch of two major developments in popper technology: the Advanced Membrane Control Panel and the Touch Screen Control Panel. As part of the PopClean® Elite Series Poppers, these technology advancements will bring significant benefit to […]
Gillman to Receive Frank Liberto Award from CineShow
Current NAC Board of Directors member Kathleen Gillman of Cinergy Cinemas and Entertainment will receive the Frank Liberto Award at the upcoming CineShow in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, August 27. The award honors Frank’s legacy as a trailblazer by recognizing concessions and purchasing professionals who lead with integrity and represent the highest quality in service […]
Coke’s Schulte Named Variety’s Texan of the Year
Variety, the Children’s Charity of Texas will be honoring Coca-Cola’s Krista Schulte as this year’s Texan of the Year. According to Stacy Bruce, President & Executive Director, “Krista certainly demonstrates the characteristics we admire most about Texans and leaders in the industry: Courage, Integrity, Perseverance and Grit.” The Texan of the Year Gala will be […]
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Scores Big at The Ohio State University
A Ben’s Soft Pretzels multi-unit franchisee has inked a deal with Levy Restaurants to provide fresh pretzels at all Buckeye home football games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Hungry football fans can choose between a Ben’s Block “O” Pretzel or a traditional Jumbo Ben’s Soft Pretzel during game time. All of the pretzel dough is […]
Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc. Celebrates Expansion
Snacks and Confections maker, The Promotion In Motion Companies Inc., known for loved brands including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks, Sour Jacks® Sour Candies, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and more, has broken ground on the expansion of its PIM Brands manufacturing facilities, located in Franklin Township, Somerset, NJ. The nearly 80,000 square foot addition will help address the […]
One Large Popcorn and One Pillow Pet Please!
It’s summer and that means time for blockbuster family movies. CJ Products Inc., the manufacturer of Pillow Pets is pleased to introduce Simba and Nala in time for Disney’s Lion King premiere July 19, 2019. (note: CJ Products Inc./Pillow Pets will be on Display at the NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo in Booth 415) Pillow […]
