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Re: DO NOT ACCEPT OR CASH PARTIAL PAYMENT CHECKS!!! [by cheerin4hawk]

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:31:51 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories::[bug report] DO NOT ACCEPT OR CASH PARTIAL PAYMENT CHECKS!!!
I've heard this also. It didn't have to do with a promotion, but I had a friend writing me bad checks. When I went to the police, they said that if the person offers t...

Re: ATN PROMO RIP OFF REPORT!!! [by peatree]

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:06:45 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: ATN PROMO RIP OFF REPORT!!!
That is really weird bc ATN Promo doesn't really require timesheets. You just enter some info online and keep the timesheet just in case you have problems getting paid...they say keep it up to a year...

Re: Got Milk/ "Milk The Moment" Tour [by filmbuffy]

Mon, 24 May 2010 17:32:41 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Got Milk/ "Milk The Moment" Tour
This tour sucks. Meaning,---to work it on the ACTUAL TOUR.

They don't pay well from what I have heard and know and it's a ton of work for how little you get paid.

If you are local staff then sure, take it. B...

MARKETING HAWK - DO NOT WORK FOR THEM [by filmbuffy]

Sat, 22 May 2010 02:43:28 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: MARKETING HAWK - DO NOT WORK FOR THEM
Just worked a promotion for Marketing Hawk out of NYC.

Be wary of a co. who you've never heard of! They are only 3 mo. old. The owner / Proprietor is Will Hawkings.

The Marketing co.Marketing Hawk, th...

Re: Safe your time! here is the wrorst Agency [by savvy_chic10]

Fri, 21 May 2010 18:24:59 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories::[unsolved] Safe your time! here is the wrorst Agency
I worked an event for them and they were awesome... haven't gotten paid yet, but have had no problems so far

Re: Just Worked Naked Promo... [by Jaime]

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:57:18 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Just Worked Naked Promo...
which company did you work it with? Props to Naked!

Re: When a promo is a drag to work. . . [by RocketSci]

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:12:22 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: When a promo is a drag to work. . .
Great question, Cara,

As a staffer:

First, I try to come up with a solution - I feel that if I'm going to point out something negative to a superior, I need to suggest a way to fix it too. I'd brin...

Re: RECENTLY EXPOSED THROUGH DOCUMENTS. TNT Management, C Taylor Agency [by Melanie]

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:41:47 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories::[bug report] RECENTLY EXPOSED THROUGH DOCUMENTS. TNT Management, C Taylor Agency
MAILING ADDRESS
TNT Management, LLC
1527 47th St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
O: 1-888-748-0849 F: 1-866-247-8686

Flame Promotions Is Seeking Talent For Upcoming Events [by chazd]

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:38:27 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Flame Promotions Is Seeking Talent For Upcoming Events
Flame Promotions, We are an Event Staffing Agency.We pride ourselves in turning up the heat on every event we staff. We ensure that each one of our staff undergoes rigorous training, screening, and preparation f...

Re: Jen Loholdt at Star Promotions [by Jason Andrews]

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:34:56 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Jen Loholdt at Star Promotions
Payment received......

Re: The best company for New Year's Ever [by Amanda Berlin LaFleur]

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:42:14 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: The best company for New Year's Ever
We played dominoes and watched Dick Clark's Rockin Eve. Your nights sounds much more epic!

Happy New Year's all!

Re: Just curious. [by CharlotteDEvans]

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:38:19 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Just curious.
Fruit 2 day(so addictive)
Bailey's Original
New Amsterdam
Propel Fitness Water
Silk

Re: Scott Thurston & Reynold's Handi Vac/Street Sampling [by Larry Hess]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:00:30 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Scott Thurston & Reynold's Handi Vac/Street Sampling
Jennifer.....

I think you should go back and re-read my post again. You missed my point entirely.

Larry (Borden) made a very simplistic statement that all agencies should pay in 2 weeks and ...

Re: Getting your foot in the door [by Julie]

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:31:45 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Getting your foot in the door
Def. agree there are other ways of networking than while on the job!
and honey, you would work for 10.00 an hour if you were hungry or homeless!!!!!!!!!
thats just my 2 cents LOL

Re: Damon from Fusion Event Staffing (Marketing; ATL, GA) is BAD! [by Demon Pharaoh]

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:41:50 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories::[unsolved] Damon from Fusion Event Staffing (Marketing; ATL, GA) is BAD!
Every one else at Fusion's office is really great and understanding. They pay on time and they reimburse you for parking too.

Re: Scrubbing Bubbles [by Kanne]

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:53:25 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Scrubbing Bubbles
I can relate somewhat. A few years ago I managed an event where we had to go to construction sites and distribute water sponsored by a power tool company.

Initially, I was told that all the waters would be onsite at each location howeve...

Re: Best marketing agencies to work for? [by Michelle Mousel]

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:21:45 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories::[request] Best marketing agencies to work for?
Definitely Encore and Events & Promotions are the best ones I work with on a regular basis. I've never had payment problems or anything!

Lucky 415 is awesome because they do a lot ...

State of the Promo world [by JH]

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:34:41 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: State of the Promo world
I don' know what everyone out there is seeing in the event marketing industry but let's face it: the events & promotions industry is in a depression!

The tour jobs are few and what few tours are out there are being filled by clos...

Re: Philadelphia Area Promo Specialists- Important! [by brettscott]

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:52:52 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Philadelphia Area Promo Specialists- Important!
"...I have worked with two of the 3 individuals named."

i bet i know them too. it's a shame too since they are landing quite a few jobs. it's really frustrating to say the least.

Re: Bishop Pro sends bad checks [by Anuja]

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:53:19 -0100

Good/Bad Promo Stories:: Bishop Pro sends bad checks
Never had issue with company, great company to work for, great communication, great people! I wish they had more work in my area!