PPB July 2021

Blink Marketing, Inc. PPAI 242202, D7 Category: Distributor Top Executives : Carolina Junghans and Daniel Gardner Headquarters: Franklin, Tennessee Founded: 2002 Employees: 24 Web address: blinkmarketing.com Employee benefits/perks : Flexible schedule, health and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, casual dress, unlimited coffee What employees say about working there: “I’ve never worked at a place where everyone cheers each other on with so much encouragement and support. Blink wants the best for every single employee. The owners and executive team take the time to get to know everyone and their personalities. When your boss knows you better than you know yourself, you are truly cared for. Being appreciated is very important and I have that at Blink.” Blue Dog Merch PPAI 358255, D2 Category: Distributor Top executive: Ryan Small Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee Founded: 1998 Employees: 11 Web address: bluedogmerch.com Employee benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, work from home, health and life insurance, 401(k), bonus program, paid time off, birthday lunches, anniversary recognition, company fun days What employees say about working there: “Working for Blue Dog Merch has been a wonderful experience. I feel appreciated and trusted to do my job, which isn’t always easy to find. The pandemic has put a strain on the industry, but we have managed to pull through it together. I feel lucky to be a part of this company and very fortunate to be able to contribute to its success.” BrightStores PPAI 630707 Category: Business Services Top executive: Dan Halama Headquarters: Denver, Colorado Founded: 1999 Employees: 20 Web address: brightstores.com Employee benefits/perks: Flexible schedule, work from home, health and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, dog-friendly office, well- stocked kitchen What employees say about working there: “I absolutely love my job and this company. It’s so rewarding to be a part of a company that is consistently pushing the envelope with tech advances and bringing it to the promo industry. More than anything, the people who work here are the best. We are constantly working together to problem-solve, find ways to improve our platforms and create processes that’ll help distributors build stores efficiently and smoothly.” TOP SMALL COMPANIES FEATURE | Greatest Companies To Work For Blink Marketing, Inc. Blue Dog Merch BrightStores 26 | JULY 2021 |