NEWS
June 30, 2007
“…like a box of chocolates”
The Cavanaugh Marketing Network has partnered with a national restaurant chain, Bubba Gump
Shrimp Co, to provide private label sauces, candies, cookie mix, nuts and chocolates for the
restaurant’s gift shops.
The seafood restaurant chain, with a theme modeled after the 1994 Academy Award winning
movie, has 21 locations nationwide as well as seven international restaurants. Cavanaugh was
involved in logo development, package design, branding and sourcing for the Mama Gump’s Kitchen
line including products like Lt. Dan’s Army Men, Forrest’s Cajun Crunch and Bubba’s Big Catch.
There are 24 products currently being rolled out including the infamous Box of Chocolates.
May 1, 2007
Movin’ on Up
The latest issue of Promotional Marketing Magazine-an independent publication
dealing with the Promotional Products industry-listed the Top 50 Distributors in America.
Just a few years ago, the Cavanaugh Marketing Network was ranked around 75th. In the latest
rankings, Cavanaugh has climbed to # 34—the highest ranking of any promotional products agency
in Pittsburgh.
“This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Cavanaugh Team over the
last few years,” said president Pat Cavanaugh. “When we hit our goal for 2007 I expect us to
crack the Top 25.”
December 29, 2005
"Gross Profit Grows"
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh Company President and CEO Pat Cavanaugh announced today
that the company set its 12th consecutive sales record for 2005.
In addition to the revenue growth, the company recorded a significant increase in gross
profit from 2004.
"We were able to forge some new partnerships in the retail, pharmaceutical and resort
development industries that really allowed us to create effective programs with promotional
products," said company President and CEO Pat Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh is ranked among the top 1% of firms in the promotional products industry in terms
of annual revenue.
September 1, 2005
"Cavanaugh Pushes Successful Sale"
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh partnered with teen retail giant American Eagle to create
a blockbuster back-to-school promotion.
American Eagle awarded the company the job of replicating and customizing a Jack Spade
designer split key ring & key for its major school promotion. Cavanaugh sourced and produced
1,000,000 units of the premium that were delivered on time for the retail giant's promotion.
"This was an example of our dedication to setting superior standards in client service,
quality and attention to detail," noted President Pat Cavanaugh.
"This created a win-win situation with American Eagle experiencing one of its most successful
back-to-school promotions ever, and us showing we have the capability to deliver a promotion of
this magnitude."
December 31, 2004
"Record Set"
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President and CEO Pat Cavanaugh announced today
that the company set another annual sales record for 2004.
"I'm proud to announce that for the 11th consecutive year we've experienced double-digit
growth" said Cavanaugh. "Since I started the company we have always set a record for sales and
this year I'm elated that we've also set another annual record for gross profit."
"The Cavanaugh team has had to overcome a number of obstacles this year that could have
aversely effected our tradition of growth, but we all pulled together to make this happen."
Founded in 1994, Cavanaugh has grown over 8,000% in the last 11 years.
June 1, 2004
"Cavanaugh launches Deservings"
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh has introduced a full line of proprietary gourmet snacks,
treats and desserts that it is marketing under the Deservings™ brand name.
The premium basked-good line has products that include gourmet apples, sweet crunch, bars,
granola, nuts, pretzels, cookies and holiday items. Deservings™ has already proven
popular with selected of the company's Fortune 500 clients.
"We feel that the superior gourmet quality of Deservings™ products will be a great
selling point for our current clients," said founder Pat Cavanaugh. "There's no doubt that the
quality of our gourmet baked goods is superior to that of many other similar items on the
market today."
May 3, 2004
"European Distribution Center Opened"
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President and CEO Pat Cavanaugh announced today
that the company had agreed to a partnership with a European firm to open a distribution center
in Germany. The center will help service any of Cavanaugh's clients that have locations in
Europe.
"We've entered some agreements with multi-national corporations that require that we have truly
world-wide distribution capabilities that will minimize shipping challenges," said Cavanaugh.
This is the first step in our making a commitment to better service for these clients."
Cavanaugh has clients in 71 countries.
January 3, 2003
"Another Sales Record Hit at Cavanaugh"
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President and CEO Pat Cavanaugh announced today
that the company set another annual sales record for 2002.
"Because of a strong fourth quarter surge, Cavanaugh had another record breaking year in
2002," said Cavanaugh. "Despite the slow down in the economy, the combination of account
penetration with our current clients and some key client additions allowed us to record another
year of double-digit sales growth."
Founded in 1994, Cavanaugh has grown over 9,000% in the last eight years. Company sales records were
set every year since its inception.
January 3, 2003
“Another Sales Record Hit at Cavanaugh”
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President
and CEO Pat Cavanaugh announced today that the company set
another annual sales record for 2002.
“Because of a strong fourth quarter surge, Cavanaugh
had another record breaking year in 2002,” said Cavanaugh.
“Despite the slow down in the economy, the combination
of account penetration with our current clients and some key
client additions allowed us to record another year of double-digit
sales growth.”
Founded in 1994, Cavanaugh has grown over 9,000% in the last
eight years. Company sales records were set every year since
its inception.
March 12, 2003
“Spirit Award Winner”
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President
and CEO Pat Cavanaugh was named an ASI Spirit Award winner
for the Top Company Principal Salesperson in the promotional
products industry.
Based on total sales volume, this is the third consecutive
year Cavanaugh has earned this distinction.
“This should actually be a company award,” noted
Cavanaugh. “I couldn’t produce these sales numbers
without the support I receive from our marketing, finance,
graphics, IT, and client service departments.”
In announcing the award ASI Chairman Norman Cohn stated,
“Pat has proven himself one of the biggest stars in
our industry and this honor is even more impressive since
it also involves the organizational and motivational skills
of running a large distributorship.”
July 1, 2003
“Cavanaugh Adds Boston Office”
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh, a promotional
products agency ranked in the top 1% of its industry, today
announced the opening of a new office in Boston, MA.
“We’re extremely excited about entering the New
England market, especially with the caliber of industry professionals
we’ve brought on board in Amy and Janice,” said
company president Pat Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh currently has offices in Pittsburgh, Columbus,
Cleveland, Toledo, New York and New Jersey with 3,000 clients
spread over 48 states and 71 countries.
January 12, 2004
“Cavanaugh Sets Revenue Record, Hits 10th Anniversary”
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President
and CEO Pat Cavanaugh today announced that the company set
its ninth consecutive annual revenue record in 2003.
“Last year was the first time we focused on gross profit
as our barometer goal and I'm pleased to report we
met and even exceeded our record goal,” said Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh begins its 10th year in the industry in 2004, having
grown over 8,000% during that span. Throughout the past year,
it has significantly expanded business in consulting, incentive
program management and fulfillment. With such success, the
company now has over 3,000 clients spread across 48 states
and 71 countries.
August 2004
“Cavanaugh President Profiled in Potentials Magazine”
Pittsburgh, PA -- Cavanaugh company President
and CEO Pat Cavanaugh will be featured in the August issue
of Potentials Magazine, the leading trade publication in the
incentive industry. Written by staff writer Jennifer Sabo,
“Going for the Slam Dunk” followed Cavanaugh on
a one day, seven meeting swing through New York City.
Summarized Sabo, “With strength of purpose and plenty
of energy, this company founder motivates his people by example…and
is convincing clients to stick to their guns and continue
to invest their money and their faith in incentive programs
and products.”
Potentials Magazine is only one of a number of national business
publications that have featured Cavanaugh and the company
he founded in 1994. Inc. Magazine and Sales and Marketing
Management Magazine have both profiled the exponential growth
of Cavanaugh in just a few short years.
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