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Saying Goodbye to 2012 – Thanks for Many Great Memories!

Saying Goodbye to 2012 – Thanks for Many Great Memories!

“Should old acquaintance be forgot and… ”  Ok, so, we may not know all the words to Auld Lang Syne, but we are more than ready to ring in the new year with some great memories from 2012.  And, when it comes down to it, we are pretty sure that’s what the song means! Although …

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“Illinois Outdoors Television Show” Tunes-in to AWAY

“Illinois Outdoors Television Show” Tunes-in to AWAY

Host of Illinois Outdoors Television Show Don Dziedzina, who has been involved in the outdoors industry for nearly 35 years and has published columns in 11 weekly newspapers, three monthly outdoor magazines and one bi-weekly outdoor newspaper, recently tried Davison package designed AWAY products to keep pesky bugs at bay. What he found was nothing …

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George Davison Discusses Inventing, Inventionland & Inspiring Inventors on BTR

George Davison Discusses Inventing, Inventionland & Inspiring Inventors on BTR

Recently, George Davison appeared on Your15Minutes Radio, which features inventors, musicians and entrepreneurs via BlogTalkRadio — the world’s largest online talk radio network with thousands of hosts representing different viewpoints and topics — to talk about Inventionland and Davison. Host Angle Bush introduces George and Inventionland: “The company Inventionland has established a dominance as a …

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Davison Products Continue to Wow Journalists and Bloggers Alike

Davison Products Continue to Wow Journalists and Bloggers Alike

In her article “Pet Supplies For Dogs I Found On Social Media,” About.com writer Alissa Wolf covers four awesome pup products, including Davison’s Hydro line! Alissa Wolf is a journalist and life-long animal lover who has worked as an editor, columnist and correspondent for numerous regional and national newspapers and magazines. Wolf writes:  “I received an …

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Davison is Getting Pinteresting… Plus!

Davison is Getting Pinteresting… Plus!

Late last year, we burst onto the social media scene with the launch of our Facebook and Twitter pages.  This year, we’re expanding our social media presence from “likes” and “tweets” to include ”pins” and “circles!” We’re excited to announce the recent launch of Davison Pinterest and Google+ pages! And, we’ve got to say, if you haven’t …

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Innovative Bug Repellent Finds “AWAY” into Local Press

Innovative Bug Repellent Finds “AWAY” into Local Press

Just as we’re about ready to close the books on one of the hottest summers on record, one of the hottest new bug repellents (that Davison helped to develop packaging) has been featured in a local Pittsburgh media outlet! AWAY Bug Repellent and the company’s founder, Phil Boxwell, (along with Dan Simbeck, Davison’s VP of …

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Drawing Inspiration From the Forefathers of Creativity

Drawing Inspiration From the Forefathers of Creativity

Most who hold creativity dear have drawn upon precedents set by a handful of inspirational forces. As many of you know, George Davison has long been a huge Disney fan. In fact, on the Kiski School (Mr. Davison’s alma mater) website, adviser Andy Scott describes the atmosphere of Inventionland as being “right out of Walt …

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Pugz™ Soft Suedes and Fall Fleeces Cloak Petco in Eye-catching Endcaps

Pugz™ Soft Suedes and Fall Fleeces Cloak Petco in Eye-catching Endcaps

The 2012 Fall Pugz ™ line is now in stores! But even more exciting than having Pugz boots in one Petco and Pugz leg warmers in another Petco across town, the entire fall line is prominently displayed on endcaps. Showcasing leashes, beds, coats, leg warmers, harnesses, boots — all featuring Pugz’s signature faux suede and …

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Fireman’s Inventionland Tour Sparks Many New Ideas

Fireman’s Inventionland Tour Sparks Many New Ideas

For our client, George, it was sheer coincidence that first led him to Inventionland… but, there were many things that have kept him coming back! “I found Inventionland by accident.  My boss sent me to RIDC Park to pick up a part.  [When I saw Inventionland], I snapped a picture and in two to three …

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Time for Technology to ‘Ketchup’ with Condiments

Time for Technology to ‘Ketchup’ with Condiments

“Stick a knife in it!” “Smack the bottom.” “Hold it at a 45-degree angle and tap the 57.” Every ketchup connoisseur has their own technique for coaxing the tomato topping slowly out of a newly opened bottle. But things can get down right dangerous as diners flail around trying to get the last ounce of …

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