08/23/2026
On behalf of everyone at Vantage, it is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Rob Watson, Vantage’s CEO. While we’ve just begun to process the depths and breadth of our deep and profound loss, we take immense comfort in the fact that Rob adored his teammates at Vantage, and everyone in the promo industry he called home. He loved all of you, and you loved him right back. When we have an update on services for Rob and ways to send condolences and remembrances, we will share those as soon as possible.
As we struggle to come to terms with this unimaginable loss, we know that our grief is shared by so many across the industry who had the privilege of knowing Rob, calling him a friend, and experiencing the warmth, kindness, and genuine spirit he brought to every relationship. We ask that you keep Rob’s family, friends, and his Vantage family in your thoughts as we navigate the difficult days ahead. Rob leaves an extraordinary legacy in the lives he touched, and we will carry his memory, his spirit, and the joy he brought to all of us for years to come.
