Full disclosure here… I like trade shows. I believe good business is based on strong relationships and trade shows give me the opportunity to meet face-to-face with my colleagues.
Read MoreA Supplier Nightmare and Why Should You Go to Trade Shows
Company: PPAI
PPAI Offers Disaster Relief To Members Impacted By Hurricane Irene
PPAI, in conjunction with the Regional Association Council (RAC), is offering disaster relief to assist PPAI members seriously affected by the impact of Hurricane Irene in the form of the Promotional Products Disaster Recovery Foundation Business Recovery Fund.
Read MoreYou Can’t Test In Safety
As I follow up on the many conversations that were started at the recent PPAI North American Leadership Conference and the PPAI Product Safety Summit, my belief that the rate of change in our industry is accelerating continues to be confirmed.
Read MoreMotivators Inc. Announces New Regional Office, Joins Gold Coast Promotional Products Association
Motivators Inc., Westbury, N.Y., announced the opening of its regional office in Miami.
Motivators’ regional office in Miami is headed by Kimberly Laffer, director of strategic development. Laffer’s main focus is to capitalize on the company’s key strengths, identify ways to increase efficiencies within the business and identify emerging markets.
Read MorePPAI Announces 2012 Hall of Fame And Distinguished Service Honorees
PPAI announced the 2012 PPAI Hall of Fame inductees, Bob Davis, CAS and Paul Lage, MAS and the recipient of the 2012 PPAI Distinguished Service Award, Margie Price, MAS, at the North American Leadership Conference in Denver, Colo.
Read More“Decode the Mysteries of QR Codes & Microsoft Tags” Education Session with All-In-One
At The SAAC Show in Long Beach, Calif., held August 24 and 25, San Diego-based All-In-One will educate distributors on the latest developments in mobile marketing, e-commerce and social media, with a focus on QR codes and Microsoft Tags.
Read MoreI Depend on You… But Do I Trust You?
At times, this need for dependency, although necessary, is just a bit scary. And our dependency need sets the stage nicely for this rant, which addresses another industry relevant topic… TRUST.
Read MoreThe North American Leadership Conference & Product Safety Summit
A quick recap of this week’s events from the NALC and PSS in Denver.
Read More“Surf’s Up”: Our Industry Is At A Tipping Point
This week, I attended the PPAI North American Leadership Conference and inaugural PPAI Product Safety Summit, where it became evident the promotional products industry has arrived at a critical industry tipping point.
Read MorePodcast: Geiger and Prime Line CEOs Discuss the PPAI Product Safety Summit
Product Safety Summit co-chairs Gene Geiger and Rick Brenner spoke with Promo Marketing about yesterday’s event and product safety laws in this podcast.
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