This week, Promo Marketing is looking at the stories that helped define 2011. Today’s issue focuses on politics and what part they played for promotional products professionals this year.
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PPAI Announces Enhanced Professional Development Certification Program
Promotional Products Association International today announced the roll out of an update and expansion of the PPAI Professional Development Certification Program during The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest tradeshow and among the top 50 trade shows in the U.S., according to Tradeshow Executive.
Read MoreVoices From the Top
This year we thought we would open our interview questions to the rest of the top 50. Here is a brief selection of what they had to say.
Read MoreCoronado Binding Systems Hires Fitzgerald as Account Executive
Olathe, Kansas-based Coronado Binding Systems hired Patrick Fitzgerald as an account executive in the Kansas City metro area. Fitzgerald will service existing client groups and expand product lines within current clients. He will also focus on new business development.
Read MorePresident Signs America Recycles Day Proclamation
On November 15, America Recycles Day, President Obama signed a proclamation celebrating the strides the country has made in recycling generally, while also highlighting the need for greater attention to addressing electronic waste (e-waste).
Read MoreMotivators Names Annette Johnson as HR Manager
Westbury, New York-based Motivators Promotional Products announced that Annette Johnson has been named to a new position in the company, human resources manager. Johnson will primarily be responsible for serving as a link between management and employees, as well as handling all staffing duties.
Read MorePrime Line Announces Sponsorship of The SAAC Show
Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line announced it is a supporting sponsor of The SAAC Show, Aug. 4 to 5 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. Prime Line will be highlighting the companies Flexi-Vases through the sponsorship.
Read MoreSanMar Releases 2010 Holiday Gift Guide
SanMar, a supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, based out of Seattle, introduced the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide, aimed at encouraging sales for the profitable gift-giving season.
Read MoreShannon Sylva, Leed’s Former Director of Customer Operations, Joins Bullet Executive Team
Polyconcept North America, the fourth largest supplier within the promotional products industry, continues its strategy to develop and leverage effective leaders within each of the supplier brands it operates with the move of Shannon Sylva from customer operations at Leed’s to director of internal operations at Bullet.
Read More2010 CFDA Fashion Awards Presented In New York
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York. The top honors went to Marc Jacobs for Womenswear Designer of the Year
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