PPAI Announces 2017 Board Candidates

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the candidates for the PPAI board of directors, class of 2021 election. Distributor candidates are Mitch Rhodus, CAS, of Sterling, Illinois-based HALO Branded Solutions; and Danny Rosin, co-owner of Morrisville, North Carolina-based Brand Fuel Inc. Supplier candidates are Andrew Spellman, vice president of corporate channels at…

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4 Promotional Marketing Tips from ‘Pokemon Go’

Maybe you’ve heard of ‘Pokemon Go,’ maybe you haven’t or maybe you’re just wondering why all these millennials suddenly are congregating on your lawn mumbling something about Pinsir. Whatever the case, “Pokemon Go” is sweeping the nation with its augmented reality- (AR-) and Google Maps-integrated mobile app. Using…

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10 Apparel Ideas for the Outdoorsman (and Woman)

We know, we know—the outdoorsy types don’t mind roughing it. But make sure your outdoors-loving end-users don’t have to. Take their minds off their wardrobes and let them focus on the adventures ahead with the help of options like these…

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Nominations Open for Promo Marketing’s New Face of Promo

Who are the new faces of promo? Promo Marketing is looking for young millennial leaders making strides and bringing their companies success in the promo world. If you know someone who is a hardworking, innovative up-and-comer, we want to know. If there’s someone at your company who you want to honor, nominate your colleague for our New Face…

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Paul Bellantone, Tom Goos on PPAI’s #GetInTouch Campaign

Yesterday, we reported that Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, is launching its #GetInTouch campaign in September. The campaign, which will launch in conjunction with the Advertising Week event in New York City, will focus on the longevity and lasting effect of promotional…

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Promo Marketing Announces 2017 Power Meeting Dates

Promo Marketing, the Philadelphia-based leading provider of product and marketing information for distributor sales professionals, announced its 2017 Power Meeting dates. With Promo Marketing’s Power Meeting a proven success in the industry, the 2017 Power Meetings are sure to bring the same level of valuable opportunities to attending suppliers and distributors. Promo Marketing is pleased to…

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German Designer Makes Cups Out of Coffee Grounds

We’ve looked at different ways manufacturers have beenlooking to be more eco-friendly. Some have created biodegradable housewares, others have recycled plastic for other purposes and some have made the change from plastic products to paper products. Now, a German product…

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