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Bags Overtake Calendars For Top-Three Spot In PPAI Annual Sales Volume Survey
As first reported on May 8, U.S. distributor sales of promotional products rose 7.02 percent in 2011 to $17.7 billion according to PPAI’s annual estimate of promotional products sales. Along with measuring sales, the study determines sales performance of specific industry product segments and programs. Read More »
BPMA And Trade Only Extend Relationship
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) and Trade Only Limited (UPIC: trade) have announced new developments in their relationship. Read More »
PPEF Establishes George C. Matteson, Jr. Endowment Fund
When George C. Matteson, Jr. passed away on May 16, 2011, at the age of 82, he had one last card to play in his long relationship with the promotional products industry. Matteson made a generous gift through his estate to create the George C. Matteson, Jr. Endowment Fund for the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF). Read More »
PSL Canada Affiliate Sweda SZ Electronics Passes SA8000 Inspection
Sweda SZ Electronics, a facility affiliated with Richmond, British Columbia-based supplier PSL Canada (UPIC: PSLCAN), has passed the SA8000® factory inspection, earning an “outstanding” result. Read More »
iPROMOTEu To Host Boardwalk Bash Event At PROMOTIONS EAST
Wayland, Massachusetts-based distributor iPROMOTEu (UPIC: IPRO9320) will host its annual “Boardwalk Bash” event during the upcoming PROMOTIONS EAST show. Read More »
In Memoriam: Diane L. Deluca-Thompson
Diane L. Deluca-Thompson, owner of Erie, Pennsylvania, distributor The Agency Alternative (UPIC: agencyal), passed away on May 12 after a battle with cancer. She was 56.
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Lapine Associates, Inc. Renews Distributor Contract With Panasonic Corporation
Stamford, Connecticut-based distributor Lapine Associates, Inc. (UPIC: LAPI0001) has renewed its contract with electronics company Panasonic Corporation to act as an authorized distributor of its products to the premium industry. Read More »
iClick Launches Pen Cup Research Project
iClick (UPIC: IClic342), a supplier of custom USB drives and pens headquartered in Seattle, Washington, has launched the Pen Cup Research Project. Read More »
PPAI’s Marketing Team Recognized With Two Communicator Award Wins
PPAI has been selected from a field of 6,000 entries as the winner of two 2012 Communicator Awards of Distinction for its work on the PPAI New Professional Development Certification Program integrated marketing campaign and PPAI New Industry Certification Program video. Read More »
Bob Lilly Professional Promotions’ Bob Lilly Jr. Speaks To PPAI Staff
On May 21, Bob Lilly Jr., owner of Bob Lilly Professional Promotions (UPIC: BOBL8430), visited PPAI’s offices to share the story of his company and his philosophy on doing business in the promotional products industry. Read More »
