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Pope Francis’ Election Celebrated With Promotional Products
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Pope Francis was officially inaugurated today as the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church. A wide range of promotional products has appeared on the market in recent days for the faithful seeking to share their enthusiasm over his election.
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PromoKitchen To Host Podcast With Author, Speaker Daniel Pink
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On May 7, PromoKitchen is hosting a conversation with author and PPAI Expo 2011 general session speaker Daniel Pink on its podcast. Pink will discuss his new book, To Sell Is Human, and the challenges of being a promotional products sales professional in the 21st century.
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Midwest Promotional Group Acquires Goes Incentives
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Midwest Promotional Group (UPIC: MIDPROMO) has acquired Elmhurst, Illinois-based Goes Incentives, effective March 1. Midwest, headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, has assumed all operations and sales functions of Goes.
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In Memoriam: Richard Trimble
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Richard Trimble, the second-generation president of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s A.G. Trimble (UPIC: AGTCO) and creator of the “I Like Ike” campaign button, passed away in November. He was 91.
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PPAI’s Bellantone Joins CASA Show
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PPAI President and CEO Paul Bellantone, CAE, is attending this week’s 2013 Tropical Show, hosted by the Caribbean Advertising Specialties Association (CASA) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, today and Wednesday at El San Juan Hotel and Casino.
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Call For Nominations: Woman Of Achievement
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The PPAI Woman of Achievement Award seeks to celebrate an innovator whose bold thinking and high-impact work have helped pave the way for women in the promotional products industry. The award will be presented at the Women’s Leadership Conference, a three-day journey designed to develop a woman’s professional network and maximize her leadership potential. Women of Achievement are chosen based on the long-term impact of their career achievements and their deep commitment to the promotional products industry. Nominations are open now through March 28. Click here to submit a nomination. Questions? Contact awards@ppai.org or call 972-258-3070.
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Recognizing Techies: The Industry Rockstars
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Today’s web-based technologies are based on building collaborative and engaging experiences. In an industry highly regarded for its ability to creatively capitalize on opportunities, promotional products professionals exemplify innovation by creating integrated programs with outstanding results. To recognize those who are at the top of the digital ecosystem, PPAI is now accepting entries for the 2013 PPAI Technology Awards competition. Click here to register. Questions? Contact awards@ppai.org or call 972-258-3070.
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Spring And PPAI’s Professional Education Webinars Are In The Air
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Spring is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts, and it’s a perfect time to fast-track your professional education through PPAI’s webinar series. Through the rest of March and into April, PPAI education webinars look at new technologies, product safety testing, working with Generation Y and other subjects valuable to successful industry practitioners.
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Be Part Of PPAI L.E.A.D. 2013’s Virtual Fly-In
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Industry professionals and PPAI staff will meet with senators, congressional representatives and their legislative staffs in Washington, D.C., on April 10-11 as part of PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). On Capitol Hill they’ll discuss pending legislation and issues relevant to the promotional products industry. Make your voice heard and bolster their efforts by contacting your member of Congress during L.E.A.D. in support of the industry. Mark your calendar and keep an eye on the PPAI LAW webpage for more information.
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FTC Updates Dot Com Disclosures
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released new guidelines for mobile and online advertisers on making clear, prominent disclosures to avoid deceiving consumers.
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Register Today For The 2013 Product Safety Summit
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Registration for the PPAI Product Safety Summit, to be held in Chicago, Illinois, August 14-15, is now open. Join top industry leaders and product safety representatives in a discussion touching on the most pressing product responsibility issues as well as the business implications, challenges and opportunities associated with compliance. Product responsibility is one of the most important concerns facing the industry today. Held in conjunction with the North American Leadership Conference, the PPAI Product Safety Summit is designed to provide excellent resources to help you explore the latest developments in product safety and help improve your business. Click here to register.
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Las Vegas, Nevada-based supplier Visstun (UPIC: VISSTUN) has hired Christian Aguinaldo as the new Visstun brand manager. Aguinaldo, who has eight years’ experience in the advertising and marketing industry, will be responsible for marketing programs and initiatives developed to drive sales growth, as well as creating strategic marketing plans, managing project schedules, maintaining marketing materials and overseeing online media of the Visstun brand.
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Jornik Manufacturing Corp. (UPIC: JORNIK) in Stamford, Connecticut, has brought Ken Cecco of Kenneth Cecco & Associates on as the multi-line sales manager for the mid-Atlantic territory, which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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Randy Rapcheck has been named production manager at Image Time, Inc. (UPIC: IMAG0046). Rapcheck has been with the Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, supplier for 15 years, having started on its production line. In his new role, he will be responsible for directing all phases of product production, from the design process to assembly, quality control shipping and overseeing the factory staff.
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Hub Pen Company, in Braintree, Massachusetts, has hired Madhu Shenoy as lean manufacturing manager. Shenoy holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and brings a history in driving exceptional quality standards and operating performance for global customers to the supplier.
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Logomark, headquartered in Tustin, California, has added three new regional sales managers: Erich Braun (left), Matt Staff and Heather Valle. The supplier’s regional sales managers are responsible for helping businesses build their brands through Logomark’s product offerings. Braun will serve distributors in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas; Staff will support Illinois and Wisconsin; and Valle is now managing clients in southern California.
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HALO Branded Solutions (UPIC: HBS) has brought Brian Hiner on board as regional vice president of business development, mid-central region. Hiner brings two decades of experience to the Sterling, Illinois-based distributor and will be responsible for leading growth and development initiatives in his region. He was formerly regional sales manager for supplier Vitronic Promotional Group (UPIC: ACHIEVER).
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VAPPA Hosts 2013 Spring Expo
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The Virginia Promotional Products Association (VAPPA) hosted its 2013 Spring EXPO in Newport News, Virginia, on February 26 and in Roanoke, Virginia, on February 28.
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SanMar Named Image Source’s Supplier Of The Year 2012
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Image Source (UPIC: IMAGESCE) has named SanMar (UPIC: SNMR) its Supplier of the Year for 2012. This marks the fourth year the Issaquah, Washington-based apparel supplier has received the award.
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TRASA Recognizes Industry Professionals at Annual Awards Program
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The Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association (TRASA) held its annual awards program on March 12, 2013, ahead of its spring tradeshow at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North in Mars, Pennsylvania.
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Recipe For A Perfect PIE
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You already know how to sell; what you need now is the training and support to become a promotional incentive expert (PIE).
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Putting The Personal Touch On Consulting
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Ben Baker, founder of CMYK Solutions, spends ample one-on-one time with clients.
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Post-Show Follow-Up
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Over the past year I’ve heard several stories about lost sales opportunities. Many occurred as a direct result of post-tradeshow oversights that could have been avoided. It happens too often. Join me by shaking your head as you read the story below. Then, vow to follow the strategies provided so you can clean up on tradeshow sales opportunities.
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Raise A Glass
Editor’s Picks in May PPB wants to showcase the newest in drinkware trends as well as modern twists on old classics. We want to know what’s going on in the world of mugs, cups, glasses and stemware, so send product images, descriptions and case studies to Jen Alexander McCall by March 20.
Government Issue
Market To Market in May PPB looks to government offices and agencies for promotional possibilities. If you’ve created campaigns for municipal, state and federal offices and employees, share your product suggestions, case studies and tips for breaking into this market with Jen Alexander McCall by March 20.
Button Up
Woven apparel can’t miss in a professional environment. PPB is featuring wovens in its May issue and invites suppliers and distributors to submit short- or long-sleeved oxfords, broadcloth or other woven fabric products; case studies; and insights into this category for possible inclusion in the magazine. Suppliers: Send us your case studies, high-resolution images and product descriptions. Distributors: We want your case studies, favorite woven apparel items and questions about selecting, selling or decorating this category. Please send all submissions to Tama Underwood by March 29.
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What Would You Do?
A Supplier Asks: When sourcing products, it appears to distributors that several suppliers manufacture identical products. In some cases, this is true. In others, it is not. Some suppliers use higher-grade materials for items that have look-a-likes, and this often results in slightly higher prices. Will distributors pay more for products made of better materials, or is price more important?
What’s Your Answer? E-mail answers along with your name, title and company name to Question@ppai.org by March 29 for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue of PPB magazine
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