August 2010

Social Media Launchpad Advanced Program Starts August 31

Continuing on the foundations established with the Social Media Launchpad series, PPAI will begin a three-part live webinar program led by Carrie Kerpen, from Likeable Media, starting on August 31. The series will help take your social media marketing to … Read More »

Still Time To Register For NALC In St. Louis

PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference (NALC) will be held August 29-31 in St. Louis, Missouri. Keynote speaker is Rohit Talwar, futurist and strategic advisor for Fast Future Research. To register, click here.

PPAI Expo 2011 Housing And Registration Now Open

Get a jump start on the biggest show in the industry by registering and reserving your housing now for the PPAI Expo January 10-14, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Registration is available only online and … Read More »

Congress Called Back, But Still Time To Schedule Meetings

Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House of Representatives back into session last week to act on Medicaid and education funding for states, which will reduce the traditional six-week recess. But PPAI members are still encouraged to set up meetings with … Read More »

1099 Repeal Bill Should Be Driving Headlines In September

Despite last minute wrangling in the House, repeal of the Form 1099 reporting requirements is still in our future. One piece of legislation that would have repealed the new IRS Form 1099 requirements was voted down in the House recently, … Read More »

Regional Volunteer Award Nominations Due August 15

Two deadlines are coming up soon for the new regional pyramid awards. The nominations for the Regional Volunteer of the Year Award are due on August 15. Nominations for the Regional Creative Achievement Award are due in September. The link … Read More »

Sweda Partners With Leatherman Tools

City Of Industry, California, supplier Sweda Company, LLC (UPIC: SWEDA) will supply selected tools from Leatherman®®, a manufacturer of multi-tools. “This partnership is joining two world-class companies, each offering a unique strength that, together, will set the standard for most … Read More »

Bullet Stops Embroidery At Miami Facility

Miami, Florida, supplier Bullet Line LLC (UPIC: BULLET), a member of Polyconcept North America, will no longer offer embroidery at its Miami facility, starting September 1. The move was done to offer distributors the most aggressive pricing on its line … Read More »

Calibre Named Exclusive Distributor Of HandsFree Sun Care Products

Irwindale, California, supplier Calibre International, LLC (UPCI: HLC) partners with Huntington Beach, California, supplier HandsFree® Sun Care Products (UPIC: HAND0003) in an exclusive distribution agreement. Under the contract, Calibre International has acquired the exclusive rights to market and distribute the … Read More »

River’s End Partners With PING Apparel

Hopkins, Minnesota, supplier River’s End Trading Company (UPIC: LALO0001) has added Custom Branded Sportswear, doing business as PING® Apparel, to its lineup of brands in a newly formed exclusive partnership “PING Apparel is a great complement to the River’s End … Read More »