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Multilingual Marketing
As the number of international visitors at U.S. tradeshows grows and businesses expand into new international markets, so does the challenge of communicating with non-English speakers. In 2008, nearly two million people travelled overseas to the U.S. for conferences and … Read More »
The RAC Leadership Development Workshop Brings Regional Association Leaders Together To Learn And Connect
Top Left: UMAPP president Sue Kennedy, MAS, and executive director Sue Selseth. Top Right: Cynthia D’Amour gets audience members up front during the opening session. Bottom Left: Jim Harmon, CAS, (left) and Fred Snyder, MAS, take their seats ahead of … Read More »
Charles River Apparel Responds To Retail Store Criticisms
On June 18, Charles River Apparel (UPIC: CRA) held the grand opening of its first retail location, the Store@Charles River Apparel in Sharon, Massachusetts. The venture has attracted some criticism, with claims that the company is competing with distributors. Charles … Read More »
Honor A Leader, Support An Industry At The PPEF Glen Holt Scholarship Golf Tournament
The late Glen Holt, MAS, was an influential leader, an industry expert and a staunch advocate for education. The Promotional Products Education Foundation’s (PPEF) inaugural Glen Holt Scholarship Golf Tournament will honor Glen and support his lasting legacy, the PPEF … Read More »
Social Media Launchpad! Starts July 12
This six-part webinar series, presented by Carrie Kerpen from word-of-mouth marketing firm Likeable Media, examines every aspect of social media—the biggest technology to hit the business world since the website. The swell of online networking channels has left many wondering … Read More »
Beware The Blind Spot: Nine Things Your Business Must Consider Today
This webinar, presented by Ryan T. Sauers of Sauers Consulting Strategies (UPIC: Sauers), examines the importance of understanding an organization’s blind spot and the value this understanding gives over the competition. In the one-hour event, Sauers will discuss what a … Read More »
Embroidery From A to Z Webinar Held July 12
Bruce Perryman, MAS, president of Embroidery Unlimited (UPIC: euinc), hosts this webinar exploring the various aspects of embroidery. The webinar will introduce participants to the importance of details, digitizing and the dynamics of needle, thread and fabrics. Audience members will … Read More »
CPSC Mandates Lead Limit In Children’s Products
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) limits lead levels in children’s products to no more than 100 parts per million (ppm) unless the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) determines this limit is unfeasible. The CPSC has sought information to … Read More »
Health Canada Releases New Resources For The CCPSA
The Canada Consumer Products Safety Act (CCPSA), which went into effect on June 20, 2011, was enacted to update the country’s consumer products safety regulations in the face of modern materials, market behavior and consumer demands. With the implementation of … Read More »
CPSIA Webinar: Focus On Jewelry Set For July 6
PPAI’s webinar series examining how the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) affects the promotional products industry turns next to jewelry. Presenters Anne Lardner-Stone, PPAI director of public affairs, and Thomas Harney of Specialized Technology Resources, will review Consumer Product … Read More »
