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2009NOV
 Apparel
A Look At Ladies’ Apparel
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
From basic pieces to the latest trends, here are the styles that women want.
Just around the corner in every woman’s mind is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her...Full Article
Real-Life Fashion Gurus Weigh In On Trends
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
From perching front-row at couture runway shows to stocking a boutique with the newest designer trends, Sharon Graubard and Gini Swancy know women’s fashion...Full Article
Chair's Letter
In The Company Of Greatness
By: Sherri Lennarson Issue: 2009NOV
It’s November, a natural and appropriate time to give thanks. The only problem embarking on an article like this one is the possibility for errors of omission...Full Article
Close Up
Close Up: Daryll H. Griffin
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
Her career began with chalkboards and homework assignments as a public school teacher, but these days Daryll H. Griffin is developing campaigns and consulting with clients...Full Article
Datebook
Datebook
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
NOVEMBER
November 1-2
P.O.W.W.E.R. Conference
Ohio Promotional Professionals Association
Newark, Ohio
www.oppagroup.com
November...Full Article
Day In The Life
The Executive Life
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009NOV
Like most busy professionals, Lynda Gallant, CAS, is just an e-mail away from her colleagues. Whether she’s staying on...Full Article
Editor's Notes
All-A-Twitter About Social Media
By: Tina Berres Filipski Issue: 2009NOV
It was September 22, 2008, and I was about to dig into my salad at a Folio: Show luncheon when the speaker stepped up to the microphone and asked the audience if we tweeted...Full Article
Editor's Picks
Battle Of The Bags
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Totes, backpacks, non-woven, organic—so many versions are vying for the top spot in your next campaign.
Aside from its obvious purpose of shuttling things around, a bag can be a fashion statement, conversation starter or status symbol...Full Article
Bags Create Buzz For Social Network
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
When Michelle Obama, Oprah and hoards of other high-profile people are on the guest list for an event, the promotional giveaways better fit the occasion...Full Article
Fast Forward
Name Calling
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009NOV
What you call your business can have a dramatic effect on its success, but what is a good name and how do you find it?
You’ve heard it before: Promotions professionals are competing for smaller pieces of the pie...Full Article
Weathering The Storm
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009NOV
The Farmers’ Almanac has been a promotional offering for almost two centuries, and it’s still going strong.
Before...Full Article
Prepping For Tradeshow Season
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009NOV
Prepping For Tradeshow Season
Marc and Mim Goldberg, owners of Marketech, a consultancy specializing in exhibit marketing and training, answer common questions about training sales staff to effectively work a booth...Full Article
Combat Distraction
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009NOV
Working from home is convenient, until all of those conveniences add up to a day full of distractions and little productivity. Here are five of the biggest home-office time eaters and how you can cut them off at the pass...Full Article
Features
Hosting Your Own Red Carpet Events
By: Nicole Standley Issue: 2009NOV
These self-promotion ideas take the trendy gift bag from the Walk of Fame to your front door.
Distributors looking for creative...Full Article
Straight Talk
By: Tina Berres Filipski Issue: 2009NOV
A panel of top company execs speaks candidly on industry concerns, challenges and opportunities.
Six principals from a half-dozen...Full Article
Feeling Twitterpated? Get The Lowdown On Twitter.
By: Julie A. Cajigas Issue: 2009NOV
Twitter is being billed as the next greatest thing by the media and social media pundits, but is it for your business?
If you’re...Full Article
Feedback
Feedback
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
Putting Product Virtue Ahead Of Price
(Editor’s Note: September’s PPB asked three industry leaders how they thought the evolving economy would impact the promotional products industry...Full Article
Goods
Goods
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Write On
The Ambrose Pen And Pencil Set is an eco-friendly tube packed with two ballpoint pens, two pencils and a wooden sharpener...Full Article
HR Matters
Smart HR Practices
By: Kathy Goodin-Mitchell Issue: 2009NOV
As the government cracks down, keeping information in order and on hand is key.
The year has come and gone with massive changes in government: healthcare bills abound, a new judge rules and the recession’s pull is lessening...Full Article
Inside PPAI
PPB Volunteer Profile
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
Volunteer: John Niemi, MAS, sales professional with Denver, Colorado-based distributor Artistic Promotions, Ltd. (UPIC:...Full Article
PPAI Staffers Stepping Up Member Outreach
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI staff members have been traveling across the country to visit with members, sharing news from the Association and discussing issues affecting the industry’s current and future state in economic and government arenas...Full Article
PPAI Business Media Team Now Represented By Fox Associates
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
The PPAI business media department recently selected Fox Associates, a Chicago-based firm, to handle advertising sales for most of the Association’s print and online publications and websites...Full Article
PPAI Staff Builds Care Packages For Marines In Afghanistan
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
In July, the staff at PPAI’s Irving, Texas, headquarters held a “Support Our Troops Drive” to gather items for 39 U.S. Marines deployed to Afghanistan...Full Article
Government Relations Action Council Tackles Legislation Head-On
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
While Congress was in recess, PPAI’s newly formed Government Relations Action Council (GRAC) jumped into action. GRAC assisted the...Full Article
Incentive Federation Launches Healthcare Incentives Campaign
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
The Incentive Federation (IF) launched a national effort this year to show Congress that incentives can improve healthcare decisions...Full Article
Polyconcept Names New President, Combines Subsidiaries’ Sales Teams
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
Polyconcept North America, the umbrella brand for three top industry suppliers, consolidated sales efforts in August and named David...Full Article
MAPPS Show Draws A Satisfied Crowd To North Texas
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
An impressive—and impressed—crowd turned out for this year’s Metroplex Area Promotional Products Show (MAPPS) sponsored by Carrollton, Texas-based business services provider SAGE|Quick Technologies, Inc...Full Article
Revamped SAAC Show Earns Positive Feedback
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) unveiled an updated show to enthusiastic exhibitors and attendees in Long Beach last week...Full Article
QCA Founding Members Achieve Accreditation
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
Just weeks after Chicago, Illinois-based nonprofit Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) opened for membership this summer, two of its founding members achieved QCA accreditation...Full Article
VISSTUN® Receives High Scores In Product Safety Audit
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
Las Vegas, Nevada-based supplier Visstun® (UPIC: VISSTUN) underwent Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) as well as...Full Article
Newslink Features
Regional News: ADvocate Regional Challenge Continues With Its Next Winner
Issue: 2009NOV
Donna Vorce, CAS, of the Ohio Promotional Professionals Association (OPPA), has taken home the October prize in the ADvocate Regional Challenge drawing...Full Article
PPAI In Action: Florida Members Pay Senator A Visit
Issue: 2009NOV
Wayne Greenberg, MAS, and Bob Hechler met last week with the chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida to explain the impact...Full Article
PPAI News: The MAS/CAS Exam Registration Deadline Is November 30
Issue: 2009NOV
If you’re ready to claim your mark of professionalism at The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas, register for the MAS/CAS Certification...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Announces 2010 Pyramid Award Nominees
Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI has named 25 distributor members as nominees for the 2010 Pyramid Awards to be presented on January 13 during The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas...Full Article
Industry News: Senator Promotional Group Names Tidwell New President
Issue: 2009NOV
As first announced in a PPB Breaking News alert last Friday, Dallas, Texas-based supplier Senator Promotional Group USA (UPIC: DART)...Full Article
Industry News: Galaxy Balloons Inc. Acquires AGA Balloons
Issue: 2009NOV
Cleveland, Ohio-based supplier Galaxy Balloons Inc. (UPIC: GALACTIC) has acquired Ashland, Ohio-based supplier AGA Balloons (UPIC: AGABALL)...Full Article
Industry News: Supplier’s Fortune Improves With Relocation, Expansion
Issue: 2009NOV
Despite rumors to the contrary, supplier Good Fortunes Brands (UPIC: GOODFTN) is thriving in its new location in Palm Beach County, Florida...Full Article
Industry News: Boundless Network Announces Partnership With Image Evolution
Issue: 2009NOV
Austin, Texas-based distributor Boundless Network (UPIC: Bound784) has entered into a partnership with Ohio-based promotional products...Full Article
Industry News: Carlson Marketing To Be Purchased By Groupe Aeroplan
Issue: 2009NOV
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Carlson Companies has entered into an agreement with Montreal, Canada-based Groupe Aeroplan Inc. for...Full Article
Regional News: SAAGNY Teams Talk To Senate Officials In D.C.
Issue: 2009NOV
SAAGNY delegations from New York and New Jersey traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss healthcare legislation and its potential impact on promotional products...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Webinars Prepare Members For Sales Excellence
Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI is helping prepare members for sales excellence with several valuable webinars that focus on everything from approaching prospective clients to meeting product safety guidelines...Full Article
Industry News: Flu Season A Chance To Boost Sales
Issue: 2009NOV
The flurry of flu headlines mixed with overwhelming demand for hand-sanitizer products has meant a boom in sales for many industry...Full Article
Accolades: Dohan Honored With Chamber Business Award
Issue: 2009NOV
Allen Dohan, president and CEO of Blanchester, Ohio-based supplier The Allen Company (UPIC: ALLEN), was honored by the Blanchester...Full Article
Regional News: OPPA Delegates Visit With D.C. Senators
Issue: 2009NOV
Left to right: Eric Ekstrand, MAS; Christopher Holt, legislative aide to Sen. Voinovich; Donna Vorce; LaDonna Belcher;...Full Article
Regional News: PPAI Taking brand. To PROMOTIONS EAST
Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI has announced a partnership with the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) to bring PPAI’s brand.,...Full Article
PPAI LAW: Genetic Information Act Goes Into Effect This Week
Issue: 2009NOV
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, which was signed into law last May, goes into effect on November 21...Full Article
PPAI LAW: PPAI Members Are Getting The Message Out About Sunshine Act
Issue: 2009NOV
In the past 30 days, PPAI members have sent 1,276 e-mails through PPAI LAW, the Association’s legislative website, expressing their views on the Physician Payments Sunshine Act...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Announces 2010 Web Award Nominees
Issue: 2009NOV
Nominees for the 2010 PPAI Web Awards have been selected. Distributor and supplier members were chosen for creative and effective...Full Article
Industry News: QCA Director Attends Safety Summit With CPSC Leaders
Issue: 2009NOV
D E Fenton, executive director of compliance for the Chicago, Illinois-based Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), attended the Third...Full Article
Industry News: Incentive Marketing Association Announces 2010 Board
Issue: 2009NOV
Jimmy Beyer, vice president of business development for Miami, Florida-based Helix Global Solutions,has been elected to serve as...Full Article
Industry News: Custom Logos Marks 20 Years, Adds New Partners
Issue: 2009NOV
Now celebrating 20 years in business, San Diego, California-based distributor Custom Logos (UPIC: 4logos) has added five new partners,...Full Article
Industry News: LarLu, Display-Tec Combine Catalogs For 2010
Issue: 2009NOV
Winona, Minnesota-based supplier LarLu/Display-Tec (UPIC: LARLU) is combining its two product lines into one catalog for 2010.
LarLu acquired Display-Tec in 2004 and has published separate catalogs since then...Full Article
PPAI News: Grab Great Housing Deals For The PPAI Expo
Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI wants to make sure attendees at The PPAI Expo 2010 in January get the best deals Las Vegas has to offer. Through its housing partner, PPAI is offering attendees the great rates at hotels in and around Mandalay Bay Convention Center...Full Article
PPAI In Action: Bellantone, Hendrick Visit PPAI Supplier In Missouri
Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI Executive Vice President Paul Bellantone, CAE, and PPAI Director of Professional Development and Business Media Melissa Hendrick...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Announces Latest MAS/CAS Designees
Issue: 2009NOV
PPAI congratulates the latest group of promotional products professionals to achieve the Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) and...Full Article
Industry News: Proforma Launches ‘Thankful’ Promotion
Issue: 2009NOV
Cleveland, Ohio-based distributor Proforma (UPIC: PROFORMA) is helping industry members see the brighter side of life through its...Full Article
Industry News: Forum Study Promotes Constituent-Based Leadership
Issue: 2009NOV
A new study from the Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement affirms the idea that business success is highly dependent...Full Article
PPAI News: Promotional Products Are Top Pick Among End Buyers
Issue: 2009NOV
In a 2009 study of the advertising purchasing habits of end buyers, respondents ranked promotional products as their top advertising choice over mainstream media including television, newspaper and internet...Full Article
People News
People News
By: Staff Issue: 2009NOV
DISTRIBUTOR NEW HIRES
Bluegrass Promotional Marketing (UPIC: BLUEGRAS)—Jamie Briggs and Bob Paisley, sales reps
Touchstone Merchandise...Full Article
Question
Hold It Right There
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009NOV
A Distributor Asks:
A client has asked me to warehouse his imprinted products for several months. I don’t usually do this, but I don’t want to lose the order or any future business...Full Article
Snapshots
Quick Point Celebrates Employee’s Golden Anniversary
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Company President John Goessling (right) makes some opening remarks as Frank Visconti (left) and Jaye McDaniel look on.
Frank Visconti was the guest of honor when Fenton, Missouri-based supplier Quick Point, Inc...Full Article
Magna-Tel Hosts Mexican Fiesta For President’s Birthday
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Mary Ann Farmer, MAS, dons a maraca headband and beads, and digs into her birthday lunch.
When Mary Ann Farmer, MAS, president and CEO of Cape Girardeau, Missouri-based supplier Magna-Tel, Inc...Full Article
The Perfect Promotion’s President Bestows Prized Possession To Charity
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
“Udder Hope was created as a special tribute to honor my family. I am hopeful that its uplifting message will continue for many...Full Article
Sand In The City Event Sparks Summer Fun For Bankers Advertising Co.
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
The sand sculptors (from left, top row): Rick Hannaway; Darrell Sinclair; Don Beussink; and Bob Mercer. (From left, bottom row):...Full Article
HPPA Draws Record Numbers To Hot Stuff EXPO
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Show attendance was up five percent from last year’s event.
Houston Promotional Products Association (HPPA) got a jump start on its Hot Stuff EXPO in August by hosting a free dinner for exhibitors the night before the show opening...Full Article
Navitor Gets Cooking For United Way Contributions
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Workers stand behind their crockpots of chili, ready to dish out the next serving.
In September, workers at North Mankato,...Full Article
AIA Packs Education, Fashion, Awards And More Into Sales Convention
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
AIA owners, suppliers and staff mingle before the awards dinner.
Last summer, Neenah, Wisconsin-based distributor Adventures...Full Article
Quick Point Gets Festive At PPAM Show
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Like a scene straight from Christmas morning, Fenton, Missouri-based supplier Quick Point, Inc. (UPIC: QUICKPT) got jolly with its booth design at the Promotional Products Association of the Midwest (PPAM) Show in September...Full Article
Bodek And Rhodes Celebrates 70 Years With A Day Of Festivities
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009NOV
Marc Held, national sales manager, prepares for another plunge into the dunk tank.
An employee picnic, carnival games...Full Article
Viewpoint
Online Adjustments
By: Carolyn Erwin Issue: 2009NOV
Smart e-mails and a great website work wonders to build relationships between suppliers and distributors.
There are more than...Full Article
Washington Report
November Washington Report
By: John Satagaj Issue: 2009NOV
SUNSHINE ACT UPDATE
As PPAI has been reporting for most of 2009, Congress has introduced legislation that would impose reporting requirements on pharmaceutical companies and medical-device makers...Full Article
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