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2009OCT
 Apparel
Mighty Menswear
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
This crop of men’s apparel features all the basics recharged to reflect retail styles.
They may not spend hours trying on clothes...Full Article
Chair's Letter
Can You Hear Me Now?
By: Sherri C. Lennarson Issue: 2009OCT
My inspiration for this column came from a familiar telecommunications company’s ad campaign. It’s apropos when you consider the number of times I have written about legislative action this year...Full Article
Close Up
Close Up: Steve Levschuk, MAS
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Fresh out of college, Steve Levschuk, MAS, wanted to get into the advertising business. In 1983, after a couple of stints at ad agencies, he was advised to get some sales experience...Full Article
Datebook
Datebook
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
OCTOBER
October 4-6
PPAI Promotional Consultant Academy & Learning Lab
Promotional Products Association International
Los Angeles,...Full Article
Editor's Picks
The Big Time
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Give your clients continuous face time with end users by offering up clocks and watches.
With a staggering number of electronic...Full Article
Case Study: Distributor Sends Season’s Greetings With Watches
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Challenge: When the holiday season rolled around last year, Michael Caputo, owner of Athol, Massachusetts-based distributor Caputo Business Services (UPIC: CBS), wanted a way to thank his top clients and wish them a merry Christmas...Full Article
Fossil Talks Watches
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Richardson, Texas-based supplier Fossil (UPIC: FOSS0001) knows a thing or two about telling time—it designs and manufactures Fossil, Diesel, Michael Kors, DKNY, Armani, Callway Golf, remix and MW Michele watches...Full Article
Watch Customization Gets Cheeky
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Instead of numbers, this watch features 12 social media icons such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. RIGHT Ever made a Facebook folly? You’ll appreciate the saying on this watch...Full Article
Factory Floor
Upper Crust
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009OCT
Grab a glimpse into the design and manufacture of Molenaar’s ‘World’s Best Pizza Cutter.’
It’s not often that health-conscious individuals can look to pizza for inspiration, but Molenaar’s No...Full Article
Fast Forward
Promotional Products And The News
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009OCT
Shifts in the media landscape may change the way journalists view the promotions industry.
Journalists traditionally rebuff gifts from businesses and other groups seeking media coverage on ethical grounds...Full Article
No More Paper Files
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009OCT
RIGHTSLEEVE.com shuns paper trails typical of the industry in favor of a high-tech online database and client community.
The promotional products business is not necessarily known for technological innovation—until now...Full Article
Anonymous Benefactors
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009OCT
Deep-pocketed companies seek to keep their names out of the promotional limelight.
Big companies aren’t forgoing receptions, corporate sponsorships and conferences due to tightening purse strings; they just aren’t inviting you to the party...Full Article
Refurbishing Referral Programs
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009OCT
Make sure your program’s rules and guidelines keep up with shifting company goals.
Offering bonuses to employees or clients who bring in new business can be an effective way of boosting sales...Full Article
Features
Higher Education Calling
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
This year Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 10 Four-Year recipients, 2 Chairman’s...Full Article
21 Trends To Watch
By: Plan B Associates Issue: 2009OCT
This report is the result of extensive interviews, discussions and surveys with a broad cross-section of suppliers, distributors...Full Article
Feedback
Feedback
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Member Appreciates Guidance On Tracking Label Requirement
(Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to a PPAI webinar on Consumer...Full Article
Goods
Goods
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
High-Performance Hoody
Made from 100-percent SoftCool® performance fabric, Knockout keeps wearers comfortable in any climate...Full Article
Inside PPAI
PPAI Leadership Conference Views Business From Several Angles
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference, August 23-26 at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort near Chicago, opened with a record attendance of more than 100 industry participants...Full Article
Profiles In PPAI Volunteerism
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Volunteer: Murray Siegel, marketing director of Baltimore, Maryland-based supplier Towel Specialties (UPIC: TOWLSPEC)
PPAI...Full Article
PPAI Sponsors Preferred Buyer Program At 2009 Motivation Show
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
This year PPAI partnered with the 2009 Motivation Show, held September 28-October 1 in Chicago, Illinois, to offer the Preferred...Full Article
PPAI Continues Relationship With Human Resources Organization
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Late last month, PPAI exhibited at the 2009 Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) conference and exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana...Full Article
Association Launches Facebook Page For End Users
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Recognizing the increasingly relevant role of social media in promotional products business, PPAI has expanded its end-user education efforts by creating a Facebook page...Full Article
Professional Development Department Ramps Up Its Offerings With PPAI University
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
PPAI has partnered with promotional products business guru David Blaise to offer a free, in-depth tutorial on the promotional products industry...Full Article
Distributors Now Have More Tools At Their Fingertips
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
PPAI’s award-winning marketing team has developed two customizable sets of marketing materials to help distributors effectively communicate the power of promotional products to end buyers...Full Article
Industry Gets More Feet On The Ground With Government Relations Action Council
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
In response to the growing need to create awareness about industry legislation, PPAI formed a 13-member Government Relations Action Council (GRAC) this summer...Full Article
PPAI Launches Tracking Label Database To Help Industry Comply With CPSIA
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
To coincide with the deadline for tracking labels required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), PPAI created and launched a tracking label database for all UPIC subscribers at www.ppai.org...Full Article
PPAI’s Lobbyist Gives Staff A Refresher Course In Civics
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
The PPAI staff got a refresher in civics and how government operates when Association lobbyist Robert Drummer stopped by the Irving,...Full Article
Florida Governor Visits BIC Facility, Discusses Legislation
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Clearwater, Florida-based supplier BIC Graphic USA (UPIC: BIC) hosted Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on July 14 to help provide the...Full Article
Scuttled Bill Attributed To Industry Member Efforts
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Mel Ellis, president of Portland, Oregon-based supplier Humphrey Line (UPIC: HUMPHREY) shared with PPAI this summer the news that...Full Article
Quality Certification Alliance Earns Nonprofit Status, Opens Doors For Membership
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Chicago, Illinois-based Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) was granted its nonprofit status in July and began accepting industry...Full Article
Marketing
Sure You’re Twittering, But Do You Tweet Chat?
By: Bruce J. Felber Issue: 2009OCT
While most marketers are familiar with traditional media, and also promotional products to some extent, most of us are just learning about the potential that exists within social media—the latest marketing and communications tool...Full Article
Money Matters
Dishonored Checks On The Rise—How Your Banker Can Help
By: Don Mosher Issue: 2009OCT
If you’re not seeing more dishonored checks lately, you probably will—and getting your money isn’t as simple as it used to be. With the recession creating plenty of challenges for businesses, dishonored checks are on the rise...Full Article
Newslink Features
In Memoriam: Lester K. Wright Sr., Co-Founder Of Vitronic, Inc.
Issue: 2009OCT
Lester K. Wright, retired executive and co-founder of supplier Vitronic Inc., died September 3 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at age 81...Full Article
People News: iPROMOTEu Welcomes 10 Affiliates
Issue: 2009OCT
Wayland, Massachusetts-based distributor iPROMOTEu (UPIC: iPRO9320) welcomed the following new distributor affiliates, who joined...Full Article
Regional News: RAC Welcomes New Board Members
Issue: 2009OCT
PPAI’s Regional Association Council (RAC) welcomes Bill Lazarus, MAS, Donna Vorce, CAS, and Matt Storlien to the 2010 RAC Board of Directors...Full Article
Regional News: Midwest Regional Wraps Up Holiday Show
Issue: 2009OCT
Midwest Regional Wraps Up Holiday Show
Promotional Products Association of the Midwest (PPAM) held its annual PPAM Holiday Showcase to kick off the second selling season...Full Article
Industry News: Motivation Show Schedule Changes Coming In 2010
Issue: 2009OCT
The Motivation Show will be chock-full of changes when it returns to Chicago October 12-14, 2010. The changes are designed to reduce...Full Article
Industry News Roundup-October 13, 2009
Issue: 2009OCT
Corporate Promotions Affiliates With Geiger
James Habzda, CAS, vice president of sales and marketing for Lewiston, Maine-based...Full Article
Industry News: Industry Sales Showing Signs Of Recession's End
Issue: 2009OCT
The worst is over for the nation’s economy, say news sources, but the signs may be harder to spot when it comes to promotional ...Full Article
Industry News: Incentive Federation To Host D.C. Symposium On Healthcare Incentives
Issue: 2009OCT
The Incentive Federation (IF) took its campaign to make employee incentives part of healthcare reform to Capitol Hill today, holding a symposium for members of Congress...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Participates In Forum Think Tank
Issue: 2009OCT
The Forum For People Performance Management and Measurement held its 2nd Annual Think Tank to bring together thought leaders from...Full Article
Accolades: IMA Awards Six With Professional Designation
Issue: 2009OCT
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) recently conferred its Certified Professional of Incentive Management (CPIM) to six individuals...Full Article
Accolades-October 20, 2009
Issue: 2009OCT
Towel Specialties Earns Two Graphic Imaging Awards
Baltimore, Maryland-based supplier Towel Specialties (UPIC: TOWLSPEC) received...Full Article
Issue: 2009OCT
Carrollton, Texas-based business services provider SAGE|Quick Technologies (UPIC: SAGE) and SmartBlast.com have enhanced their current...Full Article
SAGE® Becomes Exclusive SmartBlast Reseller For Promo Products Industry
Issue: 2009OCT
Carrollton, Texas-based business services provider SAGE|Quick Technologies (UPIC: SAGE) and SmartBlast.com have enhanced their current...Full Article
PPAI News: Regional Association Council Names 2010 Board Of Directors
Issue: 2009OCT
Regional Association Council (RAC) announces its 2010 Board of Directors. Kendra Kirks McDougal, MAS, RAC board representative from District 1, will assume the office of RAC president at The PPAI Expo 2010...Full Article
PPAI In Action: Association Lobbyist, Member Engage Legislators About Incentives
Issue: 2009OCT
During last week’s Washington, D.C., Incentive Federation symposium on the benefits of including incentives in workplace wellness...Full Article
Charitable Contributions: Vernon Co. Exceeds United Way Fundraising Goal
Issue: 2009OCT
Newton, Iowa-based dsitributor The Vernon Company (UPIC: Vernon) surpassed its initial goal for the annual United Way fundraising campaign by nearly $1,500, raising a total of $23,390 for the United Way of Jasper County...Full Article
Industry News: Apex Advertising Joins Facilis Group
Issue: 2009OCT
Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based distributor Apex Advertising Inc. (UPIC: APEXADV1) has joined St. Louis, Missouri-based Facilis Group,...Full Article
Industry News: BIC Figures Reflect Industry Sales Decline
Issue: 2009OCT
BIC Group, the Europe-based parent company of Clearwater, Florida-based supplier BIC Graphic USA (UPIC: BIC), released its nine-month...Full Article
Industry News: Bodek And Rhodes Expands Product Line For 2010
Issue: 2009OCT
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based supplier Bodek and Rhodes (UPIC: ULTRACLB) announced it is adding four new apparel brands to its 2010 catalog, bringing the total offering to 38 brands...Full Article
Industry News: Cintas Founder Farmer Retires As Chairman Of The Board
Issue: 2009OCT
Cincinnati, Ohio-based distributor Cintas Corporation (UPIC: CINTP001) has bid farewell to founder and Chairman of the Board Richard T...Full Article
Industry News: Newton Reflects On 100th Anniversary Celebration
Issue: 2009OCT
Newton, Iowa-based distributor Newton Manufacturing Co. (UPIC: NEWTON) hosted several events during the week of September 20 to mark its 100-year milestone...Full Article
Industry News: Meeting of Minds Launches Collective Thinking
Issue: 2009OCT
“Our end customers view incentives and promotional products not as investments but as an expense,” says Pete Mitchell, director of...Full Article
Industry News: Selco Lands Exclusive Deal With Movado
Issue: 2009OCT
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based supplier Selco, LLC (UPIC: SELCO) has been named the exclusive supplier for Movado Group watches in the promotional products industry...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Welcomes Four New Board Members
Issue: 2009OCT
In a Breaking News alert last Friday, PPAI announced the results of this year’s board election and welcomed four new board members as the Class of 2014...Full Article
Accolades: Adventures In Advertising Honors Suppliers At Sales Convention
Issue: 2009OCT
Neenah, Wisconsin-based distributor Adventures In Advertising (UPIC: ADVINADV) honored several supplier companies during its 14th annual sales convention in July...Full Article
Online Exclusives
Global Warning Part Two—The Lacey Act
By: Joel Schaffer, MAS Issue: 2009OCT
Last April I brought some of my thoughts about the future of the industry and the world to the attention of my colleagues in an article...Full Article
People News
People News
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
Every week, PPB Newslink publishes news of new hires and promotions among industry members. Check out who moved in—and up—in the...Full Article
President's Perspective
The End Is In Sight, Right?
By: Steve Slagle Issue: 2009OCT
As industry sales have slumped, businesses have gone into and out of bankruptcy and staff reductions have become more commonplace, we all begin to wonder when we’ll see the uptick...Full Article
Question
Any Comment?
By: Staff Issue: 2009OCT
A Supplier Asks:
I did everything I could to resolve an issue a distributor had with an order, but the distributor still posted a negative comment about my company on an industry website...Full Article
Snapshots
HALO/Lee Wayne Holds Record-Breaking Sales Meeting
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
The group gets up close with some bovines during an outdoor excursion.
Record numbers of more than 200 account executives...Full Article
HALO/Lee Wayne Hailed As One Of America’s Healthiest Companies
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Joe Furlin (left) of IHS presents the award to HALO/Lee Wayne’s Lisa Taylor and Jack Mewhirter.
Staffers at Sterling,...Full Article
Rooftop Concert Entertains Industry Professionals
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Enjoying the show (from left): Alicia Mize, Pam Myers and Matt Sprague
In July, Alicia Mize and Pam Myers of Las Vegas, Nevada-based supplier DIGISPEC (UPIC: DIGISPEC), Matt Sprague of Lagrange, Georgia-based supplier Logo Mats, Inc...Full Article
Hub Pen Company Finishes First In 5K
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
Connor Stearns shows off his first-place trophy.
In the 5K Promotions East Fun Run in June, Braintree, Massachusetts-based...Full Article
GAPPP Members Golf For A Good Cause
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009OCT
The golfers line up for a group photo.
In June, members of Georgia Association of Promotional Products Professionals (GAPPP) hit the links in the name of charity, sponsoring a tournament benefitting Atlanta, Georgia-based Kids in Need...Full Article
Viewpoint
Think Big
By: Larry Mays Issue: 2009OCT
Roll up your sleeves—future success in the promotional products industry means crafting a whole new approach to our business.
You...Full Article
Washington Report
October Washington Report
By: John Satagaj Issue: 2009OCT
The IRS plans to select 6,000 businesses for a special audit on employment taxes. The audits are conducted under what the IRS calls their “National Research Program” (NRP)...Full Article
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