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2009SEP
 Apparel
Spring Into Activewear
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
Even in a slimmed-down economy, people aren’t willing to trim gym memberships from their budgets, according to Forbes magazine. It’s one of 10 things for which people are still spending money...Full Article
Chair's Letter
Defending Our Turf
By: Sherri C. Lennarson Issue: 2009SEP
A recent investigative report titled “The State of Your Money: Taxpayer Trinkets” by an NBC affiliate in Indianapolis is the catalyst for this column...Full Article
Close Up
Close Up: Phil Martin of Warwick Publishing
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
When Phil Martin finds something he likes, he sticks with it and gives it all he’s got. And after 24 years with Warwick Publishing,...Full Article
Datebook
Industry Tradeshows And Events
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
SEPTEMBER
September 2
AzPPA 2009 Summer Blockbuster Event
Arizona Promotional Products Association
Mesa, Arizona
www.azppa.org
September...Full Article
Day In The Life
Spend A Day With The Miller Company's Tom Miller
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009SEP
Things haven’t been quite normal for Tom Miller as of late. The president of Colleyville, Texas-based distributor The...Full Article
Editor's Notes
High-Energy Women Create A Powerful Experience
By: Tina Berres Filipski Issue: 2009SEP
Almost everybody over a certain age has, at one time or another, commented on how quickly life seems to fly by. It goes something...Full Article
Editor's Picks
A Parade Of Pet Products
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
When it comes to caring for our pets, Americans spare no expense. We invested more than $45 billion in our four-legged family members last year, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA)...Full Article
Case Study: Bandannas Promote Pet Health
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
Summertime is a risky season for pets with soaring temperatures, potentially toxic lawn fertilizers and an increase in mosquitoes, fleas and ticks...Full Article
Fast Forward
Mixing Music And Logoed Tees
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009SEP
Apparel companies and recording studios are using music to measure results and increase interest in branded t-shirts.
A...Full Article
Web Service Tracks Manufacturers Using Data From The U.S. Government
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009SEP
A website that tracks customs shipping information and overseas manufacturers may help suppliers rest easier in the face of new consumer...Full Article
How Will Promotional Products Businesses Fare In The ‘New Economy’?
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009SEP
For months theorists have discussed how the U.S. economy will likely emerge from the recession as a wholly different animal. While forecasts range from subtle variations to you-can’t-even-imagine, most agree things are changing...Full Article
Suppliers That Post Pricing Info On Twitter May Be Jeopardizing Their Existing Distributor Relationships
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2009SEP
When Debra Cooper Stepp found out what her end-user clients were learning about her business on Twitter, she was stunned. Clients...Full Article
Features
Help You, Help Me
By: Paul Kiewiet Issue: 2009SEP
Ten strategies for thriving in any economy.
Creating prosperity is a result of creating value, and your attitude is one of the easiest ways you can do your part to create a healthier economy...Full Article
Phthalates: A Comprehensive Guide
By: Sarah Esmaili Issue: 2009SEP
A product liability attorney compares and contrasts CPSIA, California’s Phthalate Ban and Proposition 65, explaining what you need to know and when...Full Article
Grassroots Advocacy 101
By: Robert G. Drummer Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI’s lobbyist provides a primer on influencing public policy and local lawmakers.
Are you too busy to write to your congressman...Full Article
Feedback
Feedback
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
In Appreciation Of A New Perspective
I just wanted to send a quick note to say that Lynne Key’s article, “Win My Business,” in...Full Article
Goods
Goods
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
Mini Mani
The Sassari Manicure Set is a tiny, shoulder-strap purse that opens up to show a heart-shaped mirror with a stand, fingernail clippers, nail file, manicure scissors and tweezers...Full Article
Inside PPAI
PPAI Board Officers For 2010-2011 Selected
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
The PPAI Board of Directors officers for 2010-2011 have been announced. They will take office after The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas...Full Article
Industry Leaders Selected To Run For PPAI Board Seats
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
The nominees for the PPAI Board of Directors Class of 2014 have been selected. Distributor and supplier company principals will vote to elect two distributors and two suppliers this month, and the official results will be announced in October...Full Article
Women’s Leadership Conference Dished Up Wit And Wisdom
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI’s Women’s Leadership Conference wrapped up July 10 following three-and-a-half days of education and camaraderie at the DeSoto Hilton in Savannah, Georgia...Full Article
A Decade Later, LDW Still Motivates And Inspires Members
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI’s Leadership Conference and the 10th Annual Regional Association Council (RAC) Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) held in...Full Article
Tradeshow Week Ranks The Expo 52nd In 2008
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
Tradeshow Week once again ranked The PPAI Expo among its top shows; The Expo sits at No. 52 for 2008, just two spots below the previous year’s rankings...Full Article
PPAI’s Business Media Team Receives Award For Promotional Game
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI’s business media department won a Platinum Award last spring at the 2009 Hermes Creative Award competition, judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP)...Full Article
PPAI Publications And Marketing Win APEX Awards
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI business media and marketing department staff members have been named as recipients of the 2009 APEX Awards, which for 21 years...Full Article
PPAI Launches Membership Calling Campaign Against S. 301
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI members have stepped out in force to oppose the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, U.S. S. 301, a Senate bill that could effectively ban distribution of promotional products to healthcare professionals.
PPAI began asking all U.S...Full Article
Lardner Discusses Safety Regulations With Regional Members
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
Anne Lardner, PPAI senior manager of public affairs, visited with members of the Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Products Association...Full Article
CPSC Says Most Pens Not Likely Considered Children’s Products
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
In June, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the vast majority of pens are not likely children’s products and would not be subject to related safety requirements under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requirements...Full Article
After Purchase, Norwood Becomes An Affiliate Of BIC Graphic USA
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
Indianapolis, Indiana-based supplier Norwood Promotional Products (UPIC: NORWOOD) remains a separate brand with a separate sales force now that its acquisition by BIC is complete...Full Article
PROMOTIONS EAST Organizers ‘Thrilled’ With Show’s Results
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
Less than a week after PROMOTIONS EAST 2009 wrapped up, Jonathan Riegel, CAS, says the positive feedback from participants has him...Full Article
Management
Positive Actions For Negative Times
By: Leigh Canavan, Danon Middleton and Marsha Londe Issue: 2009SEP
Now is the time to test and review your systems and processes
Distributors are tired of negative news and seek answers and actions to better position their businesses...Full Article
Newslink Features
PPAI News: PPAI Congratulates Hall Of Fame, Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI has selected this year’s Hall of Fame and Distinguished Service Award recipients. The Hall of Fame award honorees are Wingfield...Full Article
Regional News: Rocky Mountain Member Spearheads Legislative Action Campaign
Issue: 2009SEP
Chris Morrissey, president of Fort Collins, Colorado-based distributor Proforma Big Dog Branding, did more than just put pen to paper when he crafted a clever legislative campaign against S...Full Article
Industry News: SIGG’s BPA Use Revives Water Bottle Safety Discussion
Issue: 2009SEP
Swiss aluminum-bottle manufacturer SIGG recently revealed that some of its high-end reusable drinkware, manufactured before 2008,...Full Article
PPB Cited As No. 1 Pub By PPAI Distributors
Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI member distributors and subscribers have rated PPB magazine as the most useful and best in overall content among seven leading industry publications in a recent readership survey...Full Article
PPAI News: Hendrick Joins PPAI, Eads and Chariton Promoted
Issue: 2009SEP
Melissa Hendrick has joined the PPAI team in the newly created role of Director of Professional Development & Business Media. She...Full Article
Regional News: Michigan Association Announces Inaugural Hall Of Famers
Issue: 2009SEP
The Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MiPPA) has announced the first inductees into its newly created Hall of Fame.
Alvin H...Full Article
Regional News: Houston Expo Warms Attendees To New Opportunities
Issue: 2009SEP
At the Houston Promotional Products Association (HPPA) Hot Stuff EXPO in August, attendees and exhibitors were treated to opportunities...Full Article
People News: iPROMOTEu Adds 10 New Affiliates
Issue: 2009SEP
Wayland, Massachusetts-based distributor iPROMOTEu (UPIC: iPro) has announced 10 promotional products distributors who joined iPROMOTEu in August...Full Article
Industry News: Sales Promotions Thrive Even When The Economy Doesn't
Issue: 2009SEP
Even though sales for many promotional products have taken a hit from the sluggish economy, sales incentive programs and contests...Full Article
Industry News: Twitter Opens The Door For Advertising
Issue: 2009SEP
Barely four months after one of Twitter’s co-founders announced they would not sell ad space on the website, Biz Stone is now tweeting a different tune: Twitter’s amended terms of service open up the possibility of selling ad space...Full Article
PPAI LAW: New Healthcare Bill Holds Hope For Promotional Products
Issue: 2009SEP
Last week, Sen. Max Baucus, D-Montana, released a bill entitled “America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009.” This summary of healthcare reform incorporates provisions of S...Full Article
Industry News: Industry Leaders Celebrate Decades Of Success
Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI President and CEO Steve Slagle, CAE, presents Newton Manufacturing Co. President Lee Cochran with an award during the distributor's...Full Article
Community Involvement: Bankers Advertising Wraps Up Summer Intern Partnership
Issue: 2009SEP
Iowa City, Iowa-based distributor Bankers Advertising Co. (UPIC: BACADV) just finished hosting a summer internship program in partnership with the University of Iowa’s Henry B...Full Article
Industry News: Distributor Deals Are Found In Every Stage Of The Sale
Issue: 2009SEP
From shipping bargains to discounts on popular products to items that end users can try before they buy, promotional products suppliers...Full Article
Industry News: Motivation Show Opens Today In Chicago
Issue: 2009SEP
The Motivation Show kicks off today in Chicago, Illinois, and runs through Thursday afternoon, and Managing Director Pete Erickson...Full Article
PPAI LAW: PPAI Joins Coalition Calling For Estate Tax Relief
Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI members who have inherited their parents’ companies or who plan to pass them down to their children have new action on their side...Full Article
Regional News: NWPMA President Reflects On Successful Fall Showcase
Issue: 2009SEP
The success of Northwest Promotional Marketing Association’s (NWPMA) Fall Showcase, held September 10-11, is being attributed to...Full Article
Industry News: British Associations BPMA, Promota Join Forces
Issue: 2009SEP
If their members ratify the decision next month, two British promotional products trade associations will soon become one. British Promotional Merchandise Association Ltd...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Names 2010 Supplier Star Award Nominees
Issue: 2009SEP
PPAI has named 30 supplier members as nominees for the 2010 Supplier Star Awards. These nominees, recognized for delivering outstanding customer service and high-quality products, were selected by PPAI distributor members...Full Article
Online Exclusives
Midnight In The Garden Of Less Is More
By: Tonia Tersigni Ho Issue: 2009SEP
We all believe that less is more—or so we are told. Yet after embarking on my fourth year in the industry, I decided to make my career an exception...Full Article
People News
People News
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
SUPPLIER NEW HIRES
Dunbrooke Apparel Corp. (UPIC: DUNBROOK)—Todd Scarborough, senior vice president of sourcing and manufacturing
New...Full Article
Question
Now Or Later?
By: Staff Issue: 2009SEP
A Distributor Asks:
For years I’ve been putting 50 percent down on an order and paying the balance when the products arrived. Now this supplier wants me to pay 100 percent up front...Full Article
Sales
Call Signs
By: Nicki Weiss Issue: 2009SEP
Twelve ideas for crafting voice mail messages that get returned.
Last week I was waiting to see my client in his rep firm’s main reception area, and I wasn’t alone...Full Article
Snapshots
The Partnering Group Breezes Into The Big Easy
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
More than 80 distributors and 24 suppliers marched into New Orleans in May for the sixth annual sales conference of The Partnering Group, LLC...Full Article
Barker Specialty Company Sponsors Race Car
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
Cheshire, Connecticut-based distributor Barker Specialty Company (UPIC: BARKER) sponsored racing star Jonathan Summerton’s No...Full Article
Crystal D Cranks Up The Fun With ’80s-Themed Barbecue
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
In celebration of a hard-working staff, St. Paul, Minnesota-based supplier Crystal D (UPIC: CRYSTALD) hosted a barbecue bash where employees could rock their favorite 1980s fashions...Full Article
GoGreen Giveaway Winners Claim Their Prizes
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
To put the spotlight on eco-friendly styles and have some fun at tradeshows and road shows, Bolingbrook, Illinois-based supplier S&S Activewear (UPIC: SSAC8463) and New York, New York-based supplier Anvil Knitwear, Inc...Full Article
PromoShop Presents Check To Special Olympics
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
Los Angeles, California-based distributor PromoShop Inc. (UPIC: pro) fulfilled its three-year licensing contract with the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games (SOWWG) and handed over a royalty check worth more than $49,000 to the SOWWG...Full Article
Proforma Franchisee Calls Meeting To Encourage Legislative Involvement
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
In June, more than 20 people attended a meeting held by Fort Collins, Colorado-based distributor Proforma Big Dog Branding to discuss the regional legislative committee, how it’s currently involved and why industry professionals need to take action...Full Article
AIA Goes FISH! To Invigorate Employees
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
To combat the recession’s negative toll on workers’ morale, Neenah, Wisconsin-based distributor Adventures in Advertising Corporation...Full Article
Supplier And Distributor Stir Up Fun At PROMOTIONS EAST
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
While at PROMOTIONS EAST in June, Don Sanders, CAS, of Grapevine, Texas-based distributor Don Sanders Marketing (UPIC: DONS0002) saw an opportunity to help a supplier out and to have some fun in the process...Full Article
NEPPA Members Flock To Fenway Park For Red Sox Game
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2009SEP
In May, more than 100 members of New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA) descended on Fenway Park to see the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays...Full Article
Washington Report
September Washington Report
By: John Satagaj Issue: 2009SEP
As long as there have been employment taxes, tax administrators and taxpayers have been engaged in a dialogue to answer the question,...Full Article
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