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2010JAN
 Apparel
Suitable Companions
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2010JAN
Coordinating men’s and ladies’ apparel has come a long way. Consider one of these well-matched pairs for your next campaign.
Tradeshows...Full Article
Case Study: Coordinating Apparel Helps Airport Website Take Flight
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2010JAN
Objective: The Lambert-St. Louis airport wanted to drive traffic to its new website—FlySTL.com—and create a branding campaign around the site as well as the airport code and city of St...Full Article
Chair's Letter
Together We’re Making An Impact On Washington
By: Sherri C. Lennarson Issue: 2010JAN
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” A year has passed and it is still appropriate to quote Charles Dickens as I did in my very first Chair’s Letter...Full Article
Close Up
Close Up: Robin Quinn
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
After climbing the ranks in human resources and operations management with companies such as Kraft and Pepsico-Frito...Full Article
Columns
A Reason For Optimism
By: Alan Beaulieu Issue: 2010JAN
Look for increased economic activity in 2010 and even better numbers in 2011.
The U.S. economy is finally showing improvement as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and U.S...Full Article
Datebook
Datebook
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
January 3-5
The ASI Show!
Advertising Specialty Institute
Orlando, Florida
www.asishow.com
January 4-8
2010 Southern...Full Article
Day In The Life
Zoom Into The Future
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
Noleen Zasman, president of Lafayette, Colorado-based ZOOMcatalog (UPIC: Zoom-cat), is revolutionizing the way suppliers communicate with distributors...Full Article
Editor's Notes
When Consumers Are Polled, Our Medium Wins
By: Tina Berres Filipski Issue: 2010JAN
Most people would agree that numbers don’t lie. That goes for everything from last quarter’s sales tally to the bathroom scale. And,...Full Article
Editor's Picks
Have Products, Will Travel
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2010JAN
Handy promotional products make the journey smoother for business travelers and vacationers alike.
Though it may seem that fewer...Full Article
Fast Forward
Fashion Rewind
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
Since the economic meltdown, corporate casual has been pushed aside in favor of more conservative, old-school work wear.
Last year saw a lot of changes many attributed to the crumbling economy...Full Article
Hulu Who?
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
The popularity of online video sites and homegrown entertainment is surging, and it’s creating a new pocket of promotional opportunity along with it...Full Article
Outdated Already?
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
Competitive micro-blogging sites are taking the Twitter model and raising the ante.
If you’ve been bidding your time and waiting to see where the whole Twitter thing is going, the work laid out ahead of you is quickly growing...Full Article
The Library
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
Didn’t get around to reading the books featured at this year’s Expo? Here’s a rundown that will get you up to speed. Pick up copies during The Expo at the PPAI Bookstore and Resource Center, Level 2 Lobby...Full Article
Distributors Aim High
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
Two industry insiders expand their reach and build a market research center.
Ever wanted to take your marketing knowhow to the...Full Article
Features
Found Money
By: Lisa Horn Issue: 2010JAN
Adding incentives to your product arsenal can help you sell deeper into current clients, reduce competition and boost your bottom line...Full Article
Natural Born Leaders
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
PPAI’s Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to select PPAI members who consistently contribute their skills and expertise toward the betterment of the Association through either volunteer service or leadership...Full Article
Unforgettable Exposure
By: Richard Alan Nelson, Ph.D., and Rick Ebel Issue: 2010JAN
New Study Shows Why Buyers Choose Promotional Products
Try this experiment to educate your prospects: Give them a list of several...Full Article
The 2010 PPAI Hall Of Fame
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2010JAN
Wingfield “Wing” Hughes, MAS, and Kurt Reckziegel make history as the 71st and 72nd inductees to the PPAI Hall of Fame.
There’s no one way to define success—it’s different for every person...Full Article
Incentives Power Booster
By: Donna M. Airoldi Issue: 2010JAN
Discover How Incentives Can Enhance Promotional Programs (And Win Over Clients Too)
Companies’ budgets have shrunk in the past year and will likely increase only moderately in 2010...Full Article
A Lasting Impression
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
New Consumer Study Surprises Even The Researchers
Americans have spoken: They love promotional products. Since the time of George...Full Article
Feedback
Feedback
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
PPB Rates Six Flags, Gets Passed Along
I just finished reading the November issue of PPB. I judge the quality of a trade publication by the number of flags I stick to the pages...Full Article
Inside PPAI
Meeting Of Minds Launches Collective Thinking
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
“Our end customers view incentives and promotional products not as investments but as an expense,” says Pete Mitchell, director of...Full Article
PPAI Participates In Forum Think Tank
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
The Forum For People Performance Management and Measurement held its 2nd Annual Think Tank in October to bring together thought leaders...Full Article
Four New Board Members Start Terms This Month
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
Last fall PPAI welcomed four new board members as the Class of 2014.
The new members of the PPAI board of directors are John Goessling,...Full Article
Regional Association Council Welcomes New Board Members
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
PPAI’s Regional Association Council (RAC) welcomed Bill Lazarus, MAS, Donna Vorce, CAS, and Matt Storlien to the 2010 RAC Board of Directors last fall...Full Article
Third Quarter Supplier Sales Dipped 16 Percent
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
PPAI's quarterly supplier sales index was broadened in the third quarter of 2009 to include all member suppliers, creating a new Supplier Sales Survey...Full Article
Lardner Praised For Legislative Discussions With Regionals
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
PPAI Senior Public Relations Manager Anne Lardner visited several regional associations in 2009 to discuss the potential impact of S...Full Article
Promotional Consultant Wins Bronze Quill Award
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
Pamela Fields Webb, managing editor of Promotional Consultant and Promotional Consultant Today, accepted a Bronze Quill Award of Excellence from the Dallas chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) last fall...Full Article
The Regional Celebrates Successful Show
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
Nearly 1,000 distributors, suppliers and end users shared ideas for new products and promotional products solutions during the 2009...Full Article
Midwest Regional Wraps Up Holiday Show
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
Promotional Products Association of the Midwest (PPAM) held its annual PPAM Holiday Showcase in the fall to kick off the second selling season...Full Article
Millennium Leather Business To Continue After Restructuring
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
The founders of Teaneck, New Jersey-based supplier Millennium Leather, LLC (UPIC: MILL-LEA) pledged to continue as an industry supplier after restructuring its debt under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October...Full Article
Barton Nelson, Leed’s Earn QCA Accreditation
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
Chicago, Illinois-based Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) granted accreditation to two more founding members last year: Kansas City, Missouri-based supplier Barton Nelson, Inc...Full Article
R.S. Owens Forms Alliance With German Distributor
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
Chicago, Illinois-based supplier R.S. Owens & Co. Inc. (UPIC: RSOWENS) formed an alliance with Aetzkunst Trophies Germany, which will be the exclusive distributor of Owens awards in the German market...Full Article
Newslink Features
Regional News: UMAPP Member Travels To D.C.
Issue: 2010JAN
David Hawes, CAS, (right) visited with Minnesota Sen. Al Franken on his trip to Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
David...Full Article
PPAI News: Keynote Speakers Liven Up The PPAI Expo
Issue: 2010JAN
Nothing is more inspiring and invigorating than hearing a good life story and the secrets to professional success, and the featured...Full Article
PPAI News: Distributors Ready To Experience The Expo's Energy
Issue: 2010JAN
Whether it’s the eye-popping innovations on the show floor, the intense networking opportunities or the in-depth educational sessions,...Full Article
PPAI LAW: PPAI Ramps Up Efforts To Make Its Mark On Healthcare Law
Issue: 2010JAN
As healthcare legislation moves closer to a final vote in Congress, PPAI continues to educate and encourage members to speak out...Full Article
Industry News: Industry Companies See 2010 As Rebound Year
Issue: 2010JAN
No business is more ready to shed the economics of the past year than one in the promotional products industry. And the enthusiasm...Full Article
PPAI News: PPAI Offers Free Seat On OrderTrax2 For Members
Issue: 2010JAN
More than 100 PPAI members signed up for a free seat on the OrderTrax2 network in December, the first month of the offer. The free...Full Article
Regional News: Florida Association Names New Board Of Directors
Issue: 2010JAN
Promotional Products Association of Florida (PPAF) named its 2010 Board of Directors at its annual Holiday Party in December. The...Full Article
PPAI News: Carville Kicks Off PPAI Expo With High-Energy Outlook
Issue: 2010JAN
Whether you agree or disagree with James Carville, just about everyone in yesterday’s Opening General Session would concur that the man is indeed fascinating...Full Article
PPAI News: Simon Bailey Delivers A Brilliant Message At Tuesday’s Luncheon
Issue: 2010JAN
Tuesday’s keynote luncheon started out brilliantly as speaker Simon T. Bailey asked the audience to turn to their neighbor and say,...Full Article
PPAI News: McKain Compelled His Audience to See Dollars In Distinction
Issue: 2010JAN
Scott McKain, author of Collapse of Distinction and keynote speaker at yesterday’s packed Opening General Session of The PPAI Expo...Full Article
Industry News: Motivation Show Names New Conference Advisory Board
Issue: 2010JAN
The Motivation Show has announced the members of a new Conference Advisory Board formed to provide industry expertise and advice in finalizing the program for the 4th Annual Motivation Show Conference: Connecting Engagement and Financial Results...Full Article
PPAI News: The PPAI Expo 2010 Sparked High Energy And Optimism
Issue: 2010JAN
The level of show-floor activity at last week’s PPAI Expo in Las Vegas was a testament to the fact that distributors are optimistic about their businesses...Full Article
People News: PPPC Director Of Events To Leave Association
Issue: 2010JAN
Lise Bujold, CMM, director of events for Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC), announced she will leave the organization on January 27 following the 2010 National Convention in Toronto...Full Article
iPROMOTEu Welcomed 17 New Distributors In December
Issue: 2010JAN
Seventeen promotional products distributors joined Wayland, Massachusetts-based iPROMOTEu (UPIC: IPRO9320) in December.
Bruce Anderson, Sacramento, California-based Anderson Marketing, Inc...Full Article
Community Involvement: Artmetal President To Coach Special Olympic Team
Issue: 2010JAN
Evan Krofchick, MAS, president of Toronto, Ontario-based supplier Artmetal Promotional Products (UPIC: ARTMETAL), has been selected as a Team Ontario Swim Coach for the 2010 Canadian National Special Olympic Games in London, Ontario...Full Article
Charitable Contributions: Cintas Provides Scrubs, Garments To Haiti Earthquake Victims
Issue: 2010JAN
Cincinnati, Ohio distributor Cintas Corp. (UPIC: CINTP001) partnered with Cincinnati-based Matthew 25: Ministries to provide more than 43,000 garments, nearly half of which are medical scrubs, to the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti...Full Article
Charitable Contributions: WorkflowOne Foundation Awards Grants To Ohio Nonprofits
Issue: 2010JAN
Dayton, Ohio-based distributor WorkflowOne (UPIC: SF00001) awarded grants to a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Dayton community through the generosity of WorkflowOne’s local workforce in 2009 through its employee foundation...Full Article
Industry News: Industry Stepping Up To Assist In Haiti Relief
Issue: 2010JAN
The generosity of the promotional products industry has begun to overflow to fill the needs in earthquake-devastated Haiti. Since...Full Article
PPAI News: McKain Keeps PowerPoint And Book Available To Members
Issue: 2010JAN
Dynamic business speaker Scott McKain, who impressed a packed auditorium at The PPAI Expo on January 12, is offering PPAI members...Full Article
PPAI News: Consumers Choose Promotional Products Over Other Advertising In PPAI Study
Issue: 2010JAN
Every advertiser’s mantra is recall. What do people remember about your ad? A PPAI study of American consumers surveyed in late 2009...Full Article
PPAI News: Kids In Need Product Harvest Garners Record Support At Expo
Issue: 2010JAN
Supplier donations went above and beyond during the Kids In Need Foundation product harvest at The PPAI Expo 2010.
Last year’s event at The PPAI Expo 2009 was the first of its kind, resulting in donations from 33 companies valued at more than $18,000...Full Article
Industry News: Plan B Introduces Customer Service Training Tool
Issue: 2010JAN
Plan B Associates has launched an online option for training supplier customer service reps. Developed exclusively for promotional...Full Article
PPAI LAW: PPAI Asks Members to Increase Political Participation
Issue: 2010JAN
While health care legislation, including the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, is now on a precarious path, the promotional products...Full Article
People News
People News
By: Staff Issue: 2010JAN
DISTRIBUTOR NEW HIRES
Adventures in Advertising (UPIC: ADVINADV)— Jim Doherty, Scott Holm, Carrie Kendall, Jeffrey Olsen and Bill Vreeland, owner affiliates
PromoShop, Inc...Full Article
Profile
Inside A Start-Up
By: Tina Berres Filipski Issue: 2010JAN
Cedar Crest Focuses On What It Does Best
Many people believe when a door closes, a window opens. In the case of Cedar Crest Manufacturing...Full Article
Promotions
Healthy ROI
By: David J. Hawes Issue: 2010JAN
The recipient of a 2009 PPAI Silver Pyramid Award (Employee Incentive Over $10) shares the story behind a winning promotion.
Brand has become a buzz word...Full Article
Question
Online Insecurity
By: Tama Swan Issue: 2010JAN
A Distributor Asks:
A client recently found an item online at a lower price than I could quote it. It’s not exactly the same item but it’s close enough that he’s willing to buy it online instead of from me...Full Article
Snapshots
TRG Group Makes Fundraising Fun
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2010JAN
The final four in the Wii™ bowling tournament (from left): Jason Morris, Chris Blasé, Mike Montandon and Andrew Spellman
You...Full Article
HALO/Lee Wayne Hosts Themed Client Showcases
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2010JAN
Terry McGuire, senior vice president of marketing and supplier relations, gets a photo with the Grinch, played by Rick Greene.
The...Full Article
Washington Report
January Washington Report
By: John Satagaj Issue: 2010JAN
Product Safety And Promotional Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has adopted an interim enforcement policy...Full Article
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