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Canadian Association Achieves Tradeshow Week Ranking Five hundred tradeshows in Canada were surveyed in 2008 to come up with the rankings. The Top 50, according to the PPPC story, are determined by net square footage, number of exhibitors and value of exhibit space. Castelli, MeadWestvaco "We are elated to have the brand back to its original status," says Missy Kilpatrick, Castelli executive vice president. "Castelli is extremely dedicated to its customers, and along with our strong team of multi-line reps and customer service, we are ready to grow and deliver our brand to the promotional products market." Fey Line Finalizes Acquisition "After 20 years of manufacturing in the promotional products arena, Jennifer [Sloot] and I decided that we wanted to relax a bit, do a lot of travel and pursue our other business interests," says Lex Sloot, former president of Reflectix. "We feel a wonderful connection with Fey. We share similar core values, and we will continue to help them with the future growth of Reflectix. Expect to still see us actively participating in this wonderful industry!" Michael Ziebell, Fey Line president and CEO, says Reflectix complements and opens up creative opportunities to his company's promotional products. "In the courtship and acquisition process we found friendship and shared values with Lex and Jennifer Sloot as well as innovative, high-quality products. It will be an honor and a responsibility to take their creation to the next level of growth." House Of Doolittle Celebrates 90 Years By Greening Up Paper Products The 100-percent post-consumer paper selected is processed chlorine free and is FSC- and FSI-certified. "We have been using the 100-percent post-consumer paper in about 25 percent of our products for the past couple of years," says Mary Rosen, sales and marketing director. "The increase in the quantity of the paper purchased will keep the price relatively the same. We have always been able to keep our prices competitive with our competition." Imprint Alliance Group Merges "Imprint Alliance was looking to offer their clients additional services, including company stores, warehousing, fulfillment, copywriting and graphic serves, while at the same time lowering overhead," says Marder. "We were able to eliminate redundancies, provide better services for Imprint Alliance clients and increase both companies' profitability." Imprint Alliance Group founder Barry Sarner and his staff have relocated to Inkwell's facility, and Jessie Hobbs of Imprint will serve as Inkwell's director of marketing. Louis Bull Promotional Products Affiliates With HALO/Lee Wayne "The Louis Bull team has established an Operational responsibilities for Louis Bull Promotions will be transitioned to HALO/Lee Wayne's headquarters in Sterling, Illinois, effective immediately. "HALO/Lee Wayne's financial strength and industry position will mean greater Sanford B2B President To Leave; Management Team Reorganizes Stoltz has been with Newell since 1991 and is credited with growing the promotional products channel and with developing an excellent reputation and results for Newell Rubbermaid Office Products in the B2B industry. He also developed a strong staff in Janesville and throughout the country to support the company's efforts. Among the staff changes, Kristie Schnier will serve as director of B2B sales and channel marketing, and John Newcomb, currently senior manager for B2B customer operations, will also assume site leadership in Janesville. The restructuring is intended to more closely align the strategies of Newell Rubbermaid's Office Products Global Business units with the needs of the B2B sales channel. |
Sales Volume Survey Reveals Who Scraped By, Who Had Success PPAI's 2008 Survey Of Promotional Products Distributors, published this month in PPB magazine, also reveals that the little guys seemed to weather the economy slightly better than the giants of the industry. CPSIA Drinkware Webinar PPAI product safety consultant Susan DeRagon addressed the requirements set forth by the CPSIA and by other laws, including those applied under the Food and Drug Administration. Many of the regulations on drinkware, like other products, center on use by children, and whether items are considered to be for children is often based on product size, material and applied theme. DeRagon, who is associate director of toys and premiums for the testing lab STR, also discussed specific drinkware concerns such as types of material used, leakage, breakage, handle temperature and lid fit. You can review the slides from the webinar by clicking here. For more information on CPSIA, visit PPAI's Product Safety page. Promotional Consultant "The focus of the magazine isn't changing. Readers will find the same editorial content--but with a twist," says Pamela Fields Webb, managing editor. "Digital makes the magazine even more useful to our readers--flash animation and audio and video interviews give promotional consultants a chance to see and hear tips and advice from the experts, or to listen to their peers in action. And, if they are interested in a product or service, with one click they can access information, have someone call or order products. "It is very exciting. We are bringing cutting edge magazine publishing directly to our members' desktops," she says. Tradeshow Week Ranks The Expo 52nd In 2008 PPAI was presented with a certificate by TW for its achievement, but the real proof of success comes from members who are satisfied with their tradeshow experience. "The continuing popularity of The PPAI Expo is a clear indication that we are delivering valuable networking and educational opportunities to our members," says Cook. legislative news
Incentive Federation Launches Legislative Awareness Campaign Issues of importance to the federation include safety achievement awards, wellness programs, employee achievement awards and length of service awards--none of which, the federation says, would come at a cost to taxpayers, as spelled out in its legislative strategy. The federation plans to meet with legislative committees to show that incentives and recognition are positive business tools that can help revitalize the nation's business community and strengthen it for recovery from poor economic times. ppai in action
PPAI's Business Media Team Receives Award For Promotional Game Advertising Manager Melissa McGrath Klusmeyer worked with Cincinnati, Ohio-based supplier Late For The Sky Production (UPIC: OPOLY) to create the customized board game, which was a component in this year's "Get In The Game" publications marketing campaign. "Congratulations go to our business media team," says Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president and CEO. "The Pub-opoly game is an original and imaginative promotional product and marketing tool that cuts through the clutter by providing useful information to our marketplace about PPAI's publications." In addition to PPB Newslink, PPAI publishes PPB magazine, Promotional Consultant magazine, Promotional Consultant Today e-newsletter, The Daily for The PPAI Expo and the Navigator®.
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Industry Standouts Converge At RAC Leadership Development Workshop PPAI's 28 regional associations have gathered presenters with backgrounds in various specialties to help members further develop the capabilities to be strong, visionary business leaders. Session topics will include legislation, marketing, team-building and revenue generation. The Third Leg Of The ADvocate Challenge Is Winding Down Reporting forms are due Wednesday, June 3; the regional association and individual winners will be announced just prior to RAC Leadership Development Workshop. The next leg of the competition begins June 22. For more information on the ADvocate Regional Challenge or the monthly drawing, contact Erica Edwards, PPAI communications coordinator, at 972-258-3062. |
Dunbrooke Apparel Corp. Scarborough has more than 20 years of senior management experience in the t-shirt and fleece product industry. He is the former president and CEO of Alstyle Apparel. Vernon Company Makes Shanley Vertis Communications Names Allen Senior VP Of Human Resources Prior to joining Vertis, Allen worked at Bausch & Lomb for 13 years, most recently serving as vice president of human resources for global business operations. |
Broder Bros., Prime Resources Corp. and PPAI all make an appearance on The Industry Show this week. |
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Robert Ford, Jr., Founder Of As an adult he worked as a professional magician before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving as a member of the Counter Intelligence Corps in Hawaii. Ford most recently served as CEO of his company, but began his promotional products career as a regional sales trainer with St. Paul, Minnesota-based distributor Brown & Bigelow (UPIC: BB1896). In 1975 he opened his distributorship. Not long after moving to Oregon, Ford established the Specialty Advertising Ad Group in Medford. He also served on the first board of directors for the Washington-Oregon Specialty Advertising Association, now known as the Northwest Promotional Marketing Association (NWPMA). Ford was an avid golfer and an active member of his local Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, Tigard and Beaverton chambers of commerce, Society of American Magicians and the Oregon Society of Association Management. Ford is survived by his wife, Genevieve, his son, Robert John Ford of Oakland, California, and several extended family members. A funeral Mass is planned for 10:30 am Saturday, June 6, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 9905 SW McKenzie St., in Tigard. Condolences may be sent to 15500 SW Alderbrook Drive, Tigard, Oregon, 97224. Remembrances in Ford's name can be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church or to Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF).
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Crystal D Helps Organize Red Cross Blood Drive "This blood drive is a great way to give back to our community," says Bridget Dahlgren, marketing coordinator. "We are headquartered in a small business park, which has given us the perfect opportunity to collaborate with other businesses." accolades
Lev Promotions Named Small Biz Award Finalist By Local Chamber Lev Promotions submitted a self-promotion marketing campaign titled "We solve your marketing puzzles" for the competition. The Chamber of Commerce honored the finalists at a luncheon May 27. Strycarz Wins HPC Global Contest "We are hoping to raise awareness of our ‘bicycling-to-work' programs and the overall benefit to reducing carbon emissions to the environment," says Ken Cecco, HPC national sales manager. A second bicycle will be awarded during The PPAI Expo 2010 to the winner who meets the goal in the second half of 2009. |
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