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December 29, 2009
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Crystal D President To Serve On Recognition Council The Recognition Council provides an awareness of how recognition and rewards are part of an effective strategy for achieving better business performance. Dahlgren says he is honored to be part of an organization that believes in employee recognition as much as he does. "Today we are faced with the challenge of a down economy," he says. "Organizations can use this to rationalize an increase in turnover and lack of employee motivation or they can find solutions, and one of those solutions is employee recognition. I look forward to helping organizations throughout the world learn about the power of recognition and become more successful." IMC Offers Ad-Tek Products "This consolidation is a great opportunity for IMC to further enhance its product ranges with Ad-Tek merchandise categories. Ad-Tek has been recognized as an outstanding industry supplier, whom we have long admired and respected, and we are delighted to represent them," says Barry Fogel, president of International Merchandise Concepts. Pro Towels Adds Recycled Apparel Line "Offering unique products is consistent with our vision at Pro Towels, and the fact that Chammyz are made from 100-percent recycled materials will set us apart from other outdoor active wear suppliers," says Dana Zezzo, Pro Towels vice president. Vantage Apparel Adds Premium Division "Vantage Premium Brands was established to address the needs of the distributor and end user looking for upscale apparel options," says Alan Levine, vice president of sales. "Through selective distribution of Greg Norman and Polo Ralph Lauren we are able to deliver an exclusive experience for our distributors while maintaining brand integrity for these luxury labels." These brands follow a limited distribution model and are selectively available to qualifying distributors. |
PPAI Introduces Expo ROI Guarantee If, after attending The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas in January, distributors are not 100 percent convinced that they will receive a positive ROI, PPAI will reimburse these individuals up to $200--the equivalent of a four-night hotel stay. Click here for details. Letters Requested For Hughes And Reckziegel Members who want to send letters of congratulations to Hughes and Reckziegel should direct them to Priscilla Blevins, PPAI manager of awards and recognition, 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas 75038, or e-mail them to PriscillaB@ppai.org for inclusion in each inductee's commemorative album. The deadline to receive the letters is February 19. PPAI LAW
Healthcare Reform Closer To President's Desk The item considered most vital to the promotional products industry still remains on the table: the language of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which includes a requirement that "manufacturers" (e.g. pharmaceutical companies) report transfers of value to covered recipients (e.g. physicians). Anything valued at less than $10 must be reported once an annual aggregate of $100 is met. Senators and representatives meet in January to hammer out the details of a final bill to send to the President. Look for an action alert from PPAI next week that will direct industry members to PPAI's legislative action website, PPAI LAW, which provides resources for contacting legislators to discuss this part of the legislation that could have a significant impact on promotional products business. |
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UMAPP Member Travels To D.C. He's been to D.C. several times, says Hawes, but this trip was his first on behalf of PPAI and the industry. The visit was spurred on by an earlier, successful visit with Minnesota state legislators who set aside a bill that would have damaged promotional products business in that state. "We wanted to be sure these [similar] issues were brought to the attention of national lawmakers," he says. Click here to read more.
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Grobison Named Polyconcept Sales Director Robison most recently managed a sales team for the western region. As sales director, Robison directly manages the western field sales team and assumes additional responsibilities for national account strategy, sales and marketing efforts involving all three Polyconcept brands and the sales go-to-market strategy for product launches. Pro Towels Names Piper Territory Manager |
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Newton Spreads Holiday Spirit Around Town Employees donated two grocery carts full of food to the Salvation Army Food Drive and gave an additional $285 in individual donations. They decorated the company Mitten Tree with hats, gloves and scarves to be donated to a children's charity and also organized several volunteers to ring bells outside local stores for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Employees also sponsored 45 children and families as part of the St. Nick's Christmas Club Adopt an Angel program, which provides gifts through donations for children and families in need. "Our employees truly care about their community," says Lee Cochran, Newton president. "I am very proud of their generosity in providing a little holiday cheer for those facing challenges this year." |
SnugZ Exec Participates In Entrepreneur Panel The program is a project of the Community Foundation of Utah, which seeks to pair business mentors with budding nonprofits. Johnson tells participants that doing something good for others can have its benefits for one's company. "Doing something good for your employees or doing something good for the world--there is no chance but to do good for your company," he says. Way To Be Founders' Story The Subject Of News Article The two were accountants for McDonald's before opening a promotional products business; now they provide apparel for the fast-food giant. "At work, we're visionaries," says Alan McIntosh in the article. "But we still have to be dreamers. We still want to do things that go beyond the scope of this business, beyond these 27,000 square feet." |
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Become A Star At The PPAI Expo 2010 what would you do?
A distributor asks: "I'm looking for ways to increase the professionalism of my distributor company and am thinking about looking into the Certified Advertising Specialist certification (CAS). Does certification make any difference to my clients? Is it reasonable to expect that I might land more projects because of it? And, is it worth it?" What's your answer? E-mail answers along with your name, title and company name to Question@ppai.org by January 22 for possible inclusion in the March issue of PPB magazine.
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