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PPAI Public Affairs 2011 Year In Review – Milestones, Education, Adoption And Reform, November 29, 2011

Promotional Products Association International, the not-for-profit association for more than 9,000 member companies of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry, today presented its public affairs and government relations year in review for 2011. More...

PPAI Offers Disaster Relief To Members Impacted By Hurricane Irene
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for more than 9,000 member companies of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry in conjunction with the Regional Association Council (RAC) is offering disaster relief to assist PPAI members seriously affected by the impact of hurricane Irene in the form of the Promotional Products Disaster Recovery Foundation Business Recovery Fund. More...

PPAI Presents Inaugural Product Safety Summit, July 13, 2011
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Mary Toro, Director of Regulatory Enforcement Division at the Office of Compliance and Field Operations with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
PPAI will host its inaugural Product Safety Summit (PSS). The first of its kind for the promotional products industry, this day-long, education and awareness conference will explore product safety in terms all can understand and, more importantly, implement. More...

PPAI Recognizes 2011 Regional Volunteer Of The Year, June 30, 2011
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for more than 9,000 members of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry, announced Wendy Franklin, MAS, a promotional marketing consultant with Geiger (UPIC: Geiger) and an avid volunteer for Promotional Products Association of the Midwest (PPAM), as the 2011 PPAI Regional Association Council (RAC) Volunteer of the Year award winner during the closing celebration of the RAC Leadership Development Workshop on June 24 in Grapevine, Texas. More...

PPAI Board Suspends Distributor-Hosted Buyer Initiative, June 23, 2011
This week, the Board of Directors for Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) announced it will suspend the introduction of The PPAI Expo Distributor-Hosted Buyer initiative. More...

Promotional Products Education Foundation Awards $100,000 In College Scholarships June 23, 2011
Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) has selected their PPEF scholars for 2011.  Sixty-six new and 28 renewal scholars were awarded $100,000 in scholarships. More...

PPAI Names Paul Bellantone, CAE, President And Chief Executive Officer, June 21, 2011
Paul Bellantone Adds Operational Focus To Executive Team As PPAI Leads Promotional Products Industry Through Its Next Stage of Growth And Innovation
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for more than 8,500 member companies of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry today announced that its board of directors has named Paul Bellantone, CAE, as president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2011. More...

Promotional Consultant Magazine Moves To A New Interactive Digital Platform, June 16, 2011
The Redesign Of Promotional Consultant, Powered By PPB Magazine, Has Transformed The Monthly Publication Into A Truly Interactive, Reader-Friendly Format  Designed With The Reader, Industry And Advertiser In Mind
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for more than 8,500 members of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry, today unveiled its revolutionary interactive digital format for Promotional Consultant magazine. More...

PPAI Sales Volume Study Reveals Gradual 2010 Market Upturn, May 24, 2011
Promotional Products Industry On Pace with 2010 Advertising Expenditures. Promotional Products Market Grew 5.89 Percent; Distributor Sales Exceeded $16.5 Billion.
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for more than 8,500 members of the $16.5 billion promotional products industry, released the results of its annual sales volume study reflecting an increase of 5.89 percent in distributor revenues over 2009. More...

PPAI Welcomes Hosted-Buyers To The PPAI Expo 2012, April 27, 2011
The Promotional Products Industry’s Largest Tradeshow Opens Its Doors For The First Time To Hosted-Buyers During The PPAI Expo, In Las Vegas, January 2-6, 2012
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for more than 8,500 members of the $16 billion promotional products industry, today announced its new hosted-buyer engagement strategy to launch at The PPAI Expo beginning in 2012. More...

PPAI L.E.A.D. Washington, D.C. Impact Report; President Obama Signs H.R. 4 – Repeal Of Form 1099, April 15, 2011
PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day Yields Marked Results for Industry
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) the not-for-profit association for more than 8,000 members of the $16 billion promotional products industry convened its second annual Legislative Education & Action Day (L.E.A.D.), March 30-31, 2011 in Washington, D.C. More...

Consumers Want Their Calendars The Traditional Way: In Print, April 14, 2011
In a two-part study, conducted by PPAI and co-sponsored by the Calendar Advertising Council, over 78 percent of consumers reported
use of a printed calendar in home and workplace setting. More...

G. Stephen Slagle, CAE, PPAI President And CEO Announces Retirement, April 8, 2011
G. Stephen Slagle, CAE, president and CEO of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) today announced his intention to retire after 15 years of service to the Association and his 32-year association management career. He will retire in January 2012. More...

PPAI Commemorates 50 Years of Industry Certification, April 6, 2011
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) the not-for-profit association for more than 8,000 members of the $16 billion promotional products industry, is commemorating 50 years since PPAI, known then as the Advertising Specialty National Association (ASNA), unveiled the industry’s Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) credentialing program. Since the program’s inception, its reputation has grown to become the gold standard for industry certification and professionalism. More...

PPAI North American Leadership Conference Keynote Speaker Announced, March 29, 2011
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for the promotional products industry, is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for its North American Leadership Conference (NALC). On August 8, 2011, general manager, Annie Jie Xu from Alibaba.com will offer her thought provoking perspective on Alibaba.com’s rapid and aggressive rise to success in the industry. With more than 56.7 million registered users and 1.4 billion in revenue, Alibaba.com is a force to be reckoned with in today’s economy and competitive marketplace. More...

PPAI Rallies Board Leadership To Build-A-Bike® For GRACE, March 17, 2011
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the not-for-profit association for the promotional products industry, Board of Directors and spouses, executive team and staff came together in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2011, to assemble bicycles, safety helmets, horns, baskets and accessories for children at the Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange (GRACE), a Grapevine, Texas-based non-profit relief agency which provides food, clothing, financial assistance, and other vital necessities to people who are struggling with a limited income or recent emergency. More...

PPAI L.E.A.D. Initiative Heightens Awareness In Support Of Promotional Products Industry Stakeholders, March 15, 2011
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) the not-for-profit association for more than 8,000 members of the $16 billion promotional products industry, continues its ongoing work to educate federal agencies through its Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). PPAI and its members will share with legislators and staffers important communications strategies and the merits of promotional products as a sustainable part of, and vital tool in the delivery of government programming and services in Washington, D.C., March 30-31, 2011. More...

Dr. Janet Lapp To Keynote 2011 PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference, February 22, 2011
Mark your calendars! Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) announced today that Dr. Janet Lapp, a psychologist, flight instructor, former air race pilot, author of five books and creator of a TV-health series for CBS called “Keep Well,” is the scheduled keynote speaker at the 2011 PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) being held in Charlotte, North Carolina July 25-27, 2011. More...

PPAI And SAGE Announce Strategic Alliance, January 4, 2011
SAGE Online-the leading product research tool in the promotional products industry is now a PPAI member benefit
Promotional Products Association International, (PPAI; ppai.org) the not-for-profit association for the promotional products industry, and SAGE®, the industry’s leading technology provider, announced today a strategic alliance to deliver one comprehensive membership solution to promotional products distributors. Under this agreement, new and existing PPAI distributor members will receive credit for an annual subscription to SAGE Online as a new PPAI member benefit. More...

PPAI Announces Sale Of OrderTrax2 To Essent, December 27, 2010
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org)  announced today the sale of PPAI’s OrderTrax2 and the TAG Business Tools’ software that powers the ePSA Trading Network to Essent Corporation,one of the industry’s leading technology partners and the largest provider of fully-integrated business management solutions to the industry. More...
 
PPAI Launches Digital Lead Program-Gives Advertisers Channel To Deliver Information On Products To Promotional Consultant Readers, December 7, 2010
Promotional Consultant, the innovative digital magazine published by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), has announced steps to take digital to a new level. Partnering with an industry advertising and lead response management company, PC has launched a new digital lead management system where it’s 70,000 subscribers and 166,390 total readers can access information on advertisers and their products through one portal. More...

PPAI And SAGE Join Forces To Promote The PPAI Expo™  2011, November 1, 2010
Two leaders in the promotional products industry—Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) and SAGE—have joined together in a marketing agreement to promote The PPAI Expo™ 2011, the largest and longest-running tradeshow for promotional products professionals. Under this agreement, PPAI will offer special incentives to SAGE subscribers who attend The PPAI Expo, January 10-14, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. In return, SAGE will actively promote its support of The PPAI Expo and its presence as an Expo exhibitor to its subscribers. More...

Promotional Products Association Leads Industry With Advocacy Efforts
New "How To" Video Shows Industry Practitioners Best Practices For Advocacy, September 24, 2010
As part of its ongoing government relations effort, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) has just released a video titled, "Advocating for the Industry: The Easy, Fool-Proof Way to Make a Difference." The video, a quick, four-minute illustration of how easy legislative advocacy can be, is the first of its kind in the promotional products industry, and is sure to serve as an example for other industries with similar missions. More...

Association Releases List Of Top Promotional Products Sports Fans Can Expect To See At Game Time, September 20, 2010
With thousands of college football fans celebrating the start of the 2010-2011 season, the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), has released a list of the most popular college-themed promotional products to help any fan root their team to greatness. Tangible advertising used to promote products, services or companies, promotional products can be found almost anywhere and in virtually any form, even game day giveaways. More...

An Industry First: Promotional Consultant Today Now Offered As iPhone® Application, July 28, 2010
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) is proud to announce that Promotional Consultant Today, the popular, daily e-newsletter targeted toward distributer salespeople, is now available as a free iPhone app. Sister publication to the award-winning Promotional Consultant magazine, the newsletter delivers short, snappy sales tips and effective expert advice right to the desktop and now right to the iPhone. More...

Promotional Products Association To Join Industry Leaders At Advertising Week 2010, July 26, 2010
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) will join fellow Organizing Committee members at Advertising Week 2010, September 27-October 1 in New York City. The multi-billion dollar promotional products industry will be represented along with 30 other organizations, including the American Marketing Association, the American Advertising Federation, the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the Advertising Council. Click HERE to see the full list. More...

Promotional Consultant And Promotional Products Business Receive Apex Awards, July 19, 2010
Both Promotional Consultant and Promotional Products Business (PPB), Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) publications, received Apex Awards for publication excellence. PC won in the category of Magazines and Journals-Electronic and Web and PPB won in the category of Magazines and Journals Print Over 32 Pages. More...

Promotional Products Education Foundation Awards $72,000 In College Scholarships, June 21, 2010
Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of $72,000 awarded in college scholarships for 2010. More...

PPAI Pledges $10,000 To Olson Scholarship, June 4, 2010
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) has pledged a $10,000 challenge gift to the PPEF Named Scholarship in memory of President Emeritus H. Ted Olson, MAS, who retired as PPAI's president in 1996 after 17 years. PPAI will match all funds up to $10,000 made by those wishing to honor Olson who passed away on April 28, 2010. More...

Geiger Makes Lead Contribution To Honor Glen R. Holt, MAS, June 1, 2010
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) announced today that Lewiston, Maine, distributor Geiger has pledged a $10,000 challenge gift to the PPEF Named Scholarship in memory of industry leader Glen R. Holt, MAS, who served on the Geiger corporate board of directors from 2002 - 2008. Geiger will match all funds up to $10,000 made by those wishing to honor Holt. More...

PPEF Announces College Scholarships Honoring Industry Icons, May 21, 2010
Promotional Products Education Foundation, a subsidiary of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), has approved two new scholarships honoring H. Ted Olson, MAS and Glen R. Holt, MAS, CIP, both industry veterans who passed away recently. PPEF Named Scholarships are established to ensure long-term memorials that endure over several years to assist students in pursuing their college educations. More...

Industry Leaders Challenged To Face Biggest Fears To Help Send Kids To College, May 20, 2010
Promotional Products Education Foundation, a subsidiary of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), has challenged the Foundation's board of trustees to tackle their fears as part of the I'll Do Anything challenge. The fundraiser is set to take place once per quarter with the anticipation that three board members will face their fears. The initial goal is to raise $10,000. More...

Promotional Products Sales Decline, Still Fare Better Than Traditional Media, May 13, 2010
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) released the results of its annual study confirming that distributor sales of promotional products declined 13.61 percent from 2008 to $15,638,571,468. The lowest since 2002, the sales volume total is a direct reflection of the tough economy that affected advertising media across the board in 2009. More...

Irving-Based Association Sponsors Food Drive, May 12, 2010
Staff members at Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) wrapped up their annual food drive this year-collecting 6,121 pounds of goods-to benefit a local food pantry. Since 2008 the Association has donated more than 12,000 pounds of goods toward to cause. More...

PPAI Reaches Out To Member Companies Affected By Tennessee Floods, May 10, 2010
After record rainfall and flooding in Tennessee, some members of the promotional products community are still trying to recover from devastating losses as more than four Tennessee counties have now been declared federal disaster areas. More...

PPAI Partners With Product Safety Lab To Offer Expanded Services And Preferred Pricing To PPAI Members, April 7, 2010
In order to aid members in their product safety compliance efforts, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) announced today that it has selected Specialized Technology Resources (STR) as an authorized business partner to provide product testing services to PPAI members. More...

PPAI L.E.A.D. Event Creates Awareness, Builds Relationships With Lawmakers, April 5, 2010
Industry leaders and staff from Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) fanned out across Capitol Hill last week in an organized effort to discuss pending legislation relating to the promotional products industry. More...

PPAI Study Confirms Effectiveness Of Promotional Products When Compared To Traditional Media, February 23, 2010
A late 2009, two-part study designed by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org) and fielded through independent research company MarketTools, Inc. evaluated a cross-section of the American consumer population about television, print, online and promotional products advertising. The study surveyed more than 1,000 consumers who recalled receiving a promotional product in the past 24 months. More...

The PPAI Expo 2010: Breaking New Ground, Exploring New Concepts And Expanding Into New Markets, February 5, 2010
Despite the economic woes of the past year, aisles were full and energy was high at The PPAI Expo 2010-the longest-running and largest tradeshow representing the $18.1 billion promotional products industry. Hosted by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI; ppai.org), the show celebrated another successful year at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, attracting 10,500 distributor attendees and more than 1,400 exhibiting companies. Additionally, the ratio of distributors to exhibitors boasted a 3 to 1 ratio, the best since 2007. More...

PPEF To Award $100,000 In College Scholarships, January 28, 2010
Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) is pleased to announce that it will award $100,000 in college scholarships in 2010. More...