The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York will be hosting a panel during its Fall Showcase that will feature industry leaders representing both the distributor and supplier side, as well as the perspective of PPAI.
- The Fall Showcase will take place on Wednesday, October 9, at The Park Hotel at Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The panel is titled “Promo Perspectives: The Future of Promo from Industry Leaders.” While diving into a number of topics, the session intends to explore emerging trends, operational pain points, technology advancements and the future of the industry.
Panelists include:
- Drew Holmgreen, CEO and president of PPAI
- Kate Alavez, president of PromoShop, PPAI 100’s No. 20 distributor
- CJ Schmidt, CEO of Hit Promotional Products, PPAI 100’s No. 3 supplier
John R. B. Cudahy, MAS, MASI, SAAGNY’s executive director, will be moderating the panel.
“This conversation is designed to prepare attendees for the future,” says Cudahy. “These executives are not only driving innovation and scale in their own organizations but also influencing the broader trajectory of our industry. It’s a must-attend session for anyone serious about staying competitive.”
John R. B. Cudahy MAS, MASI
SAAGNY, Executive Director
The panel will begin at 9:15 a.m., following breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and SAAGNY’s Annual Meeting at 9 a.m. The trade show will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., immediately following the education session.
- Registration is open now at www.saagny.org. Attendance is free for qualified distributors.
