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Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season
and a Successful New Year!
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December 13, 2023 Wild Wednesday Webinar: "Purpose, Passion, Principles, Practices: The Four P's of Success"
A purpose-driven, passionate life lived to strong principles and disciplined practices generates the type of trust that facilitates collaboration and meaningful relationships and are the foundation of a successful life.
Learning Outcomes:
- How to discover your "Why"
- Let Passion fuel your opportunities
- Identify and Live Your Core Values
- Your daily habits define your reputation
Read more and register
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CPPA's 2024 Winter Expo is part of The Power of District 1 Tour
January 29 - February 1, 2024
Maine to Chesapeake and Long Island to Pennsylvania we have you covered!
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Maine to Chesapeake and Long Island to Pennsylvania...
We have you covered!
The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA), New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA), Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association (PAPPA), and Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY), are proud to once again bring you the Power of “1” tour during the week of January 29 - February 1, 2024. Each day of the week a different regional show and not to be missed educational component will be included in the Power of “1” Tour.
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Mark your calendars to attend our
upcoming Winter Expo on 2/1/23 at
BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights, MD
Education Session: 9 - 10 am - Details coming soon!
Show Hours: 10 am - 1:30 pm
Exhibitors: Register HERE
Distributor registration opening soon!
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A Great Time was had by all at the 2023 CPPA Peake Awards and Holiday Party!
Thank you to everyone that attended last week's CPPA Peake Awards Celebration and Holiday Party at Merriweather Lake House in Columbia, MD!
What a great time catching up and celebrating the season with our wonderful members as well as recognizing those that are "Peake" performers! Each year CPPA proudly presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in our association and industry. This celebration honors recipients in nine categories in addition to any Excellence In Promotions (EIP) Campaigns submitted. The EIP awards are designed to recognize campaigns that feature excellence in the practical application of promotional items.
This year's ceremony, hosted by emcee Robert Titelman, Sr. of Skylight Creative Ideas, honored a total of 16 recipients who each received a beautiful award which was provided by our event's main sponsor, Pacesetter Awards. A full list of this year's recipients may be found here.
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We would like to thank not only Pacesetter Awards for the gorgeous trophies but also API Source for sponsoring the bar, Apogee Commemoratives for providing the table centerpieces and to all that brought items to be donated to Toys for Tots which delivers hope to children during the holiday season and beyond. Your generosity will go a long way to those in need and is truly appreciated.
And finally, a special thank you to those who have served on the board of directors and are finishing their terms this year as well as a huge welcome to those who are joining the board of directors in 2024.
Here's to a great year!
To see more photos from the evening, click here
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Cynthia Brown and Cliff Quicksell, Jr Inducted Into the CPPA Hall of Fame | |
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CPPA is pleased to announce that both Cynthia Brown and Cliff Quicksell, Jr. were inducted into the CPPA Hall of Fame during the 2023 Peake Awards Ceremony and Holiday Party on December 7, 2023 in Columbia, MD.
The CPPA Hall of Fame originated in 2007 and was designed to recognize individuals that make an outstanding and lasting contribution to the regional association as well as to the promotional products industry. Individuals inducted have made a significant difference in the association, for our membership and ultimately in the community. Brown and Quicksell join previous inductees: Jim Hayes, Steve Yaniga, Hersch Wellman, Mike Harper Sr., Murray Siegel, Robert Titelman Sr., Jolie Porter, Kendra McDougal, Harold Wood, Jeffrey Franklin, Robert Titelman Jr., Dana Geiger, Cheryl Hokanson and Jay Shaplin.
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American Solutions for Business Promotes Justin Buysse to Senior Manager of Fulfillment
Glenwood, MN – American Solutions for Business recently promoted Justin Buysse to Senior Manager of Fulfillment. In this new role, Justin will be responsible for the Glenwood Distribution Center, leading the team on both day-to-day and long-term strategies. He will also continue managing the supply chain/logistics department.
"Within the first two years since moving into the new warehouse, the Glenwood distribution team has already achieved great success," explained Buysse. "I am thrilled to continue working and building with this team."
Justin was awarded the Eagle Award during the most recent American Award Ceremony. The Eagle Award highlights ASB employees, nominated by their peers, who demonstrate the American spirit by unselfishly sharing their time and expertise, extending a helping hand, and improving and energizing morale with a positive attitude.
“Justin is dedicated and possesses the leadership skills we value at ASB, making this promotion a well-deserved step in his career," expressed VP of Finance, Bill Finley. "I look forward to seeing him excel in this new role."
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Rob Watson Returns to Vantage Apparel as New CEO
Avenel, NJ – Vantage Apparel recently announced the return of Rob Watson as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 20 years of industry experience and a successful tenure as Vantage's Chief Experience Officer, Watson's return signals a new chapter in the company's growth and innovation.
Watson's deep knowledge and understanding of the promotional apparel industry make him the perfect leader to steer Vantage Apparel into the future. In his previous role as Chief Experience Officer, he played a pivotal role in enhancing the customer experience, streamlining operations, and driving business development initiatives. Ira Neaman, Vantage's current President & CEO will transition to the President & Executive Chairman position to shift focus towards Vantage's vision, strategy and continued business development.
"Rob's return to Vantage Apparel as CEO is an exciting development for our company," said Neaman. "Rob's extensive industry experience, combined with his prior contributions to our organization, positions him to lead Vantage to new heights. We are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to provide our customers with the highest quality promotional apparel and new, innovative services."
Watson expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the company, saying, "Vantage has a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional decoration services, and I'm committed to building on that legacy. We have an exciting journey ahead, and I look forward to collaborating with our team and our distributor partners to drive our company forward in the industry."
In his new role as CEO, Watson will focus on advancing Vantage's strategic initiatives, expanding the company's product lines, and enhancing its market presence. His proven leadership skills and industry knowledge will be instrumental in shaping the company's future and ensuring its continued success.
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Calling all CPPA Suppliers....Last Call to Submit Your
Coupons for the 2024 Regional Coupon Book!
As a supplier in our industry, you are invited to participate in two separate Regional Association Digital Coupon programs for 2024. These are no-charge opportunities for you to gain exposure and earn more business from thousands of distributors across the country through our separate partnerships with ZOOMcatalog and PromoHunt.
To participate, please click on each logo below and follow the instructions given by each program.
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But Hurry....the Submission Deadline for both is December 13th! | |
Pantone Color of the Year | | |
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Pantone Picks ‘Peach Fuzz’ As The 2024 Color Of The Year
Pantone continues a warming trend with its 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023), a “velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul,” the company announced.
“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
The pastel hue, nestled between pink and orange, echoes the earth tones that have been surging in popularity in the past year as people emerge from the pandemic looking for warmth, connection and optimism. Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, says that, given the turmoil of the past few years, Pantone sought a warm, inviting color that would evoke community and togetherness.
Read the Full Story Here
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Navigating Beyond Vanity Metrics — Do Followers, Likes and Comments on Social Media Really Matter?
Lena Grundhoefer * Entrepreneur Leadership Network Contributor * CEO and Founder of ZEITG3IST
Brands spend a lot of money chasing vanity metrics on social media, but this doesn't always translate into tangible ROI. Here's what to do about it.
Social media is filled with vanity metrics to the point that they are often used to quantify the success of any particular campaign. From follower counts to likes, comments, quotes, and reposts, everyone chases this engagement, but few people can actually tell you what they mean or why they matter.
When performing a Google search, there's an endless line of marketplaces that offer to sell us these vanity metrics so that we can flex a number on a screen. And people buy it — even the most popular social accounts have a non-trivial volume of fake followers. These fake metrics can likely do more harm than good, limiting reach for the sake of numbers on a screen.
Everybody chases the dragon, but beyond website clicks and potential sales leads, the ROI of vanity metrics are thin. Read More
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The State of Growth 2023
From its conception, PPAI 100 was meant to be more than just a once-a-year ranking of promo companies. It’s a roadmap for what the industry can look like and a resource for member companies to know where they stand compared to their high-performing peers.
That mission, which began in June with the unveiling of the new rankings, extends beyond companies that were selected for the inaugural PPAI 100. This summer, PPAI Media asked industry distributors and suppliers of all sizes a series of questions involving key performance indicators to assess the business fundamentals and revenue growth standards within different segments of the industry.
This report focuses on the important indicators and drivers that PPAI Media used to score the PPAI 100 Growth category and features a complete listing of suppliers and distributors of all sizes that have earned new PPAI 100 High Marks for Growth.
View Benchmarking Report & Winning Companies
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