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We had a great time in paradise last week at our Winter Expo!
Four cities, four awesome regional associations and one very fun theme!
From Connecticut to Chesapeake and NYC to Drexel Hill, we had you covered!
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 announce the success of our second annual Power of District “1” Show collaboration which was held January 30 - February 2 with over 650 combined distributor attendees.
CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, and SAAGNY, all members of District 1’s regional association community, have worked together to foster communication and cooperation between our associations and our community of members which allows us to connect and share best practices amongst the Northeast geographical region of our industry. This year a common theme of "Promotions in Paradise" was shared to create a fun experience for all.
Each day of the week, each regional hosted a hot topic education session about Cyber Security which was presented by speakers Jon Norris and Eric Alessi from PromoStandards. Those attending the CPPA education session were entered into a drawing to win a margarita machine which Corina Peacock with SpecWorks, Inc. walked away as the lucky winner. Congratulations Corina!
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Immediately after the education session, the show opened and was busy from the “get go” with a line of distributors checking in when the doors opened and staying for the majority of the entire show. There were 217 distributors in attendance who saw lots of great product from all our wonderful exhibitors and several door prizes were given away during the day which enhanced the fun. |
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The energy was spectacular during the entire event, and it was clear people were happy to be together rekindling those Distributor/Supplier partnerships and friendships.
To cap off the show series, Promocations has partnered with CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, and SAAGNY in our Power Of 1 show week by giving away one Supplier and one Distributor spot on their inaugural PromoCruise! Members of each regional association that attended or exhibited at the shows have been provided to Promocations and the winner will be announced during a live Facebook drawing on Friday, 2/10/23 at 12pm Eastern. To watch the live drawing and to see if you are one of the lucky winners, make sure to visit their Facebook page during the live drawing at: www.facebook.com/Promocations.
Thank you to all our Supplier, Multi-line Rep and Distributor members for making this event a huge success! 2023 is off to a great start!
Stay tuned for the dates for the 2024 Power of District “1” Tour!
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And of course THANK YOU to our Winter Expo Show Sponsors! |
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February 10, 2023: Promocations is proud to have partnered with CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, and SAAGNY in the Power of 1 show week by giving away one supplier and one distributor spot on the inaugural PromoCruise presented by Promocations! This is a unique opportunity to build business bonds through shared experiences that will yield results for years to come. Each supplier and distributor prize includes:
- 5 day / 4 night cruise on the fabulous Liberty of the Seas leaving from Fort Lauderdale, FL (One Supplier and their plus one; One Distributor and their plus one)
- Luxury accommodations the night before cruise departure
- Transfers to and from airport/hotel/ship
- Tiki dinner the night before the sailing
- Introductions and arranged one-on-one meetings as you sail
- All meals & premium drinks
- High speed internet
- Promo dinner each night of the cruise
- Daily promo collisions such as karaoke, optional excursions, and happy hours
- Dedicated promo area on CocoCay – the Royal Caribbean private island
- Choice of excursion in Nassau, Bahamas: Chill, Casual, or Caution
- Each prize is valued at over $4,000.00!
The Fine Print:
- Prizes DO NOT include airfare to and from Fort Lauderdale and will be the responsibility of each winner.
- Event will take place from Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Friday, April 28, 2023
- You MUST have attended one of shows and be a member of your respective regional to be entered into the drawing.
- Drawing will be held Friday February 10th, 2023 @ 12:00 pm EST by Promocations and winners will be notified by their respective regional.
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February 14, 2023 Tuesday Learning Lab: "Outsourced Artwork Services: Up Your Game, Lower Your Cost"
Once considered only for large companies, outsourcing various artwork functions is now preferred for even small-to-medium sized companies. Outsourcing allows you to focus on proactive, sales-centric efforts, while a professional resource manages these back-office functions:
- artwork validation & manipulation (vectorizing, digitizing, redrawing, etc.)
- creating quality art files for submission to vendors
- virtual sample creation, storyboards, flyers, virtual catalogs - and more
Discover the different levels of engagement, along with the strengths and weaknesses inherent in each. Join industry veteran Scott A. Nussinow, MAS for this enlightening and educational presentation, featuring an overview of artwork outsourcing, how it works, and how it can simplify your operations – and your life.
Learning Outcomes:
- Attendees will learn a brief history of how outsourced resources changed the industry for the better
- Attendees will get an understanding of how other industry prof. utilize outsourced artwork resources.
- Attendees will better understand the different types of outsourced artwork resources engagements available to them, including strengths and weaknesses of each.
- Attendees will be encouraged to consider hybrid engagements that best suit their needs, ask specific questions, and find solutions that work for them.
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February 22, 2023 Wild Wednesday Webinar: "Top Tips for Growth in 2023 with Charity G!"
Back by popular demand is Ms. Charity Gibson with valuable industry advice on how to level up your sales efforts thereby increasing your sales. Practical industry advice that works and can work for you! Tune in as Charity shares her special brand of knowledge delivered as only she can deliver!
Learning Outcomes:
- What you can do for your business in 2023
- Best ways to use these tips to position your business for success
- Practical advice on how to grow your sales and manage your business
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Congratulations to the 16th Annual
Peake Award Recipients!
CPPA honored regional performers at the annual Peake Awards Ceremony, sponsored by J Charles Crystalworks, at BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights on February 1, 2023.
Each year CPPA proudly presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in our association and industry. The Peake Award Event 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.
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Jay Shaplin Inducted Into the CPPA Hall of Fame
CPPA is pleased to announce that Jay Shaplin was inducted into the CPPA Hall of Fame during the 16th Annual Peake Awards Ceremony on February 1, 2023 in Linthicum Heights, 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. Shaplin joins 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 and Cheryl Hokanson.
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Robin Daniel takes home a high honor for an excellent performance in 2022
Washington, MO – The Magnet Group named Robin Daniel 2022 Sales Rep of the Year. This recognition is given to an individual whose region had the largest increase in sales, driven sustained growth and been exceptional over their tenure at The Magnet Group.
Daniel, who’s been with The Magnet Group for four years, has been nothing short of spectacular since day one. The Magnet Group feels lucky to have such a hard-working individual representing them in her territory. Those of you who have had the pleasure of working with her know how determined Robin is and always a pleasure to work with. Robin also brings to the table promo experience at other Top 40 firms which has been very beneficial to her success.
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2023 CPPA Cares Philanthropy Selection
CPPA Cares is proud to announce our 2023 Philanthropy selection.....
JustLiving Advocacy, Inc.
JustLiving Advocacy, Inc's mission is to improve the quality of life for impoverished single mothers with sustainable resources, that are needed to become economically self-sufficient and to improve their health and educational outcomes for themselves and their children.
They believe that access to affordable childcare is the ramp that provides equal access to the workforce for single parents, especially women-led households. With the cost of living so high, it can often be difficult to make ends meet if you have a child in preschool or daycare. They know how hard it can be to maintain employment and keep your childcare. JustLiving Advocacy understands these struggles and is available to support families through their services.
Stay tuned for more information about our plans to assist this wonderful organization with their 2023 goals. We will be supporting them at our events, posting awareness on our social media channels and providing volunteer opportunities when available at their events.
Thank you to those who have expressed an interest in being on the Philanthropy Committee. If you are interested in being involved, please let us know!
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AAA Innovations Hires Debra Amato as New Regional Sales Manager
Norwood, NJ – AAA Innovations is excited to share that Debra Amato has joined the AAA Innovations team as a Regional Sales Manager.
In her new role, Debra is responsible for sales revenue in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Michigan.
Debra joins the team from Brooklyn, NY and brings with her more than 23 years of experience as a Regional Sales Manager.
“In an effort to fuel our continued growth and be more aggressive in the marketplace, it is my
pleasure to announce that Debra Amato has joined our sales team,” says Jeffrey Nanus, CEO of AAA
Innovations. “Debra is a proven sales professional with lots of experience selling umbrellas, bags and
outdoor items. I have known Debra for a very long time and know her to be extremely hard working,
client-centric and most importantly, very successful!”
Amato made her debut with the team at this year’s PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, where AAA Innovations drew a crowd with their new selection of eco-friendly umbrellas, tents, chairs, bags, and games.
AAA Innovations has been serving the promotional products industry since 1909 by offering better, more imaginative, and higher quality goods at all price points.
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SAGE Adds New ESG/Diversity Search Filters in SAGE Total Access
Addison, TX – SAGE, the leading provider of information, marketing, and business management solutions to the promotional products industry, in partnership with PPAI's DEI task force, announces the addition of ESG/Diversity search filters in SAGE Total Access, the first search capability of its kind within the industry.
"This truly is a game changer with regards to redefining search for products with purpose,” said Danny Rosin, Co-President of Brand Fuel and Co-Founder of PromoCares.
SAGE Total Access users will now be able to search for businesses that are B Corp and CSR Certified, as well as search for companies that are disability-owned, Hispanic-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned.
“The PPAI DEI Task Force was thrilled for the announcement of the new SAGE ESG/Diversity search to be rolled out at The PPAI Expo,” said Cindy Tsuji, Senior Account Executive of Image Source and member of the PPAI DEI Task Force.
“As our clients require us to provide diverse supplier solutions for them, it is great to be able to have a resource for our members to search. We look forward to making this a more robust tool as we progress doing the continued work.”
Suppliers can upload certification documentation for those who have a certification for a specific characteristic. Companies previously noted as woman, veteran, or minority-owned businesses have been categorized under the new ESG/Diversity search filter option. Suppliers can now upload documents and mark their ESG/Diversity status through the SAGE Supplier Center.
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CPPA Members.....Are you taking advantage of your membership benefits
like our Member Only Coupon Book or our Job Board?
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2023 PPAI Pyramid Awards Announced; 71 Industry Companies Honored
January 2023 - PPAI has named the winners of its 2023 Pyramid Awards, with 91 awards given among 71 members companies. The annual recognition, sponsored by Pacesetter Awards, honors creative excellence in the promotional products industry and recognizes dependable suppliers, outstanding promotions, creative campaigns and exceptional craftsmanship by Association members.
First presented in 1958, the PPAI Pyramid Award represents the pinnacle of achievement and honors the longstanding, collaborative partnerships between the PPAI family of members that differentiate strategic promotional marketing from the buying and selling of products. The PPAI Pyramid Awards continue to advance the awareness and prestige of the industry’s talented companies and individuals.
Click here to see the full list of winners, listed alphabetically.
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5 Ways You Should Be Using Technology to Unlock Growth (and Stay Afloat) This Year
Peter Coppinger * Entrepreneur Leadership Network Contributor * CEO & Co-Founder of Teamwork.com.
In 2023, there's no shortcut to working hard — but with smart systems and processes in place, you at least have a chance to spend your time on the activities that have the potential to move the needle and, as a result, move you into the next stage of growth.
"Work smarter, not harder." The harsh reality is that you will have to do both if you want your business to stay alive in 2023.
With the changing world of work, your team is already feeling the pressure — or, more likely, they've been feeling it for the past three years: managing multiple projects at once with higher client expectations and shorter deadlines and trying to strike a balance between productivity and burnout, all while making your wildest agency dreams come true.
But, this year, the thing that will separate who survives and who thrives will come down to one word: technology.
As someone who wanted to grow my business but wasn't sure how, I can confidently say having the right integrated tech tools in place is essential if you really want to quell the chaos and unlock growth.
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PPAI Icon Awards Nominations |
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PPAI Accepting Nominations for its Icon Awards; Deadline is March 10
The leadership, inspiration and selfless efforts of so many talented and passionate individuals have played instrumental roles in raising up the promotional products industry and the communities in which it operates. PPAI’s Icon Awards – the Hall Of Fame Award, the Distinguished Service Award, the PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award, the Woman of Achievement Award and the PPAI Regional Volunteer Award – recognize and honor the achievements and commitment of these industry leaders.
PPAI Hall Of Fame Award
This achievement recognizes industry visionaries – members whose careers have made a significant and positive impact on the industry and Association.
PPAI Distinguished Service Award
Through volunteer service or by offering their leadership to PPAI, these honorees make significant, enduring contributions to their local and professional communities.
Ted Olson Humanitarian Award
This award honors professionals whose noteworthy, lifelong personal commitment to the promotional products industry extends beyond their companies and into their communities.
PPAI Woman Of Achievement
Women selected for this award have led the industry as professionals, mentors, inspirations and philanthropists. They are models of the change they want to see in the world.
PPAI Regional Volunteer Award
The award spotlights members who exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and dedication to the promotional products industry. They continue to inspire their regional community with their perseverance, passion and dedication.
For more information on the PPAI Icon Awards, click here
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