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Each year, CPPA proudly presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in our association and industry. Awards are presented in categories that recognize individuals, companies and promotional campaigns.
Do you have a promotional product campaign/program that you developed this year that you would like to submit? We would love to recognize your creativity and honor you at our awards ceremony which will be held in conjunction with our Holiday party on 12/7/23.
CPPA Excellence in Promotions Campaigns are awarded in the following categories:
- Client Programs: Business-to-Business Programs, Consumer Programs, Promotional Programs Developed as a Result of a Distributor/Supplier Collaboration, Employee Incentive Programs, Internal Communication Programs
- Marketing Programs: Educational Programs, Sales Incentive Programs, Tradeshow/Exhibit Traffic Programs, Health/Wellness Programs, Goodwill Programs
- Technology Programs: Applications/Website/Online tools, Social Media presence/content, Virtual meeting content/Best in class
- Diversity, Environmental and Social Compliance: Diversity and Social Responsibility Programs, Activism/Political/Legislative Programs, Recycling/Green Programs, Not-For-Profit Programs, International Programs
All promotional products campaigns/programs must be developed and conducted between November 1st, 2022 and October 31st, 2023. Each entry must be a single program utilizing at least one, or more imprinted promotional product either exclusively, or in conjunction with other media.
All campaigns/programs will be evaluated and winners determined by an independent panel of industry professionals outside of the CPPA membership and then announced at our Holiday party/Peake Awards Celebration on 12/7/23.
The deadline to complete your submission is 11/3/23 so click below to enter your campaign!
Click here to Submit Your "Excellence in Promotions" Campaign
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October 10, 2023 Tuesday Learning Lab: "Mastering CANVA for Promo"
Join Charity Gibson, Chief Marketing Officer of Proforma, for a session on mastering Canva for promo. Yes - Canva can be frustrating, but once you learn how to use it, it's magic! During this session you will learn why it is important to master this powerful program, time saving skills to help you present like a pro, and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn what Canva is and isn't
- Explore ways Canva is serving your clients differently than you are
- Gain an understanding of how to use Canva to change the way you go to market
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October 25, 2023 Wild Wednesday Webinar: "Retirement Readiness"
Are you on track to the retirement you imagined? Whether you are 32, 48 or 62 you should have a retirement plan in mind. The earlier you begin planning the more you can take advantage of the power of compounding.
This presentation focuses on the information around planning for retirement. Especially during those critical 5-10 years just before you retire. Retirement is one of the most expensive financial events that you will come across in your lifetime. If you are not ready for it, you may fail to realize your long-awaited retirement goals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluating Risks in Retirement
- Retirement Income Sources
- Healthcare in Retirement
- Social Security
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Join CPPA at our 2023 Hockey Night as the
Washington Capitals take on the Florida Panthers
November 8, 2023
Capital One Arena
601 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Directions & Parking
Game Time: 7:30 pm
Doors open at 6:30 PM
SEAT LOCATION:
Sections 405-406
Concourse Map
TICKETS: $45
Ticket Cost does not include food and beverages
Tickets are limited....Reserve yours today!
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American Solutions for Business Holds Photo Contest for Promotional Products Work! Day
Glenwood, MN – American Solutions for Business recently participated in PPAI’s Promotional Products Work! Day, hosting a company-wide photo contest. Submissions were received from multiple departments across ASB, and prizes were sponsored by some of ASB’s Patriot-level vendors.
Promotional Products Work! Day serves as a celebration of the promotional products industry's impact on businesses and communities across the nation. The top five winners, and the prizes they won are:
- Sales Associate, Lauren Kovach – cast iron skillet from Starline; gift card from SanMar
- Sales Associate, Laura Sahli – Sol tote bag from Hit Promotional Products; blanket from Terry Town
- Sales Associate, Kim Hamlin – trunk organizer from Hit Promotional Products
- Sales Development Specialist, Kim Smith – kickback chair from Koozie Group
- Sales Associate, Susan Caudillo – trunk organizer from Hit Promotional Products
"We are thrilled with the enthusiastic response to our photo contest and grateful for the incredible support from our valued vendors," said Dana Zezzo, ASB’s VP of Marketing, Vendor Relations & Events. "The submissions reminded us all how instrumental promotional products are in our daily lives, and illustrated to others what this industry is all about.”
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Vantage Apparel Expands Retail Brands with the Addition of Berne Apparel Workwear
Avenel, NJ – Vantage Apparel, a leading manufacturer and decorator of custom apparel, is proud to announce its partnership with Berne Apparel, a renowned name in the industry since 1915. Berne's reputation for providing rugged and reliable workwear aligns perfectly with Vantage Apparel's commitment to quality and durability.
According to Ira Neaman, President of Vantage Apparel, “The addition of Berne workwear brings an array of high-quality styles to the forefront, catering to various uniform preferences and outerwear needs. We’re starting off with styles that are most popular for outdoor workers but there is also a fashion component that broadens the audience. Workwear has been a solid trend with younger buyers for several seasons.”
With the addition of Berne workwear, clients can expect seamless customization options, including embroidery, patches and laser etching. Vantage Apparel's full-service decoration capabilities ensure that each piece of Berne workwear is expertly customized to meet each client’s needs.
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PPAI 2024 Icon Award Winners | | |
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2024 PPAI Hall Of Fame & Distinguished Service Award Winners Announced
PPAI has announced the recipients of its 2024 Icon Awards: PPAI Hall of Fame inductee Dave DeGreeff, MAS, and PPAI Distinguished Service Award recipient Bill Petrie.
These awards celebrate the accomplishments of those who have gone above and beyond in service to the promotional products industry, the Association and their communities.
At The PPAI Expo 2024, the Icon Award recipients will be recognized with two distinctly special events to bring more significant awareness to their accomplishments.
Meet The Icon Award Winners
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Social Media Fraud Is On the Rise — And Even the Most Savvy Are Getting Scammed
Madeline Garfinkle * Entrepreneur Magazine * Entrepreneur Staff News Writer
One in four individuals who reported being scammed since 2021 said it originated on social media, amounting to $2.7 billion in losses, per the FTC.
Social media use can provide a slew of opportunities — from furthering your career to cataloging memories to finding love and friendships. However, it can also offer opportunities for criminals, like scamming and defrauding.
According to a new report by the Federal Trade Commission, one in four individuals who reported losing money due to fraud since 2021 said that the scam began on social media.
The cumulative losses reported from these schemes during the same period have amounted to $2.7 billion, the report found, eclipsing any other communication method by a considerable margin. By comparison, the losses from websites or apps were $2 billion for the same period, phone calls were $1.9 billion, and email was $0.9 billion. Read More
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2024 PPAI Women's Leadership Conference | | |
June 23 - 25, 2024 - Nashville, TN | | |
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PPAI's 2024 WLC To Be Held In Nashville
WLC is one of the promo industry’s most pivotal events of the year. Women, in every stage of their career, gather to share empowering business advice, triumphs and their hopes for the future.
“This event supports an important community that has always been exceptionally engaged supportive of one another and supportive of PPAI,” says Ellen Tucker, CAS, CAE, vice president, revenue and expositions, at PPAI. “We want to keep prioritizing the growth of WLC because it’s an investment that continues to pay off for our industry in more ways than we can count.”
This event is an opportunity for networking, education and practical content, WLC has long been an environment that fosters community within the women of the promo world.
With promo veterans having made WLC an integral part of their schedule every year, the event has also managed to grow each year, creating a blend of fresh and experienced. Organic mentoring opportunities have blossomed through WLC weekend like perhaps no other industry event.
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