October 24, 2023

Hi PPPC,

Want to relive one of our industry’s top social events of the year?

Then be sure to check out the recording of September’s 2023 PPPC Awards Ceremony here.

Check out the PPPC Winner’s Booklet capturing all of this year’s winners and the stories behind their award-winning campaigns or recognition as some of our industry’s top leaders.

So many inspirational moments from this year’s award ceremony and winners! Be sure to watch for information coming in the New Year about the 2024 Awards Season.

Also, as we’re getting closer to the end of this year and getting ready for our next big event – TOPS+2024. We’re calling on all our supplier members to book their spot at this year’s TOPS+. It’s a great way to increase visibility among the promo pack and showcase your latest promotional wares to distributors and their clients.

Head over to the PPPC website for details, book your spot and take advantage of our Early Bird Member Pricing for individual cities or book the full five-city TOPS+ tour.

Thanks!

Don’t miss your chance to profile your brand and products in the PPPC’s Weekly!



Our PPPC Weekly is distributed every Tuesday to members. It’s a great opportunity to stay top of mind with existing clients and potential new ones.

Book your ad(s) today by contacting Katia Ramirez.

What makes TOPS+ an experience like no other?

TOPS+ is Canada’s long running and most successful five-city promotional trade show tour that offers Suppliers the opportunity to promote their latest promotional wares to a large audience of distributors and their clients on their own home turf in a short amount of time.

Why Exhibit at TOPS+?

• TOPS+2024 is expected to draw 100s of distributors and their clients during each of the five-city tour stops. Maximize your visibility and stand out among the promotional pack by signing on for all of the five-city tour stops in the New Year!
• Exhibiting at TOPS+ is a great cost- and time-effective way to connect with existing and potential new clients in one central location in your hometown.
• Showcase your most iconic and latest promotional products for 2024 to a captive audience to grow your network and increase mindshare among key audiences.
• Generate new leads, do business, and elevate your business in the New Year.

The 2023 PPPC Awards Winner's Booklet is now available! Featuring this year’s award winners in the Product, Member-Voted and Specialty Award categories along with the amazing stories behind the award-winning campaigns and members. Enjoy! 

PPPC, check out the Products of the month!

On the first Monday of the each month, distributors are sent these exclusive supplier offers! All offers will remain up on the POTM page of pppc.ca for the full month. Click the banner above to see this month's offers.

In this section of the Weekly, we introduce the new PPPC members. We welcome you to check out their websites, learn more about them, and send them our warmest welcomes!

New Associate Member:

• Nittany Creative Services - see more

"We are the top service supplier for all graphic design needs, with skills in handling all kinds of artwork, embroidery digitizing, and order entry including basic and sophisticated ones.

Nittany is a 22-year-old company with 350 employees at a studio in Chennai, TN, India, and a marketing office in Nashville, TN (PPAI # 278681).

When we say Graphic design it includes all print-ready and creative graphical needs and Embroidery Digitizing like 3D Puff, Appliques, Sequins, Chenille, Badges and patches, Motifs, Gradient effects, etc."

Free Shipping on All Headwear Orders of 48 Pieces or More

Free shipping on all orders of 48 or more hats! Offer valid until October 31, 2023. Don't miss this opportunity to get your favorite hats with no shipping costs.

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Master The 5 Ps Of Being Proactive

It pays to be proactive in sales. When you take a proactive approach, you can better anticipate what your prospects need and the objections they might present.

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Industry Career Opportunities 

Check out the PPPC Career Opportunities page for industry job postings! New positions are added regularly!



Order Entry Coordinator: Hard Wear Promotions

Support Sales Position: Hard Wear Promotions

Bilingual-French-Inside-Sales-Representative-Laval-QC-2: Alphabroder

Outsourcing Coordinator: Alphabroder

AP-AR-Clerk: Sigma Promotion

Administration/Sales Support – Promote Me Inc. Richmond Hill

Customer Service Representative - dml creation QC

GTA Showroom Coordinator, Marketing and Sales Team Support - Fashion Biz Canada, Ontario

BC Field Sales Manager- PCNA, please contact Erin Harris or Chris McMurray.

Program Manager - Olivan Marketing 

Account Representative - Genumark

Sales Coordinator - Promobilia

Internal Sales Associate - St Regis, please contact melanie@stregisgrp.com

Bilingual CSR - Debco/HPG

Compliance Officer - St Regis Group

Jr. House Sales Representation & Multi-line Agency Representation

Merchandiser & Sourcing Specialist - TPS Promotions & Incentives 

Conseiller aux ventes internes

New PPPC Benefits Marketplace Powered by HUB and in addition to your Advantage Partner Benefits.

As a member of PPPC, you have access to a comprehensive collection of voluntary benefits – here for you to take advantage of when you choose to.

Within your suite of Member Benefits are exclusive insurance products as well as “Members Only” discounts on goods and services to help you live a fuller, healthier life without jeopardizing your financial balance.

Your benefits hosting platform is also your exclusive Digital Marketplace. Thousands of Canadian vendors have gathered within the Marketplace to offer discounts and cash back opportunities that are not available to the public on household brands you shop for daily. Simply create your personal account – to keep track of your “digital wallet” – and shop online as you normally would to let the savings pour in!

Q3 Dev Blog

SAGE Product Updates: Q3 2023 Development Recap

We had a busy third quarter, check out the updates and upgrades you need to know!

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• Katrina Derksen - Event & Membership Manager
• Pam Forsyth - Accounting Manager
• Jonathan Strauss - President & CEO
• Melanie Tsouras - Administrative & Governance Assistant
• Margaret Williamson Batuszkin - Marketing & Communications Manager
• Katia Ramirez - Marketing Specialist
• Jocelyn Campos - Assistant Communications Specialist
• Natalia Mendoza - Graphic Designer
• Connie Barbon - Event Coordinator

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