A Message From Our PPAMidwest President......
PPAMidwest Members,
Following the craziness of 2020, heading into 2021 there was still much uncertainty to what the year would have in store for all of us. We were fortunate to be able to hold our Spring and Fall shows, have our Kansas City golf outing, continue online education, introduce a new PhD Award for most engaged members, start a PPAM scholarship, and recently have our in person Holiday parties. The board of PPAM is grateful for your membership and participation in the 2021 events.
It has been a great year and a true honor to serve on the PPAM Board of Directors with so many amazing people. I want to thank Craig Wallace, Meredith Wallace (2018 President), and Kerri Nobrega (2020 President) for their 3+ years serving on our PPAM Board.
I am excited that Mandi Rudd (D – Brand Energy Marketing) will be taking over as the 2022 President. I know Mandi has big plans in store for 2022, stay tuned.
To all of the suppliers who were able to join us and exhibit at either or both of our Spring/Fall shows, your participation is greatly appreciated and I thank you for your time and resources throughout the year.
To our distributor and service provider members, thank you for your membership and for making our in-person events worth the time for each supplier who spent their time and resources to come to a city near you.
This truly is a tight-knit community in both Kansas City and St. Louis. On behalf of the 2021 PPAM Board of Directors, thank you all again for your support in 2021. I hope to see you all again soon and look forward to a prosperous 2022.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year
Joe Huber
2021 PPAM President
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December 15, 2021 Wild Wednesday Webinar:
PPAI Expo 2022" PREVIEW"
Learn how the PPAI Team plans to bring the excitement of the annual PPAI Expo back to you live and in person! Lots of planning has taken place to make this event a memorable one for distributors and suppliers alike. Learn about the new and updated format for the education sessions and more. Registration is now open for the premier industry event providing focused education and thought leadership, networking opportunities, business meetings and product discovery.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn what to expect from the new updated EXPO format
- Find out how to register and plan for a successful Expo
- Ask any questions regarding the event and get answers
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A Great Time was had by all at the PPAMidwest Holiday parties!
Thank you to everyone that attended PPAMidwest's Holiday Parties on either 12/1 at Pinstripes or on 12/2/22 at Trainwreck Saloon. It was so nice to see everyone in person to celebrate the Holiday season.
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Inaugural PPAMidwest PhD Award Recipients Announced at the 2021 Holiday Parties
The PPAMidwest Board of Directors has added Education as a focus to our strategic plan. In an effort to encourage participation and reward active members, the PPAMidwest PhD (Promo Honors Designee) award program was developed.
Annually, one outstanding member will be rewarded with the PhD Award (three were awarded this year to kick off the program and encourage participation). Throughout the year, points are awarded for activities as detailed on our point structure which you may find here. Each November, the PPAMidwest Board of Directors will review the points standings and determine the recipient, based on the top point earner(s) and a vote, in the event of ties.
PPAMidwest will continue to offer exciting and ongoing educational programs and your participation can lead to awesome recognition!
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Congratulations to our inaugural PPAMidwest Education PhD winners Amelia Madl (left), Scott Rogers (right) and Jake Wells (not pictured). Thanks to our official PhD and incoming VP Dennis Oglesby II for making the presentations!
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ASB Hosts Virtual Sales and Home Office Award Ceremony
Glenwood, MN – American Solutions for Business held their second annual virtual award ceremony, honoring over a hundred individuals and teams within the organization.
Categories included the Million Dollar Clubs (95 total recipients), President’s Club (88 recipients) as well as various individual awards for both sales associates, home office and field employees (27 total recipients). The virtual ceremony was hosted by ASB Founder, Larry Zavadil, and President, Justin Zavadil, and included acceptance speeches and photos from award winners. The ceremony was then followed by a virtual social hour where nearly 100 ASB team members and supplier partners stopped in to celebrate together over the course of the event.
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At the home office, members of various ASB teams hosted a watch party for those working in the office to watch the event unfold. “We’re incredibly proud of the American Family this event was an amazing reflection of that,” shared Justin Zavadil.
“This last year hasn’t been easy, but I will never cease to be amazed by the resilience, perseverance and collaboration that drives our consistent success here at ASB.”
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Cap America Names Mark Gammon CEO
Fredericktown, MO – Vantage Apparel, Mark Gammon, CAS, currently president and chief operating officer of Cap America has been appointed CEO of the Fredericktown, Missouri, supplier. He will assume the new role on January 1, 2022, the start of the company’s new fiscal year.
Gammon succeeds founder and current CEO Phil Page, who will transition to chairman of the board for the company. Cap America board members include Phil Page, Mary Page, Mark Gammon, Jon Page, Cory Cissell, Curt Carr and Wes Royer.
“I am honored to assume this role and grateful to Phil for his influence and guidance through this process,” says Gammon. “It has been an incredible five years. We are well-positioned to expand opportunities for our clients and associates moving forward. This is a terrific opportunity that any leader would welcome.”
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Glenwood, MN – American Solutions for Business has announced new board members joining their Vendor Advisory Board, effective January 1, 2022.
This advisory board is an exclusive group of trusted partners who provide valuable feedback and guidance regarding decisions that affect the prosperity of ASB’s sales associates, customers and partners. The group advises in an array of areas including events, budgeting, branding, product trends, technology, marketing strategy and more. Members moving forward serve a total of two years.
“This board has been instrumental in contributing to ASB’s success,” says Dana Zezzo, VP of Marketing, Vendor Relations & Events. “We are incredibly grateful to our board members who have provided guidance and support over the last two years and are excited to welcome our incoming board members to this dynamic group.”
Incoming members for 2022-2024 include: Marc Held (Alphabroder/Prime), Dan Taylor (BamBams), Mike Szymczak (Hub Promotional Group), Melissa Ralston (Koozie Group), Beth Marston (Navitor), Jarod Thorndike (SAGE), Kevin Walsh (Showdown Displays), Roni Wright (The Book Company) and Bob Saunders (Wise).
They will join a select portion of the original board members rolling over for their final term ending in 2023, including Steve Osterloh (Ennis), Scott Leonard (Hit Promotional Products), Miles Wadsworth (Logo Mats) and Phil Sperling (Printco).
Members rolling off the board after having served from 2019-2021 include: Mike D'Ottoviano (ASI), Adam McNeill (CE Printed Products), Charles Duggan (Goldstar), Mark Mallory (ID Images), Stuart McLelland (Phenix Direct), Rob Newell (SanMar) and Megan Zezzo (S&S Activewear).
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Calling all PPAMidwest Suppliers....The Deadline to Submit Your
Coupons for the 2022 Regional Coupon Book has been extended!
As a supplier in our industry, you are invited to participate in twos eparate Regional Association Digital Coupon programs for 2022. 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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Submission Deadline for both is December 17th |
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PANTONE Color Of The Year for 2022 |
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New PANTONE Shade 'Very Peri' Is The Color Of The Year For 2022
Citing the transformative nature of modern times and more anticipated transition ahead, color matching and design authority Pantone has named its Color of the Year for 2022: PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri, an “inquisitive and intriguing” mix of blue and red hues. The particular shade of purple is a new creation by Pantone, marking the first time a new color has been named Color of the Year.
The New Jersey-based company, whose proprietary color palette is widely viewed as the standard in design across a vast array of industries—including the printing and manufacturing germane to the promotional products marketplace—has named colors informed by the times each year since 2000. The decision comes through trend analysis of multiple genres, including entertainment, fashion, art, lifestyle, technology and more.
“As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute. “Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.”
Pantone Color Institute is the business unit within Pantone that highlights the top seasonal runway colors, selects the Pantone Color of the Year, forecasts global color trends and advises companies on color for product and brand visual identity. Through seasonal trend forecasts, color psychology, and color consulting, Pantone Color Institute partners with global brands to effectively leverage the power, psychology, and emotion of color in their design strategy.
“The Pantone Color of the Year reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that color can hope to answer,” says Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute. “Creating a new color for the first time in the history of our Pantone Color of the Year educational color program reflects the global innovation and transformation taking place. As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us.”
The company previously named two colors of the year for 2021, PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating.
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2022 Workplace Trends and Why Employee Experience Matters
Saurabh Kumar • Entrepreneur Leadership Network Contributor • CE at Rezolve
Here comes hybrid workplaces, Gen-Z ideals and a push for mental well-being.
This year showed a ray of hope to businesses and professionals suffering from the Covid crisis. Organizations started to get back on track, and employees could work on-site again. It was the year of resurgence and recovery. We saw a rise in new technology adoption and advanced tools to facilitate remote working. As a result, businesses across the board became well-versed in several modern approaches to work.
While 2021 was the year of recovery, 2022 will be the year of growth. The global pandemic has made organizations worldwide realize the importance of digitization and the application of modern technologies to get the work done. As a result, companies and professionals are ready to enter the new year on a high note and make their ventures prosper with this technological acumen. Read More
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January 10 - 13, 2022 ~ Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV |
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Set Yourself Up For Success in 2022
Savvy promotional products professionals like you know the importance of industry relationships and product knowledge when keeping up with product trends, meeting client needs and achieving overall success. With 250,000+ products and thousands of industry professionals, there is no better place to strengthen your industry partnerships and product expertise than , The PPAI Expo®.
Click here to register as well as find the schedule of events and hotel/travel information.
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