Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Did U Know U Can Wake Up Washington In About 60 Seconds?

Promotional products could be banned if the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PPSA, formerly known as S. 301) is passed. It’s up to us to make our voices heard, to send Washington a wake-up call …

And with PPAI LAW, it only takes about 60 seconds. When you visit ppailaw.org you can find all of the background info on PPSA and send an opposition e-mail (or printed letter) to your state senators. The main message is already written, simply enter your contact info and hit send.

60 seconds to make a difference — it couldn’t be easier, it couldn’t be more important.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Did U Know We’ve Got List Rentals?

You want to promote your great product, your amazing service. And you want to make sure industry folks get your message. So, how do you do it? How do you reach your target audience without breaking the bank …

You rent! PPAI rents robust distribution lists (nearly 7,500 leads!) to members in good standing. For about 8 cents per contact you can zero in on your specific market, on your specific needs: suppliers or distributors, members-only or the greater UPIC roster, one-time use or quarterly subscription.

Turn “for rent” into “just sold.” Click Lists for additional details.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Did U Know We Can Help Ya’ Find $$$?

So, the buzz around town is that we’re starting to dig ourselves outta’ the recession. Woo-hoo! However, getting to that big, bright, shining light at the end of the tunnel is gonna’ be s-l-o-w going. Thankfully, uncovering cash to boost your biz is on a much faster track …

“How To Find Money For Your Next Promotion” is one of PPAI’s many on-demand webinars. Presented by Soundline President Joel Schaffer, MAS, this innovative workshop will show you how to find, identify and sell with $50 billion worth of promotions behind you through co-op funding. But, here’s the real deal sealer: Many workshop participants have gone on to make millions (!!!) in increased sales within a year of attending this seminar. Cha-ching!

It’s fast. It’s free (for members). And it’s at your fingertips. Click Find Money to uncover your own little treasure chest now.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Did U Know PPAI Made A “Flick” For You?

Videos . Are. Everywhere. And with good reason: They’re easy, effective ways to communicate a message — a fact that’s not gone unnoticed by, well, just about everyone. According to YouTube, more than 10 hours of video are uploaded to their site every 60 seconds…

While PPAI isn’t posting quite that often, the Association’s YouTube channel has a lot to offer in the way of promotion for you: end-buyer videos, testimonials, PPAI Publications info … all are ready and waiting for you to post to your site, hyperlink in an e-mail, plug into a blog. Check out this just-posted video the PPAI marketing team created as a fun little promo for an upcoming education session in LA:




Click PPAI videos to amp up your promotions now.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Did U Know You Can Improve Your Website?

Gotta’ geek out for a minute, but this tool is totally cool …

PPAI TechCentral — the technology knowledgebase for the promotional products industry — houses everything you need to know when it comes to online “how-to’s.” Think: articles for protecting your business and improving your website, links to converting currency and viewing an EPS, as well as info on cool web sites, terminology and tech trends.

Click on PPAI TechCentral to get the 411 on helpful hints, enhancements and heck, havin’ a little fun.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Did U Know There Are 1,900 Ways To Be Inspired?

We’re all looking for that next monster idea that’s gonna’ blow business outta’ the water. But, this kind of creative genius requires some inspiration …

And here it is. Aptly dubbed IDEA Source, PPAI’s online web bank offers complete details (who, what, why, etc.) for more than 1,900 award-winning promotional products campaigns all searchable by key word, cost or objective. And the price? It’s totally budget friendly — just $99 (for members).

Successful, proven campaigns at your fingertips for about 5 cents per project … now that’s a great idea!

Click IDEA Source to get inspired now.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Did U Know We’ve Got Job Leads?

Do you have a job opening? Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Well, Opening, I’d like ya’ to meet Opportunity …

Wanting to connect industry employers with would-be employees, PPAI recently launched a promotional product-specific job board. Companies can post available positions (for free! woo-hoo!) and job seekers can search through awesome opps with current openings in Canada, CA, AZ and more (double woo-hoo!) all while hanging around everyone’s favorite Association info site. :)

Post. Apply. Keep our industry moving forward. For details, click PPAI Job Listings.