Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Did U Know The Penny Still Has Buying Power?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what's your cost to purchase that pic…

With PPAI’s Business Partner iCLIPART, it’s less (waaay less) than you’d expect. As a PPAI member, you receive at least 25-percent off a one-year subscription to the royalty-free clipart site. As the site houses more than 7.8 million images, that's almost 2,000 images for every penny (not to mention access to fonts, sounds, video and more).

Add high-quality photos to your marketing materials, enhance internal communications with colorful clipart and increase the visitor experience on your site with video and web graphics—all for mere pocket change.

For details, click iCLIPART.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Did U Know There Are Customizable Sales Tools?

Promoting the power of promotional products to end buyers is equally as important as promoting your business, especially now when every advertising dollar spent by your client is backed by serious forethought and consideration. So, how do you effectively communicate the benefits of promotional products and your company without breaking your own budget …

Earlier this year, PPAI released two complete marketing campaigns with exclusive, bare bones pricing for members. Each collection—including presentation folder, tri-fold brochure, postcards and graphic e-mails—is print-ready and can be customized with your company logo and contact information by your printer or graphic artist.

Created by the award-winning designers and writers in the PPAI marketing department, these materials offer you a high-quality, cost-effective way to stay top-of-mind, visible, memorable—which is the best way to expand your reach, increase your sales.

To view samples click marketing tools. For questions and additional details, contact Gage Chariton, PPAI senior marketing manager, GageC@ppai.org, 972-258-3045.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Did U Know The Expo’s Guaranteeing Your ROI?

Business requires an investment. With the hope of a big return. But, what if you don’t see the results you’ve been banking on — how often do you get your money back …

The team at PPAI is so confident, so committed to The PPAI Expo’s ability to boost your business and deliver a positive ROI that we’re putting our money where our mouth is — we’re guaranteeing results. For you.

If you’re not 100% convinced that you’ll receive a positive ROI after attending The PPAI Expo next month, PPAI will reimburse you up to $200 — the equivalent of a four-night hotel stay.

The PPAI Expo is the industry’s premier tradeshow for one reason: It works. But now, if it doesn’t work for you, PPAI’s got you covered.

For complete details, click ROI Guarantee.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Did U Know You’re Searchable?

End buyers want to work with promotional consultants they can trust. PPAI makes finding one — makes finding you — super easy, super fast …

As a PPAI member, your business contact info is automatically loaded into our promotional consultant search engine, created specifically for end buyers. Housed on our end-buyer site — Promoideas.org — this unique feature allows idea-seekers to search for consultants in their area by zip code.

Promoted through our end buyer outreach initiative, the promotional consultant search engine is just another way PPAI works to promote you, your business.

For additional details, click Search Engine. For questions, contact PPAI Public Relations Coordinator Erica Edwards, EricaE@ppai.org.