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2008MAR

Apparel

Fashion On The Fairway
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2008MAR
Green isn’t the only color you’ll spot on the golf course—today’s golfers are spicing up their golf garb with bright hues and technical fabrics...Full Article

Chair's Letter

The Big 'R' Word
By: Stan Breckenridge, MAS Issue: 2008MAR
Analysts and economists continue to deliberate whether we are currently in a recession or about to stumble unwittingly into one....Full Article

Closing Call

Lighten The Work Load With Humor
By: Elaine Ambrose Issue: 2008MAR
Jennifer was a customer service representative for a large technology firm. Although her dreams and aspirations never included sitting in a padded cubicle listening to rude customers, this is what she did for eight hours a day...Full Article

Datebook

Datebook
By: Staff Issue: 2008MAR
PPB March 2008/Datebook 03-08 MARCH March 3-4 NWPMA Spring Showcase Northwest Promotional Marketing Association Portland,...Full Article

Editor's Notes

'Apprentice' Enlightenment
By: Lisa Horn Issue: 2008MAR
I hate to admit this, but I watch Celebrity Apprentice. In fact, when The Apprentice first aired on NBC, I found it quite entertaining...Full Article

Editor's Picks

Get In The Game
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2008MAR
If you consider the golf trends of the 1990s when more than one golf course was opened per day on average (in 1995 nearly 400 courses opened in the U.S...Full Article

Fast Forward

Fast Forward
By: Lisa Horn Issue: 2008MAR
Culture Shock Creating a culture of execution can improve employee morale—and the bottom line. You’ve seen the corporate vision...Full Article

Features

Election Connection
By: Brittany Glenn Issue: 2008MAR
It’s an election year in the U.S., and no matter which candidate you hope will win the presidency, one thing’s for sure: All the presidential hopefuls are using promotional products as part of their campaign strategies...Full Article

PPEF Renews The Industry
By: Anne Pechuls Issue: 2008MAR
At The PPAI Expo 2008 in Las Vegas, the buzzwords involved renewable products, and so it is with PPEF—the foundation that renews the promotional products industry...Full Article

Rock The Vote
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2008MAR
As the 2008 election season kicks into full gear, you can’t miss all the parties, candidates and advocacy groups vying for your attention...Full Article

Feedback

Feedback
By: Staff Issue: 2008MAR
KIEWIET’S AFFIRMING WORDS (Editor’s Note: This letter was written to Paul Kiewiet, MAS, CIP, in response to a speech he gave during a general session at The PPAI Expo 2008.) Thank you so much for sending me your speech...Full Article

Goods

Goods
By: Audrey Sellers Issue: 2008MAR
IT TAKES TWO Piatto Driftwood is a woven polyester travel pack with wine and cheese service for two. It includes a wooden cutting board, a waiter-style corkscrew and a stainless steel cheese knife...Full Article

Inside PPAI

Inside PPAI
By: Staff Issue: 2008MAR
PPAI Publishes Product Safety And Responsibility Guide As headlines plead for higher standards in product safety, PPAI has taken a proactive step toward identifying threats, resources, solutions and a course of action for the industry...Full Article

Management

Care. Guidance. Protection
By: Sean D’Souza Issue: 2008MAR
Are you concerned about customer loyalty? Are your customers so loyal that they will stick with you through hell and high water? Luckily, you don’t have to go far...Full Article

Online Exclusives

NAM CPSC Coalition Sends Letter To U.S. Senate Regarding Product Safety Legislation
Issue: 2008MAR
The National Association of Manufacturers Consumer Product Safety Commission Coalition, which PPAI is a member of, recently addressed its concerns with Senate Bill S...Full Article

People News

People News
By: Staff Issue: 2008MAR
SUPPLIERS Bruce Fox, Inc. (UPIC: BRUC0003)—David Morrison, president Canyon Outback Leather Goods (UPIC: canyon)—Scott Hareid,...Full Article

Question

Question Of The Month
By: Staff Issue: 2008MAR
A DISTRIBUTOR ASKS:“When I ordered a standard badge reel from a supplier, my client called and said the logo was backward on the item...Full Article

Sales

Pass It Along
By: Maribeth Kuzmeski Issue: 2008MAR
In a super-competitive arena, a healthy, steadily growing client base is everything. And, of course, one of the best ways to build your client base is through referrals...Full Article

Snapshots

Snapshots
By: Staff Issue: 2008MAR
BIC Graphic Broadcasts Its Green Commitment To kick off its new lineup of green products, Tampa, Florida-based supplier BIC Graphic USA (UPIC: BIC) declared November 30, 2007 as BIC Ecolutions Day...Full Article

Technology

What’s Your Electronic Artwork IQ?
By: Christopher Duffy Issue: 2008MAR
Electronic artwork is ultimately the core of our business, but it’s often an area where many lack complete understanding. We realize...Full Article

Viewpoint

Sell Them Again And Again
By: Rob Munz Issue: 2008MAR
Today, more and more creative services companies are finding that significant sales opportunities exist within everyday customer...Full Article

Washington Report

Washington Report
By: John Satagaj Issue: 2008MAR
There has been a significant development in the legislative process involving the consumer product safety reform bills. Senator Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, have introduced a new bipartisan version of Senate bill S...Full Article