Welcome to PPAI's new, supplier-focused, monthly ad e-bulletin designed to inspire and generate marketing solutions that can enhance and contribute to your sales goals.


Mouth Watering Purple Rainbow Treats! Mixed with swirls of orange and pink and yellow become tastes of personal sweetness. Get your attention? Hope so! This section of your ad message should do just that.

Welcome to PPAI's new, supplier-focused, monthly ad e-bulletin designed to inspire and generate marketing solutions that can enhance and contribute to your sales goals. Each month I’ll be sending cool tips to spark your creative toe, engage you with the practical, and hopefully, push you to some far-out limits. Plus, you'll find solid solutions to your monthly sales strategies with our suite of print and digital ad offerings.

Feedback is always welcome so please send questions, suggestions and libations to me at melissamk@ppai.org.

Enjoy and embrace your potential…

Your peaceful ad muse,
 


Can’t Miss Pre-Show, At-Show And Post-Show Marketing Vehicles Are Here

Both PPB and PC magazines receive bonus distribution at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas! Plus, with pre-Expo mailing dates, you'll reach thousands with your booth number, catalog promotions, hot product info and uber-cool branding before the show even begins.
 

The January PPB issue features:
Editor’s Picks: Camping Trip—Flashlights, sleeping bags, tents, picnic baskets, hammocks, fishing lures, backpacks, lanterns, compasses, carabiners
Eye On Apparel: T-Shirts—Tanks, long sleeve, short sleeve, cap sleeve, V-neck, scoop-neck, camouflage
                     Ad Close: November 5, Art Due: November 20


The December/January PC issue features:
Gear: Environmental products, uniforms, writing instruments
Ad Close: November 5, Art Due: November 15





The PPAI Daily—The official PPAI tradeshow publication is the only source on The PPAI Expo floor that delivers onsite news and daily recaps of the shows events. Attendees look to The PPAI Daily to stay current on everything Expo—including your display ad with your marketing message.
Space is limited. No really, space is limited,  
                      so call today!
                      Ad Close: November 29, Art Due: December 7


Get Digital And Put A Spark In Your PPAI Expo Promotional Campaign

Promotional Consultant Today—Reach more than 40,000 distributor salespeople. Really step it up a notch and tease your audience with your daily, digital display ad. Complemented by targeted, sales-specific content--this daily e-newsletter is a must-read for industry professionals. They’ll be reading it before, during and after The PPAI Expo.
Daily ad closings so e-mail pamw@ppai.org for details.

January PPB Product Showcase—Reach more than 12,000 readers each month with this multi-page e-zine. A special advertising section displays some of the hottest new product offerings available in the industry today. This is a cost-effective way to target your audience and January is The PPAI Expo Preview—a can’t miss opportunity.
Ad Close: November 27, Art Due: December 3

PPB Newslink—The official e-newsletter of PPAI is delivered every Tuesday to more than 13,000 subscribers. Place your banner here and get maximum visibility!
Weekly ad closings so call or e-mail for details.

PPB Online—This virtual library is available 24/7 and delivers an exceptional industry resource to PPB readers. A rotating banner ad is the perfect complement to your overall marketing strategy.
Daily ad closings so call or e-mail for details.


Contact Mike McClintic at mmcclintic@prismdb.com or 
972-488-4441 for details on everything advertising with PPAI.

 
Design 101
You know it when you see it, but have you ever wondered what really goes into making a great and effective ad or outstanding website? Maybe you know, but it’s always a good idea to review the basics. Good design is essential to capturing the interest of your audience’s very short attention span. Check out these quick links and add these resources to your design palette. www.allgraphic
design.com and www.bestdesign
services.blog
spot.com.
 
Smart Art
Bad art! We’ve all been there and nothing is more frustrating, time consuming and costly than receiving or sending artwork that does not meet the required specifications. Smart Artwork Guidelines have been created for the promotional products industry to ensure artwork readiness for both distributors and suppliers. Check out this helpful website for downloadable brochures, supplier materials and catalog compliance information. www.smart-artwork.org.



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PPAI Publications 2008 Media Kit And Promo Video Now Available Online
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