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PromoTalks: The Official PPAI Podcast

69 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

From the first known promotional product, a commemorative button used to celebrate the election of George Washington in 1789, promotional products now rank among the most reliable, effective and memorable media for marketing and advertising promotion. Today, the multi billion-dollar industry includes wearables, writing instruments, calendars, drinkware and many other items, usually imprinted with a company’s name, logo or message. PromoTalks, brought to you by industry leader, Promotional Products Association International, delivers insightful interviews and thoughtful discussions on the topics business professionals care about including the latest news, trends, issues and ideas that are top of mind in this dynamic and ever-changing marketplace. In a business that's all about relationships, it's time to get together and talk it through. Whether it's about the impact of the coronavirus on small businesses or the best ideas for self-promotions, PromoTalks will be talking your ear off (in a good way).

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PPAI PromoTalks Presents: "The Path To Simplifying Corporate Social Responsibility"

April 28, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Welcome to PromoTalks, the official PPAI podcast. In this episode, PPAI Presents: “The Path To Simplifying Corporate Social Responsibility” with our guest Neil Ringel, CEO of Polyconcept. Today’s moderator is Josh Ellis, director of publications and editor at PPAI. 

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: UnSales Sales - Debunking Top Sales Perceptions

December 14, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: UnSales Sales - Debunking Top Sales Perceptions with our guest Suzanne F. Stevens, noted author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, moderator, host, adventure traveler and keynote speaker at The PPAI Expo in January. Today’s moderator is Pamela Brown-Matthis, PPAI’s professional development manager. 

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: UnSales Sales - Debunking Top Sales Perceptions

December 14, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: UnSales Sales - Debunking Top Sales Perceptions with our guest Suzanne F. Stevens, noted author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, moderator, host, adventure traveler and keynote speaker at The PPAI Expo in January. Today’s moderator is Pamela Brown-Matthis, PPAI’s professional development manager. 

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: "The Shift In Breakthrough Thinking" with Simon T. Bailey

December 01, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Welcome to PromoTalks, the official PPAI podcast. In this episode, PPB Presents: The Shift In Breakthrough Thinking with our guest Simon T. Bailey, noted speaker, author, veteran hospitality executive and keynote speaker at The PPAI Expo in January. Today’s moderator is Pamela Brown-Matthis, PPAI’s professional development manager.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: "An Inside Look at skucon 2022"

November 16, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

The PPAI Expo is returning to Las Vegas in January—and so is skucon, the one-day education-based experience produced by communsku that’s taking place on Sunday, January 9, 2022. The big news is that the upcoming program is being offered both in-person in Las Vegas and also virtually, so those who haven’t already registered (the conference recently sold out) can attend virtually. commonsku’s Co-Founder Mark Graham and Chief Content Officer Bobby Lehew recently talked with PPAI about the even...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Sy Ereren, President & Founder of Terry Town

October 19, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Listen in as Sy Ereren, president and founder of San Diego, California-based supplier Terry Town, talks about his dream for the company when it was formed in 1988 and his journey since then to become a major player in his product category. This 15-minute podcast is the final episode in PPAI PromoTalks’ Entrepreneur Series. Listen here and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find other episodes in this series and all PPAI PromoTalks podcasts here.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Yvonne Zeman, Monarch & Company

September 27, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Yvonne Zeman, founder and president of distributor Monarch & Company, launched her company at age 25 as an outlet for her creativity. Now, 12 years later, she’s taking a bold step toward continued growth. Hear her reasons for the move and more in the latest episode of PPAI PromoTalks’ ongoing Entrepreneur Series.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Jae Rang, MAS, JAE associates Ltd.

September 13, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode, PPB continues its Entrepreneur Series with guest Jae Rang, MAS+, president & CEO of JAE associates, Ltd. in Oakville, Ontario. Our moderator is Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Jae Rang, MAS, JAE associates, Ltd.

September 13, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

In high school, Jae Rang, MAS, president and CEO of Oakville, Ontario, distributor JAE associates, Ltd., had a startlingly different career path in mind. In this new podcast, she reveals what it was, how she found her way into the promo industry and her best advice for other business owners who are just starting out.  Listen to this new episode in PPAI PromoTalks’ ongoing Entrepreneur Series here and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find other episodes in this series and all PPAI PromoTalks p...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Jae Rang, RAE Associates Ltd.

September 13, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode, PPB continues its Entrepreneur Series with guest Jae Rang, president & CEO of JAE Associates Limited in Oakville, Ontario. Our moderator is Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI.

PPB Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Chuck Hammond, Raining Rose

September 02, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

This week’s episode in the continuing Entrepreneur Series features Chuck Hammond, CEO of supplier Raining Rose, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this candid 24-minute conversation, he talks about his original dream for the company and how it’s evolved, the obstacles he’s faced and what inspires him. Listen to the free podcast here and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find the full library of all PPAI PromoTalks podcasts here.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Chuck Hammond, Raining Rose

September 02, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

This week’s episode in the continuing Entrepreneur Series features Chuck Hammond, CEO of supplier Raining Rose, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this candid 24-minute conversation, he talks about his original dream for the company and how it’s evolved, the obstacles he’s faced and what inspires him. Listen to the free podcast here and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find the full library of all PPAI PromoTalks podcasts here.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Chuck Hammond, Raining Rose

September 02, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

This week’s episode in the continuing Entrepreneur Series features Chuck Hammond, CEO of supplier Raining Rose, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this candid 24-minute conversation, he talks about his original dream for the company and how it’s evolved, the obstacles he’s faced and what inspires him. Listen to the free podcast here and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find the full library of all PPAI PromoTalks podcasts here.

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Q&A with PPAI's new President and CEO, Dale Denham, MAS+

August 31, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

This month, PPAI welcomed new President and CEO Dale Denham, MAS+, who assumed the Association’s top staff role after 30 years in the industry. But who is he really?  Listen to the latest episode of PPAI PromoTalks as Denham talks with Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI, about his new role and priorities for the organization along with insights on his leadership style, what inspires him, why he was drawn to the position and more.  This lively 15-minute podcas...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: The Supply Chain Crisis - An Open Conversation With Suppliers

August 26, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

The pandemic did more than lockdown businesses temporarily and the long-term effects are still being felt on a global scale. As a result, the promo industry has been grappling with an unprecedented situation in the supply chain that is causing significant material and inventory shortages and delays, and disruptions in shipping and fulfilling orders. In the latest episode, PPAI PromoTalks presents The Supply Chain Crisis: An Open Conversation With Suppliers featuring Howard Cubberly, general...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: "The Supply Chain Crisis: An Open Conversation With Suppliers"

August 26, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode, PPAI PromoTalks presents "The Supply Chain Crisis: An Open Conversation With Suppliers" featuring our guests Howard Cubberly, general manager of Goldstar Global and David Berger, a partner with Global Promo. Our moderator is Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI. 

PPB Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Chuck Dahlgren, Crystal D

August 18, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This month, PPAI PromoTalks debuted a new Entrepreneur Series in which promotional products industry business owners share their individual stories, experience and advice to help listeners learn more about the entrepreneurial side of business leadership. In this second episode, Chuck Dahlgren, president and owner of supplier Crystal D in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is the featured guest. This podcast is sponsored by Kaeser & Blair. Listen to the free, 18-minute podcast on Spotify and Apple Podca...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Chuck Dahlgren, Crystal D

August 18, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This month, PPAI PromoTalks debuted a new Entrepreneur Series in which promotional products industry business owners share their individual stories, experience and advice to help listeners learn more about the entrepreneurial side of business leadership. In this second episode, Chuck Dahlgren, president and owner of supplier Crystal D in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is the featured guest. This podcast is sponsored by Kaeser & Blair. Listen to the free, 18-minute podcast on Spotify and Apple Podca...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Scott Dunstan, The Dunstan Group

August 04, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This month, PPAI PromoTalks debuts a new Entrepreneur Series in which promotional products industry business owners share their individual stories, experience and advice to help listeners learn more about the entrepreneurial side of business leadership. In this first episode, Scott Dunstan, president of Charlotte, North Carolina, distributor, The Dunstan Group, is the featured guest. This podcast is sponsored by Kaeser & Blair. Listen to the free, 21-minute podcast on Spotify and Apple Podc...

PPB Presents: An Entrepreneur Series With Scott Dunstan, The Dunstan Group

August 04, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This month, PPAI PromoTalks debuts a new Entrepreneur Series in which promotional products industry business owners share their individual stories, experience and advice to help listeners learn more about the entrepreneurial side of business leadership. In this first episode, Scott Dunstan, president of Charlotte, North Carolina, distributor, The Dunstan Group, is the featured guest. This podcast is sponsored by Kaeser & Blair. Listen to the free, 21-minute podcast on Spotify and Apple Podc...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Leader Insights From the 2021 Greatest Companies To Work For

July 26, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Fifty-two industry companies earned a coveted spot on this year’s list of PPB’s Greatest Companies To Work For based on employee nominations and survey results. In this latest PPAI PromoTalks podcast, PPB Editor Tina Berres Filipski moderates a discussion with leaders from four of these companies to find out what they do to create a productive and satisfying workplace where employees are valued, engaged and happy.  Tune in to hear what works from Nigel Harris, CEO/co-founder of supplier Po...

PPB Presents: Leader Insights From the 2021 Greatest Companies To Work For

July 26, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Fifty-two industry companies earned a coveted spot on this year’s list of PPB’s Greatest Companies To Work For based on employee nominations and survey results. In this latest PPAI PromoTalks podcast, PPB Editor Tina Berres Filipski moderates a discussion with leaders from four of these companies to find out what they do to create a productive and satisfying workplace where employees are valued, engaged and happy.  Tune in to hear what works from Nigel Harris, CEO/co-founder of supplier Po...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: "Leader Insights From the 2021 Greatest Companies To Work For"

July 26, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Fifty-two industry companies earned a coveted spot on this year’s list of PPB’s Greatest Companies To Work For based on employee nominations and survey results. In this latest PPAI PromoTalks podcast, PPB Editor Tina Berres Filipski moderates a discussion with leaders from four of these companies to find out what they do to create a productive and satisfying workplace where employees are valued, engaged and happy.  Tune in to hear what works from Nigel Harris, CEO/co-founder of supplier Po...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Pandemic Logistics - Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

June 16, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode, PPAI PromoTalks presents Pandemic Logistics: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going, with special guest, Mike Schween, director of commercial marketing engagement at FedEx, one of PPAI’s affinity partners. Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI, moderates this conversation. Listen in as Schween discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the shipping industry over the past year and what to expect in the months to come. In this helpful 29-minut...

PPB Presents: “Pandemic Logistics: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going"

June 16, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: “Pandemic Logistics: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going,” with special guest, Mike Schween, director of commercial marketing engagement at FedEx, one of PPAI’s affinity partners. Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI, moderates this conversation. Listen in as Schween discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the shipping industry over the past year and what to expect in the months to come. In this helpful 29-minute episode...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Pandemic Logistics - Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

June 16, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode, PPAI PromoTalks presents Pandemic Logistics: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going, with special guest, Mike Schween, director of commercial marketing engagement at FedEx, one of PPAI’s affinity partners. Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI, moderates this conversation. Listen in as Schween discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the shipping industry over the past year and what to expect in the months to come. In this helpful 29-minut...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Expert Advice For Secure Credit Practices

May 31, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this episode, PPAI Promotalks presents Expert Advice For Secure Credit Practices with our panel of credit experts: Mike Hopkins, Credit Manager at Paramount Apparel; Chris Birdwell, Credit Strategies Manager at Pioneer Balloon Company; Eric McMahon, Credit Manager at Leed’s and Diane Crimmins, CBF, CGA, Group Manager for the Promotional Products Industry Credit Group and program administrator for PPAI Credit Services powered by Forius. Our panelists today are involved in the Industry Cred...

PPB Presents: “Expert Advice For Secure Credit Practices”

May 31, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: “Expert Advice For Secure Credit Practices” with our panel of credit experts: Mike Hopkins, Credit Manager at Paramount Apparel; Chris Birdwell, Credit Strategies Manager at Pioneer Balloon Company; Eric McMahon, Credit Manager at Leed’s and Diane Crimmins, CBF, CGA, Group Manager for the Promotional Products Industry Credit Group and program administrator for PPAI Credit Services powered by Forius. Our panelists today are involved in the Industry Credit Group,...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Giving Back By Paying It Forward

April 21, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, PPAI PromoTalks presents Giving Back By Paying It Forward with two recent recipients of PPAI’s H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award: Rod Brown, CAS, founder and retired CFO of distributor MadeToOrder who won the award in 2020 and Bob Waldorf, CAS, founder of Idea Man, our 2021 recipient. Our moderator is Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI. In this inspiring 33-minute conversation, Rod and Bob talk about the organizations they support, how and why t...

PPB Presents: "Giving Back By Paying It Forward"

April 21, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: "Giving Back By Paying It Forward" with two recent recipients of PPAI’s H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award: Rod Brown, CAS, founder and retired CFO of distributor MadeToOrder who won the award in 2020 and Bob Waldorf, CAS, founder of Idea Man, our 2021 recipient. Our moderator is Tina Berres Filipski, director of publications and editor at PPAI. In this inspiring 33-minute conversation, Rod and Bob talk about the organizations they support, how and why they got i...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: The Exponential Effect Of Volunteerism

March 29, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this new episode, the PPAI PromoTalks podcast welcomes distinguished guests to discuss, The Exponential Effect Of Volunteerism. Director of publications and editor at PPAI, Tina Berres Filipski, moderates this conversation with PPAI’s 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipient Mark Abels, MAS, CEO and owner of Selco; and the 2020 Distinguished Service Award recipients Kippie Helzel, MAS and Rick Brenner, MAS +, president of RFBrenner, LLC.  In this encouraging 39-minute conversation, Mar...

PPB Presents: "The Exponential Effect Of Volunteerism"

March 29, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this new episode, the PPAI PromoTalks podcast welcomes distinguished guests to discuss, PPB Presents: "The Exponential Effect Of Volunteerism.” Director of publications and editor at PPAI, Tina Berres Filipski, moderates this conversation with PPAI’s 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipient Mark Abels, MAS, CEO and owner of Selco; and the 2020 Distinguished Service Award recipients Kippie Helzel, MAS and Rick Brenner, MAS +, president of RFBrenner, LLC.  In this encouraging 39-minute c...

PPB Presents: "Why The PRO Act Is Detrimental To the Promotional Products Industry"

March 09, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

The PRO Act, H.R. 842, makes significant changes to current labor law that will harm the promotional products industry by banning the independent contractor model. The House is expected to consider H.R. 842 as early as March 9, with a possible vote happening this week.  Join PPAI’s D.C.-based lobbyist Cliff Andrews and PPAI’s Public Affairs Manager Maurice Norris as they discuss the implications of this proposed legislation on industry companies and how listeners can help oppose it in this P...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Why The PRO Act Is Detrimental To the Promotional Products Industry

March 09, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

The PRO Act, H.R. 842, makes significant changes to current labor law that will harm the promotional products industry by banning the independent contractor model. The House is expected to consider H.R. 842 as early as March 9, with a possible vote happening this week.  Join PPAI’s D.C.-based lobbyist Cliff Andrews and PPAI’s Public Affairs Manager Maurice Norris as they discuss the implications of this proposed legislation on industry companies and how listeners can help oppose it in this P...

PPAI PromoTalks: “What I Learned From The Pandemic And Other Business Insights”

January 11, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In its first episode of the new year, the PPAI PromoTalks podcast presents: "What I Learned From The Pandemic And Other Business Insights” with guests Teresa Moisant, MAS, president of Moisant Promotional Products and the 2021 PPAI Hall of Fame inductee; Wayne Greenberg, MAS, president of Swag Krewe, a division of Geiger and a former PPAI board chair and Hall of Fame inductee; and Todd Pottebaum, MAS+, president of Quality Resource Group, Inc. and PPAI’s 2021 board chair. PPAI Director of Pu...

PPB Presents: “What I Learned From The Pandemic And Other Business Insights”

January 11, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In its first episode of the new year, the PPAI PromoTalks podcast presents: "What I Learned From The Pandemic And Other Business Insights” with guests Teresa Moisant, MAS, president of Moisant Promotional Products and the 2021 PPAI Hall of Fame inductee; Wayne Greenberg, MAS, president of Swag Krewe, a division of Geiger and a former PPAI board chair and Hall of Fame inductee; and Todd Pottebaum, MAS+, president of Quality Resource Group, Inc. and PPAI’s 2021 board chair. PPAI Director of Pu...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: What I Learned From The Pandemic And Other Business Insights

January 11, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In its first episode of the new year, the PPAI PromoTalks presents What I Learned From The Pandemic And Other Business Insights with guests Teresa Moisant, MAS, president of Moisant Promotional Products and the 2021 PPAI Hall of Fame inductee; Wayne Greenberg, MAS, president of Swag Krewe, a division of Geiger and a former PPAI board chair and Hall of Fame inductee; and Todd Pottebaum, MAS+, president of Quality Resource Group, Inc. and PPAI’s 2021 board chair. PPAI Director of Publications ...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: “We’ve Sold PPE. What’s Next?"

November 03, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, “We’ve Sold PPE. What’s Next?," listeners will hear from three distributor owners who discuss how they were able to rethink what their customers need and find new avenues for sales.   Director of publications and editor at PPAI, Tina Berres Filipski, moderates this conversation with special guests, Janie Gaunce, president and CEO at Grapevine Designs; Michael Emoff, chief vision officer at Shumsky and Hillary Feder, MAS, founder of Hill...

PPB Presents: “We’ve Sold PPE. What’s Next?"

November 03, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, "PPB Presents: “We’ve Sold PPE. What’s Next?," listeners will hear from three distributor owners who discuss how they were able to rethink what their customers need and find new avenues for sales.   Director of publications and editor at PPAI, Tina Berres Filipski, moderates this conversation with special guests, Janie Gaunce, president and CEO at Grapevine Designs; Michael Emoff, chief vision officer at Shumsky and Hillary Feder, MAS, ...

PPB Presents: Growing Your Business Through Acquisitions

October 19, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, "PPB Presents: Growing Your Company Through Acquisitions," experts discuss what makes an acquisition successful and how to know if it’s right for you. Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Jamie Watson, MAS, CPA, financial analyst, at Certified Marketing Consultants, and Jeffry Meyer, MAS, president of Certified Marketing Consultants.  In this sharp 19-minute ch...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Growing Your Business Through Acquisitions

October 19, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, Growing Your Company Through Acquisitions, experts discuss what makes an acquisition successful and how to know if it’s right for you. Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Jamie Watson, MAS, CPA, financial analyst, at Certified Marketing Consultants, and Jeffry Meyer, MAS, president of Certified Marketing Consultants.  In this sharp 19-minute chat, Watson and M...

PPB Presents Innovation: Why It’s Vital For A Thriving Business

October 06, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, "PPB Presents Innovation: Why It’s Vital For A Thriving Business," special guests discuss the power innovation has to transform a business and disrupt an industry. Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Vicki Ostrom, trend editor at SanMar Corporation and author of the new trends blog, Trendependent, and Jason Lucash, senior vice president marketing and innovation...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Innovation - Why It’s Vital For A Thriving Business

October 06, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, Innovation: Why It’s Vital For A Thriving Business, special guests discuss the power innovation has to transform a business and disrupt an industry. Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Vicki Ostrom, trend editor at SanMar Corporation and author of the new trends blog, Trendependent, and Jason Lucash, senior vice president marketing and innovation at HPG brands....

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Innovation - Why It’s Vital For A Thriving Business

October 06, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, Innovation: Why It’s Vital For A Thriving Business, special guests discuss the power innovation has to transform a business and disrupt an industry. Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Vicki Ostrom, trend editor at SanMar Corporation and author of the new trends blog, Trendependent, and Jason Lucash, senior vice president marketing and innovation at HPG brands....

PPB Presents: The Dynamics That Are Changing Buyers’ Businesses

September 24, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, "PPB Presents: The Dynamics That Are Changing Buyers’ Businesses," listeners will hear firsthand from buyers about what’s impacting their business and how they’re adapting in the COVID-19 era.  Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Kelli Denes, MAS, director of business development and Nicole Van Vleck, MAS, account executive, both with The Vernon Company, and t...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: The Dynamics That Are Changing Buyers’ Businesses

September 24, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this week's episode of the PPAI PromoTalks podcast, The Dynamics That Are Changing Buyers’ Businesses, listeners will hear firsthand from buyers about what’s impacting their business and how they’re adapting in the COVID-19 era.  Director of publications and editor at PPAI Tina Berres Filipski moderates this conversation with special guests, Kelli Denes, MAS, director of business development and Nicole Van Vleck, MAS, account executive, both with The Vernon Company, and their clients Kei...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Meet The PPAI Board Candidates

September 08, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

PPAI PromoTalks presents Meet The PPAI Board Candidates, with special guests, Alan Tabasky, vice president and general manager of BEL Promo; Noah Lapine, president and owner of Lapine Associates, Inc. with Ira Neaman, MAS, president of Vantage Apparel and PPAI Board Chair, and moderator Paul Bellantone, CAE, President and CEO of PPAI. In this insightful 46-minute episode, PromoTalks gives a firsthand look into what it takes to serve on the PPAI board as the 2020 candidates introduce themsel...

PPB Presents: Meet The PPAI Board Candidates

September 08, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: Meet The PPAI Board Candidates with special guests, Alan Tabasky, vice president and general manager of BEL Promo; Noah Lapine, president and owner of Lapine Associates, Inc. with Ira Neaman, MAS, president of Vantage Apparel and PPAI Board Chair, and moderator Paul Bellantone, CAE, President and CEO of PPAI. In this insightful 46-minute episode, PromoTalks gives a firsthand look into what it takes to serve on the PPAI board as the 2020 candidates introduce th...

PPAI PromoTalks Presents: Meet The PPAI Board Candidates

September 08, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

PPAI PromoTalks presents Meet The PPAI Board Candidates, with special guests, Alan Tabasky, vice president and general manager of BEL Promo; Noah Lapine, president and owner of Lapine Associates, Inc. with Ira Neaman, MAS, president of Vantage Apparel and PPAI Board Chair, and moderator Paul Bellantone, CAE, President and CEO of PPAI. In this insightful 46-minute episode, PromoTalks gives a firsthand look into what it takes to serve on the PPAI board as the 2020 candidates introduce themsel...

PPB Presents: A Look At Race And Diversity In The Promo Industry

July 14, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode, PPB Presents: A Look At Race And Diversity In The Promo Industry with special guests, Esmeralda Anaya, marketing manager at Terry Town, and Bryan James, co-owner of distributor Corporate Specialty Insignia, along with moderator Kristina Valdez, associate editor of PPB.  In this thoughtful 50-minute episode, PromoTalks dives into what race and diversity looks like in the promo industry. Listen as guests share their experiences with everyday discrimination and offer their ins...