PPAI Appoints PCNA’s David Nicholson to Board

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced that David Nicholson, president of Polyconcept North America (PCNA), New Kensington, Pa., has joined the PPAI Board of Directors. Nicholson fills the seat vacated by former board member Bill Mahre, CAS. Nicholson’s term begins immediately and runs through the PPAI Expo…

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BIC Graphic Senior VP of Business Development Dave Saracino Retires

After 36 years with BIC Graphic North America, Dave Saracino has decided to retire, effective immediately. Saracino made an incredible impact on both BIC Graphic and the promo industry over the course of his career. After starting with BIC Graphic in 1985 as a retail sales representative in Toronto, Saracino was promoted through several different sales roles…

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After COVID-19, What Role Will Promotional Products Have in Marketing?

We know business will be different, but how? Will client budgets be right-sized and constricted? What will events look like? To what extent will the virtual world remain? What about hiring practices when business begins to operate again? Will businesses be eager to invest and spend money? Here are a few predictions and ruminations as we all dig out and back in…

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The 2020 Style Guide: Promotional Apparel for Changing Times

In fashion, what was popular a few months ago may no longer be in style, or maybe a new trend has taken over. That’s especially true now, as the world looks a lot different than it did to start the year and changes by the day. But that’s part of what makes promotional apparel so important. It’s inclusive. It’s adaptable. There’s something for everyone and every situation…

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7 Promotional Products for Nonprofits and Fundraising

In the spirit of Giving Tuesday Now, we assembled a list of promo products that are perfect for not only future Giving Tuesdays, but also for any nonprofit events, fundraisers and more. For more products and information, check out our website where you can access our free product search…

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