﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by BPMA at Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel><description>News Feed www.bpma.co.uk</description><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk</link><title>Buyer News Feed www.bpma.co.uk</title><copyright>Copyright 2009 BPMA</copyright><item><title>Gifted North West Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years Of Success</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=549</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=549</guid><description><![CDATA[Leighmans.com – the independent promotional gift supplier – is celebrating as it enters its 10th year of trading.

The brainchild of 36-year-old Darren Leigh, Bury-based Leighmans has now been providing high-end gifts and gadgets for clients including Deutsche Bank for a decade.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang proud to be producing Giant Spectacular merchandise!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=539</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=539</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sea Odyssey Giant Spectacular took place in Liverpool during April and Wild Thang got to produce all the official merchandise. All of us worked hard to serve the visitors with many 1000’s of quality mementos at this spectacular event.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falcon Promotions Celebrate 25 years in Celtic Style</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=521</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=521</guid><description><![CDATA[Falcon Promotions who are based in East Anglia celebrated their 25th anniversary by taking their staff to Dublin for the weekend.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arcadia renews ISO9001 Quality Accreditation</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=510</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=510</guid><description><![CDATA[After an extensive annual audit the Arcadia Branded Merchandise ISO9001 accreditation has been successfully renewed. Being ISO9001certified and registered means an independent auditor has checked that the processes influencing quality within Arcadia conform to the relevant standard’s requirements.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sale of Brand Addition</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=503</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=503</guid><description><![CDATA[4imprint Group plc ("4imprint" or the "Group") announces today that it has entered into a conditional agreement to sell Brand Addition Limited (together with its subsidiaries) and Kreyer Promotion Service GmbH (together "Brand Addition") to H.I.G. Milan UK Bidco Limited and B270 Vermögensverwaltung GmbH (the "Purchasers") respectively (the "Sale"). The Purchasers are newly incorporated companies c]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang product voted one of the most innovative</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=492</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=492</guid><description><![CDATA[A product Wild Thang produced has been voted as one of the UK’s most innovative merchandise campaign products at the British Promotional Merchandise Association awards 2012. The actual product was a humorous Ball Scratcher produced for Liverpool PCT to raise awareness of testicular cancer. Serious issue but delivered with a humorous message]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ISO success for Wild Thang</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=481</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=481</guid><description><![CDATA[Wild Thang Merchandise and print experts start 2012 in the best way possible having achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification. This is testament to the quality we have always strived to deliver and is great recognition to the hardworking, quality conscious staff that work at Wild Thang.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premier Print and Promotions Achieving Not One But Three Accreditations</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=479</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=479</guid><description><![CDATA[Premier Print and Promotions Ltd had a busy and successful end to 2011 by achieving not one but three accreditations – BPMA Charter Status, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. September saw Premier Print and Promotions achieve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AD Merchandising Ltd emails down!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=476</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=476</guid><description><![CDATA[Having moved offices over the Christmas period Ad Merchandising Ltd are currently experiencing difficulties with their emails. They have ensured us at the bpma that they have a team working on this and should you need to contact them please phone 0161 848 9800]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Sourcing Team – Distributor Catalogue Cover of Year 2011</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=475</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=475</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sourcing Team were absolutely delighted to pick up the Catalogue cover of the year at the bpma Xmas lunch on Friday the 16th December.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gill Thorpe is awarded Fellowship of CIPS</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=472</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=472</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sourcing Team are proud to announce that Managing Director - Gill Thorpe has been awarded Fellowship, the highest grade of membership within the Chartered institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Members celebrate award winners at bpma Christmas Lunch</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=469</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=469</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma held its annual Christmas lunch at the Guoman Tower Hotel in London on Friday 16th December.  220 industry guests were in attendance at the sell out event which included Will International, Prodir, Desktop Ideas, Sharon Lee, SPS, ID&C , Sourcing City, Trade Only and Navillus to name but a few.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang Support Go On It’s Liverpool</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=466</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=466</guid><description><![CDATA[Wild Thang Supported Go On it’s Liverpool by providing the Volunteer t-shirts free of charge, which were used in the official launch & recruitment drive. The recruitment drive was a huge success recruiting over 500 digital champions who will then Give an Hour to help people go online who have never used the internet before. As you know the internet can help people stay in touch, save time & money]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well can you believe we are nearly into the festive season!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=465</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=465</guid><description><![CDATA[So first of all a couple of dates for the diary - The Sourcing Team will be closing on the 23rd December and re-open on the 3rd January 2012.  If you need us to help you with your budget or, campaign planning  for 2012 please do call +44 (0)208 288 8277 - the team will be delighted to help you.  Please also note that Chinese New Year (subject to the specific factory) is from the 20th January to 20]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arcadia become bpma Patrons</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=461</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=461</guid><description><![CDATA[Arcadia Corporate Merchandise Ltd are pleased to announce their ongoing support to the British Promotional Merchandise Association by becoming a BPMA Patron.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BPMA research hits the headlines</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=460</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=460</guid><description><![CDATA[Val Mumby, Managing Director of Clareville Communications and BPMA Board Director, highlights how the striking results of the first independent national research recently commissioned by the BPMA are ensuring that news of the power of promotional merchandise is hitting the headlines and benefiting members.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma Student Design Award winners</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=457</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=457</guid><description><![CDATA[Now in its second year, the bpma student design competition attracted a record 150 entries mostly from leading Design University, Brunel. The competition aims to find exciting new ideas for promotional products.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IGNITE WELCOME A NEW MEMBER</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=451</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=451</guid><description><![CDATA[Fluid Branding Ltd, a BPMA Charter Distributor, are genuinely one of the leading promotional distributors in the UK. With an in-house account management team, design department, systems development and dedicated sourcing, they have strength in depth to handle promotional merchandise for large and small.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pro Ad successfully completes ISO 9001. certification and appoints new Marketing Coordinator</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=450</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=450</guid><description><![CDATA[DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR PRO AD: NEW MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR ADDS TO ISO 9001.2008 COMPLETION ACHIEVEMENT]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hatters win the coveted COGS Promotional Merchandise Company of the Year</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=449</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=449</guid><description><![CDATA[The team at Hatters Promotional Merchandise is absolutely thrilled to have won the coveted ‘Promotional Merchandise Supplier of the Year’ trophy at the Marketing Services Awards ceremony (the ‘COGS’), hosted by TV celebrity Paul Ross at Centrepoint in London.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang Live success.</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=447</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=447</guid><description><![CDATA[Success for the inaugural Wild Thang live showcase event that took place on Friday 28th OCT. Overall team Wild Thang are very happy with 100% of people that attended & who filled in a feedback form rating the event either excellent or good.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Award Win Supports Growth At Stay Sourced</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=440</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=440</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay Sourced, the promotional marketing company based in Leeds, has been announced as the young business of the year at the sixth annual Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards, presented by Deputy Prime Minster, Nick Clegg.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BTC Group LIVE - Another Successful Wembley Show!!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=438</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=438</guid><description><![CDATA[Record breaking crowds to the BTC Group LIVE event at Wembley Stadium on 12th October left Account Managers with over 1000 enquiries to complete. The show was a massive success with more than 250 visitors arriving from all points of the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang Showcase</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=436</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=436</guid><description><![CDATA[Wild Thang inaugural showcase on Friday 28th OCT, Wild Thang to hold inaugural showcase event in the world famous Liver building. It’s a first for Wild Thang & to our knowledge the first merchandise showcase event ever to be held in the city.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BPMA Releases New Industry Research.</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=434</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=434</guid><description><![CDATA[Promotional merchandise can deliver higher or equal ROI than any other form of advertising - New statistics show conclusive link between promotional merchandise, branding and sales.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From the Marketer's Mouth</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=433</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=433</guid><description><![CDATA[Dee Blick is a multi award winning Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing with 27 years marketing experience. She is also the author of the number-one Amazon bestseller The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book in which she advocates the use of promotional gifts in the marketing mix with many case studies and tips.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Staples Promotional Products sponsored UZ Brussels</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=432</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=432</guid><description><![CDATA[UZBrussels is an university linked directly to a hospital. The institution is located in the heart of Belgium’s capital city and employs more the 3,400 people of whom 15% are doctors or specialists.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pellacraft Telephone &amp; Email System Down</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=431</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=431</guid><description><![CDATA[We have been advised by Pellacraft, that they have been experiencing a technical fault with email systems & telephones which are currently down.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falcon Promotions Have Another Successful Show</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=430</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=430</guid><description><![CDATA[Falcon Promotions have bucked the trend with another successful show at Newmarket Rowley Mile Exhibition Centre. Not only was there an increase in the number of visitors, but Falcon have a waiting list of suppliers who wish to exhibit at this much sought after annual event. This was the 12th year of this highly rated show in the Promotional Calendar.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Business Gift Company receives bpma Charter status</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=425</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=425</guid><description><![CDATA[Another bpma distributor – The Business Gift Company has recently been awarded “Charter Status” . Keith Rowe, MD from The Business Gift Company commented.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Promotional Products vs Social Media</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=418</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=418</guid><description><![CDATA[Social marketing and promotional products: a complementary relationship, a mutual affinity, or the beginning of the end to traditional marketing?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Sourcing Team - Alternative Macmillan Coffee Morning!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=416</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=416</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sourcing Team held their “Alternative Macmillan Coffee Morning” on Friday 30th September as part of the world’s biggest coffee morning event. The company decided to make a day of it inviting some special guests including local clients, supply and design partners along with industry friends and local businesses.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Run Liverpool Marathon</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=410</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=410</guid><description><![CDATA[Inspiring runners to go the distance in Liverpool!!!! Wild Thang named as official partner & merchandise provider by Run Liverpool Marathon. 

Wild Thang have loved creating a marathon merchandise range to inspire runners to go the distance. We are sure all runners will Wear it, Run it, Live it & Love it.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Another Classic Winning Show At Newmarket</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=407</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=407</guid><description><![CDATA[East Anglia Promotional Merchandise Supplier, Falcon Promotions have bucked the trend with another successful show at Newmarket Rowley Mile Exhibition Centre. Not only was there an increase in the number of visitors, but Falcon have a waiting list of suppliers who wish to exhibit at this much sought after annual event. This was the 12th year of this highly rated show in the Promotional Calendar.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Keyring Website Sparks Small Business Revolution</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=406</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=406</guid><description><![CDATA[Just Keyrings are a rapidly expanding promotional keyring specialist. Joe Calvin-Thomas, CEO at Just Keyrings gives an insight into how and why he's found success in such a niche market.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arcadia Joins Sedex</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=398</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=398</guid><description><![CDATA[At Arcadia we are committed to sourcing ethically, so to back this up we have just become a member of Sedex, an organisation set up to monitor suppliers and their working practices. The process of adopting the Sedex system involves all our Asian suppliers completing a comprehensive self assessment in the categories: Business Integrity, Environmental, Health & Safety and Labour Standards.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Sourcing Team awarded Certified Women’s Business Enterprise</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=397</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=397</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sourcing Team are delighted to be awarded with the credential of Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Wedding at The Sourcing Team</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=391</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=391</guid><description><![CDATA[Becky Fitch director of The Sourcing Team married Jason Fleury this weekend in Brighton at the Hotel du Vin. It was a really fantastic day attended by close friends and relatives.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BTC Group LIVE 2011 at Wembley Stadium</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=388</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=388</guid><description><![CDATA[BTC Group will be holding their next End-User Show 'BTC Group LIVE' at Wembley Stadium on 12th October 2011.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grant “new-kid-on-the-block” Geary’s Cakes</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=387</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=387</guid><description><![CDATA[Well not long to go now so today we launch The Sourcing Team’s first Macmillan Cancer Support – “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” – as you would expect, at The Sourcing Team we like to do everything with a twist so, it’s the alternative coffee morning! Yes, on Friday the 30th of September 2011 we are hosting our very own Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falcon Promotions - 12th Annual Promotions Exhibition</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=378</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=378</guid><description><![CDATA[Falcon Promotions are holding the 12th Annual Promotions Exhibition at Newmarket Racecourse. This year we have a record number of 36 Trade Exhibitors attending. On the previous evening Falcon will be holding a dinner for all suppliers attending at The Bedford Lodge Hotel, this is a good occasion for our staff to mix with the companies that they have dealt with throughout the year.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang create new Mathew Street Music Festival brand FOC</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=376</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=376</guid><description><![CDATA[19 Years of awesome music is something to really celebrate so we have produced a new MSMF event brand & a new limited edition merchandise range.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charter Distributor Status For Redbows Promotional Gifts</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=366</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=366</guid><description><![CDATA[1Redbows, a leading UK promotional gifts company has achieved Charter Distributor status with the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA). The achievement recognises Redbows’ commitment to operating to the highest possible business standards within the promotional gifts industry and meeting the strict requirements of the Charter Code.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bursting with Liverpool Pride</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=365</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=365</guid><description><![CDATA[Wild Thang are bursting with Liverpool Pride after being selected to produce a range of merchandise for the Liverpool Pride Festival which will be taking place at the Pier Head on Saturday the 6th August, Andrew Dwerryhouse commented: “As official merchandise provider it fills Wild Thang with pride by adding another major event to our calendar,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Promotional Gift Supplier</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=363</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=363</guid><description><![CDATA[What should you expect from your promotional gift supplier? This is a relationship that should be seen as a long-term strategic partnership in the same way that your graphic or web designer, your mail fulfilment house or your digital marketing agency is viewed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Print Asia invest in new premises</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=362</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=362</guid><description><![CDATA[Following steady growth and a very strong 2010/11 Print Asia have moved to a new premises in Dartford, to allow for both increased office and warehousing capacity. Dan Mortimer, Managing Director of Print Asia said ‘We are getting more and more requirement for call off,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wild Thang looks to London to increase sales</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=351</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=351</guid><description><![CDATA[Wild Thang enjoyed a really successful exhibition at marketing week live in the London Olympia taking nearly 300 enquiries from a simple t-shirt to branded condoms. Sarah Howarth and Andrew Dwerryhouse were in attendance to deliver the message about the amazing products and services Wild Thang has to offer, their feet were on fire at the end of the 2 days!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BodyFlag production &amp; distribution taken over in Europe by Kandinsky Group</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=341</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=341</guid><description><![CDATA[The patented Bodyflag will now be distributed across Europe by Kandinsky Group, which is represented in the UK and Ireland by The Merchandise Factory]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Outstanding Branding achieve Charter Distributor status</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=339</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=339</guid><description><![CDATA[London-based supplier of branded promotional merchandise and corporate clothing, Outstanding Branding, has been awarded Distributor Charter status by the board of Directors at the BPMA - British Promotional Merchandise Association.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma hosts Promotions Village at Marketing Week Live</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=330</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=330</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma exhibits at Marketing Week Live on 29th & 30th June, Kensington Olympia, alongside 14 bpma members in the Promotions Village. Come and visit the exhibition that is known as “The destination of the modern marketer” and experience the buzz and energy yourselves…we would love to see you there!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Product design and its ethical impact!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=327</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=327</guid><description><![CDATA[Last week was an excellent sharing of ethical and product conformity ideas and experiences. I joined Julia Hawkins from the Ethical Trading Initiative, Tom Smith from Sedex and Robert Hinchcliffe from Intertek to present at the bpma Ethical and Product Conformity Seminar. Firstly, it was extremely pleasing to see such a great turn out of our members clearly, wanting to be more involved and up to]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hatters MD completes Manchester 10K for Charity</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=324</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=324</guid><description><![CDATA[Jo Shippen, Managing Director of Hatters Promotional Merchandise completed the Manchester 10K, as part of ‘Team Merrick’ this Year on behalf of National Charity BASIC. BASIC stands for Brain and Spinal Injury Centre, who are experts in rebuilding lives following Brain tumours, strokes and associated head injuries.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Outstanding Branding achieve ISO Certification</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=323</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=323</guid><description><![CDATA[Continued growth and success has led London-based distributor of promotional merchandise, Outstanding Branding, to formalise its Quality and Environmental policies.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Industry Triathlon</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=322</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=322</guid><description><![CDATA[1st July 2011 could be ‘just another day’, but why don’t you make it much more than that with this year’s Marketing Industry Triathlon. As an industry, we are ever familiar with the power of experiences; the triathlon is designed with that in mind, giving marketers the ultimate experience, one that is unforgettable. For the third year, the MAA are partners of the fun packed day where both agency]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Key production &amp; ThinkTANK have merged</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=320</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=320</guid><description><![CDATA[For those of you from the music industry you will (no doubt) know of Key Production. For our customers out side of the music industry a bit of background!
Key Production is one of the longest standing manufacturing and print management companies in the music and media industry.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The we’ve had a little makeover Sourcing Team</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=312</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=312</guid><description><![CDATA[They say a change is as good as a rest and since we’ve never been ones for resting on our laurels, we thought a couple of little changes would do us good. Besides, over the last 15 years we’ve developed and grown, and we wanted to reflect that in everything we do.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grant Geary – joins The Sourcing Team as account manager</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=311</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=311</guid><description><![CDATA[We are delighted to welcome on board Grant as an additional account manager at The Sourcing Team.  The business has experienced a growth of 25% over the last 12 months and Grant makes a welcome addition to the existing customer service team.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Major Quality and Environmental Awards For Redbows</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=303</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=303</guid><description><![CDATA[Redbows, a leading UK promotional gifts supplier has been awarded ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification,
following assessment by Certified International Systems (CIS). These prestigious awards recognise Redbows’ commitment to providing exceptional service and management of its environment impact.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mayor of London Green Procurement Code</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=301</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=301</guid><description><![CDATA[Sourcing Team gain silver award for the Mayor of London Green Procurement Code – following a progress review and audit we are delighted to be able to demonstrate our commitment to sustainable procurement through this award.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATED - Brand Guidelines for 2012</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=273</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=273</guid><description><![CDATA[Companies and organisations should be aware of what they can and cant do with the Olympics London 2012 logo In relation to promotional merchandise.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brandinc expanding further</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=282</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=282</guid><description><![CDATA[Brandinc Ltd, the design-led promotional merchandise and clothing distributor, has had another great year and are welcoming three new staff to the London office.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma National Student Design Competition launched for 2011</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=270</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=270</guid><description><![CDATA[Now in its second year the British promotional merchandise association have launched the national student design competition focussed on the promotional merchandise industry.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online adverts must now abide by ASA advertising code</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=269</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=269</guid><description><![CDATA[Businesses who advertise online are being warned that they will need to comply with the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) codes from 1st March.
From that date, the ASA codes which govern 'traditional' advertising media (such as radio, TV and billboards), will apply to commercial sites and businesses which promote their services on other sites and social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Story of BIC Cristal New Exhibition at the Museum of Brands</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=262</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=262</guid><description><![CDATA[From 1-30 April 2011 an exhibition of art inspired by an iconic brand will be held at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in Notting Hill. To celebrate the invention of the BIC Cristal® ball pen 60 years ago, artists from around the globe have provided sculptures, portraits, a  haute couture dress and even Cristal chandeliers for the new exhibition]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arcadia Corporate Merchandise Ltd announce a 60% growth</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=261</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=261</guid><description><![CDATA[10th February 2011 - Jason Markwick- Director, comments “Our account teams have shown exceptional performance in 2010. Through hard work and dedication they have developed our key accounts whilst adding some very impressive brands to our ever growing client list.”]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Marketer Feature : Get a promotion</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=233</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=233</guid><description><![CDATA[Not even its most devoted disciples would claim that marketing is better than sex. Yet advocates of promotional goods say they have research to back up a lesser, but nevertheless ambitious, claim – that it can have the same kind of effects on the brain as porn.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Double Digit Growth for BTC Group</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=232</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=232</guid><description><![CDATA[BTC Group are proud to announce an 11% increase in annual revenue despite the recession.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Advertising Specialties Impressions Study</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=229</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=229</guid><description><![CDATA[A landmark study from the American trade association ASI proves advertising specialties beat TV, radio and print advertising as the most cost-effective advertising medium available.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why promotional branding is essential to the marketing mix</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=203</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=203</guid><description><![CDATA[We now live in a crowded marketplace where we are bombarded with emails, leaflets, online ads and more. In fact evidence suggests that some consumers and businesses are blind to the 300 or so ads we see a day]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Revealing for the first time the triumphs and disasters</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=197</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=197</guid><description><![CDATA[Colin Lloyd and Ken Spedding’s entertaining book Beyond Redemption exposes the remarkable episodes of the past and expresses hard-hitting views on the present and future of this dynamic market]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 bpma Student Design Competition winner</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=191</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=191</guid><description><![CDATA[Bpma – 3M Design Innovation Award won by Brunel student

The first ‘bpma Design Innovation Award’, sponsored by 3M, has been won by Andrea Pisa, a design student at Brunel University.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Success Leads to New Appointments</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=189</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=189</guid><description><![CDATA[With their latest 12 month figures posted and having seen continued growth and profitability, London-based promotional merchandise supplier Outstanding Branding have added to the successful team.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gary Cable joins BTC Group</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=188</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=188</guid><description><![CDATA[BTC Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Cable as Senior Account Manager, joining the 58 strong promotional merchandise team at their 30,000 sq ft offices in Hayes, near London.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABSOLUT VODKA integrates ProProcure’s e-procurement platform</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=183</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=183</guid><description><![CDATA[July 6th 2010, ABSOLUT VODKA, the world’s fourth largest premium spirits brand, today announced the successful integration of ProProcure’s]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team success at the bpma Dragon boat Race 2010</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=180</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=180</guid><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to The Marketing Store team who won this year’s Dragon Boat Race, held at Dorney Lake, Windsor on Wednesday 7 July. The Marketing Store had tough competition from 8 teams of 11 throughout the day.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma’s Protect your Brand, buy from a bpma Accredited member campaign…continued success.</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=177</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=177</guid><description><![CDATA[Continued success for the bpma’s Protect your Brand, buy from a bpma Accredited member campaign was delivered at the Marketing Week Live Exhibition in June.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will the new Bribery Act 2010 affect you?</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=175</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=175</guid><description><![CDATA[At the moment this is not a piece of employment legislation 'The Bribery Act' which is due to come into force later this year, will have an effect on employment practices (unless the new Government decide otherwise).]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma Board strengthens its team with 2 new appointments</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=174</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=174</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma have recently announced 2 new board directors, Gerry Thomas, (Plastech Print ) and Simon Patnick (Merchandise Mania) . Both individuals offer a wealth of experience to the industry]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BrandInc Awarded Investors in People Status</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=166</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=166</guid><description><![CDATA[BrandInc has been awarded the coveted Investors in People accreditation.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grow your Business Through Live Marketing</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=165</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=165</guid><description><![CDATA[Seminar invitation from the bpma and the organisers of IPM-Live!

Bpma (British Promotional Merchandise Association) and Waypoint, the organisers of Incentives & Promotional Marketing – Live! invite YOU to attend an inspirational, interactive masterclass by John Blaskey, CEO of The Exhibiting Agency]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why record a promotional video?</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=163</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=163</guid><description><![CDATA[Designed to grab the attention of potential customers faster than any other advertising medium, online video marketing is fast becoming the best promotional tool, in just 3 minutes a promotional video can instill levels of confidence in buyers that copywriters can only dream of.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma welcomes another 7 new members</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=161</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=161</guid><description><![CDATA[The following members have joined the the UK’s leading industry body dedicated to promoting best practice around the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of promotional products]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open to all members – Member Orientation Seminar</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=160</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=160</guid><description><![CDATA[In this tough economic climate, many people like to know what exactly they gain in return for their membership.The bpma offer a FREE Orientation seminar for members. This seminar aims to cover the fundamental aspects of the Promotional Industry and is packed full of sales and marketing tips to help your business grow.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma goes into the regions</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=159</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=159</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma has appointed nine regional directors following its decision to strengthen its presence and introduce networking events into regions across the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The bpma to exhibit at Marketing Week Live!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=157</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=157</guid><description><![CDATA[As part of the bpma drive to engage with more end users the bpma will be exhibiting at the biggest marketing show of the year where over 10,000 forward thinking marketers are forecasted to attend.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations bpma Academy students!</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=155</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=155</guid><description><![CDATA[Congratulations bpma Academy students!The bpma would like to congratulate all the Academy students who passed the bpma Academy’s Certificate in Promotional Merchandise September 2009 course.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New bpma website to be released</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=154</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=154</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma are very pleased to announce that a new look, innovative website that supports the full supply chain will launch shortly. The new bpma.co.uk website will adopt a clear 3 zone structure for buyers, suppliers and distributors.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save the Date - bpma Christmas Lunch</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=153</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=153</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma are delighted to announce that they will be holding the popular and well attended Christmas lunch on Friday 17th December from 12 -4.30pm.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma Annual Charity Golf Day</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=152</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=152</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma’s Annual Charity Golf Day takes place at The Drift Golf Club, East Horsley, Surrey on Friday 10th September 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The bpma Dragon Boat Race 2010</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=151</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=151</guid><description><![CDATA[By popular demand the bpma have brought back the Dragon Boat Race event in 2010. The event will take place Wednesday 7th July at Dorney Lake, Windsor, the rowing centre for London’s 2012 Olympics.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A successful beta launch for bpma-sourcing.co.uk</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=150</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=150</guid><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce a successful beta launch of our new sourcing website. In its first week alone bpma-sourcing generated FREE leads for over 50 distributor’s members.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma response to Promota - Subject: EGM postponed due to lack of information</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=142</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=142</guid><description><![CDATA[As your Chairwoman I feel I owe it to you to respond to the inaccurate statement released yesterday by Promota. “Subject: EGM postponed due to lack of information”.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The bpma have launched a new micro site</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=141</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=141</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma have launched a new micro site to answer questions on the proposed merger of the bpma and Promota.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record numbers join the bpma</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=137</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=137</guid><description><![CDATA[31 new companies joined the British Promotional Merchandise Association in February, a record according to industry head Gordon Glenister. We are truly delighted by the response and its testament to all the good work and initiatives the bpma have been running states Glenister.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Analysis of UK &amp; Ireland Promotional Merchandise Industry in 2009</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=136</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=136</guid><description><![CDATA[Last year the industry saw another dramatic increase in the failure of Distributor Companies, with Supplier Companies also feeling the pain.  The recession has certainly bitten hard in the Promotional Merchandise Industry & the market size continues to fall.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Advertising Codes launched</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=134</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=134</guid><description><![CDATA[The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) today launch new UK Advertising Codes, following a comprehensive review and a full public consultation.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sales Promotion Staff and Employers can Air Their Views</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=132</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=132</guid><description><![CDATA[As a uniform wearer in the sales promotion industry, you probably wear a smart casual outfit. How comfortable do you find it? Do you despair at the quality of uniform you wear or rejoice in the comfortable fabrics available today?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BPMA &amp; ISP join forces to support Denny Bros Ltd</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=130</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=130</guid><description><![CDATA[The BPMA recently teamed up with the ISP Director of Insight Colin Harper to present a leading edge seminar on the impact of promotions in-store. The event sponsored by Denny Bros and held at the Museum of Brands shared some interesting findings …..]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma launches Protect your Brand Campaign</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=129</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=129</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma launched its Protect your Brand, buy from a bpma Accredited member campaign at the Technology for Marketing & Advertising show. Technology for Marketing and Advertising is the UK’s largest gathering of marketing and advertising professionals, offering integrated marketing solutions that deliver measurable return on investment.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma Moves into new offices</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=128</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=128</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bpma has moved to Russell Square in the heart of London.  Pictured here are Pinky van-Lare, Membership Executive, Daniela Arena, Events & Training Manager, Paul McLellan, Operations Manager and Director General, Gordon Glenister.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>bpma Patrons meet for Annual dinner</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=127</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=127</guid><description><![CDATA[The bpma Patrons had their annual dinner at the House of Commons on the 22nd February and discussed some of the industry hot topics including suppliers marketing their brands to end users,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I &amp; PM – Live!  appoints Paul Shelley as Event Director</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=124</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=124</guid><description><![CDATA[Paul Shelley, a well-known and experienced exhibition professional in the marketing sector, has been appointed Event Director of the recently launched Incentives & Promotional Marketing – Live! (21-22 Sept, NEC), which is organised by Waypoint.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BrandInc’s British Lions promotion wins bpma Award</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=123</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=123</guid><description><![CDATA[BrandInc, the design-led branding and manufacturing consultancy, has won the BPMA's prestigious ‘Campaign of the Year’ Award for its work on the British and Irish Lions’ rugby tour of South Africa in 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brand Addition proud winners of bpma award</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=122</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=122</guid><description><![CDATA[Brand Addition – which recently merged with two other 4imprint Group-owned promotions companies to form a £50million marketing communications business – has won a prestigious BPMA Award for the second year running.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sourcing City Host Award Night</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=121</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=121</guid><description><![CDATA[Sourcing City hosted their 2009 Awards Presentation Night last Wednesday at The Sky Lounge at The Aviator Hotel in Farnborough. The turnout was excellent & from the feedback a great night was had by all.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations BPMA Award Winners</title><link>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=111</link><guid>http://www.bpma.co.uk/CommonPages/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=111</guid><description><![CDATA[Last Wednesday night saw over 600 people attend the BPMA Annual Awards dinner at The Trade Only National Show in Coventry. Guest host Ruby Wax entertained and the BPMA Annual Awards were presented by our sponsors.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
