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Protecting your business and its information

You can’t open a paper these days or watch the news without hearing about a security breach.Whether its laptops stolen from vehicles containing confidential information, or employees leaking information on the internet, we’re faced with the fact that sensitive information is getting lost and may well fall into the wrong hands – doing irreparable damage to the business in question.

ISP Legal News: New rules emerge on prize promotions

The Legal Advisory Service is issuing new guidance on the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, which came into operation on 26th May. Within the Regulations, there is a list of commercial practices which are in all circumstances considered unfair. This is sometimes called the black list.

Industry Inspiration From The Experts At The National Incentive Show 2008

Great ideas to promote your business, effective performance improvement, the web and its impact on marketers, and ethical sourcing are just a few of the topics being covered over the three days at the National Incentive Show, 16 – 18 September 2008.

Top brands to exhibit at the National Incentive Show

Following a very successful 2007 event, The National Incentive Show, 16 – 18 September 2008, is pleased to announce a number of new brands exhibiting at this year’s show. ASDA Business Rewards, Brand Addition, Debenhams, Grass Roots, Samsung, Sony and Entrepreneur of the Industry winner ClippyKit are just some of the top names who will be new to this year’s show

National Incentive Show and Print for Business Exhibition Raise the bar at the House of Commons

The power of meeting face-to-face and networking cannot be replaced and this was reinforced at a recent reception at the House of Commons hosted by John Greenway MP on behalf of the National Incentive Show and Print for Business Exhibition.

Data Protection Act - Recap

The Data Protection Act is administered by the Information Commissioner, an independent officer who reports directly to Parliament. It is concerned with personal information which is automatically processed. It works in two ways, giving individuals certain rights whilst requiring those who record and use personal information to be open about that use and to follow sound and proper practices.

Culture Clash!

In this article Alan Phillips, Project Manager at Croner looks at the ways business owners and managers can avoid potential discriminatory issues within the workplace.

Second time around?

Employers these days are keener than ever to re-employ staff who have previously left the business. What are the reasons behind this recent phenomenon and what are the risks for employers?

Taxpayers: Is HMRC watching you?

H.M. Revenue & Customs could soon be looking at social networking sites to research the lives of taxpayers, warns CCH, a sister company of Croner. - Over the last few years HMRC has developed a range of innovative methods for identifying potentially undeclared earnings of individuals and businesses.

ISP Awards 2008: Awards dinner

The ISP Awards 2008 presentation dinner will be held at the Park Lane InterContinental Hotel in London on May 22, 2008. It is black tie. ISP members: £195.00 + VAT (£229.13) (no increase on 2007)- Non-members: £220.00 + VAT (£258.50) (no increase on 2007)

Promotional Marketing Exhibition Goes From Strength To Strength

A 10% increase in attendance has cemented the Promotional Marketing Exhibition’s place as the UK’s most important exhibition for the promotional sector. continued support of the promotional industry’s organisations (BPMA*, ISP* and VA*) plus, for the first time, the presence of the DMA*, POPAI* and IPIA* has also elevated this established event to a position of importance ......

The Times Crème Executive Secretary & Pa Event

The Times Crème Event is the market-leading show dedicated to the busy working lives of PAs and Executive Secretaries. The role of the PA has evolved greatly over the years and PAs are now responsible for a multitude of tasks. The Times Crème Event is the only show that represents the needs of the modern PA.

EU RoHS Directive under review

What is RoHS ? RoHS, which stands for the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances. What substances does it ban? The RoHS directive bans six hazardous substances –lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and the flame-retardants PBB and PBDE in electrical and electronic equipment since July 1st 2006.

Big Brand Name VISITORS Register for the Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2008

Big Brand Name VISITORS Register for the Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2008 - With just three months to go until the Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2008 opens its doors at London’s Olympia (15 – 17 April), pre-registrations are already rolling in with big brand names exhibiting being matched by big brand names registering to visit

"Clippykit" designer bag entrepreneur named Entrepreneur of the Industry 2007

Entrepreneur behind Portobello Road market cult handbag carried by Helena Bonham Carter, Debbie Harry and Jools Oliver now recognised by the promotions industry. Calypso Rose, entrepreneur and creative force behind the "Clippykit" bag and range of PVC fashion accessories, has won the Entrepreneur of the Industry Award 2007.

Supplier Route to Government

Supply2.gov.uk is part of the Government’s strategy for supporting economic growth – particularly among smaller companies – across the UK, and helps to reduce some of the barriers faced by small businesses seeking to access public sector contract opportunities.

Major Promotion & Major Brands For The Promotional Marketing Exhibition

BPMA member, Volume Exhibitions Limited, the organiser of the Promotional Marketing Exhibition (Olympia, 15 – 17 April, 2008) has announced an exciting visitor promotion, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK exhibition industry.

The Times Crème Executive Secretary & PA Event

The Times Crème Executive Secretary & PA Event has become an essential business tool and certainly a date in the diary that can’t be missed. Over 2,000 Executive Secretaries and Senior PAs will flock to Manchester Central, the venue formerly......

PSI – Düsseldorf

Once again the PSI Trade Fair Düsseldorf is extending an offer to distributor members of the BPMA the possibility to attend the upcoming 46th PSI Trade Fair normally only available to PSI members.

Times Crème Event - Show Guide editorial entry deadline

Please note that this week is the last week to get your Show Guide exhibitor listing in. All exhibitors are entitled to a FREE editorial entry in The Times Crème Event Manchester 2007 Show Guide.

Major Promotion & Major Brands for the Promotional Marketing Exhibition

BPMA member, Volume Exhibitions Limited, the organiser of the Promotional Marketing Exhibition (Olympia, 15 – 17 April, 2008) has announced an exciting visitor promotion, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK exhibition industry.

Ted Syms

He was in our industry for many years and was Chairman of the BPMA in 1978 and played an active part on the committee over the years and has been in the indusrty since the early1960.

The Crème of Manchester

The Times Crème Executive Secretary & PA Event has become an essential business tool and one date in the diary that can’t be missed. Over 2,000 Executive Secretaries and Senior PAs will flock to Manchester Central, the venue formerly known as the GMEX....

Brand Licensing Europe 2007 -

Brand Licensing Europe 2007 is just around the corner. Taking place from 2 to 3 October at The Grand Hall, Olympia, London, it is your unique annual opportunity to meet and do business with over 180 of Europe’s leading intellectual property rights owners

National Incentive Show

The National Incentive Show, supported by the BPMA, opens its doors in less than two weeks. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with industry colleagues and meet over 100 leading suppliers of incentive, motivational and promotional marketing products and services.

Brand Licencing Europe 2007

Brand Licensing Europe 2007 is the must-attend event on the European licensing industry calendar, comprising an unrivalled exhibition and free to attend seminar and workshop programme.

National Incentive Show

It’s less than two months away until The National Incentive Show, 25 – 27 September 2007, the UK’s most established event for the incentive, motivational and promotional marketing industry.

Judging panel announced for prestigious Entrepreneur of the Industry Award

The organisers of the 2007 Entrepreneur of the Industry Award, a nationwide search for the most dynamic individual in promotional marketing, have revealed the judging panel for this year’s initiative.

UK Promotional Merchandise Marketplace Profile - June 2007

Sourcing City have completed their latest study of the Promotional Merchandise market in the UK & Ireland. (Copy attached.) The analysis shows a UK/Ireland Market Size of £790,225,000.......

Industry Experts And Leading Practitioners Speak At The National Incentive Show 2007

New promotional ideas, running successful incentive schemes, leading highly motivated teams and the latest innovations in green incentives are just a few of the key industry issues......

Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2008

Olympia will once again host the only London exhibition devoted entirely to the sales promotion, incentive and motivation sector and the dates have been set for 15 – 17 April, 2008.

National Incentive Show 2007

National Incentive Show 2007, 25 - 27 September Hall 10, NEC, Birmingham marketing, agency, HR and...

Promotional Marketing Exhibition Review

The Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2007, 17 – 19 April, proved a successful showcase for 200 exhibitors, including manufacturers, distributors and service suppliers from the promotions, incentive and motivation sector

Merchandise: the death of the wooden squirrel

Margot Parker, board director and European spokesperson for the British Promotional Merchandise Association, discusses the relevance of the promotional products that we find in our offices

National Incentive Show Moves Forward Under New Ownership

The National Incentive Show, the UK’s most established event for incentive, motivational and promotional marketing products and services, is moving forward in 2007 under the new ownership of Touchstone Exhibitions and Conferences Limited.

PPAG Acquire Non Stop Promotions

Ireland’s top promotional product company PPAG revealed in a statement through their MD Philip McLaughlin that they have bought one of the industry leaders in the UK,

Victor Rosewell

A well-known and respected figure in the sales promotion industry for almost three decades, Victor Rosewell, died in December.

BPMA 2006 Awards Winners

The winners of the fourth annual BPMA Awards were announced at the BPMA's annual Christmas Lunch at the Langham Hotel, London, on 14th December 2006.

News from the Promotional Marketing Exhibition

New stand bookings and a famous sporting name. The exhibitor list for the Promotional Marketing Exhibition continues to grow with 131 stands (65% of the floorspace) now booked. Recent signings include Leisure Vouchers, Baskind, LeCreuset, Point of Sale Centre, Kyp Systems and The Akabusi Company, a motivation company, which means we will have a famous motivational sportsman in our midst!