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Plan for TONS2011 now to maximise the benefit.
As the industry’s only National Trade Show prepares to celebrate its 5th anniversary next Janaury, Trade Only is urging visitors to diary the dates now and plan to come for two days to the Trade Only National Show. The show which is on the 26th and 27th January 2011 is at the Jaguar Halls, Ricoh Arena Coventry, UK.
Read ArticleOrder Line Live for the Event of Year
Tickets on sale now for the bpma Annual Awards Dinner at the Trade Only National Show.
Read ArticleAPG Expo – call to distributors
Trade Only, the leading marketing and information solutions provider for the Promotional Product Industry has called on distributor companies to take advantage of the shows to bring as many staff as possible.
Read ArticleNew supply opportunities for 2012 Olympics
LOCOG (The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralymic Games Ltd) have recently announced new Licensee opportunities for additional gifts and souvenirs as follows:
Read ArticleABSOLUT VODKA integrates ProProcure’s e-procurement platform with their financial systems
July 6th 2010, ABSOLUT VODKA, the world’s fourth largest premium spirits brand, today announced the successful integration of ProProcure’s
Read ArticleFree VIP Visitor access to European Trade Show, ProPSI is now available for all UK based Distributors.
Why fly to Amsterdam and visit the show?
220 supplier exhibitors – meet new and existing suppliers face to face.
New innovative product launches at the show, ideal for Christmas demand
Read ArticleIndustry failures increase
Three well known suppliers went into administration recently. These include Bemrose Products based in Derby, Sweet Temptations based in St Albans, Cardinal Packaging based in Wales.
Read ArticleOut with the old - in with the new
It is with great regret that Sweet Temptations Ltd announces that it has gone into voluntary liquidation. This is due to a number of situations and circumstances that have resulted in this unfortunate outcome.
Read ArticleWill the new Bribery Act 2010 affect you?
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).
Read ArticleWithdrawal of Elgar £20 notes
The Bank of England is withdrawing the older style £20 notes that show a portrait of Sir Edward Elgar. Holders of these notes may continue to use them until the end of June 2010.
Read ArticleLSI big promo
LSi Limited have done it again – and successfully held “The Big Promo Gift Show” again in Leeds, and as promised 12 months ago , this years show was bigger and better than last year!
Read ArticleJob Vacancy - Acrobat Promotions
As a growing company we are now looking to bring in key players for our future growth. If you are looking for a role that will develop & grow as you do, then this could be what you’re looking for.
Read ArticleJoin the UK Pavilion at ProPSI
After the success in 2009, the bpma and Sourcing City will again be hosting the UK Pavilion at the pro/PSI show in Amsterdam, bringing together prominent suppliers who wish to increase their sales in mainland Europe.
Read ArticleNew National Expo and Conference 2011 Announced.
Manchester, England -Trade Only, the UK's leading information and exhibition provider to the Promotional Products industry has today announced the launch of a brand new National Trade Show to be held annually from September 2011
Read Articlebpma member selected as finalists at this years small business awards
It is a huge honour to announce that Lauren Willsdon, the newly promoted office manager at Shout Promotional Merchandise has been selected as a finalist for the employee of the year category at the FSB Hertfordshire Small Business Awards 2010.
Read ArticleAPG expo 2010
Trade Only announce the exciting and eagerly anticipated autumn show progrxamme for 2010. APG expo 2010 is timed right at the start of the crucial second selling season, the run in to Christmas and New Year. It is an ideal time for suppliers and distributors to get together.
Read ArticleAnalysis of UK & Ireland Promotional Merchandise Industry in 2009
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.
Read ArticleNew Advertising Codes launched
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.
Read ArticleSales Promotion Staff and Employers can Air Their Views on Uniforms in a new Internet Forum
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?
Read ArticleIncentives & Promotional Marketing – Live! appoints Paul Shelley as Event Director
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.
Read ArticleSourcing City Host Award Night
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.
Read ArticleSuccessful exhibit for the industry’s new exhibition
Proving beyond doubt that, despite the recent predictions of the demise of exhibitions generally, exhibitions are alive and well and thriving (in the vibrant promotions sector anyway!) Incentives & Promotional Marketing – Live! reported a very successful exhibit at the recent Trade Only National Exhibition (Ricoh Arena, 27/28 Jan).
Read ArticlePro10 will be an alliance between Pro Exhibitions & Publishers and PSI
Pro10 will be an alliance between Pro Exhibitions & Publishers (an activity of Het Portaal Uitgevers) and PSI. The two organisations recently entered into a joint venture. The two leading brands in the promotional products sector will enhance and complement each other in the organisation of Pro10, the trade fair for European suppliers and distributors, to be held from 25 to 27 August 2010 in Amsterdam.
Read ArticlePSI Paris 2010 not to take place
PSI has cancelled its Paris fair. “In an increasingly tight trade fair market it makes no sense to put unnecessary strain on resources with competing events“, says PSI Managing Director Michael Freter. PSI will therefore withdraw its fair from the French market until such time as the needs of the market have been clearly determined. The colleagues at PSI France regret this decision, but were forced to recognise after consultation with key companies in the industry in mid-December 2009 that, due to the nega
Read ArticlePromotional products and the ABPI code of conduct
There are two sets of applicable rules firstly the Association of the British Pharmaceutical industry’s ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical industry and the General Medical Council’s guidance, Good Medical Practice.
Read ArticlePME Organiser Supports Incentives & Promotional Marketing – LIVE!
Having decided not to proceed with the Promotional Marketing Exhibition, (21-22 April 2010, London), Volume Exhibitions, the show’s organiser, has given its support to Waypoint Exhibition’s newly launched Incentives & Promotional Marketing – Live, NEC, 21-22 September 2010.
Read Article50 years of PSI: special anniversary events at the trade fair
Europe’s promotional product industry will see quite a festive start to the new year: On 13 January 2010 the starting signal for 50 years of PSI will sound at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre
Read ArticleSurplus campaign merchandise – a CSR opportunity?
A good number of companies have a few promotional items left at the end of a campaign, which either fill a store or are distributed among staff. But now, Wooden Spoon, a charity which supports disadvantaged children across the UK and Ireland, offers an option to donate the items and gain some CSR exposure.
Read ArticleWith sad regret that we would like to inform you of the death of John Daniellis previously of Kernow Plusfile
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of John Daniellis. John, who died on 15th July 2009, was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, but continued working until March 2008
Read ArticleCMC London Team Joins Arcadia
Jason Marwick of Arcadia Corporate Merchandise Limited is delighted to announce that Doug Burwell, Joanne Burwell (his wife), Rebecca Sharma (Account Manager), and 'Dave the Dog' all previously of the CMC London office, have now joined Arcadia based in High Wycombe.
Read ArticleEurimage seeking Uk distributor
Eurimage is a European Catalogue Group, founded in 1986, currently made up of 11 companies located in 11 EU countries. The group produces two promotional merchandise catalogues a year specifically aimed at the EU market. -
Read ArticleWaypoint launches major event for the sales promotion sector
Established event organiser, Waypoint Exhibition and Event Group, has announced the launch of a new national exhibition to support the marketing sector. Incentive & Promotional Marketing Live! will co-locate at Birmingham’s NEC, alongside established trade events Call Centre Expo, Event UK and Service Management Expo, 21 - 22 September 2010. Providing a wealth of inspiring products and services, plus industry knowledge, this suite of important business events will attract a wide audience of serious buyer
Read ArticleTwo in a row as global fibre group sponsors spectacular Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show Awards Ceremony for second year
The Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show is proud to announce that INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand will be the main sponsor of the event’s prestigious Business Manager Awards for the second year running. Susannah Rayfield, European brand manager for INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand said that they had no hesitation in continuing their sponsorship:
Read ArticlePAGE announce the Distributor and Supplier of the Year
The PAGE Catalogue Group annual conference and dinner was held at the Arden Hotel, NEC on 11th June. At the dinner, attended by 150 distributors and suppliers, George Hayward of PAGE announced the Supplier of the Year Awards. Silver Awards went to Global Ideas, PF Concept, Fanela, and Senator Pens. The Gold Award went to Impressions Europe.
Read ArticleBrand Licensing Europe 2009 Registration now open
Brand Licensing Europe 2009 Registration now open: 30 September – 1 October - Visitor registration goes live today for Brand Licensing Europe 2009. Register your place now! The leading event for Europe’s licensing industry, there are already over 100 exhibitors now confirmed.
Read ArticlePAGE announce the Distributor and Supplier of the Year
The PAGE Catalogue Group annual conference and dinner was held at the Arden Hotel, NEC on 11th June. At the dinner, attended by 150 distributors and suppliers, George Hayward of PAGE announced the Supplier of the Year Awards. Silver Awards went to Global Ideas, PF Concept, Fanela, and Senator Pens. The Gold Award went to Impressions Europe.
Read ArticleAdvantage Group catalogue launch and annual awards 2009
The Advantage Catalogue Group held its new catalogue launch and annual awards on 1st July. Over 90 distributors and suppliers met at the Sopwell House Hotel in St Albans. Supplier of the Year was Listawood with Hainenko and B Sanders commended with mug supplier Keramikos receiving the Highly Commended award.
Read ArticleThe Promotional Merchandise Market: Half Year Overview 2009
The first six months of 2009 have been a difficult trading time for most companies in the UK & Ireland promotional merchandise industry. During the first half of the year 95 distributor companies have ceased trading (a few of which are now trading again under new names) & 26 supplier companies have also gone. Surprisingly, these figures are probably a bit less than expected.
Read ArticleASI has announced turnover losses of 17.6% in the US
branch service provider, ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute), has announced turnover losses of 17.6% in the US industry for the first quarter of 2009. That corresponds to around 700 mil.
Read ArticleDownload products from SourcingMachine.co.uk into Promoserve
Instantly download product images and information from SourcingMachine.co.uk into your Promoserve office system with the click of a button. Simply tick the box next to the Promoserve option in your ‘My Profile' and an ‘Add To Promoserve' button will appear next to each product that you search for.
Read ArticlePromotional Merchandise Ceased Trading Companies Increase by 74%
Sourcing City announce their analysis of the trade companies that have ceased trading in the UK promotional merchandise industry during 2008. Last year saw a significant rise in both distributor & supplier companies ceasing trading compared to the previous year (2007).
Read ArticleBIC acquires Antalis Promotional Products
BIC Group announced that they have reached an agreement in principle whereby BIC Group will acquire Antalis' Promotional Products entities (APP) on the basis of a total enterprise value of approximately 33 million euros,
Read ArticleBroadband TV channel entrepreneur named winner of prestigious industry award
Entrepreneur Peter Middleton, managing director of CRE:8 Multimedia Limited, a producer of broadband TV channels, videos and DVDs has been named as the outright winner of 2008 Entrepreneur of the Industry Award for the UK's £20 billion promotional marketing industry
Read ArticleSmex (Sports Merchandise Exibition)
The bpma is now working with smex - the specialist event for the Sports Merchandise Industry and are able to offer a special package to all our members wishing to exhibit at the show.
Read ArticleINDEPENDENT PRINT INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
The IPIA have teamed up with PIRA to deliver a superb one-day conference which will give a projection of the future based on current market trends and technology developments.
Read ArticleShortlist announced for Entrepreneur of the Industry Award 2008
A shortlist of eight individuals comprising the UK promotional marketing industry’s most innovative entrepreneurs has been decided by a high profile judging panel of industry experts searching for the 2008 The Entrepreneur of the Industry Award - an annual initiative by the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA).
Read ArticleTrade Only Show Hits 90 -All this and free Wi-Fi too!
Trade Only the leading marketing media and exhibition company have announced that registration is now open for their industry leading Trade Only National Show
Read ArticleUKL Trade Show 2009 – Announcement of Extra Day
January 2008 saw the team from UKL open the doors of their headquarters to their very first Trade Show event. This inaugural event proved an immediate success and attracted more than 600 visitors over 2 days to UKL in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Read ArticleSourcing Planet Success at National Incentive Show
Sourcing Planet successfully exhibited at the recent National Incentive Show in partnership with a group of eleven prominent ‘Trade Exclusive’ suppliers. The simple principle was to generate sales leads for distributors.
Read ArticleEquality Bill on its way
On 26 June 2008, Harriet Harman, the Minister for Women and Equality, made a statement to the House of Commons to set out the main issues of the Equality Bill which will be introduced in the next session of Parliament.
Read ArticleProtecting 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.
Read ArticleISP 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.
Read ArticleNational 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.
Read ArticleData 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.
Read ArticleCulture 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.
Read ArticleSecond 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?
Read ArticleTaxpayers: 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.
Read ArticleISP 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)
Read ArticlePromotional 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 ......
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleEU 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.
Read ArticleBig 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
Read Article"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.
Read ArticleMajor 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.
Read ArticleThe 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......
Read ArticlePSI – 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.
Read ArticleTimes 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.
Read ArticleMajor 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.
Read ArticleTed 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.
Read ArticleThe 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....
Read ArticleBrand 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
Read ArticleNational 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.
Read ArticleBrand 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.
Read ArticleJudging 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.
Read ArticleUK 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.......
Read ArticleIndustry 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......
Read ArticlePromotional 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.
Read ArticleNational Incentive Show 2007
National Incentive Show 2007, 25 - 27 September Hall 10, NEC, Birmingham
marketing, agency, HR and...
Read ArticlePromotional 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
Read ArticleMerchandise: 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
Read ArticleNational 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.
Read ArticlePPAG 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,
Read ArticleVictor Rosewell
A well-known and respected figure in the sales promotion industry for almost three decades, Victor Rosewell, died in December.
Read ArticleBPMA 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.
Read ArticleNews 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!
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