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Spark sales team member job spec July 2010
Spark Promotions is a market leader in creating and delivering exciting tailor-made, promotional products for some of the world’s leading brands within the healthcare and beverage industry sectors.
Read ArticleGary Cable joins BTC Group
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.
Read ArticleBrand Addition Recruitment Drive for Talent
Brand Addition is looking for talented people to strengthen its team!
Brand Addition (a division of the 4imprint Group) is the market leader in Europe for the design, source, manufacture and distribution of branded merchandise for both corporate and consumer marketing.
Read ArticlePAGE Annual Awards Dinner
17th June saw the PAGE conference followed by the annual PAGE awards dinner.
The event was exceptionally well supported with over 50 members and 100 suppliers representing over 130 companies. As always the evening went on to the small hours.
Read ArticleBrand Division Ltd acquires TomatoSource
Brand Division has acquired bpma memberTomato Source Limited to further strengthen its position as an established leader in the promotional merchandise marketplace. Brand Division uses several trading names to successfully target various industry sectors with promotional products and services.
Read ArticleProcurement appointed official distributor for Oakley sunglasses
Procurement International has been appointed official distributor for the prestigious Oakley brand of sunglasses to the promotions, incentive and motivation industry.
Read ArticleInsight Promotions.com Limited Announcement
Insight Promotions.com Limited are thrilled to announce the availability of Callaway Golf products from Callaway Golf (Europe) Limited.
Read ArticleJob Vacancy - Giftpoint
We are looking for “extra-ordinary” sales people to supplement our growing sales team. Put very simply, if you are someone that thrives on the thrill of selling, prepared to work your socks off for great rewards and then have the ability to handle those accounts impeccably
Read ArticleBrandInc Awarded Investors in People Status
BrandInc has been awarded the coveted Investors in People accreditation.
Read ArticleBrandInc becomes bpma Patron
BrandInc – the design-led branding and manufacturing consultancy – has demonstrated its support for the British Promotional Merchandise Association’s commitment to best practice within the industry by becoming the Association’s latest Patron.
Read ArticleCreative Emporium continues with its commitment to the 10:10 campaign
Creative Emporium, the Promotional Merchandise and Clothing company based in Leeds has become one of the first companies in the world to purchase a new Clean Burn textile dryer from Sanco Technology UK in partnership with global print consultants CPN.
Read ArticleProdPromo & BTC Group – the ultimate synergy
ProdPromo, the promotional gifts experts, launched their new website www.prodpromo.com , in partnership with promotional products giant BTC Group.
Read ArticleBemrose Promotional Products implements new organisational structure
Bemrose Promotional Products is pleased to announce that after a recent review of the division a number of
operational and staff changes have been implemented in order to increase the level of service we provide.
Read ArticleBTC Group wins Ordnance Survey Contract
Ordnance Survey announced a Tender for a promotional merchandise supplier to provide a core range of branded products and ad hoc requirements for a selection of goods including branded umbrellas, shirts, polo shirts, USB gadgets, desk top clocks, laptop bags, conference folders, pens and executive gifts.
Read ArticlePF Concept announces the appointment of a new CEO
We are pleased to announce that Cees Martens has been appointed as PF Concept
International’s CEO and member of Polyconcept’s Executive Committee effective March
8th, 2010.
Read ArticleJames Norman
It was with great sadness that I heard on Tuesday the news of James Norman’s death. James had been an integral part of this business since 1984, and I have had the privilege of working with him for the last 7 years.
Read ArticleJob Vacancy - Sales Development Executive
Increasing sales is a key factor to the future success of SPS, and to that end three positions for areas in the UK have been created which will significantly lift our presence in front of customers. The key tasks will be to maximise our sales to present but small customers, and to identify and gain new accounts.
Read ArticleNew Financial Backing For UKL
Swindon based UKL, one of the top five UK distributors of promotional clothing and accessories, has been acquired by a company owned by one of the industry’s leading and most highly respected entrepreneurs, Paul Persey.
Read ArticleBTC activewear merger full of Hollywood Glamour
In true Hollywood style, Falk & Ross Group, the largest multi-brand clothing distributor in Europe, has announced a merger with BTC activewear, the UK’s fastest growing major distributor.
Read ArticleJob Vacancy - Team Head Merchandising
The Central Office of Information (COI) is the Government's marketing and communications specialist hub. We work with the Government and public sector to shape the debate around high profile social issues. We help our clients develop life-changing marketing and communications campaigns on everything from adult literacy and child safety to ASBOs and STIs.
Read ArticleJob Vacancy
Do you like the idea of working in a small team, have a sense of humor, and a ‘can do attitude’?
Read ArticleBrandInc’s British Lions promotion wins BPMA ‘Campaign of the Year’ Award
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.
Read ArticleBrand Addition proud winners of BPMA award for second year running
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.
Read ArticleBTC Group invited to speak at SEDEX AGM
Jon Birrell, Senior Marketing Manager, has been invited to speak at the SEDEX AGM in London on 16th Feb 2010. SEDEX, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, is a membership organisation for businesses committed to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supply chains.
Read ArticlePinbadge gives BPMA Distributor Members a discount
To assist BPMA Distributor members, we are pleased to advise that, with immediate effect and as long as you remain a BPMA member, we are giving you a discount to assist you in winning new orders for low qty enquiries - something that has meant higher prices historically.
Read ArticleTUI UK appoints BrandInc to create new range of branded merchandise for Summer 2010 holiday promotions
TUI UK - parent company of Thomson and First Choice - is introducing a new promotional strategy for 2010 and has appointed branding agency BrandInc to create, design and manufacture a completely new collection of branded promotional merchandise for its Summer 2010 consumer promotions.
Read ArticleBrandInc appoints Carol Ingram as Senior Sales Manager
randInc - the design-led branding and manufacturing consultancy - has appointed Carol Ingram as its senior sales manager, a newly-created role.
Read ArticleCOI unveils new Merchandising and Promotional Items Framework
The Central Office of Information (COI) has overhauled its framework (roster) of agencies that specialise in merchandise and promotional items. A total of 58 suppliers from across the UK secured a place on one or more of the five lots, over half (55 per cent) are new to the framework.
Read ArticleBags of charity at KeepMe
KeepMe Bags, the company famous for its reinvention of the re-useable bag, recently came to the rescue of a charity day for 120 of London’s disadvantaged kids. A collection of volunteers committed to supporting children’s charities in London had organised a day out at Jesus College in Cambridge for 120 inner-city children
Read ArticleMid Ocean Brands Under New Leadership.
ABN AMRO Participaties and NIBC Capital Partners confirm their commitment to Mid Ocean Brands and strengthen capital base Mid Ocean Brands, a European leader in the premiums and business gift market headquartered in The Netherlands and Spain, has strengthened its position recently with the reinforcement of its capital base and the appointment of a new CEO.
Read ArticleKeepMe dispels the ‘Green Bubble’ myth
In 2004, KeepMe Bags was established as one of the first providers of re-useable bags in the UK promotional industry. It introduced a wide range of cotton, paper and polypropylene products to the market and, as the order books filled up, it quickly became apparent that ecological integrity was able to play a very active part in the success of a marketing campaign.
Read ArticleNEW! ALCOHOL- FREE Waterless Antibacterial Hand Sanitisers
We are proud to announce the launch of our new ALCOHOL- FREE waterless Antibacterial Hand Sanitisers. The use of hand sanitisers has always been promoted in the health care industry as they are better than washing with soap and water because they KILL rather than remove micro-organisms.
Read ArticlePunters race to Newmarket
East Anglian based company Falcon Promotions recently held their annual Promotions Exhibition at Newmarket Rowley Mile Racecourse on Thursday 24th September. This was the 10th year of organising a Exhibition and it proved to be the most successful in orders and enquiries taken on the day.
Read ArticleMarine world cottons on
The world’s first ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’, supported by the Marine Conservation Society, took place on 12 September 2009. The day was an attempt to reverse a trend that, in a 2008 litter survey, found 8,174 plastic bags littering UK beaches on just one weekend.
Read ArticleWembley Triumph for BTC Group
Over 330 customers of BTC Group were treated to what was the very best private exhibition of promotional merchandise ever seen in the UK. The event was held in the spectacular Bobby Moore Room overlooking the pitch at the magnificent new Wembley Stadium.
Read ArticleHatters promotional merchandise make new additions to the team
Hatters Promotional Merchandise are happy to announce the addition of Sasha Kay to their growing team! Sasha joins Hatters as an Account Manager where she will work alongside Suzanne Harris and Jane Pegg developing and maintaining client relations
Read ArticleEverything Environmental to supply Olympic branded products to distributors
Everything Environmental, the UK’s leading trade-only supplier of personalised recycled eco friendly promotional and business gifts, is to supply distributors with a range of branded products for the London 2012 Olympic games. Products to be supplied include water bottles, frisbees, pens and pencils, lanyards, yoyos and skipping ropes – all manufactured out of recycled or sustainable materials.
Read ArticleEnvironmental Award for The Sourcing Team Ltd
Following an assessment by an independent body The Sourcing Team has been awarded ISO 14001:2004 certification in addition to our ISO9001:2008 quality award. These prestigious awards show our commitment to the environmental and quality management systems and are recognised worldwide.
Read ArticleThe Umbrella Company has appointed Stephen Reeve as Sales Director
The Umbrella Company are delighted to announce the return of Stephen Reeve to their team as Sales Director. The appointment marks a return to the company where Stephen began his career in the promotional gift industry.
Read ArticlePromotional USB Outlook - prices to increase through 2010
Those of you that regularly purchase USB Memory sticks should be familiar with fluctuating prices. During 2007 and 2008 the prices for USB's was relatively cheap due to a good exchange rate for the dollars and oversupply of flash memory. Today the prices are going up due to a weak pound and undersupply of flash memory in the market.
Read ArticleInstitute of Direct Marketing Chooses ecocardTM to provide environmentally friendly membership cards
BPMA member, ecocardTM , has been chosen by The Institute of Direct Marketing to provide environmentally friendly membership cards to its 4,000+ members. The Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) is Europe's leading skills and qualifications provider for direct, data and digital marketing professionals.
Read ArticleCoca-Cola Enterprises selects BTC Group
BTC Group is delighted to announce its recent win to exclusively supply Coca-Cola Enterprises with an agreed collection of promotional clothing following an official tender process. Coca-Cola Enterprises makes, sells and delivers soft drinks in Great Britain to a range of customers including retailers, wholesale suppliers, the licensed trade and leisure or workplace operators.
Read ArticleSueMe succeeds with KeepMe’s branded bags . . .
You see a pretty woman skipping down the High Street, holding a funky bag with your brand emblazoned all over it. Or you see a family carrying your branded bags to another high-profile event in which you have invested no financial stake . . .
Read ArticlePro9 Show Success in Amsterdam
The Pro9 Exhibition attracted 4731 visitors over the 3 day show held at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam in late August 2009. Dutch visitors represented 68% of all visitors, with 32% of visitors coming from a variety of European countries. T
Read ArticleUK’s leading uniform supplier adds a new Dimension to the Workwear and Clothing Show
Dimensions Corporatewear, the UK leader in the managed corporatewear market, is to exhibit at the uniform industry’s leading event – the Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show. Dimensions Corporate wear believe that the show in April is the ideal platform to maintain their profile in the industry and to show off their latest designs.
Read ArticleChristmas Promtoions
If you want a pen to showcase your company this Christmas, you'll be looking for both quality and value for money, along with a brand name that your customers know and trust. Newell Corporate Gifts and Promotional Products, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of promotional pen brands, have launched theirstunning Corporate Gifts & Awards range for Christmas 2009.
Read ArticleBTC Group Announces Exclusive Promotional Merchandise Event at Top UK Venue
BTC Group is pleased to announce it has secured Wembley Stadium for its 2009 Promotional Merchandise and Corporate Clothing showcase, taking place on Wednesday, 21st October 2009. BTC Group will be inviting its valued customers and prospects to view the latest creative and innovative solutions, generate ideas for their current or future projects and take part in sourcing workshops.
Read ArticleFounders of orb go GLOBAL
Mike Smith and Karen McBride of Orb International, one of the UK’s leading independent merchandising companies, are delighted to announce that they have entered into an agreement to purchase the ‘Sports Merchandise Limited’ business from the shareholders.
Read ArticleBrandInc bucks industry trend with 15% increase in annual sales
While a recent survey revealed that the UK promotional merchandise market has fallen by between 20-30 per cent, design-led branding and manufacturing consultancy BrandInc has reported a 15 per cent increase in sales over the past 12 months.
Read ArticleWorld’s first solar-powered EL signs unveiled
Solar powered, Electro Luminescent (EL) signage is now a reality thanks to UK product design company Anokimobi Ltd. The ground-breaking signs unveiled today are the first of their kind to be powered solely by the sun rays.
Read ArticleAPG Live! 2009
Trade Only, the leading marketing and information solutions provider for the Promotional Product Industry has announced the much awaited dates for their APG Autumn Show programme.
Read ArticleYash Bespoke clothing - New member interview
New BPMA members Yash Bespoke Clothing are bringing a unique offering to the promotional merchandise marketplace. The company – established for more than 15 years – is focused on developing its potential in the “huge” promotional merchandise mark
Read ArticlePromo Flame launches unique bespoke candles to the trade
A new range of unique candles has just been launched to the promotional trade market in the UK. The candles, distributed by Promo Flame a division of Heburn Enterprises Limited, are available in a range of popular shapes including cubes, pyramids and tapered cylinders, and in different colour, size and scent options.
Read ArticleMantis World Price Freeze for 2009
At a time when customers are faced with price rises from many brands, Mantis World offers price stability in an uncertain economic climate. 2009 prices remain unchanged across Mantis World’s four brands - Mantis, Humbugz, Babybugz and Tender Loving Clothing for the rest of the year.
Read ArticleBranding specialist BrandInc continues international growth with launch of BrandInc Hong Kong and BrandInc Australia
BrandInc - the design-led manufacturing and branding consultancy - is continuing its international expansion with the launch of a wholly-owned company in Hong Kong and the opening of BrandInc Australia in Sydney.
Read ArticleSafe sex just got safer with Willie Wetsuit
brightbutton, a leading supplier to the promotional merchandise industry, launches the all-new Willie Wetsuit – a mini neoprene wetsuit condom holder that protects the condom from damage.
Read ArticleTulip takes on tangled earphones
brightbutton, a leading supplier to the promotional merchandise industry, launches Tulip today – a brand new product that prevents earphones from damage and tangling.
Read ArticleNew face – new systems
Giorgio Silberberg has joined the team at Sweet Temptations as Head of Operations. With a remit to streamline and further develop the operational activities of the company as part of it’s drive to improve and enhance customer services, Giorgio will fulfil this critical role as part of Sweet Temptations strategy for the future.
Read ArticleKeepMe’s new website keeps it simple
KeepMe Bags’ range of products has radically expanded in the last couple of years. Clients can now choose from paper bags, kraft bags, jute bags, cotton bags, canvas bags and non-woven pp bags.
Read ArticlePromoServe runs for charity
A team of four from PromoServe Business Systems competed in the Derby 10K run on Sunday 19th April, raising over £200 for Sporting Futures and setting the bar for future industry sporting events.
Read ArticleKeepMe cotton quadruples
Real promotional effectiveness has never been about simply scrawling your company logo on whatever medium comes to hand. Instead, it’s about recognising that the medium itself says as much about your business as your slogans and your strap lines. That means you need to think not just about the form a promotional item takes but also the material from which it is made.
Read ArticleFILMOLOGY PREMIERS THE INDEPENDENT CINEMA TICKET
Having negotiated with over 220 independent cinemas across the UK and Ireland, Filmology, the movie marketing and promotions specialist, has now added an additional incentive to its cinema voucher range.
Read ArticleKeepMe launches Chinese brochure
KeepMe Promotions has launched a glossy new 24-page brochure, dedicated entirely to promotional products, designed and built at the company’s increasingly prolific Chinese manufacturing plant - and a quick browse illustrates just how far KeepMe’s range of promotional merchandise has come.
Read ArticleJamie at Home chooses KeepMe Promotions
Since Jamie Oliver came to prominence as a celebrity chef, his public profile has revolved around more than just good food. His involvement in acquainting the British public with issues of welfare and morality in cooking has become central to what he does, so it comes as no surprise that Jamie Oliver’s new party plan business, Jamie at Home, has adopted the green route for its promotional campaign by choosing KeepMe Promotions, not just for the branded cotton bags, but also for the various incentives and a
Read ArticleNOW YOUR LOYALTY CARD CAN BE AS GREEN AS YOUR CSR POLICY
There has recently been a dilemma for Customer Loyalty Managers: your marketing department demands you adhere to the company’s CSR policy (which undoubtedly has a ‘green’ element), but your Sales Director demands you issue loyalty cards to attract and retain customers – and most plastic cards are not eco friendly.
Read ArticleDates Announced for UKL Trade Show
UKL have announced that their annual Trade Show will take place on 9th & 10th December 2009. The successful show will launch the 2010 Brochure and will preview all new styles from all the brands.
Read ArticleKeep in the picture with Sweet Temptations
Sweet Temptations has launched a new promotional lolly, the Fairtrade certified Picture Poptm, which is exclusive to Sweet Temptations. Any photographic image can be replicated on the lolly allowing you to be really creative and produce a striking and unique promotional product at a very low cost.
Read ArticleTHE PLASTIC CARD SHOP SUCCESS LEADS TO NEW BRANDING, LARGER PREMISES & NEW WEBSITE
At a time when many companies are cutting back, BPMA member The Plastic Card Shop Ltd, supplier of loyalty, gift, discount, entry and identity cards, has demonstrated its confidence in its current performance and future growth by introducing new branding, moving to larger premises and launching a new website at www.theplasticcardshop.com.
Read ArticleOLDEANI LTD at PROMOTIONAL MARKETING EXHIBITION
BPMA member and established promotional solution provider, Oldeani Ltd., will be using its stand at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition (D19) as the launch pad to end users for its new colour co-ordinated desktop accessories range and, with the 2012 Olympics in mind, a new collection of sports items, including sports watches, drinks bottles and bags. The exhibition takes place 24 – 26 March at London’s Horticultural Halls.
Read Articlebpma member TOMATO SOURCE exhibits at PROMOTIONAL MARKETING EXHIBITION… and not a promotional product in sight!
Award winning promotional product sourcing company, Tomato Source Ltd., are exhibiting on at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition (Horticultural Halls, London 24/26 March) … but there won’t be a promotional product in site on stand B24!
Read ArticleOldeani Ltd at SMex
BPMA member, Oldeani Ltd, an established supplier of promotional products, is exhibiting on stand 245 at SMex, the specialist event for the sports merchandise industry, Wembley, 9th March.
Read Articlebpma Member Tomato Source Successful Application To Join Institute of Sales Promotion
Tomato Source Ltd, the award-winning company which supplies sourcing services and promotional products to the sales promotion, advertising and experiential marketing sectors, has had its application to join the Institute of Sales Promotion (ISP) accepted. The company is one of only a handful of promotional product sourcing specialists on the ISP’s current member’s list.
Read ArticleThe Explorers Return
Weary explorers, Gavin Booth and Adam Wilton, have returned from their two month Antarctic quest in which they raised over £20,000 for the United Kingdom Heritage Trust and their campaign to save Scott’s Hut.
Read ArticleTop Award for an Outstanding Performance
At the recent Recognition Express 30th anniversary annual sales conference gala dinner held in Daventry, Zoe Waistell marketing manager at Hinckley based Recognition Express was presented with the Outstanding Performance Award by managing director Nigel Toplis.
Read ArticleHouse of Sarunds offers chocolate business cards
House of Sarunds, the leading continental chocolate and confectionery supplier, has added chocolate business cards to its corporate range.Turn any box of chocolates into a tasty business card: House of Sarunds can cleverly place a clear plastic holder across the lid of a box and then place the business card inside, et voila.
Read ArticleTime for a New Watch Catalogue from Oldeani
Established promotional and incentive product supplier and BPMA member, Oldeani Ltd., has launched a new catalogue depicting its range of luxury watches.
Read ArticleRecognition for sports scholars
On Tuesday 2 December, the winners of the 2008 Young Sportswoman and Young Sportsman of the Year were presented with their Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sports Awards Scholarships, at a special lunch attended by this year’s main sponsor Recognition Express and the award’s organisers*.
Read ArticleMantis World wins RE:fashion award
At a star-studded event with the entire fashion world looking on, Mantis World collected the ‘Manufacturer Award” at the RE:FASHION 2008 ethical fashion awards in London last week.
Read ArticleNew 2009 Designer Range from Mitreprize
Mitreprize will be launching fresh new business gift lines from Cerruti 1881, Ungaro, Charles Jourdan, Smalto and Jean-Louis Scherrer designer ranges for 2009 at the National Show.
Read Articlebpma Member Tomato Source to exhibit at SMEX
Award winning* promotional product sourcing specialist, Tomato Source Ltd, are first-time exhibitors at SMex, Wembley, 9 March, which is supported by the BPMA. Tomato Source and will be waving the flag for the promotions sector at the event by showcasing a range of innovative promotional products, some exclusive to Tomato Source in the UK.
Read ArticleOldeani procures super tins to promote Sonic Chronicles
Established promotional product supplier and long term BPMA member, Oldeani Ltd, has produced branded tins as an accessory for SEGA’s Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood™ game, which is has just been released on Nintendo DS.
Read ArticleSuccess Leads to Expansion at Tomato Source Ltd
Following a successful 12 months, which has seen the team at promotional product sourcing specialist, Tomato Source Ltd, receiving several industry awards as well as gaining new business from national and international brands, Tomato Source has expanded its team by appointing Nicola Carling as Account Executive.
Read ArticleTo protect and promote
To protect a laptop and promote a company, this defensive skin combines both in one effective promotional idea.
The peel-off protective cover offers a huge area that can be used for displaying any imaginative and stylish marketing message in full colour.
Read ArticleHouse of Sarunds expands corporate range and now offers New Personalised Message Bars
House of Sarunds, the leading continental chocolate and confectionery supplier, has added to its corporate range and now provides personalised message bars.These new and innovative message bars, which are made from the finest Belgian chocolate, can be inscribed with personal messages, a picture or even a brand name and company logo and are the perfect promotional gift item
Read ArticleMember Company 'Hatters' announce rebrand
Cheadle based Hatters Promotions are proud to announce the launch of a complete company rebrand. Timed to fall in line with hatters’ 10th Birthday celebrations, the launch of the new website www.hatterspromotions.com is an integral part of the new branding
Read ArticleMitul Patel from Face2Face wins corporate responsibility award
An entrepreneur from London has won a peace week award after supporting and anti-knife event in Croydon. Mitul Patel, 28 won the corporate responsibility peace award for his donation towards the street caller event which took place at the Whitgift Centre in August
Read ArticleProProcure publishes sustainable marketing white paper!
ProProcure’s latest white paper Sustainable Marketing Procurement – Turning Myth into Reality explains the importance of understanding and embracing CSR within a branded marketing material supply chain. It warns against the use of 'greenwash', explaining that simply paying lip service to sustainability could cause major damage to brands and their bottom line.
Read ArticleRecognition Express celebrates 30 years of business excellence
Leading UK franchisor Recognition Express is celebrating 30 years in business with an inspirational programme of events at its bi-annual conference on 5-6 September this year.
Read ArticleSourcing Surgeries At National Incentive Show
Although this is not the first industry exhibition for Tomato Source Ltd, the company is a ‘first time’ exhibitor at the National Incentive Show to be held at Birmingham’s NEC, 16 – 18 September 2008.
Read ArticleAdvent Calendars With A Difference
Sweet Temptations have further developed their innovative Advent Calendars for Xmas 2008. Last year Sweet Temptations pioneered the ethical, eco-friendly advent calendars made with Fairtrade chocolate and environmentally friendly packaging. These have proved very popular in fulfilling the need for gifts that fall in line with a corporate social responsibility approach.
Read ArticlePace Network – To The Rescue – off-road!
BPMA member, Pace Network, is well known for its specialist distribution services for the promotions industry and whilst its fulfilment side is also well known, the customers who use the company’s rescue services are a closely guarded secret – and rightly so.
Read ArticleThe Sourcing Team’s NEW Koala Bag proves huge success at Legoland Day out
The Sourcing Team’s exclusive range of Koala Bags made their first outing at Legoland, Windsor in support of around 400 special needs children and carers from around London. The event, which took place in May, saw the children taken on a special Fun Day out to Legoland..
Read ArticleBTC Group Appoint Two New Account Managers
BTC Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Tristen Irvine and Andrew Lake as Account Managers, joining the 56 strong promotional merchandise team at their 30,000 sq ft offices in Hayes, near London.
Read ArticlePACE NETWORK ADDRESSES EUROPEAN FULFILMENT ISSUE
What promoters want from their campaigns is maximum uptake and anything that stands in the way of a response or redemption must be addressed. Whilst fulfilment is an important, but often behind the scenes, element of a promotional campaign, it’s one that BPMA member, Pace Network, takes very seriously and undertakes for national, pan-European and international campaigns.
Read ArticlePromotional Marketing Exhibition selects new home for dynamic push in 2009
Following another successful show in 2008, the Promotional Marketing Exhibition team have selected a new and exciting venue in the heart of the capital to celebrate the fourth year of this hugely popular industry event.
Read ArticleMantis World - Ethical Press Release
We will be looking at how the trend towards ‘going green’ has impacted, and what environmentally friendly products are now out there. We will also be discussing the rapidly expanding market of merchandising for film, music and sports for promotional textiles and clothing.
Read ArticleBPMA Member Tomato Source Wins Most Innovative Service Award At The Promotional Marketing Exhibition
BPMA member, Tomato Source Ltd*, has added a further trophy to its award cabinet by winning the Most Innovative Service Award at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition, which was held at London’s Olympia, 15 – 17 April.
Read ArticleBPMA Member Print Run Wins Most Innovative Product Award At Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2008
BPMA member, Print Run, a successful, specialist supplier of printed promotional products for over 10years, was recently (16 April) recognised as showcasing the Most Innovative Product at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition, the biggest UK exhibition dedicated to the promotions industry.
Read ArticleProduct Expectations celebrate a turnover of £4.2 Million
Product Expectations is going from strength to strength generating £4.2 Million turnover in the last year, with sales of over 1.5Million USB Flash Drives. Product Expectations was started up 5 years ago by Managing Director, Chris Love when he realised the promotional gift potential in the USB Flash Drive
Read ArticleBusiness For Sale
Profitable, well established business (over 10 years) based in a Cheshire mill with good order book selling corporate leisure wear and promotional merchandise. Excellent repeat business from many blue chip companies but, easy to bolt this operation on to your existing business.
Read ArticleEverything Environmental reaches record turnover and doubles staff
For the year ending March 2008, Everything Environmental has sold £1.4 million worth (at trade prices) of its personalised recycled and eco friendly promotional and business gifts to distributors, exceeding all expectations. To meet this demand, the company has also doubled its staff numbers since the New Year.
Read ArticleJSL Concepts Announce the Appointment of John Mallows
JSL Concepts are very pleased to announce that, with immediate effect, JOHN MALLOWS has been appointed Account Manager – Soft Toys. This role has been created specifically to develop the well-established and growing plush toy business at JSL.
Read ArticleNews from Firebrand - BURST INTO COLOUR
Step into the sun and burst into colour. Sunlight can now bring any marketing message to life in this new idea in promotional T-Shirts.
Colours magically emerge from a white background when hit by ultraviolet light from the sun.
Read ArticleBrandInc to launch UK’s first range of CarbonZero-certified promotional clothing
BrandInc - the design-led manufacturing consultancy which specialises in the strategic use of bespoke branded merchandise - is teaming up with award-winning carbon offsetting organisation co2balance.com to launch the UK’s first range of CarbonZero-certified promotional clothing.
Read ArticleBpma Member – Tomato Source Ltd – Achieves Certification To The Coveted - Iso 9001 Quality Standard
BPMA member Tomato Source Limited* has successfully achieved registration to the internationally recognised internal quality management standard ISO 9001:2000.This independent assessment demonstrates Tomato Source’s commitment to customer service and quality. Tomato Source has now earned the right to display the coveted ISO logo to demonstrate its conformity to the standard.
Read ArticleEthical Trading Initiative- A First For Btc Group
BTC Group are delighted to announce their acceptance as full members of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a unique achievement for a company specialising in the production and supply of promotional clothing and general merchandise.
Read ArticleBrunel Trade Services their biggest and best diary range
Brunel Trade Services are delighted to launch a new range of promotional diaries to trade customers. 2009 is set to be an exceptional year for Brunel’s diary range. Redesigned and upgraded, Brunel Promotions are offering new fashion-led colours in a range of formats....
Read ArticleBest of the Best Lenticular Award is presented to Reflex Printed Plastics
The IAPHC Best Use of Lenticular contest sponsored by HumanEyes announces the winner of the inaugural Best Lenticular Award. Twice extending the deadline to accommodate entries from around the world, the IAPHC received 64 entries from 19 companies in 10 countries. The challenge was to decide on the pieces that would win Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention awards
Read ArticleMarketing Association Alliance Debuts At The Promotional Marketing Exhibition
The newly formed and high influential Marketing Association Alliance will make its debut at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition (15 – 17 April, Olympia London). The formation of the Alliance was spearheaded by Gordon Glenister, Director General of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) with a view to sharing knowledge, experience and learning more about each others disciplines and how they all form part of an integrated marketing campaign.
Read ArticleBio Poncho™ – A Versatile Product From Tomato Source
Like many of the people involved in the promotions industry, promotional products have to be versatile. They need to be relevant to the brand, user-friendly, useful (nothing ever created brand awareness stuck in the back of a drawer!) and now they may also have to be environmentally-friendly too, depending on the client’s ethical policies.
Read ArticleKeeping Pace With The Green Route For Your Next Campaign
‘Green’ is definitely the buzz-word in the promotions market at present, but as much thought needs to be given to delivering your products in an environmentally-efficient way, as goes into selecting ‘green’ products. BPMA member, Pace Network, a global transport provider with a specialisation in the field of sales promotion...
Read ArticleBTC Group achieve ISO 14001 Accreditation
BTC Group were successful in achieving ISO 14001, designed to help companies achieve consistent environmental compliance together with continuous improvements in environmental performance. It applies to those environmental aspects over which an organisation has control and where it can be expected to have an influence.
Read ArticleSweet Temptations Achieve ISO 9001 Accreditation
Following an assessment by an independent body Sweet Temptations has been awarded ISO 9001 Certification. This prestigious award for quality is supported by the Government and recognised worldwide.
Read ArticleCAPPUCCINO COMPUTER
Coffee hot from your computer comes when you plug this promotional mug into your USB port. And if you like it home-brewed, you can keep it warm on your way to work by plugging into your car. Technology has brought a new twist to the ever popular promotional coffee mug in this Plug-in Mug that will keep any marketing message hot all day.
Read ArticleProcurement Recognises Loyalty
Gill Ryan, PA, (pictured) and Mark Rosewell, Account Manager, both recently received long service certificates from Ian Rosewell, MD of BPMA member, Procurement International. Both were celebrating 10 years service with the company and they also received a tangible acknowledgement of their loyalty, as befits a company which is a major player in the loyalty sector.
Read ArticleTomato Source Is BPMA Best Newcomer
Sourcing Company and BPMA* member, Tomato Source Ltd, was presented with the Best Newcomer award at the British Promotional Merchandise Association’s annual Christmas lunch held in London recently (19th December).
Read ArticleNew Brochure Reflects Service Ethic At Pace Network
BPMA member, Pace Network has launched a new brochure, which reflects the company’s service ethic. Neatly enclosed in a specially designed outer folder are six sheets which each describe the specialist divisions that make up Pace Network and together offer a total solution for fulfilment, warehousing and global distribution...
Read ArticleNew product from Whitney Woods - THE ZING THING
News of a new product from Whitney Woods - A promotional product that will make a terrific mailing piece has been developed by pop-up specialists Whitney Woods and is due for release in January. Aptly named “The Zing Thing,” it certainly lives up to its name.
Read ArticleBPMA member launches an innovative product for the promotions industry
The promotions sector will be pleased to know that after reports of many ‘sore bum and achy back’ experiences at outdoor events, those clever people at Tomato Source decided that there must be a better way to enjoy events in a little more comfort and create a huge branding opportunity for promoters.
Read ArticleThe Tripleburst - New product released
The folding technique isn’t new but to incorporate 3 “starbursts” into one handy pocket-sized product certainly gives a boost to promotional literature. The Tripleburst measures just 105 x 85mm but opens with a flourish to a fantastic overall display measuring 665 x 150mm.
Read ArticlePace Presents Paris Express For Promotional Products
BPMA member Pace Network, a specialist in supplying fulfilment and global distribution services for the promotions industry, has now launched its Paris Express service to complement the company’s established daily services from the UK to Luxembourg, Belgium and Holland.
Read ArticleCharlie Willis Joins Team At Promotional Marketing Exhibition
Charlie Willis, a well-known figure in the promotional marketing industry, has joined the Promotional Marketing Exhibition team as Sales Consultant. Simon Tilley, Managing Director of Volume Exhibitions Limited, the organiser of the Promotional Marketing Exhibition, said, ‘Charlie brings with him 10 years experience in this sector and joins at the peak time for exhibitor bookings.
Read ArticleCool Feet For A Hot Bottom
Stop your laptop overheating and slowing down with this cool promotional idea in the shape of two little feet that lifts up its bottom and lets the air flow under. The Cool Feet come from Firebrand, renowned for their technology related promotional ideas.
Read ArticleBPMA 10 -year membership Photocall
The BPMA is proud to reveal it has more than 200 member companies who have been members for over 10 years. In acknowledgement of this loyalty, a '10th anniversary' photocall will be held on the BPMA stand.
Read ArticleProcurement International appoints Barry Doyle as International Fulfilment Director
WOKINGHAM 23rd AUGUST 2007 – Following the acquisition of the fulfilment element of O. C. Tanner Europe’s promotions and incentive business, Procurement International has announced that Barry Doyle, who was Sales Director at O. C. Tanner Europe for the past three years, has been appointed to the position of International Fulfilment Director.
Read ArticleLog-On Or Link-Up To PME’s New Website
The Promotional Marketing Exhibition website for the 2007 event won the BPMA’s Website of the Year Award in December 2006, for “ … being user-friendly with clear signposting and navigation, good graphics and up-to-date content which could only get better.”
Read ArticleAEG Europe uses iKyp to promote O2 venue
AEG Europe and O2 have launched The O2 in an intensive, integrated marketing campaign. In a shared vision, they have created the most exciting music, entertainment and sport destination in Europe.
Read ArticleInk Promotions Launches Points Reward Scheme
Ink Promotions, specialists in promotional merchandise, design and marketing has launched a points reward scheme as a unique way to reward customer loyalty.
Read ArticleInk Promotions joins forces with Koziol
Ink Promotions, specialists in promotional merchandise and sourcing has joined forces with German manufacturer Koziol to distribute the full Koziol product line in the UK.
Read ArticlePress Release Advantage Award 2007
At the recent Advantage Group national conference, Non-Stop Promotions were for the second year running named as The Distributor of the year. New owner of Non-Stop Philip McLaughlin was delighted to accept the award on behalf of the whole team and praised all members on their continual dedication to service and quality.
Read ArticleOrb International Buy Dynamic Image End User Division
Orb International, one of the leading suppliers of Corporate and Promotional Merchandise products in the UK, have purchased the 'Dynamic Image End User Trading Division'.
Read ArticlePromotional Marketing Exhibition Duo Part Of Winning BPMA Dragon Boat Racing Team
Two members of the Promotional Marketing Exhibition team were among those successful rowers in the winning boat at the recent Dragon Boat Racing day organised by the BPMA (British Promotional Merchandise Association).
Read ArticleProcurement International Reaches Agreement On Acquisition
BPMA member, Procurement International Ltd., a leading supplier of aspirational and high street brands to the promotions, incentive and motivation sector, has successfully completed negotiations on an agreement regarding the acquisition of the incentive fulfilment and distribution business from O. C. Tanner.
Read ArticleProcurement’s New Website Links Directly To On-Line Catalogue
Procurement International, a leading, specialist supplier of high street and aspirational brands to the reward/motivation/loyalty sector, has launched a new website at www.procurement.ltd.uk.
Read ArticleMajor Distribution Agreement Signed
Sweet Attitude brings lower confectionary prices to the UK. The fastest growing promotional confectionary supplier in the UK, Sweet Attitude, has announced that it is now the official UK Main Distributor of Slodkie Upominki the highly respected Polish Manufacturer.
Read ArticleSweet Attitude reach agreements with Dowlis Corporate Solutions
Sweet Attitude, the fast growing trade only promotional confectionery supplier has added a big name to it’s list of Main UK distributors
Read ArticlePace Network’s Treble Success At The Promotional Marketing Exhibition
BPMA member, Pace Network, a global distribution company, which has expertise in handling, fulfilment and distribution in the promotions industry, reports a trebly successful exhibit at the industry’s London showcase, the Promotional Marketing Exhibition, which was held at Olympia recently.
Read ArticleProcurement International Wins Award At National Exhibition
BPMA member, Procurement International, a leading supplier of aspirational brands for motivation and reward programmes, scooped the ‘Best Pre Show Promotion’ award at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition held at Olympia, 17–19 April 2007.
Read ArticleGETTING PASSIONATE ABOUT PRINTED PLASTICS
In an event organised conjunction with the BPMA, Association member Reflex Printed Plastics, (manufacturers of printed plastic products, used for promotional and information purposes), opened the doors of its Bells Yew Green premises recently
Read ArticleSupreme's promotional products awarded Fair Trade accreditation
Supreme Creations textile factory in South India has been accredited by Fairtrade and the North London company can now offer ethical promotional products from its ROSE (Reusable, Organic, Sustainable, Ethical) range to companies wishing to offer them to ethically conscious clients.
Read ArticleInk Promotions Launches Points Reward Scheme
Ink Promotions, specialists in promotional merchandise, design and marketing has launched a points reward scheme as a unique way to reward customer loyalty
Read ArticleNectar - the sweet taste of success for Procurement
Following an extensive selection process, Loyalty Management UK (LMUK) has appointed BPMA member Procurement International as sole merchandise supplier to Nectar's home delivery element of its loyalty programme known as 'Nectar to your Door'
Read ArticleThe Promotional Marketing Exhibition Update
With a full six months selling time still in hand, the Promotional Marketing Exhibition is already 50% sold, with 100 of the anticipated 200 exhibitors already signed-up for the event (Olympia, London, 17 - 19 April, 2007).
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