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Another record for bpma membership
The bpma has hit another record membership month with over 40 new members joining in June. The recent membership campaign has paid dividends, says Director General Gordon Glenister. “
Read ArticleTeam success at the bpma Dragon boat Race 2010
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.
Read Articlebpma’s Protect your Brand, buy from a bpma Accredited member campaign…continued success.
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.
Read ArticleUp to £1,000 Train to gain funding available for the bpma Academy Certificate in Promotional Merchandise.
Enrolment for the September Course is open. In take for new members of staff and office juniors and administrators and business owners is high.
Read Articlebpma Board strengthens its team with 2 new appointments
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
Read Articlebpma drives the industry forward at the sell out Are you compliant Seminar
40 delegates attended the sell out seminar held at the Ethical Trading Initiative Office in London on Monday 21st June.
The seminar was created by the bpma to support its growing supplier and distributor membership,
Read ArticleAccess new business leads as quickly 1-2-3
The bpma are pleased to announce that we have secured a 30% discount off all data lists purchased through Experian’s new B2B Prospector service.
Read ArticleGrow your Business Through Live Marketing
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
Read ArticleWhy record a promotional video?
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.
Read Articlebpma welcomes another 7 new members
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
Read ArticleOpen to all members – Member Orientation Seminar
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.
Read Articlebpma goes into the regions
The bpma has appointed nine regional directors following its decision to strengthen its presence and introduce networking events into regions across the UK.
Read Articlebpma Increases its Certified International Systems member benefits to a 25% discount!
We are pleased to announce that the bpma have secured an increase of the bpma member benefit to 25% discount of the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHAS 18001 through the CIS (CERTIFICATED INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM).
Read ArticleThe bpma to exhibit at Marketing Week Live! 10,000 marketers expected in 2 days!
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.
Read ArticleCongratulations bpma Academy students!
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.
Read ArticleNew bpma website to be released
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.
Read ArticleSave the Date - bpma Christmas Lunch
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.
Read Articlebpma Annual Charity Golf Day
The bpma’s Annual Charity Golf Day takes place at The Drift Golf Club, East Horsley, Surrey on Friday 10th September 2010.
Read ArticleThe bpma Dragon Boat Race 2010
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.
Read ArticleA successful beta launch for bpma-sourcing.co.uk
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.
Read Articlebpma Pavilion at the Trade Only National Show
The bpma pavilion brings together suppliers of all sizes who wish to increase their brand awareness and boost sales with distributors. Exhibiting alongside us in this lively marketing environment - provides you, our valued members
Read Articlebpma response to Promota - Subject: EGM postponed due to lack of information
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”.
Read Articlebpma and Promota merger - Q&A micro site launched
The BPMA have launched a new micro site to answer questions on the proposed merger of the BPMA and Promota.
Read ArticleThe bpma's successful "how to win & retain distributor business" seminar is back
Gordon Glenister, Director General of the bpma, is now offering the highly successful seminar in the convenience of your own premises.
Read ArticleRecord numbers join the bpma
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.
Read ArticleBPMA & ISP join forces to support Denny Bros Ltd at hit seminar on the Importance of On-Pack Promotions.
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 …..
Read ArticleBPMA launches Protect your Brand Campaign
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.
Read Articlebpma Moves into new offices
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.
Read ArticleBPMA Patrons meet for Annual dinner
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,
Read ArticleDate for BPMA and Promota merger agreed
The merger of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) and Promota is proceeding and both boards have agreed that the target date for the merger is 1st May 2010.
Read ArticleCongratulations BPMA Award Winners
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.
Read ArticlePromota pulls out of merger plans
Last Thursday 17 December 2009 the Chairman of Promota, Rod Duncan wrote to Promota members informing them that they were withdrawing from the merger. As of today (22nd December) the bpma has not directly received any communication from Promota notifying us of the fact.
Read Articlebpma Christmas Lunch & bpma vision for 2010
The bpma had its annual Christmas lunch at the Guoman Tower Hotel, London on the 17th December. Over 190 members and guests enjoyed the festivities. A charity auction and raffle raised £6230 for Different Strokes.
Read ArticleThe 2nd bpma Academy Graduation
The bpma held its second Academy Graduation Ceremony at the House of Commons on the 9th November, with 35 guests attending the special occasion. John Greenway MP has supported the bpma and particularly the bpma Academy, and proudly presented 20 students with their certificates alongside Adrian Ferrand bpma’s Director of Education and Gordon Glenister, Director General of the trade body.
Read ArticleHave you entered to win our awards yet?
Have you entered to win our awards yet? You still have time, our closing date for award entries is 5pm today! It is simple to enter. Using the criteria for each Award category tell the BPMA and its members in 50 words why your company should win the award. Email your entry to awards@bpma.co.uk
Read ArticleBPMA Annual Charity Golf Day
The BPMA held its Charity Golf day on 23rd September at Chobham Golf Club, raising £1,600 for Myeloma UK through a charity raffle & auction. Myeloma UK commented “Thank you to everyone who attended the BPMA event in aid of Myeloma UK. The event was extremely successful raising over £1,600 that will go towards funding our vital programmes and services.
Read ArticleBPMA and Promota coming together as one Association
The boards of the British Promotional Merchandise Association and Promota have agreed that the two associations will come together in the spring of 2010 to form one association, subject to ratification by the memberships at the AGMs of both associations in October 2009. The new Association will have a base of c.1,250 members.
Read Articlebpma Announces 2010 Award Categories
The bpma announces the categories for its 2010 Awards to be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the 27th January. The bpma has included new Award categories to reflect the changing nature of our industry, these include Campaign of the Year, British Manufacturer of the Year and Personality of the Year.
Read ArticleNew supplier member benefit from Sourcing city
Sourcing City would like to offer any Supplier who is a member of the BPMA a new member benefit. Any BPMA Member who is adding in excess of 11-25 products will have the opportunity to add up to 50 products free of charge for 12 months
Read ArticleAre you looking to buy or sell a promotional merchandise company
Over the last few months, the bpma has had interest from companies wishing to both buy and sell businesses. The bpma has considerable advice about this process and is prepared to discuss this in total confidence.
Read ArticleAre you using the Legal Helpline? - ITS FREE
As a BPMA Member, you have the benefit of a free business and legal helpline provided in association with Croner Consulting. You have access to free telephone advice in respect of: Tax, VAT, PAYE, Payroll, Employment & Personnel, Health & Safety and Commercial Legal.
Read Articlebpma secures member pavilion at the Trade Only National show
Would you like to present your products and services in front of approx 2,000 industry related contacts? Then this is an offer just for you… Join us at the bpma pavilion at the Trade Only National Show 2010 ... The bpma pavilion brings together suppliers of all sizes who wish to increase their brand awareness and boost sales with distributors ....
Read ArticleBpma Annual Member Survey Report – June 2009
The bpma has received the highest level of responses from its members than in any other year. Retaining customers and increasing profits remain high on members concerns list as does turning more quotes into orders.
Read ArticlePatrons Dinner reaffirms support
The BPMA's continued support through both the Supplier and Distributor sectors was the focus of this year's Patrons Dinner held at the House of Commons. How to build on the success of last year's initiative, when the BPMA appointed four Vice Presidents, two for Supplier members and Two for Distributor members to pioneer activity was the major point of discussion.
Read ArticleExhibitor Insurance – protect your investment
When organising your exhibition stand for a Trade or End user show, you are likely to have a hundreds of other things on your mind than your exposure to legal liabilities. However in this volatile market it is necessary to protect your company and your investment by taking out Event or Exhibition insurance.
Read ArticleBpma endorse UK Village, Pro 9
BPMA announce its endorsement of the UK Village, hosted by Sourcing City at the Pro9 Trade Show. Gordon Glenister says “we are delighted to support the UK Village at this exclusive European Trade show. With over 30,000 in Europe, exhibiting in the UK Village alongside trade only suppliers, Sourcing City and bpma, is a great platform to meet new clients and increase sales.”
Read ArticleISO 9001 & 14001.. DONE!
The British Promotional Merchandise Association has successfully achieved accreditation to the internationally recognised internal quality management standard ISO 9001 and the standard for environmental management systems ISO 14001.
Read Articlebpma announce annual charity golf day
The bpma will be hosting their Annual Charity Golf Day on 23rd September 2009 at Chobham Golf Club, Surrey. The tournament provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers & distributors to network and is also a great opportunity to reward hard working staff.
Read Articlebpma launch brand new Twitter service
The bpma has launched a brand new service using the new social messaging software ‘Twitter’.
Read ArticleCalling all promotional items that are destined for landfill
Real Aid is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-religious independent charity looking for donations of unwanted goods from organisations and businesses.
Read ArticleThe bpma Academy Graduation
The bpma held its first Academy Graduation Ceremony at the House of Commons on the 22nd April, with 65 guests attending the special occasion. John Greenway MP has supported the bpma and particularly the Academy, proudly presented the 43 students with their certificates alongside Adrian Ferrand bpma’s Director of Education and Gordon Glenister, Director General of the trade body.
Read ArticleMargot Parker Selected As One Of The Libertas MEP Candidates For The East Midlands Region
Margot Parker, a well-known and respected figure in the promotions industry, has been selected as a candidate for the Libertas party in the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections to be held on 4 June. She will stand in the East Midlands Region.
Read Articlebpma TV extends to a wider audience
The bpma web TV has been a great hit with visitors, sales and marketing professionals, and now gives members an opportunity to make their own video.
Read Articlebpma to launch nationwide student design competition
The bpma together with 3M is launching a nationwide hunt for the next most innovative promotional item. The competition includes prize money of £2500 and is open to all students studying design.
Read ArticleAn extra date for the Academy
The bpma Academy’s second course launched in March will now be running an additional Introductory seminar in April to cater for the students funded by Train to Gain government funding.
Read ArticleNEW – Business Owner Workshop, 28th May 2009
The bpma have created a 1 day workshop designed for MD’s, Business owners and senior directors to help lead your company to success through a recession.
Read ArticleWeb Survival Training Day, 20th May 2009
Following the success of our first Web Survival Training course in Hinckley, the seminar comes to London! Attend the bpma's new Web Survival Training Course and find out how easy it can be to ensure you get visibility online & dentify which search engines are are listing your website
Read ArticleTrain to Gain Government Funding available for bpma training
If you are a business owner with 5 to 250 employees, a director or a key manager reporting to a Director, you could be eligible for up to £1,000 funding to enroll on the bpma Academy course or the Business Owner Workshop.
Read ArticleCome and join us at the Promotional Marketing Exhibition
As proud endorsers of the Promotional Marketing Exhibition, the bpma will be delivering seminars, along with other leading Industry experts on a variety of topical issues relevant to today’s business climate.
Read ArticleMargot Parker Addresses Packed Houses at a Conference in Miami.
Margot Parker Board Director and European Spokesperson of the British Promotional Merchandise association has just returned from Miami where at the packaging supply chain PACE and the Global Secure Summit Conferences 300+ delegates heard Margot's views on intellectual property theft, covering fake designer handbags to the dangerous fake drugs available by international mail order and the Internet, to the use of child labour in overseas locations supplying UK High Street shops.
Read ArticleBpma Academy 2009 … Enrol now!
Enrolment for the second course of the bpma Academy’s Certificate in Promotional Merchandise for the end of March has begun. The September 2008 course was a sell out, receiving some great feedback from the 63 students. The course covers fundamental aspects of the industry and has sales and marketing modules endorsed by the ISMM.
Read ArticleMarket your business through the recession - here's how!
Marketing is an essential part of any business and a lifeline to surviving a recession, so we are here to help you. Keep ahead of your competition by tapping into our cost effective marketing packages, specifically designed for Suppliers & Distributors.
Read ArticleIt's the event everyone is still talking about...
On Wednesday the 28th , the bpma held its Annual Awards dinner at the Trade Only National Show. The 'sell-out event' kick started at 7.15pm with lots of bubbles and laughter. During a lively 3 course dinner, guest host Roy Walker entertained our 500 guests and the bpma Annual Awards were presented.
Read ArticleMargot Parker has been invited to Address the prestigious supply chain Conference in Miami.
Margot Parker European spokesperson for the BPMA has been invited to Address the prestigious supply chain Conference in Miami organised by PACE the Packaging and Converting Forum, in early February. Margot is also addressing the GSS, Global Secure Summit which runs in parallel with the Pace conference.
Read ArticleThe bpma's New Web Survival Training Course
Following the success of our first web survival training course in Hinckley last week, we have been requested by popular demand to schedule another in London..... The simple fact is that 73% of people looking for a service, product, or information on the web will use a search engine.
Read ArticleMargot Parker visits PSI 7/8th January 2009
This year at PSI I detected a good steady pace to doing business with no panic about the world downturn and with countries preparing for a much slower growth rate. I saw the usual high standard of well designed stands offering vast amounts of promotional products and in Hall 11 Macma the German promotional products company had a very luxurious stand with crystal chandeliers and visitors being given rhinestone cowboy hats which incidentally could be seen all over the show.
Read ArticlePlanning to detox after the New Year…? Hold it off until after January!
The Entrepreneur of the Industry Award 2008 was proudly presented to Peter Middleton at our Christmas lunch on Wednesday. The fully booked striking event lasted much longer than anticipated (due to a few members refusing to go home and extending the night at the bar!).
Read ArticleFireblade – Misuse of bpma logo
This company is not a member of the bpma and has purports to be as such using our logo on their website. They have displayed similar logos from one other leading trade body, The ISP in which they are not members of.
Read Articlebpma Bespoke training
Joanna Sadie has 16 years of sales, sales training, sales and marketing consultancy and recruitment experience. In 2000 she established Leapfrog and since 2003 Joanna has worked in the competitive world of Promotional Merchandise providing sales consultancy, recruitment and Sales training services for both distributors and suppliers.
Read Articlebpma TV extends to a wider audience
The bpma web TV has been a great hit with visitors, sales and marketing professionals, and now gives members an opportunity to make their own video.
Read Articlebpma has re vamped its training programme
Not only has the bpma undergone a fresh modern rebrand, the bpma has also re vamped its training programme as part of the associations vision of promoting best practice through a strong agenda of education and training.
Read Articlebpma appoints Sue Tugman as board director
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (bpma) has appointed Sue Tugman, owner and managing director of Brunel Promotions, a major industry supplier of promotional and advertising products, as a board director. Sue’s remit on the bpma board will be compliance and complaints.
Read ArticleLiz Karn Resigns from bpma Board
Liz Karn, a respected member of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (bpma) board for 19 years, a Fellow of the Association and holder of the bpma Sword of Honour, has resigned her post. Liz is also MD of Merit Promotional Clothing, a successful and progressive company which has been a BPMA member for 29 years.
Read ArticleBPMA extends support for the trade
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) will strengthen its existing support for trade companies with the appointment of dedicated vice presidents to represent both supplier and distributor member companies.
Read ArticleBPMA Launches promo-jobs.co.uk the first industry recruitment site
Promo-jobs.co.uk is a new job board to be officially launched at the end of the month by the British Promotional Merchandise Association. BPMA has teamed up with Brainhunter to add a fully functional job board to their extensive membership community.
Read ArticleBPMA TV extends to a wider audience
The BPMA web TV has been a great hit with visitors, sales and marketing professionals, and now gives members an opportunity to make their own video.
Read ArticleSpotlight on Buyers – National Incentive Research unveiled
The BPMA undertook an end user survey at the recent National Incentive Show which shed some interesting observations on key usage, average spend and sourcing.
Read ArticleBenefits of BPMA membership…a member’s perspective
Brunel Trade Services have been BPMA members for over 10 years. In our time as members, it’s easy to forget the value that the BPMA brings to our business, but only yesterday, we were asked by one of our distributors if we were members, as his customer wanted the assurance that the supplier was committed to quality and service.
Read ArticleJudges announced for prestigious Entrepreneur of the Industry Award
An impressive list of leading industry figures will form a distinguished panel of judges for this year’s BPMA Entrepreneur of the Industry Award, a nationwide search for the most dynamic individual in promotional marketing
Read ArticleBPMA announces new chair, president, vision, look and board members
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The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) has elected Gill Thorpe as new BPMA chair at the Annual General Meeting. In addition to this, the BPMA unveiled its new look and announced new board members at the National Incentive Show 2008.
Read ArticleMore British promotional companies hit tough times
A number of promotional gift companies have hit difficult times with a rise in the number of liquidations. BPMA Director General, Gordon Glenister explains “ We have seen a far greater number of insolvencies which is clearly a concern for us, and of course suppliers.
Read ArticleBMPA launches its own dedicated promotional webTV channel
In conjunction with Cre-8 multi media, The BPMA have now extended its reach to include a new channel www.promotionalsuccess.tv The channel which is co-supported by the ISP.
Read ArticleThe Marketing Store clinch BPMA Dragon Boat Race
Over 100 people from the promotional marketing industry gathered at the BPMA Annual Dragon Boat Challenge at Dorney Lake , Windsor on 17 th July.
Read ArticleFirst BPMA Academy Course Fully Booked
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) Academy, which offers the first official qualification for the promotional merchandise industry, has proved to be a fantastic success, as it is fully booked with 73 students signed up for the September course alone and bookings now being taken for 2009.
Read ArticleTime to nominate young BPMA stars
Sales Promotion magazine in association with the ISP has launched a search for the marketing stars of tomorrow. BPMA members are encouraged to represent their industry in the top 30 men and women who are working in promoting sales in any media channel, from direct and digital marketing to experiential and motivation.
Read ArticleBPMA embarks on an extensive advertising campaign
We have embarked on an extensive advertising campaign to promote the BPMA and its members. Soon ads will appear in PPD magazine, Promotions and Incentive, Marketing Week, Printwear and Promotion to name just a few.
Read ArticleBPMA Board Director cycles to Paris in aid of cancer charity
BPMA board director Stephen Barker is due to undertake a 3-day 250 mile charity bike ride from Newbury to Paris in aid of the Break Through Tribute Fund for breast cancer - a charity set up to combat Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a particularly aggressive form of the disease that currently doesn’t respond to usual current cancer treatments.
Read ArticleBPMA 10+ year members (Roll of honour)
Have you been a member of the BPMA for more than 10 years. We will be presenting our 10 year members with a certificate and badge at our annual members day at Warwick Racecourse on the 4th September. See if you are on the list
Read ArticleNational Incentive Show 2008
The National Incentive Show, the UK’s most attended and established event for incentive, motivational and promotional marketing products and services, will be bursting with new ideas when it takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 16 – 18 September 2008.
Read ArticleBPMA Golf Day 2008
The BPMA invites you to participate in its Annual Charity Golf Day, at Chobham Golf Club, Surrey on Wednesday 10th September 2008. The tournament provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers & distributors to network, whilst enjoying the challenge and conviviality of an excellent sport.
Read ArticleBPMA Dragon boat race - 80 Confirmed
By popular demand, the BPMA have organised its second Dragon Boat Race. The BPMA team will be there to defend their title on 17th July, why not join them for the day and take them on? More than 80 people have signed up for the race, companies include BPMA, Trade Only, Advantage Group, The Sourcing Team, Listawood, The Marketing Store, Sourcing City, Croner, Senator Pens and loads more.
Read ArticleBPMA Events Planner
A quick reminder about some BPMA networking opportunities and seminars that are taking place this year...
Read ArticleB2B Alliance at IDMF
Founder member of the B2B Alliance, The BPMA showed their presence at the recent International Direct Marketing Fair at Earls Court promoting the values of integrated marketing and best practice in the b2b community.
Read ArticleMargot Parker to represent Kettering and Northants in local election radio debate
Margot Parker to represent Kettering and Northants in local election radio debate Margot Parker, director of Fragrances For You, European spokesperson and board director of the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) and director of Eurocom Consult has been asked to represent Kettering and Northamptonshire in a national radio debate.
Read ArticleBPMA Launches First Promotional Merchandise Academy
The British Promotional Merchandising Association (BPMA) has formally launched the BPMA Academy, the first official qualification for the promotional merchandise industry.
Read ArticleRHR Select Promote their products on BPMA TV
BPMA tv is our dedicated broadband tv channel for the promotional merchandise industry.Every month we will help you keep abreast of the latest product developments. Robert Hicks from RHR select was our next member that took to the hot seat to promote his products on BPMA TV.
Read ArticleSelling on the Phone Seminar
Do you sell on the phone? You could increase your productivity if you use some techniques in this great 1 day course run by the BPMA. (Thursday 29th May - London) (Thursday 5th June - Birmingham) (Thursday 28th August - London) (Thursday19th September - Birmingham).
Read ArticleBusiness to benefit from launch of Best Practice Alliance
With the aim of raising the profile and standard of B2B marketing and communications among the wider business community, a host of leading marketing communications trade bodies has come together to form the ‘B2B Best Practice Alliance’.
Read ArticleBPMA brings together UK marketing associations for key industry seminars
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) will facilitate and contribute to a series of key marketing seminars in collaboration with other leading marketing services associations including: The Direct Marketing Association (DMA), The Institute of Sales Promotion (ISP), Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI), The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and The Voucher Association (VA).
Read ArticleImporting Made Easy Seminar - 13th March 2008
The BPMA in conjunction with SGS, The Hong Kong Trade & Development Council and Pace Network are offering a one day seminar covering how to reduce your risks importing products, how to build you business in China and freight issues.
Read ArticleDragon Boat Race 2008 - 17th July
Back for its second year by popular demand the BPMA annual dragon boat race. Last year the sun shone in what was a great day had by all, this event was a proven great success and will continue its course at Dorney Lake Windsor, The rowing centre for the 2012 Olympics
Read ArticleMember Orientation Seminar
The BPMA now offer a FREE seminar for new 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. How much will your membership be worth to you?
Read ArticleSuccess at PRO8 and PSI
January 2008 saw the first BPMA presence at the 46th PSI Dusseldorf exhibition and the first trade event Pro 8 in Amsterdam. Our aim at the European events was to raise awareness of the UK Promotional Merchandise Market. We achieved this by showcasing and demonstrating a wide range of innovative new products from UK suppliers which generated lots of leads and quoting opportunities for our showcasing members.
Read ArticleBPMA Email Marketing Plan 2008
The BPMA will be sending out regular email product mailers with upto 8 product profiles on each email. This is a cost effective way of attracting attention to your products. We will need copy by the deadlines stated including an image of the product, price and quantity break.
Read ArticlePromote your innovative products at PRO8
The BPMA team have just come back from a very successful PSI event in Dusseldorf . We had many visitors on our stand and have generated over 150 hot leads for the products that exhibited on the stand. Our members, whose products we promoted have been so impressed with the quality of leads and contacts that we would like to encourage you to take up this outstanding opportunity for the up and coming Pro8 event.
Read Article49 great ideas seminar
The BPMA are offering an exclusive one day seminar where you will pick up some top tips and new ways to expand your customer base and grow your business.
Read ArticlePromotion World Exhibition, Hanover - Member Rates Announced
The BPMA have negotiated a special member rates and travel Packages for the Promotion World Exhibition in Hanover on the 21st - 25th of April 2008
Read ArticleHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2008
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2008 - Exclusive Offer for Members - The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2008 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on 28 April 2008 – 1 May 2008. Renowned as the 2nd largest global trade fairs of its kind (and the largest in Asia),
Read ArticleSelling on the Phone Seminar – London 21st Feb
We still have a few places available on this popular course we are holding at the BPMA offices in London, here are what a few past delegates have said after attending this invaluable course
Read ArticleSelling on the Phone Seminar – Manchester 28th Feb
We still have a few places available on this popular course we are holding in Manchester, here are what a few past delegates have said after attending this invaluable course
Read ArticleBPMA distributor members are being allowed Free Entry to the Promota Show 2008
Even though you are not currently a PROMOTA member, All BPMA distributor members are being allowed Free Entry to the 19th International Promota Show 2008. This is a once only opportunity to attend the International Promota Show without being a member.
Read ArticleBPMA 2007 Award Winners Announced
The winners of the fifth annual BPMA Awards were announced at the BPMA's Christmas lunch at the Riverbank Park Plaza, London, on Wednesday 19 December 2007.
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 Article"Help us to help you" 2 free Cinema Tickets guaranteed
We want to make sure we are sharing important information about our industry tips and ideas with the breadth of your team and to this end would be grateful if you could provide us with your full contact list of personnel.
Read ArticleAre you looking for staff in the promotional merchandise industry ?
You can post your jobs on the BPMA website free if you are a member. The BPMA website attracts interest from all spectrums of the industry, suppliers, distributors and end users, Over 31,500 visit each month. It’s the only dedicated job section in the industry
Read ArticleGill Thorpe announced as Vice Chair
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) has appointed a Vice Chair in addition to two new board members as part of the Association’s drive to increase industry expertise and support following the recent surge and demand for new membership.
Read ArticleBPMA launches China Trade Advisory Group
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) has launched a China Trade Advisory Group to address the issues and share expertise on trading with China. As part of a continual member support programme, the BPMA is to run educational seminars to provide relevant and important information to the......
Read ArticleShortlist announced for Entrepreneur of the Industry Award 2007
A shortlist of five people comprising the UK promotional marketing industry’s most innovative entrepreneurs has been decided by a high profile judging panel searching for the 2007 The Entrepreneur of the Industry Award, an annual initiative by the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA).
Read ArticleThe BPMA release a new range of online advertising opportunities
The BPMA release a new range of online advertising opportunities. Display your hot products on the homepage and advertise throughout our online directory
Read ArticleImporting Made Easy
The BPMA in conjunction with SGS, The Hong Kong Trade & Development Council and Pace Network are offering a one day seminar covering how to reduce your risks importing products, how to build you business in China and freight issues.
Read ArticleThe BPMA offer the new Plimsol report to members
The BPMA offer a comprehensive financial analysis of the top 640 companies within the UK Promotional Goods Industry at a discounted rate for members. The brand new format edition of the Plimsol Portfolio Analysis. Contained in the 760 paged analysis is a white paged overall industry...
Read ArticleNew Publisher For Promotions Buyer
Award-winning publishing company Summersault Communications has taken over the running of Promotions Buyer and have hit the ground running. The next issue is due out late November and we are looking for inclusion from BPMA members on news, new products, features and advertising.
Read ArticleClareville Communications and the BPMA
Clareville Communications, the BPMA’s dedicated PR agency for the past two and half years, has generated substantial PR coverage for the Association in 2007 having secured two major national live television interviews and a record number of industry, marketing, vertical, business and regional media stories.
Read ArticleCapable Consultants Limited Awarded Preferred Status
Thriving recruitment provider, Capable Consultants Limited, has today become the recruitment partner to the British Promotional Merchandise Association. This marks a significant coming together for both Capable Consultants Limited and the British Promotional Merchandise Association.
Read ArticleBPMA website rakes in thousands of £'s worth of business for members
Oliver Reynalds, BPMA board director and European account manager for Premier Promotional Services was able to secure significant new business through responding to a request on the BPMA bulletin board of the website:
Read ArticleBPMA AGM
You should all be aware that the BPMA Annual General Meeting will take place on the 26th September 2007 in Seminar Theatre A in Hall 10 of the NEC Birmingham at 8.30am.
Read ArticleWant to display your hot new products at the National Incentive Show?
At the forthcoming National Incentive Show we will be displaying a cabinet of ’21 Hot New Ideas’, to highlight new products in the industry;
Read ArticleAre you looking to expand your business by exporting your products abroad?
The BPMA in conjunction with Pace Network, AFEX & 101 Translations are offering a one day seminar covering freight, currency trading and translation services as well as giving you an understanding of the european and overseas distributor network.
Read ArticleBPMA Awards 2007
You should shortly receive your nomination form for this years BPMA Awards so why not nominate yourself or another member or even your employer who you feel deserves recognition.
Read ArticleEntrepreneur of the Industry Award - Closing Soon
The closing date for this award is fast approaching! Get the recognition you deserve for your vision, determination and leadership skills! Don’t be modest we know there are lots of you out there with entrepreneurial flair which shines through. So download the entry form today!!!
Read ArticleSelling on Phone Seminar – Birmingham – Just a few places left
We still have a few places available on this popular course we are holding in Birmingham, here are what a few past delegates have said after attending this invaluable course.
Read ArticleBPMA leads pack at dragon boat racing day
After a rainy July spell, the weather cleared for the BPMAs first ever dragon boat racing challenge for the industry which took place at Dorney Lake Windsor, the rowing centre for the 2012 Olympics.
Read ArticleEntrepreneur Of The Industry Award
The organisers of the 2007 Entrepreneur of the Industry Award have revealed the judging panel.Judges include Michelle Dewberry – winner of The Apprentice in 2006 and founder of Michelle Dewberry Limited; Danny Bamping – winner of the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Industry Award and MD of Bedlam Puzzles;
Read ArticleBPMA Golf and Leisure Day
Come and join us for the BPMA & ISP Golf Day! This very popular summer event will take place at the luxurious Mentmore Golf & County Club situated in Leighton Buzzard. As well as a championship golf course, the Mentmore Golf & County Club has extensive leisure facilities for those non-golfing members.
Read ArticleGordon Glenister is appointed first ever Director General of the BPMA
Gordon started as Director General of the BPMA on 29th March. Gordon has worked extensively in the industry for more than seven years and has expertise in sales, marketing, and team building.
Read ArticleBPMA in the 'Exhibitor Today'
The BPMA releases a promo merchandise resource for the exhibition industry - The exhibition industry now has a dedicated sourcing portal for all promotional product items with the launch of www.bpma.co.k
Read ArticleSupply management Jan 07
Which issues will be the focus for procurement professionals this year? Rebecca Ellinor asks some leading buyers for their forecasts
Read ArticleMarketing week 18/01/07
The reputation of sales promotion has suffered recently, but well designed and properly targeted campaigns can have a big impact on brand image and aid other marketing efforts. By Paul Gander
Read ArticleThe Grocer 06/01/07 - David Lebond
The BPMA chairman explains why companies need to push quality and relevance in their sales promotions for today's shoppers
Read ArticleBPMA launches website to boost service
The trade association of the British promotional merchandise industry has launched a new website that went live in February.
Read ArticleThe BPMA in Marketing Week
As compamies come under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon emissions, the sourcing of items for promotional campaigns will be scrutinised more closely.
Read ArticleBPMA in EPPI
In September 2006 David Lebond became chairman of the BPMA. Lebond had been a member of the BPMA since 1998 and has been the vice chairman since 2004.
Read ArticleBPMA and ISP to share administrative resources
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) and the Institute of Sales Promotion (ISP) are to share secretariat resources and office space, with the BPMA moving into part of the ISP offices in Islington, London.
Read ArticleBPMA Christmas Lunch
Tickets for this years Christmas Lunch and Award Ceremony are selling fast to make sure you don't miss your chance to attend this prestigeous industry event.
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