(Editor’s Note: PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry. PPAI Media edits these only slightly, including for length, and will consider newsworthy entries from any member organization.)


November 9, 2022 

PPEF's Live Concert Series Returns November 10

The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) is inviting industry professionals to the second session of its Live Concert Series this Thursday, November 10 at 4:45 pm ET. Attendance is free, but donations are strongly encouraged to support PPEF. To join the event, visit https://www.ppef.us/live/.

  • This virtual event, hosted again by Nick Lateur of HPG Brands (PPAI 110772, S11), features two brand new artists from the promotional products industry: Michael Beale of Tribe Socks and Alex Morin of PROMONOISE.
  • The Live Concert Series was first streamed on June 8 and raised more than $5,800 for the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, which grants education scholarships to accredited universities, community colleges, trade schools/career colleges to industry professionals and their families.
  • For the November 10 event, any donation of $100 or more will receive a limited-edition commemorative record keepsake from industry supplier Record Remix, which was designed exclusively for this live event.

November 8, 2022

iPROMOTEu Concludes Successful 2022 Supplier Showcase Series

iPROMOTEu (PPAI 218870, D12) recently hosted its final two Supplier Showcase events for 2022 in Washington, D.C. and San Diego, bringing together iPROMOTEu’s top Independent Distributor Affiliates with representatives from leading promotional product suppliers for group networking and one-on-one meetings.

  • Affiliates attending the Supplier Showcase series also received new product previews and details on the latest industry trends while having the opportunity to socialize, network and enjoy local attractions.
  • The iPROMOTEu Supplier Showcase series is an exclusive, biennial benefit that is only available for iPROMOTEu Affiliates.

Halls & Company Expands With JSA Promo

In addition to expanding its product line, Halls & Company (PPAI 111778, S6) announced it has added JSA Promo to its team of multi-line representatives.

  • JSA Promo will focus on the Northeast region (specifically Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia). 
  • Halls & Company also announced it will continue its relationships with with Tuso Marketing, which serves Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana; Hareid Marketing, which serves Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin; and Joe Eberz & Association, which provides service to Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.