The bpma co-exhibited alongside 8 supplier members who included: Bio Laboratories, SPS, Trade Only, Bite Promotions, I Name It, The Logo Lollipop company, Oakthrift & Dunelm Glass. Collectively over 2000 business contacts were made and over 100 product quotations were amassed by the group during the 3 day show. “We exhibited at the 2012 PSI show to develop our ongoing business with existing European contacts and to look for new business contacts in Europe. The chance to do this with the BPMA pavilion this year was a great opportunity and has certainly helped us make contact with number of potentially new big distributors in France and Germany in particular.” Comments Ian Webb from Bio Laboratories.

Through the bpma’s ATO status with UK Trade and Investment, £17,000 of government funding was awarded to the pavilion exhibitors, supporting them in their export strategy for business growth.
Ian Webb from Bio Laboratories continues to comment “The PSI Show and the BPMA pavilion as always were well organised and with the added help of the support of the additional government funding it makes life much easier for a supplier to concentrate on the important part of developing business and contacts than the worry of organising the show”

Tammy Butler from I Name it comments “This was our first experience at PSI in Germany and the BPMA and show organizers did a fantastic job ensuring everything went smoothly and went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. The show itself was far larger than I expected and ran out of samples and brochures halfway through day …. As long as the government funding continues to help us with the costs, we will be planning to attend each year moving forward”

1st time oversea’s exhibitor Dunelm Glass commissioned a PSI Crystal trophy in the shape of the Dusseldorf Tower to mark the prestigious Trade Show’s 50th Anniversary. This was presented to Michel Freter, Managing Director of PSI on the bpma stand at a drinks reception attended by bpma supplier and distributor members and Trade Press. Michael Freter commented “it is an honour to accept this specially commissioned trophy… i would like to thank Dunelm Glass, bpma and all exhibitors representing the UK for their support, we look forward to working with you and welcoming you to the show in 2013”

Director General, Gordon Glenister commented on the event “We have worked very closely with PSI over the last year and will continue to work closely with mainland European networks to provide a platform for UK suppliers to access and take a greater share of the European Market”

Chris Smith from Dunelm Glass says “The quality of the show itself in relation to visitors was brilliant, we spoke to many people from all over Europe and gained some useful contacts, you can never tell with these events but in terms of quality leads we have some fantastic potential opportunities to follow up with.”

To register your interest in the 2013 BPMA pavilion or to enquire about the UKTI funding contact Daniela Arena, Event & Training Manager, bpma, 020 7631 6962 or email daniela@bpma.co.uk

The meetings for promotional product, business gift and textile industry in Paris.

As partners in the publishing domain since the end of 2010, and following the merging of the European Sourcing Mag and C!mag magazines – which has since become the only trade magazine targeting an audience of promotional gift and promotional garment retailers – the European Sourcing Group and 656 Editions in 2011 are marking the start of their collaboration in the event management field through the joint organising of the Premium Sourcing exhibition to be held on September 7 and 8, in Paris.

These meetings for the promotional gift, promotional garment and corporate gift professionals will be held at Docks en Seine, at La “Cité de la Mode et du Design”. Its international influence provides an exclusive location for hosting major players in the market. In fact, on the exhibitors’ side, the organisers are expecting more than 80 key manufacturers and importers in the promotional sector and, on the visitors’ side, 1,500 to 2,000 targeted companies are expected to attend.

To ensure this new concept remains friendly, yet focused, access to Premium Sourcing will be strictly reserved for professional distributors of promotional gifts, promotional garments and corporate gifts, and exclusively at the invitation of their supplier. At the stands, they will find a selection of innovative and best-selling products geared towards their year-end  projects. In addition, the limited size of the event will ensure business relations are optimised.
Organised over a period which lends itself to preparing for the key period of the last quarter, Premium Sourcing is considered as the perfect complement to the CTCO exhibition which have, over the past 4 years, become the key trade events of the beginning of the year.

Yours sincerely,
The European Sourcing Group & 656 Editions teams.
Organisation : www.premium-sourcing.fr

RemaDays Europe 2012 is a unique fair event for the advertising gifts sector. Our exhibitors are manufacturers and importers of advertising gifts, suppliers of machines and the sector media. Our visitors are mainly distributors specializing in the sector of advertising gadgets and gifts, all other companies offering advertising services and advertising agencies.

RemaDays Europe is a fair open to all professionals, not only to those experienced, but also to all the other who want to invest their funds in developing this sphere of their business. The facts that the market of distributors is very dynamic and the value of their sales is variable should be particularly taken into consideration. Easy access to suppliers’ offer is a core value for both parties.

GJC Inter Media Company has been specializing in providing professional business tools for promotional gifts market companies for 10 years. The basic value of our activity is communication – we carefully listen to and analyse our customers’ needs.

There are 7 editions of successful RemaDays Warsaw fairs behind us with the number of 550 exhibitors and 11 000 visitors, and the second edition of RemaDays Kiev with 100 exhibitors and 2000 visitors. During the first edition of RemaDays Europe 2012 in Nuremberg we expect about 300 exhibitors and 10 000 visitors.

We will be honoured if you join us.
We invite you to participate in the fairs of all professionals.

Contact:

GJC Inter Media GmbH
Charlottenstrasse 68
10117 Berlin / Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 30 20 188 389
Fax +49 (0) 30 20 188 575
e-mail: info@remadays-europe.com
www.remadays-europe.com

More than 500 exhibitors, nearly 14 000 sqm of exhibiting space and even 10 000 visitors! Just inside 100 days the International Days of Advertising RemaDays Warsaw 2011 will be officially opened for the seventh time. For three days, the Exhibition Centre Expo XXI in Warsaw will turn into in the capital of the promotional industry of Central and Eastern Europe.

RemaDays 2011 will be held on 2nd to 4th of February 2011. During the event over 500 companies not only from Poland but also from Czech Republic, Germany and Great Britain will present their portfolio and latest branch trends.

Why RemaDays is fair different ?

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Make your choice to visit the trade fair right here!!
Links below are direct links to the official website of the Trade Fair organisers.

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Below the list of the gift and premium trade fairs in March and April 2010.

Make your choice to visit the trade fair right here!!
Links below are direct links to the official website of the Trade Fair organisers.

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Two weeks ago PSI Paris announced that they cancelled their Februari tradefair in Paris.

Today were inform you that The Promotional Marketing Exhibition 2010 (PME), which was scheduled for April 2010 in London, has been cancelled by its organisers, the reason is the poor economic climate in the UK. It has not yet been decided whether the PME will be staged in 2011.

Posted by Andy Mutt from www.promodirect.com

Distributing promotional giveaways for success in return

Ever considered counting the amount of promotional products that you’ve received at various trade shows? Too many to remember, right? But you’re going to recollect the brand or logo imprinted on it when a particular product is merely mentioned, without even looking at it. Agreed?

A promotional giveaway product is basically an object of merchandise suiting the company’s brand identity and/or values, with its logo or a slogan or any other message imprinted on it, which is used in their marketing and communication programs. Such promotional giveaways are usually distributed for free at various business events, especially tradeshows.

What are the advantages of giving away products at tradeshows?

Promotional products USA can build your company’s goodwill, please and motivate potential customers, communicate the desired message and most importantly generate ample leads to increase your sales. This could be your one shot towards success and fame in the American market.

For example, existing and renowned brands can giveaway small medals to their royal customers, stating: “Here’s thanking you, for believing in us.” This will increase the company’s goodwill even further and create a buzz amongst others too. And if your company is planning to establish an entirely new base of goodwill, make sure you pick an unforgettable and useful souvenir for your prospects.

Promotional giveaways can also motivate potential customers to visit your stall at the trade show and submit their details; in return of the incentives they receive. This would not only help them know more about your product or service, but also convert them into sales. Such products could strengthen your company’s base strategy of acquiring leads.

Once in the United States, promotional products were restricted only to be distributed randomly without any marketing backdrop. Make sure you focus on your strategies well. Here a few tips before you conduct your trade show:

• Choose the best suitable stall to enhance your promotional efforts
• Study and implement your market goals carefully
• Your giveaways must create maximum appeal amongst your target audience
• Those products must harmonize with your brand personality and image
• Train and educate the trade show-employees well

If your company is planning to use promotional products solely to generate leads, giving out an impressive custom item can prove to be beneficial. For example, you can order a stylish bag which would include a notepad, pen, USB drive and a catalogue of your offerings. The USB drive can also have PDFs and other information of your company. This will not only create immediate interest amongst leads but motivate them to spread the word too!

There are various ways to acquire leads and promote your business but the evolution and efficacy of promotional products is recommendable.

Isn’t it worth distributing promotional products for your company’s success in return?

Contact us if you need anything.
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Bpma press release

Bpma pavilion 2010
The bpma are thrilled to announce they will be hosting a bpma members pavilion at the Trade Only Show in January 2010.

Gill Thorpe comments:
The show looks to be bigger and better than ever and we are delighted Trade Only have agreed to support our members with our own pavilion. It allows first time exhibitors and supplier newcomers an opportunity to be seen and present themselves and their products in a cost effective and simple way. In addition, our full bpma secretariat team will be on hand at the pavilion for the two days to support our members at the show.

Gordon Glenister adds:
the bpma pavilion opens up the show to many of our supply members, for example for a 3 x 1 m stand complete with lights and electrics – the starter package for a 2 day show will only cost our members £705.00 – great value!

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Tomorow, I will fly to « Madrid » to visit the promotional product trade fair: EXPORECLAM with my boss…
Yesterday, I asked DOC LOGO what would be its10 tips to visit efficiently a promotional product trade fair.

This is what he answered: DOC LOGO’S TIPS
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