FEBRUARY 2022
A Message from our CPPA President......

Good February my friends.

“Individually we are one drop; but together we are an ocean.”
– Ryunosoke Satoro

The spirit of collaboration always proves to be successful.

Many of you may not have been aware, but this year the District One Regional Associations - NEPPA (New England), SAAGNY (Greater New York), PAPPA (Pennsylvania) and CPPA (Chesapeake) - got together, combined our collective talents, and created a four-day show, one in each city, and it was a stellar success.

If you break it down even more, our board is a group of individuals, yet together we are stronger. Put together more minds and three additional regional associations – the outcome is tremendous; however, it is not complete. We realize we can do better, and next year will be better yet, but we can only do this through having more great minds involved – like yours!

Next year will prove to be a tsunami, a powerful point from which we will grow. What would you do differently? What ideas do you have that would make our, no YOUR event, even better?
  • What type of education?
  • How could we make it more engaging?
  • Could we make it more fun? What creative theme could we have?
  • What would/could we do to make you want to come and participate?

With your input, it will be EPIC!

Like I said last month, if I appear to be too optimistic there is a reason…I BELIEVE IN YOU!

Never Forget - We've got this! Together we can accomplish everything!

Cliff Quicksell, MAS+
President, CPPA
301-717-0615
Mark Your Calendars for our Upcoming Webinars!
February 10, 2022 Webinar:
Write the Order Right: How to get YOUR Order Into Production Fast

12:30 PM
February 16, 2022 Webinar:
Your Booth is BROKEN: Are YOU Making the MOST of YOUR Post-Show Experience?

12:30 PM
February 23, 2022 Webinar:
The Next Chapter: Challenges and Opportunities in the Promotional Products Market

12:30 PM
March 10, 2022 Webinar:
Converting Connections to
Conversations with LinkedIn


12:30 PM
Register Today to attend the
2022 NoVA Showcase!

April 28, 2022
Crown Plaza Dulles Airport
Herndon, VA
The NoVA Showcase is an end-buyer friendly showcase of the newest items available in the world of promotional marketing. Distributor members of either CPPA or VAPPA are welcome to invite clients to attend the show.
CPPA News
Congratulations to the 15th Annual 
Peake Award Recipients!
  
CPPA honored regional performers at the annual Peake Awards Ceremony, sponsored by J Charles Crystalworks, at BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights on Jan 26, 2022.
 
Each year CPPA proudly presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in our association and industry. The Peake Award Event honors recipients in nine categories in addition to any Excellence In Promotions (EIP) Campaigns submitted. The EIP awards are designed to recognize campaigns that feature excellence in the practical application of promotional items. Read more here
Dana Geiger and Cheryl Hokanson Inducted Into the CPPA Hall of Fame
  
CPPA is pleased to announce that both Dana Geiger and Cheryl Hokanson. were inducted into the CPPA Hall of Fame during the 15th Annual Peake Awards Ceremony on January 26, 2022 in Linthicum Heights, MD.

The CPPA Hall of Fame originated in 2007 and was designed to recognize individuals that make an outstanding and lasting contribution to the regional association as well as to the promotional products industry. Individuals inducted have made a significant difference in the association, for our membership and ultimately in the community. Geiger and Hokanson join previous inductees: Jim Hayes, Steve Yaniga, Hersch Wellman, Mike Harper Senior, Murray Siegel, Robert Titelman Senior, Jolie Porter, Kendra McDougal, Harold Wood, Jeffrey Franklin, and Robert Titelman Junior.  
The Power of District “1” Shows

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – From Maine to Chesapeake and NYC to Harrisburg we had you covered! The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA), New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA), Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association (PAPPA), and Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) are proud to announce the success of their first annual Power of District “1” Shows collaboration which was held January 24-27 with over 500 distributor attendees.
 
CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA, and SAAGNY, all members of District 1’s regional association community, have worked together to foster communication and cooperation between their associations and their community of members. Each day of the week a different regional hosted a thought-provoking educational component which featured Cliff Quicksell, MAS+. Cliff was able to share his expertise and enthusiasm for the Promotional Product industry with over 200 attendees throughout the week. One distributor remarked, "As always, Cliff brings an amazing level of energy and insight to his topic. Very enjoyable and thought provoking!" 
 
NEPPA began the week hosting its first ever Winter Expo in Rocky Hill, CT. Loren Cayer, CAS, NEPPA President and Show Chair, was very pleased with the turnout, stating, “This first ever show was extremely well supported and a tremendous success. The energy was spectacular, and it was clear people were happy to be back together again rekindling those Distributor/Supplier partnerships and friendships.”
 
Adding to the show experience, NEPPA Cares held a Winter Warm-up Food Drive and was thrilled to make a generous donation along with several boxes of food and helpful items to the Connecticut Food Bank.
 
Cayer further noted, “Being part of the Power of District “1” Shows week was a terrific experience. 2022 stands to be a tremendous year for Regionals and we’re excited to continue our partnership. Uniting to ensure our future is secure will be a priority and in the best interest of current and future members.”
Dan Edge, SAAGNY Director, remarked “These regional shows, whether ours or others, are truly the best way to get in front of people right now (speaking from a supplier’s point of view).
And I have to imagine from a distributors view, it’s a great way to see and touch products, which is so valuable. With fewer people in offices and doing in person meetings, these smaller shows are a safe and inviting environment to meet.” 
 
SAAGNY President, Rachel Levin, further noted, “Since the beginning term of my position as the President of SAAGNY, it has always been a mission to work closely, collaborate, and connect with our fellow regionals. We all share the same goals which are focused on our members. The first annual Power of District “1” Shows is just the beginning where we combine resources, values, and communities that will allow us to connect and share best practices amongst the Northeast geographical region of our industry.”
PAPPA was very pleased to take part in the Power of District “1” show week. Celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year, PAPPA past presidents and members attended a pre-show Cocktail Reception on January 25. According to PAPPA President Staci Whittington, “The show was busy from the “get go” on January 26 with a line of distributors checking in when the doors opened and staying for the whole show.” There were 141 distributors in attendance and several prizes were given away in recognition of the 50th Anniversary. Staci also noted, “PAPPA shifted to a three-hour show model from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 2021 and this has kept the shows busy from beginning to end.”
 
In the spirit of giving back, PAPPA members also provided a van-full of product and clothing donations to the Mitzvah Circle Foundation to help those in need in the Philadelphia area. 
“I was delighted to be part of this great collaboration on two fronts, one as President of CPPA, and second, the traveling speaker at each of the four shows. The excitement of ALL the attendees, suppliers and marketing professionals was so encouraging to see. People are so ready to back to business and it showed by the high-attendance rates and positive engagement. I am so proud of ALL the Executive Directors and fellow presidents who had the foresight to put this great event together. Job Well-Done”, noted Cliff Quicksell, MAS+.  
Stay tuned for the dates for the 2023 Power of District “1” Tour!  
Jules Scheck Associates Welcomes Sean Kurtzman to the JSA Team
Sean brings with him a breadth of experience from his ten years in the Promotional Industry having worked in Business Development, as a National Accounts Rep and Regional Sales Manager, among other roles. Sean also currently serves on the SAAGNY Board of Directors. In that time he has built a reputation for developing strong personal and business relationships, while maintaining the work ethic and positive attitude to get things done! That dedication has earned Sean numerous industry-wide recognition, including several prestigious award nominations, including:
  • 2021 SAAGNY Top 40 Under 40
  • 2018 SAAGNY Inside/Outside Rep of the Year
  • Counselor Magazine 2017 “Hot List”, recognizing up-and-coming talent

The JSA family is thrilled to have Sean join their team! Sean looks forward to growing with them and all of their clients! 
CPPA Members...Are you taking advantage of your Member Benefits?
Are you receiving your 10% discount on SAGE products
and services?
Are you taking advantage of the 2022 Coupon Book which is hot off the press?
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Target Marketing Appoints Rob Ross as Chief Operating Officer

Owings Mills, MD - TARGET MARKETING GROUP has announced that the Company has appointed Rob Ross as Chief Operating Officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the Company. Ross, a promotional products veteran, has deep experience in the industry, most recently with HALO and Chamberlain Marketing Group. John Leahy, President & Founder will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer.

“We have enjoyed tremendous success over the years since founding the company in 1986 and I am incredibly proud of everything our team has accomplished together in that time,” said Leahy. “However, this starts a new chapter in our story. With Rob’s experience, expertise and leadership, we are confident that we will continue to grow Target Marketing Group into one of the most respected and leading companies in the industry.”

Before joining Target Marketing Group, Ross, 50, spent two years at HALO in a senior management role as President of HALO Detroit. Previously Ross spent 12 years at Chamberlain Marketing Group in Detroit as Chief Operations Officer. He was able to grow CMG into one of the top distributors in the industry before their sale to HALO in 2018.

“I know that I speak for everyone at Target Marketing Group in thanking John for his leadership and tireless dedication to the company over the years,” said Ross. “I am incredibly excited to assume this new role and for the future of the company. We have an exceptionally talented team at Target Marketing Group that is focused on customer satisfaction and exceeding customer expectations.”, adds Ross.
PPEF Now Accepting Applications For The 2022-2023 School Year
PPEF is an educational, charitable, nonprofit organization that awards college scholarships to students who have a parent working in the promotional products industry; or who are working for a company in the industry.


Apply today at:

Deadline to submit is March 15, 2022
Industry News
PPAI 2022 Icon Award Recipients Tribute
PPB Newslink
Here's Your Chance To Join PPAI In Honoring The 2022 Icon Award Recipients

PPAI would like to invite you and your colleagues to take part in creating a video montage (or "Tribute") congratulating each of the PPAI Icon Award Recipients.
 
Tell PPAI how the 2022 PPAI Award Recipients have impacted your life. It will only take you a minute to film and submit a video. It will make for an unforgettable gift that shares our collective love and appreciation of all they do for the promotional product industry, their communities and for PPAI.
 
Record a video for one or all of the 2022 PPAI Icon Award Recipients by clicking on their name(s).
 
2022 PPAI Hall of Fame Inductees
 
 
 
2022 PPAI Distinguished Service Award Recipients
 
 
 
2022 PPAI H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award Recipient
 
 
Deadline for video upload is February 25, 2022. Don't be the last to submit!!
Upload your video onto the Tribute site by clicking the links above.
The Habits You Need to Develop for Greater Productivity
Nicole Ramirez * Entrepreneur Leadership Network Contributor * Digital Marketing Professional in Content Marketing
 
Our biggest successes often come from our smallest changes.
 
Productive people have one thing in common: a solid routine consisting of small habits that help them to keep a healthy mindset and lifestyle. For many successful people, these habits didn't take long to incorporate into their routine.

Research has shown that a habit takes approximately 21 days to become normal behavior. So, read on to see some habits you can start practicing to become more productive. Read More
Promotions East 2022
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City ~ October 17-19, 2022
Save the Date for Promotions East...
The Largest Promotional Products event on the Eastern Seaboard!
October 17-19, 2022 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City