The PPPC ADVANTAGE
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
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"This is the best move our company ever made. Without membership in PPACanada, our sales numbers would definitely be down." Rick Greenwood, Specialty Apparel, (Distributor member #990238)
"Being a member of the PPACanada has been a real plus for us. We feel very comfortable dealing with other members. It is like being part of a team. Being a member brings prestige and authenticity to our company." Heather Sanham, Unique Signature Prints Inc., (Supplier member #990310) |
UPON ACCEPTANCE
Membership plaque
PPPC Membership logo pin and trade show logo pins3-ring binder with membership kit
Announcement of acceptance and circulation of contact information to all members |
REWARDS: promocan echo reward programTM
The first and only Promotional Product industry AEROPLAN miles program for members-only
Earn miles from purchases of products and services from PPPC and from PPPC member Suppliers.
Reward miles to customers, employees, sales personnel
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EVENTS: THE BEST NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY
The National Convention & Trade Show – Promotions CanadaTM
The Traveling Optimum Promotional Show – TOPS®, TOPS PLUS® client shows
Regional chapter events & meetings A list of our shows |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – www.pppc.ca: THE INDUSTRY PORTAL
The Visitor Site (Public Access)
Product catalogues on-line for client browsing and quote requests through distributors
Product searching capabilities by product category, price, line name, key word, or SKU
Distributor directory on-line linking to distributors’ own websites
General industry and association information
The Members-Only Site with additional benefits giving you access to:
Distributor presentation tools, such as a completely customizable Quote/Flyer Builder system (QFBTM)
Virtual Spec Sampling (VSpecTM) and Product Comparison toolsets
Web domain created for every distributor and multi-line agency member (i.e. yourcompanyname.promocan.com)
Distributor product sourcing
On-line information and order forms for all PPPC products/services
Complete on-line membership directory to create mailing lists
Link to promocanecho.com – the promocan echo reward program site
The Potential Member Site:
Membership application information including benefits, requirements and application and sponsorship forms
General industry and association information
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EDUCATION: THE PPPC INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
The CAS/MASTM Accreditation Programme (Certified Advertising Specialist/Master Advertising Specialist)
On-line learning via the PPPC E-UniversityTM
Education seminars
PPPC Website seminars for levels I & II
Distance learning: Seminars available on audio-tape and CD
The New Member CD
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PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING TOOLS: REACHING END-USERS
The Industry Awareness National Public Relations Campaign through TV, newspaper, radio and trade shows
The Promotional Products Industry Sales Volume Study
The annual GREAT IDEA BOOKTM of promotional products
The IMAGESTM quarterly themed seasonal brochure of promotional products
The promoVantageTMclient magazine, available yearly in March and September
Public Relations campaign for the winners of the Image Awards
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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The annual IMAGETM Awards Competition
The IMAGETM Awards…The Show!
The Hall of Fame
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PUBLICATIONS: STAY INFORMED AND ADVERTISE TO THE MEMBERSHIP
The annual GREAT IDEA BOOK® of promotional products
The IMAGESTM themed seasonal brochure of promotional products
The promoVantageTM client magazine, available yearly in March and September
The promoXpertTM magazine directed to Distributor salespeople and Supplier customer service staff
Annual membership directory – THE ROSTER
The E-Image NewsTM monthly industry magazine distributed by e-mail
The promocanXpressTM quarterly member mailing
Advertising opportunities in all publications
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GENERAL MEMBER BENEFITS
PANTONE® Products: PMS colour charts at special member prices
The PPPC Logistics programme of preferred carriers
The PPPC Equifax Programme for discounts on credit reports
The official membership plaque, card & logo pin
Membership in the Canadian Professional Sales Association – CPSA
The toll free PPPC phone & fax lines
Easy access to well trained and informative PPPC Head Office staff |
INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS
Eligibility for reciprocal membership in:
PPAI (USA) |
| APPA (Australia/New Zealand) |
Ready to join PPPC, now? Great!
Click here for membership requirements and applications.
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