Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced yesterday a new Jobs Support Scheme operating from 1st November, leading from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme closing on 31st October, available for another 6 months.
PF Concept is delighted to announce the launch of its new marketing concept “House of Inspiration”. The concept went live on September 1st. House of Inspiration offers the promotional distributor a wide range of digital tools to use in their digital marketing to their customers. From digital catalogues to social media content to a new print-on-demand option, all accessible via the PF Store.
The BPMA’s popular webinar series is back from Thursday 24th September at 12:30. Covering essential business and employment topics as Government schemes change and come to an end, BPMA CEO Carey Trevill will provide updates for every member. Now scheduled every fortnight, members can sign up for the series here.
Long awaited research is being released this week at the BPMA Conference. At a special session hosted by BPMA CEO Carey Trevill, she will be examining the first of a two part research project undertaken by the BPMA for member use.
New guidance explains how to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking which replaces the CE mark in Great Britain.
With the transition period nearly over and with some aspects still to be decided, there are some very clear rules we must all be prepared for.
As we start September with anticipation for what the next few months hold; the BPMA team has turned its attention to the BPMA Conference live event on 9th September followed by a dedicated meetings week for BPMA members to connect and meet between 10th-16th September within the virtual platform.
Product Media Magazine is staying in digital form as well as print! Check out the latest issue here.
If you’re a BPMA Supplier member; joining the BPMA Conference in September represents an instant advantage to showcase your business.
It’s the middle of August and usually time for a well-earned break before the next phase of the year. With holidays taking on a special significance for many this year as we pause and look ahead at the signs of change, we look to indications of growth and optimism from the end user market to influence thinking and planning. Look out for industry research report and views in this newsletter.
End user research carried out by the DMA has indicated a mixed bag when questioned about the impact Coronavirus has had on the ability to carry out marketing programs. With 52% still feeling pessimistic, evidence shows that customer trust is building back in brands to as much as 40%. When considering impact of the ability to carry out marketing programs during this period, 40% of marketers reported it was the same with 27% saying it had improved.
As face coverings become increasingly mandated, BSI have produced a new Kitemark to help manufacturers independently validate the performance of their products.
The BPMA has three straightforward principles; to inspire, to connect and educate its members.
If your BPMA supplier business would like to participate in the voucher programme and haven’t signed up yet, please get touch to confirm your participation no later than Friday 7th August to Daniela Arena.
Bringing together over 100 BPMA members at the BPMA’s first virtual conference; the line up of speakers and workshops has been released.
The PAGE group were due to host their annual conference in June 2020, unfortunately due to the current pandemic this was not possible.
If you tried to apply early on in lockdown for a discretionary grant or didn’t think you would be successful, local councils have reopened this to businesses. BPMA Chair Angela Wagstaff advised Supplier and Distributor forums to not delay seeking this extra available funding.
On Thursday 6th August, the BPMA hosted the first of a new regular series of Supplier and Distributor forums for members. To be held monthly, these forums will provide an invaluable platform to share best practice, ideas and address challenges.
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