Category: Insight

The Institute of Export and International Trade reported on 11^th June China’s port restrictions were ‘worse than Suez’.

On Thursday 17^th June at 12:30, the BPMA’s CEO Carey Trevill and Sourcing City’s David Long will present a comprehensive view of the industry over the last year, the impact from the UK’s exit from the EU and how the industry is looking ahead.

The BPMA have recently relaunched their Trained in Promotional Merchandise (TPM) Course with fully revised and refreshed content to ensure everyone taking the course gains core knowledge of the industry.

Recognising the tough trading conditions the industry faces, the BPMA has teamed up with Sandler Training London to deliver three essential sales sessions exclusively for members.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.

The pandemic this year has and will continue to impact every sector, business and household. With further restrictions announced, the new year still presents the industry with uncertain trading conditions with Brexit transition.

In October, we invited BPMA members to take part in the first stage of an ongoing industry survey to monitor how we continue to respond to the ongoing trading conditions

New year, new features list

Look out for the next packed issue of Product Media magazine out in January.

In October, the BPMA was approached by the GPMA, the Graphics and Print Media Alliance, to join its ranks to approach Government with further lobbying on behalf of the wider industry.

On Monday 9^th November, the BPMA took part in its first debate as a sponsor of the Debating Group, partnered with the IPIA, the Independent Print Industries Association.