Presented during the virtual BPMA Conference, CEO Carey Trevill revealed a summary of consumer reactions to merchandise. The research, paused at the start of lockdown, examined topical questions about consumer expectations for merchandise and goods such as face coverings and hand sanitiser together with recall for merchandise.

For those producing their own face coverings, not classed as PPE, verifying quality and protection has not been simple. BSI Kitemark certification for face coverings has been created to provide certification for this new sector.

Following the success of the BPMA virtual Conference and launch of its online Networking Hub earlier this month and the news from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 22nd September, the BPMA board voted to open the virtual network to all members at no charge.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced yesterday a new Jobs Support Scheme operating from 1^st November, leading from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme closing on 31^st October, available for another 6 months.

The BPMA’s popular webinar series is back from Thursday 24^th 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.

The BPMA is hosting two special sessions for Suppliers and Distributors on 6^th August. With significant changes affecting the events industry and longer road to recovery, two forums will be held hosted by BPMA CEO Carey Trevill and Board representatives Mark Alderson, Helen Brennan and BPMA Chair, Angela Wagstaff.

On 3 July 2019, more than 300 marketers from across the brand, creative, print and production industries gathered for EPIC/2019 at Congress Centre, London. EPIC, which stands for, Everything’s Possible; Integrated Communications, is a ground-breaking initiative backed by the IPIA, The Independent Print Industries Association.