Latest Product Media Magazine – September/ October 2020
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Suppliers – Give yourself a priceless advantage in September
If you’re a BPMA Supplier member; joining the BPMA Conference in September represents an instant advantage to showcase your business.
Changing pace
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.
Split markets
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.
BSI introduce Kitemark for face coverings
As face coverings become increasingly mandated, BSI have produced a new Kitemark to help manufacturers independently validate the performance of their products.
Valued industry network
The BPMA has three straightforward principles; to inspire, to connect and educate its members.
BPMA Voucher Scheme: last day for BPMA Supplier members to sign up
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.
BPMA Conference: join over 100 members on September 9th
Bringing together over 100 BPMA members at the BPMA’s first virtual conference; the line up of speakers and workshops has been released.
Page Partnership 2020 Annual Awards
The PAGE group were due to host their annual conference in June 2020, unfortunately due to the current pandemic this was not possible.
Discretionary Grants: Money is still available
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.
Insight and Action
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.
BPMA Education
During the summer, the BPMA is undertaking a number of critical CRM and infrastructure projects to benefit members. As a result of the significant updates needed, the BPMA’s education platform is currently suspended.
BPMA Voucher Scheme goes live 9th September
The BPMA voucher campaign will be going live 9th September to coincide with the BPMA Conference & Networking Hub. With the week following the live date dedicated to supplier meetings, we will be promoting voucher use heavily within the virtual platform and in day to day business.
BPMA Conference: more speakers revealed
The BPMA today announced more of its speaker line up for its September conference on 9th September.
BPMA opens up careers advice and opportunities
As furlough schemes enter their next phase, many employers have had to make tough decisions to reduce headcount as the severe downturn has lasting impact on orders. Across the UK, many talented and hardworking staff are finding themselves facing redundancy.
Applications open today for £50m state fund for customs training: brokers AND traders are eligible
The government released details of training grants, calling on traders and intermediaries needing to make customs declarations from next year to apply for training grants from a £50m dedicated fund.
Schools out but no rest for the industry
Schools out and as we face an unusual summer, many businesses are in the waiting game for slow and steady drip of budgets to be released. With end users looking for innovative ideas to surprise and delight customers, distributors are working hard to bring ideas to the table, working with suppliers to stimulate new orders and opportunities where promotional merchandise continues to provide the perfect solution. With many suppliers and distributors still in the process of bringing teams back into offices and off furlough, every ounce of energy is tuned to changes in pace and need, ready to capture every order on the horizon.
BPMA Voucher Campaign – calling all BPMA suppliers!
The BPMA voucher campaign will be going live 9th September to coincide with the BPMA Conference & Networking Hub.
100 days in lockdown and change is coming
It’s been over 100 days since the start of lockdown and as we approach the end of July, change is on the horizon.
BPMA Conference: have you registered yet?
Registrations for the BPMA’s live virtual event on September 9th are now open. Invitations to the Conference have been sent to BPMA members and if you haven’t yet received yours, drop us a line on events@bpma.co.uk to receive your personal link.
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