We're Kicking Off 2024 With A Bang!
The new year is off to an incredible start! In just the first few days of January, our dynamic duo from sales, Amanda Maynord and Jennifer Rodriguez, headed to the ASI Show Orlando. From sharing their faves from 2024 to showing off the cutting-edge products defining the new year, they loved hanging out with you in Orlando. But they didn’t stop there! Shortly after, they joined more of our team at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, where we revealed HOTO as our newest addition to our brand lineup and had a fantastic week with all of you, showcasing all of our latest and greatest.
Our VP of Sales, Brittany Frase, had her own spotlight moments at this year’s Expo! Recognized last September as a Class of 2024 PPAI Rising Star, Brittany has continued to keep the momentum going into 2025. At the Expo, she absolutely crushed it on the stage - from sharing insights during a powerhouse panel to presenting in ‘The Pitch’.
Here’s a closer look at our highlights:
Insights from the Panel: Building Winning Sales Teams with Brittany Frase
Brittany took the floor during the Future Ready Sales: Recruiting and Retaining a Killer Sales Team panel, alongside other industry trailblazers. Drawing from her own experiences, she offered actionable advice on building and maintaining strong sales teams. One standout insight? Your promo relationships don’t have geography. Brittany emphasized the importance of fostering connections, no matter where clients or colleagues are based, and shared how taking a team approach can help support key accounts effectively.
“Your relationships, which are so important in this industry - you’ll hear it across these different panels today - don’t have geography.”
- Brittany Frase
The Pitch: FujiFilm Instax Mini 12 Takes the Stage
We were thrilled when Brittany was selected to participate in ‘The Pitch’, where she presented the FujiFilm Instax Mini 12 as the only product that has the ability to brand your memories. She spoke to the growing retro revival trend, highlighting how this camera brings nostalgia into the modern era. With features like a selfie mirror, automatic exposure, and flash control, it’s perfect for capturing memories while appealing to both the young and the young at heart.
“No stressball or t-shirt can do this - and that’s to put tangible memories with your client’s brand, in your hand.”
- Brittany Frase
Recognized for Excellence: Pyramid Award for Outstanding Print
Our company was honored to be recognized by the PPAI Pyramid Awards for our Print on Hard Surfaces. This award highlights our ability to create vibrant, edge-to-edge, four-color prints on premium products, which we showcased at the product pavilion on JBL Flip 6 speakers.
Spotlight on Growth: New Brands and Faces at Our Booth
Our booth was full of fresh energy this year, featuring three exciting new brand aquisitions: HOTO, Zagg, and Mophie, along with several new products from brands like iHome and HyperGear. This Expo also marked the first time our superstar KAMs, Brett Long and Amanda Maynord, were part of our booth, as well as our rockstar marketing team members, George Morgan (Director of Marketing) and Tia-Rose Pezzani (Marketing Coordinator).
From record-breaking booth visits to award wins and unforgettable moments on stage, this year's PPAI Expo was one for the books. As we move forward in 2025, we're more excited than ever to continue bringing you the best in premium promotional products - here's to an amazing year ahead!
