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The UPDATED Distributor Login page is now FULLY Active

And ready for YOUR Feedback.

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So let’s hit the high points of the updated distributor login website that is now available…

• Embedded PromoEQP Monthly Update Page… Meaning that access to PromoEQP distributor information will no longer be potentially exposed online.

• PromoEQP SUPPORT TICKETS… An internal system to record Billing | System Enhancements | SUPPLIER issues or requests. Any Supplier issues come to BOTH PromoEQP and the problematic Supplier. Streamlines process and puts issues into a system of action THE MINUTE THE TICKET IS CREATED!.

• Simplified Login… Days of login problems are soon to be behind ALL of us.

• Forgot Password & Login… Don’t have your Login and Password? Not an issue. The new site is fully equipped with a TESTED retrieval system. Plus, we are all still here and available if things get problematic.

• Creating Team Member Logins… PromoEQP NEVER charges a fee for additional logins — which means that no one needs to share a login anymore.

• Filter the list by PRICING POLICIES | COUNTRIES | CATEGORIES | SERVICES… Even better, it is formatted to be matched and expanded with YOUR choices of “favorites”.

• Cleaner Supplier Data… We are presenting GROUPED SUPPLIERS in an easier to read format. Creating BENEFIT categories. Standardizing PRICING POLICIES. Defining supplier-specific ordering requirement… PLUS, in doing this work, we make it easier for YOU to search, filter, sort, and receive the information you are looking for.

• EVENTS | SUPPORT | SERVICES embedded… The login page now does a better job of displaying PromoEQP’s activities and RECORDING PROBLEMS!!!

• Embedded Supplier Updating… Allowing suppliers access to collect information needed — while being able to update information means a smoother process for all distributors.

• IN-HOUSE DEVELOPEMENT… Have an idea that would make the program better?… Seeing an issue that needs addressed?… Frustrated with a step and want it corrected?… PERFECT!!! Let us know (refer to SUPPORT TICKETS) and we will be able to handle addressing the issue IN-HOUSE! Taking control of this process ensures that we are available to addressing and correcting any issues ASAP.

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It’s all very exciting… And is available to you NOW.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

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A Commitment to Purpose and Accountability

betterway® represents our commitment to purpose and accountability. This commitment is embedded into our governance structure so that betterway principles shape how we operate and create long-term value. 

Gemline is both a Certified B Corporation and a registered Massachusetts Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). Together, these designations reinforce that betterway® is integrated into how Gemline operates and help guide everyday business decisions. 

betterway® strategy and performance are led by Gemline’s executive leadership team and incorporated into annual strategic planning and operational reviews. Goals and performance metrics are established annually and monitored throughout the fiscal year. 

Ethical & Responsible Business Practices

At Gemline, responsible business practices extend across our entire organization and global supply chain. 

Through our betterway® framework, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, protecting human rights, supporting responsible sourcing, and reducing our environmental impact.

To guide these commitments, Gemline maintains a series of formal policies that establish clear expectations for employees, suppliers, and partners.

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Upcoming…

 

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Casino Night at Blackhawk

Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Product Association (RMR)

Friday, May 22nd

• Social Gathering & Networking

• Drinks and Appetizers

• Suite Party in the Monarch Casino

PromoEQP, in support of RMR (Rocky Mountain Association) hosted a HAPPY HOUR(s) Event at the Monarch Casino in Blackhawk!

In conjunction with RMR’s Casino Night, PromoEQP presented a gathering and networking event location PRIOR to the kick-off of the RMR Event. The night included bites and refreshments — AND a SOCIALIZING QUIZ that drew on attendees knowledge of the Industry, Pop Culture, and Colorado.

PromoEQP | RMR Picture Quiz  

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Past Events…

HAPPY HOUR(s) — San Antonio & Austin

Partnering with PPAS & HPPA

Featuring a catered Socializing and Networking event for Distributors and Strategic Supplier partners, PromoEQP went on the road to celebrate Texas. Stary tuned to Nadia’s updates on social media — but these events have set the table for all of PromoEQP’s upcoming events.

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USA! 250th Year Celebrations

America’s 250th anniversary is a rare branding moment. For distributors, it creates a big opportunity to help clients celebrate with products that feel patriotic, festive, and useful at the same time. The best programs will not just wave the flag, but they will connect a client’s brand to a moment people already care about.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Company picnics, festivals, parades, community events, and summer activations all give brands a chance to show pride in a way that feels approachable and memorable. That makes this a great time to sell products that blend American spirit with everyday utility.

Build patriotic product stories, not just patriotic products

Many buyers will want red, white, and blue items simply because the moment calls for it. But the strongest distributors will help clients think beyond color and into more of the full story. The goal is to create branded items that celebrate America while still making the client’s brand visible and relevant.

Key Tactics:

• Pair patriotic design with practical use

• Show how the client brand and the patriotic theme can work together

• Sell the story behind the giveaway

Show products that match summer events and public moments

The 250th anniversary is not just a one-day celebration. It will show up across a full year of events, especially in the summer when people are outside, gathering, and sharing experiences. That gives distributors a wide range of ways to connect branded products to real moments.

Key Tactics:

• Focus on event-based product planning

• Build kits around the occasion

• Give clients options for different audience types

Use the 250th as a reason to refresh brand visibility

Big national moments create emotional energy, and good promo turns that energy into visibility. The 250th anniversary gives clients a chance to show pride, connect with their community, and make their brand part of a larger conversation.

Key Tactics:

• Position products as part of the celebration experience

• Encourage limited-edition thinking

• Help clients think locally and nationally at the same time

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America’s 250th anniversary is a powerful chance for distributors to help clients do more than hand out swag. It is a chance to create products that celebrate the country, support summer events, and keep the client’s brand visible in a meaningful way.

For distributors, the best approach is simple: build patriotic product stories, match them to real summer moments, and use the celebration as a reason to increase brand visibility. That combination creates a stronger sales conversation and a more memorable final product.

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

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Generations of Experience… NOW available in the U.S.

Boracay has served the European marketplace for multiple generations. Now, in partnership, they are offering their EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, and INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE to a U.S. market (PromoEQP)

Learn More: www.borasia.hk

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May we celebrate new beginnings?

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The Texas HAPPY HOUR(s)… The Upcoming Colorado HAPPY HOUR(s)… An updated Distributor login site with additional features… New Suppliers.

May is already a busy month.

Let’s jump in with the UPDATES:

HAPPY HOUR(s) — San Antonio & Austin

Partnering with PPAS & HPPA

Featuring a catered Socializing and Networking event for Distributors and Strategic Supplier partners, PromoEQP went on the road to celebrate Texas. Stary tuned to Nadia’s updates on social media — but these events have set the table for all of PromoEQP’s upcoming events.

 

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Casino Night at Blackhawk

Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Product Association (RMR)

Friday, May 22nd

• Social Gathering & Networking

• Drinks and Appetizers

• Location TBA

PromoEQP is supporting Rocky Mountain Association and partnering to present our HAPPY HOUR(s) Event at Blackhawk!

In conjunction with RMR’s Casino Night, PromoEQP will be presenting a gathering and networking location PRIOR to the kick-off of the RMR Event.

Click HERE to get this on your calendar!

 

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Yes… We have been listening AND working on this the whole time!

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So let’s cover the highpoints in the new website preparing to be introduced this month…

• Embedded PromoEQP Monthly Update Page… Meaning that access to PromoEQP distributor information will no longer be potentially exposed online.

• Simplified Login… Days of login problems are soon to be behind ALL of us.

• Creating Team Member Logins… PromoEQP NEVER charges a fee for additional logins — which means that no one needs to share a login anymore.

• Filter the list by PRICING POLICIES | COUNTRIES | CATEGORIES | SERVICES… Even better, it is formatted to be matched and expanded with YOUR choices of “favorites”.

• EVENTS | SUPPORT | SERVICES embedded… The login page now does a better job of displaying PromoEQP’s activities and RECORDING PROBLEMS!!!

• Simplified displaying of information… Making sure that a distributor can search and navigate for BENEFITS means making sure the information cleanly displays.

• Embedded Supplier Updating… Allowing suppliers access to collect information needed — while being able to update information means a smoother process for all distributors.

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It’s all very exciting… And coming in a matter of days!

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Why Trust and Purpose Outshine the Price Tag

In the promotional products world, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of catalogs and "lowest-price" guarantees. Most companies focus on moving volume—shipping boxes as fast as possible and moving on to the next.

At Hirsch, we’ve never been interested in that race to the bottom. As a family-owned business, we’ve spent years perfecting a different approach: one where quality, detail, and purpose take center stage.

A Small Company Heart with Big-Picture Vision

We still think of ourselves as a small company at heart. That isn’t about our reach—it’s about our accountability. It means nothing is too small for us to take seriously, and "going the extra mile" isn’t a marketing slogan; it’s our baseline.

While others are content just selling a product, we are obsessed with the art of the delivery. We pair the world’s highest quality brands with the industry’s best decoration options, ensuring that when your logo meets a product, the result is nothing short of "unmatched."

Impact Beyond the Order

We believe that doing business "differently" means doing more—both locally and internationally. We know that every product we provide is an opportunity to make a positive impact. To that end, we’ve developed exclusive brands that give back with every single purchase:

• Patriot Brand: Our premium line of drinkware and coolers isn’t just built for the rugged outdoors; it’s built for a cause. Every Patriot purchase supports Homes For Our Troops, helping to build specially adapted custom homes for severely injured Veterans.

• Tangelo: Our tech-forward line of chargers, office accessories, and gifts combines sleek design with environmental responsibility. As a member of 1% For The Planet, Tangelo helps fund diverse environmental nonprofits to ensure a better future for everyone.

"In an industry where most are just selling product, we pride ourselves on selling a purpose."

Trust: One Order at a Time

Whether we are perfecting a complex custom order or helping you select the right gift for your team, our goal remains the same: to build trust. We want to be the partner you can rely on when details matter most and the source you can count on for products that stand for something more.

We don’t just ship boxes; we deliver on promises… THAT is the Hirsch Difference.

Thank you for being a part of the Hirsch family journey.  

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Time to Touch some Grass

Summer is one of the best seasons for promo, but it also creates one of the biggest traps: Spending all day being a DISTRIBUTOR without ever stepping outside to think like the END USER.

If you sell branded outdoor gear, you need to experience it the way your customers do. That means actually using the products, observing how they perform, and thinking about the kinds of moments where they will be seen, shared, and remembered.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Company picnics, festivals, golf outings, employee appreciation events, field days, and summer community activations all create opportunities for practical, high-visibility branded gear. The distributors who sell that gear best are the ones who understand not just the product, but the setting.

• Use the products before you sell them

The fastest way to improve how you sell outdoor gear is to stop treating it like a catalog item and start treating it like something real people will use in real conditions. When you spend time outside with the products, you can talk about them with more confidence and specificity.

Key Tactics:

• Test the product in the environment it is meant for

• Pay attention to comfort and usability

• Build better sales language from firsthand use

• Match products to summer moments

Branded outdoor gear sells best when it is tied to a specific activity. Distributors often make the mistake of leading with the product instead of the moment. Summer gives you a natural calendar of use cases, and the more clearly you connect the item to the event, the easier it is to sell.

Key Tactics:

• Build campaigns around actual event settings

• Recommending gear that solves a problem and becomes a bonus

• Bundle items into event-specific packages

• Sell the experience MORE than the item

Outdoor gear is powerful because it gets used in visible, social settings. That means the real value is not just the object itself, but the experience it creates for the people using it and the audience seeing it. If you help clients think that way, you move from simple product selling to brand storytelling.

Key Tactics:

• Show how the product creates brand presence in public

• Help clients picture the end-user moment

• Use summer as a time to refresh your own sales mindset

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If you sell branded outdoor gear, you cannot do it well from behind a desk all summer. Touching grass is not just a funny phrase; it is a sales strategy. The more time you spend using the products, the better you will understand how to position them for company picnics, festivals, and summer activities.

For distributors, that means three simple actions: use the products yourself, match them to real summer moments, and sell the experience they create. That approach makes your recommendations stronger, your conversations more natural, and your summer sales more effective.

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

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Generations of Experience… NOW available in the U.S.

Boracay has served the European marketplace for multiple generations. Now, in partnership, they are offering their EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, and INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE to a U.S. market (PromoEQP)

Learn More: www.borasia.hk

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PromoEQP Welcomes InsTent

Per distributor request, PromoEQP is welcoming InsTent to the network.

Details in SAGE and PromoEQP login.

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PromoEQP is heading to TEXAS!

These are Social / Networking Events built entirely WITHOUT AN AGENDA! 

This means PromoEQP has built an entire event model around YOU being free to engage without obligation, mandatory pitches, or required contribution.
Simply come, enjoy, and engage.

- EXCLUSIVE PromoEQP Supplier Gift
- Free drinks & bites
- Connecting with industry friends and regional Events
- Sharing your ideas with PromoEQP
- Get appropriately hydrated before heading back to work
  CLICK HERE TO RSVP Welcome International Supplier: BORASIA INTERNATIONAL CLICK FOR WEBSITE

You now have a trusted network partner when looking for custom products from overseas. PromoEQP has partnered with BORASIA INTERNATIONAL, which offers custom products in the categories: 
Kitchen | Drinkware | Bags & Pouches | Leather Goods | Packaging | High Tech | Kids & Toys | Wearables | Animals & Pets | Summer Products | Headwear | DIY Tools | Pharmacy & Healthcare | Goodies & Misc.

CLICK TO VIEW A CATALOG
 

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PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1,322 Total Members

Got a random question or hunting for hidden gems?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and chat with distributors and suppliers.

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Always Updating the PromoEQP Dashboard!

PromoEQP dashboard has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

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Regional Associations + PromoEQP

What is the purpose of these events?

Simply put, it is PromoEQP’s view that the best associative resource for a distributor is a strong and positive connection to their Regional Association communities. These groups are doing incredible work — often with limited resources and volunteer support. Given the size of the PromoEQP Distributor Network, we have the capability (and I would argue, the responsibility) to introduce our Network to what these Regionals are attempting to do to support you.

Aside from that, the EXPO Happy Hour was simply an incredible and energetic event! It sparked vibrant discussions, engaged networking, and positively put the nature of “RELATIONSHIPS” front and center in our Relationship Industry… And, when you create something that incredible, it deserves to happen more than once a year.

How can I, a Distributor, help?
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PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1,284 Total Members

Got a random question or hunting for hidden gems? Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and chat with savvy distributors and suppliers! It's like a treasure trove here... Let's keep leveling up!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

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Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

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• Spring Plans for PromoEQP
• Strategic Supplier Spotlight
• M8M: Cleaning Your Client List
• Upcoming Wednesday Webinar Schedule
• Distributor Login Page
• Supplier Updates 

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As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog

Spring Plans for PromoEQP

The success of PromoEQP’s EXPO Happy Hour is now ready to spread!

 

Get ready for PromoEQP to be coming out into the market to see you!

 

In partnership with Regional Associations, PromoEQP is creating Networking and Engagement Events that support and expand Regional Association Events!

This will mean hitting the road and bringing the energy and intention of the PromoEQP EXPO Happy Hour to an event (potentially) near you!

Dates are being formalized and scheduled now, but we are still open and available to acting on PromoEQP Distributor recommendations and Regional Association requests.

Planned 2nd Quarter PromoEQP Events:

• Texas Spring Swing Happy Hour… Last Week of April, 2026

• Casino Night Welcome Mixer with Rocky Mountain Regional (RMR)

Details regarding the events will be coming shortly.

What is the purpose of these events...?

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SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE
by: Brandon Pecharich, ECO of Mark8Media  

Cleaning Your Client List

I know that it is hard to believe (“Snow-Vortex”?!?!?), but we are approaching springtime. The time of year when we do a little cleaning around the house and get ready for the activities for the summer. Perfect time to think about some spring cleaning of your client base.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

“Cleaning Your Client List” is not about deleting names; it is about refocusing your time on the buyers most likely to become steady, profitable accounts.

To turn occasional customers into recurring ones, distributors can use three tactics:

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The return of the PromoEQP HAPPY HOUR(s)

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In partnership with Regional Associations, PromoEQP will be operating 5 in-market HAPPY HOUR(s) events.

A Distributor’s most important local partner is A Regional Association…

Which is why PromoEQP has created our Regional Initiative Program.

This initiative will allow us to continue building Social & Networking PromoEQP — while supporting the work being done at the Regional Associations level.

PromoEQP’s April & May Event Schedule

SAGE PromoLive

Thursday, April 15th — 9am to 5pm

• www.sageworld.com/events/promolive

• PromoEQP Speaking at 2:10pm CT

  • Join PromoEQP’s Nadia Freitag on the SAGE Speakers Stage

San Antonio HAPPY HOUR(s) Social Networking following HPPS Texas Spring Swing

Houston Promotional Product Association (HPPA)

Wednesday, April 29th — Immediately Following Texas Swing Event

• Shrine Auditorium — Wrap-Up and Networking

  • Drinks and Appetizers

*** NOTE: Distributor entrance to the PromoEQP event begins AFTER the end of the Texas Spring Swing Event at 1pm CT. ***

Austin HAPPY HOUR(s) Social Networking following PPAS Texas Spring Swing

Promotional Products Association Southwest (PPAS)

Thursday, April 30th — Immediately Following Texas Swing Event

• Brix and Ale — Wrap-Up and Networking

  • Drinks and Appetizers

*** NOTE: Distributor entrance to the PromoEQP event begins AFTER the end of the Texas Spring Swing Event at 1pm CT. ***

Casino Night at Blackhawk

Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Product Association (RMR)

Friday, May 22nd

• Social Gathering & Networking

  • Drinks and Appetizers

• Location, Dates and Times TBD

Aside from that, the EXPO Happy Hour was simply an incredible and energetic event! It sparked vibrant discussions, engaged networking, and positively put the nature of “RELATIONSHIPS” front and center in our Relationship Industry… And, when you create something that incredible, it deserve to happen more than once a year.

What is the PromoEQP Regional Plan?

Glad you asked!

The plan is to partner with Regional Associations to create 5 total Out-in-the-Market event for 2026. The first two are listed (PPAS and the Austin Texas Swing, and RMR’s Casino Night at Blackhawk), then the other 3 are right now in discussions to be finalized.

All of our plans and Event Updates will be communicated on the following places:

• PromoEQP Event Calendar: www.getpromoeqp.com/events

• PromoEQP Login Page Events Page: https://dashboard.promoeqp.com/

• PromoEQP Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/promoeqp

Regardless… PromoEQP goes where our distributors tell us to go.

The goal with our Regional Initiative is to (1) Highlight a Regional doing good work… and (2) Connect with You. So don’t be shy… Let me know where I need to go to accomplish BOTH of these goals!

The goal is build… always with a focus on how we can best support and serve our distributor network. Ideas and suggestions are always welcomed.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

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Oil prices… wars… inflation… tariffs… COVID — just since 2020.

Over the years, our industry has been hit from every direction, and yet in 2025, we posted a record number of over $27 billion.

That speaks to exactly who we are. Our industry is strong, special, and resilient, and time after time, we have shown that we will overcome.

Is it easy? No. It takes being smarter, more proactive, more creative, more unique, and delivering amazing service and solutions to our clients every step of the way. The exciting part is that those things are in our control.

What we do matters. More than that, what we do is effective. And making sure our clients hear that message is imperative, especially as we continue crossing some rough terrain.

Dan Jellinek

CRO — The Magnet Group

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Expand Client’s Understanding of Eco-Friendly

Earth Day is one of the best times of year to help clients think differently about promo. But “eco-friendly” should not be loaded and political any more than it should be an over-priced fad. In reality, these resources must be viewed as a forward facing opportunity that helps customers identify sustainable products “stories” that fit their brand, support their message, and still leave room for healthy profit.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Distributors who win with eco-friendly programs usually do three things well:

They educate… They narrow the scope… They position the value.

• Educate clients on what eco-friendly really means

Many buyers use the term “eco-friendly” loosely. Some want recycled material, some want reusable products, and others simply want to check off a corporate jargon bingo card. Your job is to broaden that understanding so clients make better decisions and stop treating sustainability like a single product type.

Key Tactics:

• Explain the difference between recycled, reusable, biodegradable, compostable, and sustainably sourced

• Unload the “loaded” and shift the conversation from “green” to “responsible.”

• Use Earth Day to START the story — not tell the whole story.

• Curate a tight, profitable, eco-friendly assortment

You are making a mistake by presenting too many “green” options. That creates confusion and often pushes the buyer toward price shopping. A better approach is to build a curated assortment of proven items that are easy to explain, easy to decorate, and strong enough to protect margin.

Key Tactics:

• Focus on a few high-performing categories

• Choose products that tell a story that YOU connect with

• Build tiered options to match different budgets

• Position sustainability as a branding advantage

Earth Day is not just about the product; it is about the story behind the product. If you can help clients see sustainable swag as a branding tool, not just a purchase decision, you create a stronger reason to buy and a better reason to spend more.

Key Tactics:

• Connect the product to the client’s values

• Sell the campaign, not just the item

• Offer supporting ideas that make the order feel complete

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The best Earth Day programs are not built around the cheapest item with a recycled label. They are built around useful, well-positioned products that help clients communicate responsibility in a way their audience can actually feel.

For distributors, that means expanding the client’s understanding of eco-friendly, narrowing the product set to smart options, and presenting sustainable swag as a premium branding opportunity. Done well, Earth Day becomes more than a seasonal sale…it becomes a profitable way to build trust, add value, and protect margin.

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

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Coffee and Conference - Supplier Panel

Coffee and Conference was taken over by the Supplier Panel Discussion

And I say this affectionately. Allowing a panel of PromoEQP Supplier Partners to speak, respond, and share discussion with the Distributor audience immediately demonstrated why this will become a staple at all future events.

• Brandon Pecharich & Mark8Media for preparing and running the discussion.

• Melissa Betua, HPG

• Daniel Pointer, PCNA

• Mark Cohen, MAC Specialties

• Jen Guse, 3M Promotional Markets

• John Short, WoWLine

Not only did these guys demonstrate how discussions between Suppliers / Distributors is the cornerstone of the industry’s future success… they also ensured that the PromoEQP Meeting Room was continually informative of products and information for the entire EXPO Week!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

***Actual Promotional Products Professionals***

PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1,235 Total Members

Ever have a random question? Can't find something that you know is out there?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and talk with like-minded distributors and suppliers who know their stuff! It's kinda special here...

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

Webinar Replay: Momentec

Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

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Thank you for an unbelievable EXPO26

February 2026 Discount Code: PROMOEQP-H2573

Sometimes a moment just simply leaves you without words.

In fact, there were almost too many moments to reference…

Too many people who made impacts…

Too many distributors who engaged…

Too much discussed and explored.

When that is the experience, a recap will always fail. In cases such as this, the only responsible thing to do is to say Thank You, to those who made the moments possible for PromoEQP.

First, The PromoEQP Happy Hour — and To the Distributors and Supplier who made it happen!

Before jumping into Sponsor Appreciation, it must be noted that DISTRIBUTOR ATTENDEES put the Border Grill Patio at full capacity… This means that there were nearly 300 of you who made the time to join in on our EXPO Kick-Off event!

• Headline Sponsor: SanMar

  • Extra points for Amy and her “Are you serious, people could win that?!?!” prize wheel.

• Event Sponsor: PCNA

  • Class move by the new PCNA Executive Team who chose to NOT pull rank and waited in line with everyone else to get into the event.

• Event Sponsor: The Magnet Group

  • Thank you for the help in reloading the EXPO KIT table!!!

• Display Sponsor: Showdown Display

  • The signs were incredible… the lighted sign was CLUTCH!!!

• Food & Drink Sponsors:

  • Seville Gear — heard that team whoop!

  • Ariel — One of the Distributor WINNERS for their EXPO KIT addition.

  • UMA Pens — Stole the show with the Special Event Gift

• Resource Partners:

  • Mark8 — Video, artwork design, and messaging was ELITE.

  • SAGE — Like PCNA, pure class shown by respecting and engaging with the line!

Second… The Walking Map and EXPO KIT took over the EXPO Floor

Seriously… People from other organizations were using the PromoEQP Walking Map as a resource to navigate the show floor! Need to point out some key contributors to the whole process:

• All of the Suppliers who asked to be highlighted on the Map: See the full Map

• Mark8 for the map design.

• EXPO KIT participants:

  • BagMakers… Goldstar… PCNA… IDLine… Ariel… UMA Pen… Stellar Lanyard

THIRD… Coffee and Conference was taken over by the Supplier Panel Discussion

And I say this affectionately. Allowing a panel of PromoEQP Supplier Partners to speak, respond, and share discussion with the Distributor audience immediately demonstrated why this will become a staple to all future events.

Coffee & Conference

• Brandon Pecharich & Mark8 for preparing and running the discussion.

• Melissa Betua, HPG

• Daniel Pointer, PCNA

• Mark Cohen, MAC Specialties

• Jen Guse, 3M Promotional Markets

• John Short, WoWLine

Not only did these guys demonstrate how discussions between Suppliers / Distributors is the cornerstone of the industry’s future success… they also ensured that the PromoEQP Meeting Room was continually informative of products and information for the entire EXPO Week!

Finally… The PromoEQP Team

Everyone came in with a plan. Everyday there was a job or a challenge — and it was all met with a smile and well placed humor. Distributors were welcomed… Suppliers were impressed… I couldn’t be more appreciative.

• Cheryl… with her printouts, priorities, and distributor meetings.

• Nora… manning the room and scanning badges to make sure no one was lost in the follow up.

• Nadia… her videos and social media presence will become the talk of the industry.

• Bill… recipient of a distributor LinkedIn shoutout for being “the best kind of human”.

• Ian… tirelessly moving, engaging, and putting on display the BEST of PromoEQP.

Thank you to everyone involved… The EXPO26 Experience will be the guidepost for ALL future social and physical engagement to follow*.

The EXCITING Conclusion

And yes… that is foreshadowing.

Stay tuned for new announcements featuring PromoEQP getting out into the Distributor Market later in 2026.

The goal is build… always with a focus on how we can best support and serve our distributor network. Ideas and suggestions are always welcomed.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Insider Information

 

Strategic Supplier Spotlight

PCNA 2026 Apparel Style Discount

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Supplier Webinars

The 2026 PromoEQP Strategic EQP Catalog is now available exclusively through SAGE

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

One-Off Orders to Programs

Every time the phone rings or the front door opens in your shop, there is a high probability of making that sale. The buyer has called you or walked into your store because they know they want a product, this time. Most of the time, we are happy to simply close that one sale, but what are some ways we can turn those one-off orders into recurring programs?

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Turning one‑off orders into ongoing programs is the fastest way for distributors to grow predictable, higher‑margin revenue. We all like money and really like it when it keeps coming in on a steady basis.

Here are three tactics you can take to help you accomplish this:

• Reposition yourself as the program partner, not just a product vendor

Distributors that escape project‑to‑project chaos deliberately shift how they frame value. Get away from “we deliver things” and focus on “we manage an ongoing outcome for you.” That outcome is usually employee engagement, brand awareness, or event success, not just boxes of merch.

Key Actions:

• Reframe the conversation around Outcomes

• Introduce the idea of a “Program” early

• Use proof points and mini case studies

• Design simple, recurring offers that clients can say “YES” to

Recurring business is easier to sell when the offer is productized and low‑friction. This is something other B2B agencies and SaaS‑like services emphasize. Instead of waiting for clients to invent new orders, give them clear program options with predictable timing and budget.

Key Actions:

• Turn common needs into “always‑on” kits or drops

• Offer program tiers rather than one custom quote

• Build in light automation and re‑order triggers

• Implement a consistent account‑management rhythm

Recurring revenue in services usually comes from structure: scheduled check‑ins, small planning sessions, and proactive ideas. Larger agencies might call this “account management” rather than “order taking.” Even a lightweight rhythm can move clients from occasional to habitual buyers.

Key Actions:

• Schedule regular short business reviews

• Show up with a mini roadmap, not just products

• Track and act on buying patterns

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When distributors adopt these three tactics, shifting the conversation to programs, packaging simple recurring offers, and adding a basic account‑management rhythm, many “one‑off” customers naturally evolve into steady, recurring accounts that anchor long‑term growth.

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

www.L2wholesale.com

www.hospitalitymints.com

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PromoEQP SERVICE PARTNERS & RESOURCES

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The 2026 New Supplier Partners

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to January, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• EXPO 2026 Schedule
• NEW...For EXPO26
• M8M: Build Your Promo Sales Calendar
• Upcoming Wednesday Webinar Schedule
• Distributor Login Page
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog

The Definitive Guide to PromoEQP's EXPO26

PromoEQP Plans for PPAI EXPO 2026 

Below is a breakdown of the scheduled activities.

CLICK HERE
 

• PromoEQP Happy Hour at Border Grill

  • Sponsored by SanMar with PCNA & Magnet Group

  • RSVP for event is requested

  • Monday, January 12th @ 6pm

• PromoEQP Meeting Room — Tropics A/B

  • Room Sponsors: PCNA, Magnet Group, HPG, 3M, WowLine, & MAC Specialties

  • Tuesday, January 13th & Wednesday, January 14th @ 8:30am

• PEQP Conference & Coffee — Tropics A/B

  • Learn about PromoEQP’s plans for 2026 — while additionally hearing from key Supplier Partners and invited guests.

  • Thursday, January 15th @ 8am

CLICK HERE   CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE Upcoming PromoEQP Wednesday Webinar Wednesday, January 7th - Gemline PCNA NEW “Trend” Catalog PCNA End-Buyer Brand Book Request Form

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates

SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE
by: Brandon Pecharich, ECO of Mark8Media  

Build Your Promo Sales Calendar

 

It’s that time of year for goal-setting. We all know the quote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Take this last little bit of downtime to create your plan. Long-term planning can help you focus on the short-term wants and needs. This action will make sure you feel less “busy” each month.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Other media companies build their ad and content calendars to stay consistently visible. Make sure they hit key dates and make production run smoothly. Promo Distributors can use the same playbook for a 2026 promo sales calendar.

Here are three core actions that matter most:

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January 2026 Discount Code: PROMOEQP-M1441

The Definitive Guide to PromoEQP’s EXPO26

• PromoEQP Happy Hour at Border Grill

  • Sponsored by SanMar with PCNA & Magnet Group

  • EXPO EXCLUSIVE Distributor Gifts

  • PromoEQP EXPO Kits

  • PromoEQP Walking Map

  • RSVP for event is requested

  • Monday, January 12th @ 6pm

• PromoEQP Meeting Room — Tropics A/B

  • Room Sponsors: PCNA, Magnet Group, HPG, 3M, WowLine, & MAC Specialties

  • PromoEQP EXPO Kits

  • PromoEQP Walking Maps

  • EXPO EXCLUSIVE Distributor Gifts

  • Tuesday, January 13th & Wednesday, January 14th @ 8:30am

• PEQP Conference & Coffee — Tropics A/B

  • Learn about PromoEQP’s plans for 2026 — while additionally hearing from key Supplier Partners and invited guests.

  • Thursday, January 15th @ 8am

https://www.getpromoeqp.com/expo26/#BG-RSVP

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Insider Information

NEW… For EXPO26

Click For Downloadable Version

PromoEQP Walking Map NOW AVAILABLE

• Physical map from PromoEQP and Digital map from SAGE MOBILE*

  • * Since the PEQP-EXPO group will be a short-term preference group inside of SAGE, all distributors to PromoEQP will have access to participating supplier Show Offer!

• Know exact locations from a grouping of PromoEQP Supplier Partners at EXPO26

• PromoEQP EXPO Kit

  • Everything you need to “Expo” with PromoEQP in 2026 (while also snagging special products from special suppliers):

    • Badge Tag from IDLine

    • Water Bottle from Goldstar

    • Tote Bag from BagMakers

    • PEQP Expo Pen from UMA Pens

    • … and more from suppliers like: Ariel, PCNA, HPG, and 3M

Walking Map & EXPO Kit available:

• Border Grill Happy Hour

• PromoEQP Meeting Room

For the Full EXPO26 Event Line-Up, CLICK HERE

If you are curious, or need more information, you can always reach out to me OR follow updates coming from Nadia Freitag on Facebook or LinkedIn.

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Supplier Webinars

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 — Gemline

The 2026 PromoEQP Strategic EQP Catalog is now available exclusively through SAGE

PCNA End-Buyer Brand Book Request Form

PCNA 2026 Trend Catalog

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Build Your Promo Sales Calendar

It’s that time of year for goal-setting. We all know the quote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Take this last little bit of downtime to create your plan. Long-term planning can help you focus on the short-term wants and needs. This action will make sure you feel less “busy” each month.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Other media companies build their ad and content calendars to stay consistently visible. Make sure they hit key dates and make production run smoothly. Promo Distributors can use the same playbook for a 2026 promo sales calendar.

Here are three core actions that matter most:

• Map Demand Like a Publisher

Publishers treat an editorial calendar as a visual workflow that maps content to seasons, holidays, and audience needs across the year. Distributors can mirror this by plotting when different client segments are most likely to buy and what “stories” (campaigns) those moments need.

Key Actions:

• Identify audience segments and “content pillars”

• Layer in key dates, seasons, and schedules

• Turn dates into specific campaigns

• Plan Proactive Outreach like an Editorial Calendar

Successful media teams use their editorial calendars to schedule publishing dates, responsibilities, and approval workflows so content goes out consistently instead of in random bursts. Distributors can adopt this by treating each promo campaign as a “story” with a publish date and a mini‑campaign plan.

Key Actions:

• Assign themes and targets to each month

• Work backwards from big moments

• Use repeatable campaign blocks across channels

• Align Workflows and Vendor capacity like a Media Operation

Digital publishers emphasize clear workflows, roles, and tools to avoid bottlenecks and missed deadlines. A distributor’s version is aligning sales ambitions with internal processes and supplier capabilities so the 2026 calendar is actually executable.

Key Actions:

• Document your process and responsibilities

• Set realistic activity and revenue targets

• Plan around bottlenecks and key partners

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By using the same principles that other media companies apply to their editorial and ad calendars like: clear themes, key dates, proactive scheduling, and documented workflows, distributors can turn a 2026 promo sales calendar into a concrete tool for more predictable, profitable growth.

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

PromoEQP Welcomes

Exclusive NEW Partner

Click to learn more about UMA Pens

PromoEQP EXCLUSIVE European Supplier Relationship

Company Details

• UMA PRODUCT CATALOG

• UMA SUSTAINABILITY ENGAGEMENT

• UMA COMPANY INFORMATION

Policy & Benefits

• Policy: Discount on the Column

• Benefits: North American Pricing inclusive of SET-UP / UPS FREIGHT (one destination) / ALL TARIFFS

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PromoEQP SERVICE PARTNERS & RESOURCES

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The Final 2025 New Supplier Tally.

END of Monthly Update

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Mid-December Updates            

Register for PromoEQP Events at EXPO26

Nadia lets us know what is happening for PromoEQP Member

Links from Nadia's Video: 
Events Page: https://www.getpromoeqp.com/promoeqp-events
Border Grill RSVP Sign-Up: https://www.getpromoeqp.com/expo26/#BG-RSVP

Monday, January 12th, 6pm - 

The PromoEQP Happy Hour — Where the Expo Begins
presented by SanMar

Hosted by the PromoEQP team, this Happy Hour is your opportunity to:

• Pick up your PromoEQP Expo Kit
• Open FOOD and BAR
• No agendas... Just ENJOY!

Tuesday and Wednesday, January 13th & 14th - Opening at 8:30am each day

PromoEQP Meeting Room - Tropics A&B

Yep, this is the same room as last year:

• Morning Coffee, Afternoon Water/Beverages
• Special Supplier Displays
• Meet PromoEQP Team - open for distributors ALL DAY!

Thursday, January 15th, 8am - 

Conference & Coffee - Tropics A&B

Come to listen to PromoEQP and key Supplier Partners:

• Coffee and Pastries
• PromoEQP's Plan for 2026
• Invited Guests presenting need to know info!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS OF EACH EVENT

***Actual Promotional Products Professionals***

PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1181 Total Members

Ever have a random question? Can't find something that you know is out there?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and talk with like-minded distributors and suppliers who know their stuff! It's kinda special here...

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

Webinar Replay: CHAMPRO

Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

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December Discount Code: PROMOEQP-33189

PromoEQP Schedule and Events at PPAI EXPO26

• PromoEQP Happy Hour at Border Grill

  • Sponsored by SanMar with PCNA & Magnet Group

  • RSVP for event is requested

  • Monday, January 12th @ 6pm

• PromoEQP Meeting Room — Tropics A/B

  • Room Sponsors: PCNA, Magnet Group, HPG, 3M, WowLine, & MAC Specialties

  • Tuesday, January 13th & Wednesday, January 14th @ 8:30am

• PEQP Conference & Coffee — Tropics A/B

  • Learn about PromoEQP’s plans for 2026 — while additionally hearing from key Supplier Partners and invited guests.

  • Thursday, January 15th @ 8am

https://www.getpromoeqp.com/expo26/#BG-RSVP

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Insider Information

NEW… For EXPO26

https://www.getpromoeqp.com/peqp-event-map

• PromoEQP Walking Map

  • Physical map from PromoEQP and Digital map from SAGE MOBILE*

    • * Since the PEQP-EXPO group will be a short-term preference group inside of SAGE, all distributors to PromoEQP will have access to participating supplier Show Offer!

  • Know exact locations — AND SPECIAL SHOW OFFERS — from a grouping of PromoEQP Supplier Partners at EXPO26

• PromoEQP EXPO Kit

  • Everything you need to “Expo” with PromoEQP in 2026 (while also snagging special products from special suppliers):

    • Badge Tag from IDLine

    • Water Bottle from Goldstar

    • Tote Bag from BagMakers

    • PEQP Expo Pen from UMA Pens

    • … and more from suppliers like: Ariel, PCNA, HPG, and 3M

Walking Map & EXPO Kit available:

• Border Grill Happy Hour

• PromoEQP Meeting Room

For the Full EXPO26 Event Line-Up, CLICK HERE

If you are curious, or need more information, you can always reach out to me OR follow updates coming from Nadia Freitag on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Supplier Webinars

Wednesday, November 5th — 3M

Replay from November 18th EDUCATION WEBINAR with Champro

PCNA NEW “Brands You Love” Catalog

PCNA End-Buyer Brand Book Request Form

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Diversify your Markets

Diversifying the markets you sell to isn’t just a “nice to have” for Distributors in 2026; it’s becoming a survival strategy with major upside. I know that we are all looking at the trends and thinking that all you have to do is add some print-on-demand and you’ll be a millionaire.

Hot take: You’ll see a spike in order numbers, but not in repeat and recurring revenue…what is needed to grow a business, long-term.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

By spreading across markets, you create more frequent order cycles and fill the gaps in slow seasons. That means steadier cash flow and the ability to plan ahead instead of reacting month to month.

Here are three strategic actions you can take into next year:

Break into “Micro-Verticals” with Tailored Bundles

• Instead of targeting broad industries (healthcare, tech, education), focus on HIGH-INTENT MICRO-VERTICALS where competition is lower, and budgets are growing.

Examples for 2026:

• Community-based fitness (Pilates studios, boutique gyms, youth sports clubs)

• Senior-living communities and assisted-care facilities

• Microbreweries and regional beverage brands

• Private K–8 schools, homeschool co-ops

How to do it: Create one-page “turnkey kits” tailored to each micro-vertical. New Member Welcome Kit, Event Volunteer Kit, and Grand Opening Kit. These sell faster because they solve a specific problem rather than offering generic merch.

• Subscriptions diversify your base by reaching customers who want predictable spend and hands-off ordering.

  In 2026, subscription-style recurring logistics is becoming more common in:

  • SaaS & tech HR teams (employee onboarding kits)

  • Healthcare networks (patient compliance packs, community outreach)

  • Multi-location restaurants (monthly promo drops)

  • Nonprofits (volunteer kits, donor appreciation cycles)

What to offer: A monthly or quarterly program such as: pre-selected merch drops, seasonal campaigns, automated onboarding/outreach kits, and auto-reorder on consumed items (pens, notepads, uniforms, packaging)

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Add Event-Activation Services Instead of Just Products

• More companies, especially mid-sized brands, want experiential marketing, not just merch.

In 2026, budgets for:

• Pop-ups

• Recruiting events

• Campus activations

• Local sponsorships

How to diversify: Expand into simple service add-ons like: on-site merch distribution, branded photo-op stations, live personalization (name printing, patches, laser engraving), and “Event-in-a-Box” kits for remote or franchise locations.

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Services open the door to new industries because you’re solving activation needs, not selling products… This lets you tap industries that otherwise would only buy once or twice a year.

In other words, diversification isn’t just about more revenue now—it increases the long-term value of the business.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…make it so!

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

Suppliers and More…

PromoEQP Welcomes

Exclusive NEW Partner

Click to learn more about UMA Pens

PromoEQP EXCLUSIVE European Supplier Relationship

Company Details

• UMA PRODUCT CATALOG

• UMA SUSTAINABILITY ENGAGEMENT

• UMA COMPANY INFORMATION

Policy & Benefits

• Policy: Discount on the Column

• Benefits: North American Pricing inclusive of SET-UP / UPS FREIGHT (one destination) / ALL TARIFFS

Supplier Pricing Updates

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PromoEQP SERVICE PARTNERS & RESOURCES

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The 2025 New Supplier Update.

END of Monthly Update

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Mid-November Updates            

PromoEQP Events at EXPO 2026

Monday, January 12th, 6pm - 

The PromoEQP Happy Hour — Where the Expo Begins
presented by SanMar

Hosted by the PromoEQP team, this Happy Hour is your opportunity to:

• Pick up your PromoEQP Expo Kit
• Open FOOD and BAR
• No agendas... Just ENJOY!

Tuesday and Wednesday, January 13th & 14th - Opening at 8:30am each day

PromoEQP Meeting Room - Tropics A&B

Yep, this is the same room as last year:

• Morning Coffee, Afternoon Water/Beverages
• Special Supplier Displays
• Meet PromoEQP Team - open for distributors ALL DAY!

Thursday, January 15th, 8am - 

Conference & Coffee - Tropics A&B

Come to listen to PromoEQP and key Supplier Partners:

• Coffee and Pastries
• PromoEQP's Plan for 2026
• Invited Guests presenting need to know info!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS OF EACH EVENT

***Actual Promotional Products Professionals***

PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1161 Total Members

Ever have a random question? Can't find something that you know is out there?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and talk with like-minded distributors and suppliers who know their stuff! It's kinda special here...

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

Webinar Replay: Prime

Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

    It's time to TELL YOUR STORY! Wanna be on a podcast? Click Here! Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.

Ideas or Questions? Email us:
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PromoEQP’s EXPO 26 Agenda

Updating of the full PromoEQP Plans for PPAI EXPO 2026

November Discount Code: PROMOEQP-L4799

For the Updated Details for PromoEQP and PPAI EXPO 2026

CLICK HERE

Below is a breakdown of the scheduled activities.

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Thank you to SanMar for being the EVENT SPONSOR for the PromoEQP Happy Hour, at The Border Grill

Monday, January 12th, 6 pm to 8 pm — PromoEQP at Border Grill — Sponsored by:

PromoEQP is building off the success from last year’s Mixer by booking out Border Grill for a PromoEQP Happy Hour!

This event will run at the end of Conference Day, the night before the floor opens on Tuesday, January 13th — AND WILL BE THE PERFECT CHANCE TO PICKUP YOUR PROMOEQP EXPO KIT.

Happy Hour RSVP

Given the space and surrounding demands, PromoEQP is requesting that interested distributors RSVP their potential attendance at the Happy Hour event.

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PromoEQP Meeting Room is Tropics AB

Room will be open and available for distributors beginning on Tuesday, January 13th at 8am.

Tuesday, January 13th and Wednesday, January 14th…

• Morning Coffee

• Afternoon Water and Beverages.

• Special Supplier Displays.

• Pick-Up of PromoEQP EXPO Kits.

• Breakout Room for Distributors ALL DAY.

Thursday, January 15th at 8am:

PromoEQP Annual Distributor Conference & Coffee

Distributors are welcomed to come in and learn about PromoEQP’s plans for 2026 — while additionally hearing from key Supplier Partners and invited guests.

• Coffee and pastries available at 8am.

• Conference begins at 8:30 am.

• Afternoon Water & Beverages

• Breakout Room available for Distributors until the end of EXPO.

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NEW in 2026… PromoEQP Walking Map

For details on SAGE Mobile and how to access, click on this link: www.getpromoeqp.com/peqp-event-map

The PromoEQP Walking Map will be available as a physical resource AND a digital partner in the SAGE MOBILE APP.

Once completed, the SHOW MAP will be available either for download prior to EXPO, or in the PromoEQP Meeting Room.

To access in SAGE Mobile, PromoEQP will be creating a short-term PEQP-EXPO preference group inside of SAGE.

Each map will highlight:

• PromoEQP Supplier Partners and their EXPO location.

• Special Show Offers available to all distributors *
  
  * Since the PEQP-EXPO group will be a short-term preference group inside of SAGE, all distributors to PromoEQP will have access to participating supplier Show Offer!

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PromoEQP will continue updating our dedicated EXPO26 website as more information becomes available.

If you are curious, or need more information, you can always reach out to me OR follow updates coming from Nadia Freitag on Facebook or LinkedIn.

PromoEQP’s goal to “Do Better” never stops… but it must stay vibrant and subtly tweak to address challenges. This is why PromoEQP will be focusing on doing what’s necessary to “Keep You Working”.

Keep doing what You do best… and keep demanding that PromoEQP gets better at supporting you. The industry needs it… Your client needs it… You deserve it!

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Market focused Content from Strategic partner HPG.

Meditative Merch

Melissa Bettua, Director of Sales, HPG

If you have ever practiced yoga or any form of fitness with a coach or a guide– you may have been told to leave your worries on the mat, feeling better in return.

Well, my mat is so full of sweat and tears it could write a screenplay.

While I can metaphorically leave it all on the mat, it is one tangible part of the practice with a simple imprint to remind me of my focus. I recently began my journey to expanding my knowledge in the teachings of yin yoga. It’s slow and intentional, yet expansive and hydrating, opening the channels within your body to promote the flow of communication between your organs. It is as if nature has magically established a high-speed internet connection between you to your best-self, resulting in better communities, teams and environments!

What is the connection between merch + meditative yin?

They both tell stories without spoken words while cultivating a sense of reciprocity like yin & yang, give + take. Letting assumptions go, inviting peace and logic. The beat goes on. By taking an approach to creating swag that is ceremonious and in harmony, we open the channels of communication to our outer network while we let the imprint do the talking.

If you are catching the drift I’m very calmly telling you to stop saying too much with peace and love. For every action there is a reaction and to every yin – there is a yang that we can bring it into the promotional space:

If you fill your branded tote bag with non-perishable groceries for the local food bank, the feel-goodness it produces and the possibility that a volunteer at the food bank needs your services, can coexist.

A shared love of serving others in need and growing your business can happen in a natural and authentic way. It’s altruism with benefits.   

• Size down the logo –enhance the emotion. Giving backpacks like this one are the perfect match for keeping logos nonchalant using smaller imprint areas such as a zipper pull– while patches or plates to illustrate existential meaning.

You are capable of reminding the person in the airport security line behind you that the universe has their literal and metaphorical back – who knew zipper pulls worked on heartstrings, too!

• One of my most coveted apparel pieces is a hoodie designed by a local artist with a silkscreen statement on the back that reads “Dear Person Behind Me, see the beauty in the rough waters that got you where you are today” – followed by a dash and signed by the artist

You can turn casual wear into a moment of empowerment for a complete stranger, through a simple phrase.   

• Friendship bracelets are still having a movement of their own. We’re stacking them, trading them and tossing them at concerts like confetti cannons. A wrist accessory can spur a conversation around how simple words connect us and instantly bond like-minds, even if a different path brough us to the same space.

Open the channels to new ways of communication – and maybe leave a few old ways of doing it on the mat behind.

Namaste  

 

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Supplier Webinars

Wednesday, November 5th — 3M

Tuesday, November 11 — BoxUp

EDUCATION WEBINAR with Champro — November 18th

PCNA 2025 Holiday Idea Guide

PCNA Holiday Gifiting Video

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Did You Say “THANK YOU?”

Burned into us since we were kids, and as we raise our own, good manners are just as important in business as they are in personal life. We have to remember to say, “Please and Thank you.” You have already done the hard work of asking, “Please, will you buy from me?” Now it’s time to say, “Thank you for buying from me.”

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

The action of “Thank you” can be done by a simple phone call or email. I have seen distributors go out of their way and travel long distances to deliver a thank you gift.

Here are three reasons why saying “Thank You” at the end of the year can lead to more business next year:

Strengthens Emotional Connection and Loyalty

• A sincere thank you reminds customers they’re valued beyond their transactions. This emotional recognition builds loyalty, and loyal customers are more likely to reorder, refer others, and choose you over competitors. Gratitude makes them feel part of your story, not just your sales figures.

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Creates a Natural Touchpoint for Engagement

• Year-end messages give you a warm, non-sales way to reconnect. A thank you card, video, or small gift reopens communication and keeps your brand top-of-mind. This makes it much easier to start conversations about upcoming projects or new offerings when the new year begins.

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Reinforces a Positive Brand Reputation

• Thoughtful appreciation signals professionalism, stability, and care, all traits customers want to be associated with. People remember how you make them feel, and gratitude leaves a lasting impression that differentiates your business in a crowded marketplace

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As you plan for the year ahead, don’t overlook the power of appreciation. Reach out, say thank you, and make your customers feel seen. It’s one of the simplest ways to turn this year’s success into next year’s momentum.

Believe me… You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

Suppliers and More…

New Supplier

Exclusive NEW Partner

Click to learn more about UMA Pens

PromoEQP EXCLUSIVE European Supplier Relationship

Company Details

• UMA PRODUCT CATALOG

• UMA SUSTAINABILITY ENGAGEMENT

• UMA COMPANY INFORMATION

Policy & Benefits

• Policy: Discount on the Column

• Benefits: North American Pricing inclusive of SET-UP / UPS FREIGHT (one destination) / ALL TARIFFS

Supplier Pricing Updates

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The 2025 New Supplier Update.

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Border Grill Happy Hour with PromoEQP

Presenting Sponsor SanMar

 

2026 EXPO - 

Getting to work in a “Relationship Industry” starts with building relationships.

The PromoEQP Happy Hour — Where the Expo Begins

The only way to build on the success of last year’s PromoEQP Mixer was to raise the stakes — and yes, provide the steaks.

Join us for a relaxed, PromoEQP-focused networking event bringing together distributors and invited supplier partners for an evening of connection, conversation, and good food just before the PPAI Expo kicks off.

Hosted by the PromoEQP team, this Happy Hour is your opportunity to:

• Pick up your PromoEQP Expo Kit
• Connect with industry friends and colleagues
• Preview select supplier products
• Get ready for an incredible week ahead

Kick off the Expo the right way — with great company, good energy, and the PromoEQP community.
READ MORE

***Actual Promotional Products Professionals***

PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1124 Total Members

Ever have a random question? Can't find something that you know is out there?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and talk with like-minded distributors and suppliers who know their stuff! It's kinda special here...

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

Webinar Replay: RUPT

Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

    It's time to TELL YOUR STORY! Wanna be on a podcast? Click Here! Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.

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Announcement: EXPO 26

The plans for PPAI EXPO 2026 are already underway — and there is already an important dates to let you all in on.

October Discount Code: PROMOEQP-S3142

Monday, January 12th, 6 pm to 8 pm — PromoEQP at Border Grill

PromoEQP is building off the success from last year’s Mixer by booking out Border Grill!

This event will run at the end of Conference Day, the night before the floor opens on Tuesday, January 13th.

The design of this event is a social gathering for the Distributors of PromoEQP. Drinks and food (a lesson learned from from the Mixer) will be available. While we are not calling for an RSVP at this moment, we are saying that you will want to plan for this — and put it on your schedules now!

Why lead off Expo with a Social Event?… Obviously our industry operates best when it centers on its relationships. The problem is that we get together ignore what makes us all remarkable. Rather than connecting and engaging, we run events that make you sit and pay attention… That’s not what makes you successful OR what drives PromoEQP.

YOU are remarkable and successful because of YOU — and PromoEQP is simply seeking to be YOUR mirror. Therefore, we choose to engage! We choose to give ourselves the chance to learn more, connect better, speak freer, and actively listen… In essence, we are choosing to embrace what makes our Industry remarkable rather than ignoring it.

More information about this event and the PPAI Expo schedule will be coming out as we move to the end of the year. If you are curious, you can always reach out to me OR follow updates coming from Nadia Freitag on Facebook or LinkedIn.

PromoEQP’s goal to “Do Better” never stops… but it must stay vibrant and subtly tweak to address challenges. This is why PromoEQP will be focusing on doing what’s necessary to “Keep You Working”.

Keep doing what You do best… and keep demanding that PromoEQP gets better at supporting you. The industry needs it… Your client needs it… You deserve it!

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Market focused Content from Strategic partner BAGMakers.

The Cost of Selling Price

Pete Gleason, VP of Sales, BAG MAKERS

I recently attended a large meeting where organizers made some unfortunate cost-cutting decisions that negatively affected the overall experience.

This was an exclusive, annual event people look forward to attending, and many guests were upset about the changes. An industry peer I spoke with summed up the situation perfectly when he reflected that event planners “made a pricing decision without realizing the cost.” The cost in this case? Some very unhappy attendees beginning to question whether to sponsor or attend in the future.

Over the years, you may have seen this sentiment illustrated in ads or memes featuring a broken sidewalk or crooked house captioned with “Sometimes the low bid is not the best option.”  

What about the phrase “buy price, buy twice”? As consumers, we have all experienced something similar at one point or another, haven’t we?

As salespeople, we are driven to get the order. When focused on earning the order, do we sometimes make the pricing decision without realizing the true cost? Has that cost been an unhappy—or even worse, a lost—customer?

How do we prevent this from happening?

One simple strategy is to work diligently to create more value for us in the eyes of our customers. This value does not always have to be just a quality product. It might be:

1. Response time.

2. Making an alternative recommendation to a customer interested in a product we can’t comfortably stand behind.

3. Demonstrating a creative approach to solving a customer’s branding challenge.

4. Choose the right vendor.

Remember, your success is measured by the effectiveness of your partnering vendor… Truly partner with us and use us as a part of your team. Ask us for case histories, ideas, and best uses for our products. Prioritize working with vendors who respond in a timely manner, stand behind their product, and make it easy for you to do business with them.

Slowly but surely, you will find real value in those partnerships, and in doing so, you will have miraculously created more value for you in your customers’ eyes.

PromoEQP has done some of the hard work for you by assembling a diverse group of suppliers who want to tell you their story. 

Let us show you the ways to create value…. even if the price is a little higher. Give it a try, ask us. You and your customers are worth it

—
Pete Gleason, MAS
Vice President of Sales, BAG MAKERS

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Wednesday Webinars

Wednesday, October 1st — Rupt

Wednesday, October 15th — PCNA

PCNA 2025 Holiday Idea Guide

PCNA Holiday Gifiting Video

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Year Review – Audit Your Buyers

We are now in the 4th Quarter! I don’t mean to scare you, but rather excite you to action for a strong finish to 2025 and to plan for 2026. This is the time of year where we start to look back at what we did and audit our performance to make sure the next year is just as strong, if not better! We have all been through an audit in some shape or form; however, when was the last time you audited your buyers?

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

This process is exactly the kind of proactive thinking that separates order takers from true solution providers in the promo industry.

Here are three actionable audits a Promotional Products Distributor can do to better understand buyers’ needs and prepare for a stronger year ahead:

• Review Past Orders for Patterns and Gaps

• Look for repeat purchases:

  • Which products or categories did your buyers consistently order?

  • That shows their go-to comfort zone.

• Identify gaps:

  • Did they focus heavily on apparel but skip tech, drinkware, or sustainable products?

  • Examine the purchasing signals that may indicate areas of interest for next year.

• Spot seasonal trends:

  • Did they order heavy in Q2 for summer events or spike in Q4 for gifting?

  • Acquisition data supports identifying predictive patterns.

• Evaluate Engagement vs. ROI Conversations

• Go beyond the purchase order and ask what actually worked. Were there campaigns where products drove strong participation, retention, or new leads?

• Compare quantity ordered vs. quantity used (leftovers can signal misalignment).

• Use this insight to pitch higher-impact solutions (e.g., “Instead of 1,000 low-cost giveaways, try 500 premium items that align with your sustainability message.”).

• Audit Buyer Habits & Preferences

• Communication style: Did they respond faster to email, calls, or in-person meetings?

• Buying cadence: Did they place last-minute rush orders or plan months in advance?

• Budget behavior: Did they under-spend or max out budgets? Were they more price-sensitive this year than last?

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Documenting these behaviors helps you meet them where they are—whether that’s building a planning calendar for proactive buyers or offering curated quick-ship options for reactive ones.

Put all this together in a simple Buyer Report Card (great idea, right? Click to download a FREE template). It positions you as a consultative partner and sets the stage for a more strategic conversation going into the new year.

Believe me… You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

Suppliers and More…

PromoEQP welcomes:
20 below

Pricing Policy:

Less than 25pcs = NEXT COLUMN PRICING

25pcs and more = END QUANTITY PRICING

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PromoEQP SERVICE PARTNERS & RESOURCES

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The 2025 New Supplier Update.

END of Monthly Update

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Mid-September Updates            

Strategic Supplier Content

In case you missed it...

 

From 3M - 

The Power of Promo: Why This Work Matters More Than You Think

I didn’t grow up dreaming about a career in promotional products.
I didn’t study marketing.
And honestly, I didn’t even realize this industry was a thing—until I was knee-deep in it.
There was no five-year plan. No dream job pinned to a vision board.
Just a yes.
A yes to stability.
A yes to the steady 9-to-5 I desperately needed as a new mom.
READ MORE

From PCNA:
PCNA 2025 Holiday Idea Guide

PCNA Holiday Gifiting Video

 

MONTHLY UPDATE

***Actual Promotional Products Professionals***

PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1087 Total Members

Ever have a random question? Can't find something that you know is out there?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and talk with like-minded distributors and suppliers who know their stuff! It's kinda special here...

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

PromoEQP Partner Webinar

Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

    It's time to TELL YOUR STORY! Wanna be on a podcast? Click Here! Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.

Ideas or Questions? Email us:
info@promoeqp.com

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PromoEQP’s Commitment to Engagement.

September Discount Code: PROMOEQP-27126

There is always a lot of discussion about “Community” amongst Industry Programs and Associations… There, unfortunately, isn’t always an equal amount of discussion about “Participation”.

The essential idea surrounding “Community” is the Program or Association trying to convey that YOU aren’t alone — as long as you’re with them. My problem is that these same Programs or Associations seem to disappear from view at the exact moment a Distributor feels the most alone and vulnerable: The moment when something is going wrong with an order.

PromoEQP can not promise that we can fix every single order issue that you will run into… However, PromoEQP CAN promise to be the partner that is willing to actively participate and do everything in its power to YOUR benefit.

PromoEQP will engage as your partner… PromoEQP will participate in making the necessary calls… PromoEQP will never leave you alone when you are at your most vulnerable.

Remember… PromoEQP has NEVER taken a supplier rebate dollar. This means that we don’t look at your orders as our revenue gain — which means PromoEQP works for YOU, not the supplier.

We are now moving into the Industry’s peak season — all while facing uncertainty in the marketplace. Do not hesitate to involve PromoEQP in the event that an issue puts an order, or profitability, at risk. The sooner We can get engaged, the better the potential outcome. 

Be nimble… Be effective… Be your best… Be assured that PromoEQP will never abandon You when you are most in need of our support.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Market focused Content from Strategic partner 3M.

The Power of Promo: Why This Work Matters More Than You Think

I didn’t grow up dreaming about a career in promotional products.
I didn’t study marketing.
And honestly, I didn’t even realize this industry was a thing—until I was knee-deep in it.

Catch up on past 3M blog content

There was no five-year plan. No dream job pinned to a vision board.
Just a yes.
A yes to stability.
A yes to the steady 9-to-5 I desperately needed as a new mom.

But that “just a job” became something else entirely.
It became something I choose.
It became something I care about.
It became something I believe in.

That unexpected yes?… Turned out to be the best decision I never planned.

Promo Is More Than Swag

Promotional products don’t sit quietly on the sidelines of a marketing plan.
They lead. They last. They perform.

And here’s why:

• You can’t scroll past a Post-it® Note stuck to your monitor.

• You can’t mute a lint pack pulled from your purse before a meeting.

• You can’t ignore a highlighter marking what matters most.

You use it… You see it… You trust it… You keep it… You remember it.

That’s the kind of staying power brands are chasing—and promo delivers it in ways digital never can.

Promo Connects. Tangibly.

We’re not just selling items with logos.
We’re helping brands show up in real life.
Consistently. Memorably. Meaningfully.

Every branded item says:

• We thought of you.

• We value this connection.

• You matter.

That’s not “just swag”, that is strategy with purpose.

Promo isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s thoughtful. Intentional. Sometimes a little chaotic (if you know, you know) — but always focused on impact.

A Lasting Impression

Promotional products aren’t a throwaway budget line.
They’re an opportunity — to literally put your brand in someone’s hands.
It’s marketing with shelf life. Brand awareness that lingers long after the campaign ends.

And the truth is:
People don’t toss their Post-it® Note pads.
They use them.
They share them.
They notice them.

That’s not a fluke. That’s the power of well-executed promo.

The Work We Do Matters

This industry moves fast.
It’s creative. It’s collaborative. The deadlines are real. The expectations are high.

And when someone hands us their brand and says,
“Make this memorable,”
they’re handing us a piece of their reputation.
We don’t take that lightly.

Grateful for the Unplanned Path

What started as just a job became something so much more.
Coworkers and clients became friends—and in many ways, family.

And somewhere along the way, this fast-paced, ever-evolving world of promo started to feel like home.

We collaborate. We celebrate. We care.
This industry challenges me, pushes me, and fills my days with purpose.
And I don’t take that for granted—not for a second.

So if you’re still thinking, “It’s just promo,” let us show you otherwise.

Because at 3M Promotional Markets, promo isn’t just what we do—
it’s what we believe in.

—
Molly Branson
Strategic Account Executive 3M

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Wednesday Webinars

Weds., September 3rd — BagMakers

Weds., September 17th — Gemline

PCNA 2025 Holiday Idea Guide

PCNA Holiday Gifiting Video

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Don’t be a Pitch, Be the Solution

One of my favorite activities in kindergarten was “Show and Tell.” Boasting about what I had to show was great for me, but it left the class further disconnected from me. Why do we continue the same operation when we are trying to sell to a client? Are we trying to make a connection or just make the sale to please our bottom line?

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

We can evolve our sales processes to make our clients like us so much that we could show them anything and they would buy it. Let’s be someone they look forward to talking with, not someone they have to mentally prepare for, ya know?

Below are some ways we can achieve that:

• Strategic Partner, Not the Vendor

A vendor provides a product. A partner helps you reach your goals. Clients remember vendors when they need a reorder; they keep partners around because they create business value beyond the sale. You can accomplish this by bringing fresh ideas, offer solutions even if they don’t directly benefit you, or by being proactive.

• End Goal: The Client should see you as part of their team — not a line item in their budget.

• Offerings Around Outcomes, Not Features

Too often, distributors lead with product features: “This is the color you were looking for,” or “Look, it has Bluetooth and it’s a water bottle.” But features don’t sell, outcomes do. Clients want to know what problem you’ll solve or what success you’ll create. Start with the “why”, quantify the benefit, and use stories or case studies.

• Key Phrase Shift:

  • From: “the product has…”

  • To: “here’s the result you can expect…”

• Long-Term Relationships, Not One-Off Orders

Most distributors focus on closing the sale, but client retention and lifetime value often matter more than the initial deal. When you focus on long-term success, you naturally build trust, repeat business, and referrals. Develop an SOP that adds: checking in regularly, creating value between transactions, celebrating milestones, and Asking for Feedback.

• Focus: When clients feel like you’re invested in their success over time, they become loyal advocates for your business.

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We, as promotional products professionals, are so much more than the products that we have access to.

Leave that suitcase at home, stop the “show up and throw up” tactic, and become a valued member of their brand.

Believe me… You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

Suppliers and More…

Visit the NEW PrimeLine: www.primeline.com

PRICING UPDATE

• Full EQP on YETI Products.

• EQP-5% on ALL OTHER PRIME PRODUCTS.

** Check PromoEQP Distributor Login for Full Additional Benefits.

Click HERE to visit COFFEE STREET website.

New Supplier Partner

Pricing Benefit:

Full Line 5% Discount on Wholesale.

See PEQP Distributor Login & SAGE for Details.

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The 2025 New Supplier Update.

END of Monthly Update

PromoEQP’s Commitment to Stability.

August Discount Code: PROMOEQP-M3195

As we enter the busiest buying season of the year, we are being confronted with a uniquely challenging combination — an uncertain marketplace paired with an increasingly volatile promo industry landscape.

Over the past year, we’ve seen major shifts in leadership across several well-established suppliers, service platforms, and even associations. In many cases, these shake-ups are being driven not by the needs of the traditional distributor but by competing interests: private equity firms seeking higher returns, or high-dollar distributor interests that are dissatisfied with how their priorities are being served.

PromoEQP remains unaffected by these forces.

We’ve never accepted private equity investment, and we’ve never built a model that favors certain distributors over others. This independence matters now more than ever. It is this same independence that allows us to stay focused on what’s most important: Supporting YOU with consistent access, transparency, and a solid foundation for YOU to build your own success upon.

No distractions. 

No shifting priorities. 

Just PromoEQP continuing to do what’s necessary to help you stay competitive, even in uncertain times.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Market focused Content from Strategic partner RUPT.

When Tragedy Strikes, We Show Up

Some stories are hard to tell. This is one of them.

See RUPT’s Call to Action Video

Over the past few days, catastrophic flooding has ripped through Kerr County, Texas. Families have lost their homes. Communities have been gutted. And the part that hit me the hardest: some parents sent their kids off to summer camp last week and never got to bring them home.

As a father of two daughters who are currently off at camp, I can’t even process what those families are going through. While my girls are laughing, making lanyards, and playing games, kids and families just a few hours away from our Rupt HQ are experiencing trauma no child should ever face.

It’s devastating. And it’s personal.

But if there’s one thing I know about the promo industry, it’s that we don’t sit on the sidelines. We rally. We move fast. We do what needs to be done.

In 2017, we showed what this industry is made of.

During Hurricane Harvey, while leading Origaudio, I helped coordinate an industry-wide donation drive. Suppliers, distributors, friends, and total strangers came together to ship critical supplies directly into Houston. It was one of the most powerful things I’ve been a part of in my career.

Now, as CEO of Rupt, we’re doing it again: this time for Kerr County.

What We’re Collecting:

Cleaning & Recovery Supplies

• Bleach, heavy-duty trash bags, gloves, buckets, disinfectant wipes, etc.

Food & Water

• Bottled water, non-perishables, baby formula, baby food, pet food

Emergency Supplies

• Flashlights, batteries, tarps

Personal Care & Hygiene

• Diapers, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene, toothpaste, toothbrushes

Clothing & Bedding

• Socks, underwear, basic clothing for all ages, blankets, and towels

Tools & Equipment

• Shovels, rakes, screwdrivers, saws (even wood chippers, if you’ve got one)

Where to Send Supplies:

Rupt HQ
800 Interchange Blvd
Suite 103
Austin, TX 78721
Label all boxes: “Kerr County Relief”

Not in Austin? We’ve made it easy.

To make it easy, we've made an Amazon Wishlist that ships items directly to our warehouse for distribution.

🛒 Click here to shop the wishlist.

Want to help or coordinate a larger donation?
Reach out directly: jason@rupt.com

To the Promo Industry: Let’s Do What We Do Best

We’re an industry built on creativity, resilience, and connection. This is one of those moments where we need to put all of that into action.

If you're a distributor, supplier, designer, client, partner, friend: we’re asking you to step up. Just like we did after Harvey. Just like we’ll do again the next time disaster strikes.

Kerr County needs us. And we’re not going to let them down.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. And thank you for showing up.

—
Jason Lucash
CEO, Rupt

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And, furthermore...

Upcoming Wednesday Webinars

Weds., Aug 6th — 3M

Weds., Aug 20th — SanMar

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

Origin Stories Sell

Being a marketing professional is more than just pushing products; it's about telling the right story. One of the most powerful stories you can tell is where something began. Whether it's the origin of your client's company or the backstory of the product you’re pitching, that narrative helps create an emotional connection that drives decision-making.

Origin stories humanize. They differentiate. They sell.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture. You can use origin stories not only to build trust, but also to give products meaning and make your client feel something…not just see something.

Here’s how you can develop an origin story that resonates and converts: 

Define it.

• Choose your angle: the origin of the company or the origin of the product. Make sure it's meaningful, authentic, and can’t be easily duplicated by your competitors.

Align it.

• Integrate the story into the marketing strategy. The story must be told consistently across websites, social media, packaging, and even in your pitch. Let the story do the emotional heavy lifting.

Prove it.

• Support your origin story with facts. Whether it’s sourcing data, founder anecdotes, or sustainability proof points…credibility matters. Consumers are sharp, and trust is earned.

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Origin stories aren't fluff…they are fuel. They make products relatable, build brand loyalty, and help you become more than a vendor.

They help you become part of their team.

Believe me… You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

Suppliers and More…

PRICING UPDATE

EQP-5%

BENEFITS:

- Monthly Special Promotions.

EXCLUSIONS:

- Marked Sales Items

PROMOEQP’s 2025 EQP CATALOG IS AVAILABLE.

Printed on-demand by SAGE. Call 800-925-7243 for details and requests.

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PromoEQP SERVICE PARTNERS & RESOURCES

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The 2025 New Supplier Update.

END of Monthly Update

Examining PromoEQP’s Strategic Initiative.

For the record, I am thrilled with the engagement and excitement that has come with the Strategic Supplier Initiative!

In just the first month, we have seen more interest AND participation in the WEDNESDAY WEBINAR SERIES, increased benefits from a multitude of suppliers, and deeper strategic engagement from the Initiative Suppliers!... As I said, I’m kinda thrilled about this!

The major issue that I failed to address previously was to detail out WHO these new Strategic Suppliers are and WHAT they are offering within this new initiative… So let’s fix that now.

Meet the Strategic Suppliers   

A whole new webpage has been created to detail these Strategic Partners and their offering. That page is available at www.promoeqp.com/news …Key things to know about the breakdown of the page:

• Suppliers organized by BENEFIT OFFERINGS

  • Suppliers offering Direct-to-Distributor Incentives are placed together… as are those who are expanding to include a single National Contact.

  • Taking this step meant highlighting Distributor Benefits over perceived program preferences.

• Brief descriptions of BENEFIT OFFERINGS

  • The Offering Details will be housed within SAGE and the new PromoEQP Distributor Login Page.

• The Page will be regularly updated with ALL Supplier Policy Enhancements

  • Scrolling to the bottom of the page will bring you to a carousel of Suppliers who have made enhancements to their distributor benefits.

Finally, at the bottom of the Strategic Supplier page is a field to generate feedback from distributors. Please remember that the entire idea of this initiative is to be “DOING BETTER” by YOU. This will only be accomplished by hearing from you, seeing you at the Wednesday Webinars, expanding PromoEQP based on your feedback, and developing resources based on your challenges and ideas.

I have a vision of PromoEQP becoming the industry’s elite model of distributor resources… For that to be true, though, I depend on YOU to guide PromoEQP into what “elite” actually looks like.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

312-392-1064

jeremy@promoeqp.com

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Insider Information

PromoEQP Strategic Partnership

Market focused Content from Strategic partner Logomark.

“Doing Better” isn’t only about sales.

What is SHELTER TO SOLDIER 

Shelter to Soldier is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local rescues and shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military, veterans, and first responders in need and deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military personnel, veterans, and their families.

• On average, 17 US veterans commit suicide every day (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

More than 500,000 servicemen and women are living with invisible wounds, from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder, and 320,000 are experiencing debilitating brain trauma (Wounded Warrior Project).

• Every Day, approximately 1,800 dogs are euthanized nationwide (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Each year, America sees approximately 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide. Shelter to Soldier provides them a future with a purpose and a life that is fulfilled by their bond with a veteran in need.

• Logomark has partnered with Shelter to Soldier to bring veterans together with trained rescue dogs, helping both recover and move forward.  A lifesaving organization that rescues dogs from kill shelters and trains them to be service dogs for U.S. Veterans in need. Saving lives, two at a time!

Each service dog/veteran costs an average of $18,000 from adoption to graduation. This includes the adoption, housing, medical care, grooming, food, treats, training, training equipment, bedding, toys, testing, handling training, service dog equipment and documents, graduation, and materials for the veteran recipient and service dog pair. STS dogs are trained over 12-18 months to be highly obedient and handler-focused in all environments, to ignore distractions, and to mitigate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression through task-related work. We have helped rescue & train 10 dogs (including 2 ambassador dogs) with 3 more committed with our partnership so far. 

A portion of all proceeds from the Perka®, WORK®, and iCOOL® collections is donated to Shelter to Soldier.

All Perka products come in a high-end retail box with a Shelter to Solder sticker as a reminder of the support your purchase provides. Work, and iCool Items come with a sticker or hand tag to show off as well. 

AMAZING QUALITY, SELECTION, AND CAUSE! 

Great quality & design. 

Who doesn't love rescuing dogs and supporting U.S. veterans who fought for our country? 

They sacrificed everything to protect our freedom, and it’s our turn to give back to them.

WIN-WIN all around!

Thanks so much for reading and for your support! We appreciate you!

Learn about our Logomark Cares Give Back Programs and get inspired to do your part to contribute to your community.

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Upcoming Wednesday Webinars

Wednesday Webinar OTTO

Wednesday Webinar LOGOMARK

Wednesday Webinar PCNA

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And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

(NOT) An “OH $h!t” Industry

This isn’t “breaking news” to anyone with any experience in the industry. But, the hard truth is that promotional products are, very often, a last-minute thought for buyers.

Inevitably, once the whole event has been planned, someone will say,

“Oh $h!t! We didn’t get something to hand out!”

Now, with a limited budget and tight timeframe, our suppliers and distributors are tasked with creating top-of-the-line results that fall within budget requirements. Last-minute orders lead to RUSH ORDERS. Rush orders lead to increased cost, increased risk, and product variations due to inventory limitations.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

Now that we know the event planning issue, how do we change our buyer’s perception of promo? If we don’t want to be compared to Amazon, we need to stop acting like it!

Here are three things to keep in mind when planning your communication with clients:  

CRM (Automation) Setup

• Know your buyer’s cycles and when their next year’s events are coming up…before they do! In most CRMs or Business management software, you can pull reports for purchases that happened last year and plan emails or calls with those clients a month or two in advance of this year’s event. Trust me on this one, your client will be genuinely excited to have this conversation with you!

   

Talk (ASK) about the Future

• Actively Seeking Knowledge. That is what it means to ASK. When you are talking to your buyer, always be asking questions about what is coming next. Two things will happen; one, you will show the buyer that you are actively engaged in their business, two, you will now have enough time to plan and build an amazing event with product that means something, not a product that just fits in time.

  
  
  

Embrace the Inevitable

• Procrastination and laziness are still going to happen. There will always be clients who, even after all the calls and reminder emails, will still wait until the last minute possible, so just be ready. Develop a group of suppliers that are reliable and have a wide range of products that can be produced in a short time frame. How you handle your client in their time of need will give them the confidence to hopefully give you more time for the next order.

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Let’s take the steps to educate and inform our buyers on what they can do if they just give you 2 more weeks. They will appreciate the wider range of products that are available and will change their opinion of the promo industry to being more than just trinkets and giveaways.

Believe me… You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media

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PEQP Monthly

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

Suppliers and More…

Full Line EQP

BENEFITS:

- Self-Promo – EQP less 5% & waived mold charge when you order 3rd column qty or higher.

- Samples & Specs — FREE samples and specs. Must submit a PO request to sales@chocolate2.com with a UPS shipper number

PROMOEQP’s 2025 EQP CATALOG IS AVAILABLE.

Printed on-demand by SAGE. Call 800-925-7243 for details and requests.

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PromoEQP SERVICE PARTNERS & RESOURCES

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The 2025 New Supplier Update.

END of Monthly Update

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The More You Know: Strategic Suppliers

What is the Strategic Supplier Initiative?

The new Strategic Supplier Initiative is an initial grouping of Suppliers who are actively displaying a dedication to place focus on your distributorship’s success. This means increased benefits, resources, communication, and participation.

Note from Jeremy:

"For the record, I am thrilled with the engagement and excitement that has come with the Strategic Supplier Initiative!

In just the first month, we have seen more interest AND participation in the WEDNESDAY WEBINAR SERIES (see more info below), increased benefits from a multitude of suppliers, and deeper strategic engagement from the Initiative Suppliers!... As I said, I’m kinda thrilled about this!

The major issue that I failed to address previously was to detail out WHO these new Strategic Suppliers are and WHAT they are offering within this new initiative… So let’s fix that now."

Meet the Strategic Suppliers (CLICK HERE)

***Be A Part Of Something Special***

PromoEQP's Facebook Group: 1043 Total Members

Ever have a random question? Can't find something that you know is out there?
Jump into the PromoEQP Facebook Group and talk with like-minded distributors and suppliers who know their stuff! It's kinda special here...

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better!

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

           

PromoEQP Partner Webinar

Always Updating the PromoEQP Member Info Page!

The PromoEQP now has more info on Strategic Suppliers

If you still need some help using the site, CLICK HERE! 

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PromoEQP’s Strategic Supplier Initiative

What is the Strategic Supplier Initiative?

The new Strategic Supplier Initiative is an initial grouping of Suppliers who are actively displaying a dedication to place focus on your distributorship’s success. This means increased benefits, resources, communication, and participation.

This is being displayed through:

• “STRATEGIC” identification in SAGE and the PromoEQP login page.

• Enhanced benefits and offers.

• Dedicated, pre-scheduled, Wednesday Webinar series.

• A rotating schedule of monthly content

This Strategic Supplier Initiative is simply PromoEQP being willing to put a spotlight on suppliers who are seeking to put a spotlight on YOU. These suppliers are demonstrating that they see significant value in focusing on you, and PromoEQP is willing to highlight that behavior.

Feel free to explore the benefits. (CLICK HERE) 

***PromoEQP FB Group Reaches Milestone!***

This month PromoEQP's FB Group reached a huge milestone:
1,000 amazing members...and growing!

Whether you've been here since the beginning or just joined recently, thank you for being part of this growing community. What started as a way to connect, share ideas, and support one another, has grown into something truly special. This group wouldn’t be what it is without YOU. Every comment, every post, every helpful reply and kind word...it all adds up to something powerful. 💬💖

Let’s keep growing, learning, and Doing Better! Here’s to the next 1,000! 🙌

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Drop a 🎉 or say "howdy" in the group 

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

Have you used the NEW PromoEQP Member Info Page?

The NEW home for PromoEQP is now available!

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

GET LOGIN GUIDANCE

           

PromoEQP Partner Webinar

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to June, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• PromoEQP's STRATEGIC ERA
• Strategic Supplier Sales & Support Content
• Mark8media: Not Standing Still
• ***NEW *** Wednesday Webinar Schedule
• Distributor Login Page - NEW!
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog

PromoEQP enters its “Strategic Era”.

When PromoEQP committed 2025 to DOING BETTER, there was never any question as to WHO we are seeking to do better by. The focus, commitment, and dedication is to the distributor.

To examine HOW PromoEQP could “Do Better” we needed to investigate how the distributors of PromoEQP were impacting the industry and the Supplier Partners of PromoEQP. What we learned was truly eye-opening.

For suppliers viewing PromoEQP’s Distributor Subscription model as a collective, we are the only industry program, since 2019, to report double-digit year-over-year growth. Furthermore, your collective PromoEQP Distributor sales production has so far exceeded the expectations of basic industry Buying Groups that PromoEQP is now only comparable to Affiliate/Franchise programs.

It was THIS discovery that opened the doors to PromoEQP receiving – and returning to you – equal level benefits available only to the biggest of distributors in the industry.

CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Not Standing Still

Let's start by asking:

“Is your business in a better, worse, or same position as it was last year at this time?”

If you don’t like the answer to that question, it’s time to look for a strategy shift to avoid a growth plateau or worse, downsizing.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture..

The goal for any small business is to grow. How do you know you are doing it the “RIGHT” way? Only you can answer that question, but all you know is you are moving forward.

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MARKET FOCUSED STRATEGIC CONTENT

Building Together: The Power of Collaboration in Sales

Did you know that the game “Jenga” comes from the Swahili word “kujenga”?  It means “to build or construct”.  As I think about the dynamics of the game, I can’t help but notice the similarities between it and our business – or any business for that matter.

As National Sales Manager, I’ve learned that success isn’t built from individual efforts alone. It takes each employee contributing collectively to drive results. In today’s competitive market, collaboration, accountability, and dependability are not just buzzwords; they are essential blocks of our success. 

READ MORE PromoEQP NEW Dashboard

PromoEQP’s New Distributor Login Page is Available to All

Everyone has access to PromoEQP’s new Distributor Login Page.

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website,
a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

PromoEQP Updates

EQP Exclusions

EXCLUSIONS: Custom Imported Order

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Town Square - PromoEQP FB Group

The Power of Your Digital Town Square

Digital town squares are beneficial for organizations like PromoEQP because they foster community, transparency, and collaboration in a centralized location. There are members from all over the globe, and having a singular place to communicate is paramount. Open communication from PromoEQP, along with collaboration between Suppliers and Distributors, will continue to add value to your membership.

Join the PromoEQP Facebook Group page today!

Here are some examples of the amazing engagement this month:

Have you used the NEW PromoEQP Member Info Page?

The NEW home for PromoEQP is now available!

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

GET LOGIN GUIDANCE

           

ICYMI: PromoEQP Partner Webinar

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to May, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• Turning What Was Learned into Action
• PromoEQP Strategic Partnership
• Been Here, Survived That
• PromoEQP Webinars
• Distributor Login Page - NEW!
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog Turning What Was Learned into Action

2025’s focus was to be DOING BETTER for the distributor subscriber to PromoEQP.

This singular idea has been the center of everything that PromoEQP has been actively doing. This changed our approach to the way we handle outside events, how we focus our partnerships in the market, and even the driving force behind getting out of our offices and onto the road to visit with partnering suppliers. 

Now, as we get ready to round the corner into the second half of the year, PromoEQP is preparing to announce a package of benefit enhancements to the distributors of PromoEQP. These enhancements will be connected with an initial collection of strategic suppliers who have stepped up to tell us that they want to put effort and benefits into the hands of the PromoEQP distributor. Throughout May, a full plan and approach will be crafted, and we will announce and detail this program next month.

CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Been Here, Survived That.

I am writing directly to you, dear reader, from my heart (which means that I’m doing this without the use of any ChatGPT or AI.)

Talking to a host of promo industry people lately (LEAD, Regional meetings, and personal phone calls) and seeing all the comments on Social Media (Promotional Products Professional Page and PromoEQP Private Facebook Page), I feel that we need to remember what we are good at…

Overcoming everything that the world throws at us because of how nimble and essential our line of work is.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

The signature on my personal email account reads, “A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to save time.” – Henry Ford.

Since I started in this industry, right out of high school, there have been three major events that, if you believed all the fear reports, should have killed the promotional products industry… regardless of the fears, Promo survived:

CLICK TO READ MORE CLICK HERE to go to PCNA's Website PromoEQP NEW Dashboard

PromoEQP’s New Distributor Login Page is Available to All

Everyone has access to PromoEQP’s new Distributor Login Page.

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website,
a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

PromoEQP Updates

EQP with Conditions & Exclusions

CONDITION: Email or call to get EQP quote.

EXCLUSIONS: Gameday Fan Bag (GFB-100), Bullhorn (CMS15 & CMS25)

EQP with Conditions & Exclusions

CONDITION: Min. Order Quantity required

EXCLUSIONS: Closeouts, Special Pricing, & Custom Products/Projects.

*** CANADIAN AVAILABLE ***

EQP/NQP with Exclusions

EQP: Coasters

NQP: All other products

EXCLUSIONS: Triton Bowls & Tumblers

BENEFITS: Self-Promo= EQP minus 10%

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Let's Get Social - PromoEQP FB Group

Do Better. More than just a few words.

Let's all focus on the good out there. While we are always going to have to deal with the tough decisions and obstacles that are put in front of us, there is a lot of good out there that can help grow our businesses!

Today, we acknowledge the positive usage of the PromoEQP Facebook Group page.

Here are some examples: (Click on the image to get to the group)

Have you used the NEW PromoEQP Member Info Page?

The NEW home for PromoEQP is now available!

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

GET LOGIN GUIDANCE

           

PromoEQP Partner Updates

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to April, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• Another Month...Another Supplier Road Trip
• Tap into the DATA...Create the Opportunities
• PromoEQP Webinars
• Distributor Login Page - NEW!
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog Another Month...Another Supplier Road Trip

The benefits from the inaugural Supplier road-trip, taken last month, are beginning to bud like a flower awakening from a long winter. Knowing that a single flourishing field doesn’t fully yield enough opportunities for all, PromoEQP (partnering with Mark8media) chose to head out to Western Pennsylvania, Erie PA, and Buffalo NY, to continue nurturing for growth.

This was a trip that has been a long time in the making. It was able to blend Supplier Partners that date all the way back to PromoEQP’s launch (over 12 years ago) with those that are so new to the program that they will be introduced further down the page. The other reason to make a trip like this is that the absolute history of our industry can be found with the Supplier who call this region their home! 

Regardless of the regional backstory, the driving focus of getting out is always the same: 

• Vital education on the challenges facing the Supplier side of the business.
• An examination of benefits and resources that support evolving distributor needs.
• An absolute demonstrated desire for PromoEQP to continue DOING BETTER by those we partner with and serve. 

So, let’s examine the companies that were visited: CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Tap into the DATA… Create the Opportunities

Driving your business requires an approach to marketing that is more than just sending out a couple of sales fliers. It requires staying ahead of trends and gathering more insight than simply looking at TikTok and/or being fed recommendations about what “the kids” are into.

It requires YOU having the data that can guide you into creating the marketing that will move Your buyer into action.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

Knowing WHAT sells and WHEN the client buys is like a business cheat code. Sadly, most distributors (AND suppliers) have been guided to run their businesses WITHOUT paying attention to their own data. This puts you at an immediate disadvantage in today’s marketplace!

Just consider what you could be doing with your own data (because this is what Buyers expect you ARE doing with the data):

CLICK TO READ MORE PromoEQP NEW Dashboard

PromoEQP’s New Distributor Login Page is Available to All

Everyone has access to PromoEQP’s new Distributor Login Page.

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website,
a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

PromoEQP Updates

protowels Pricing Policy:

EQP with Conditions & Exclusions

• EQP starts at 144 pcs qty
• Excluding: Sublimation Products, Rally Towels (QUR), and Superior Contract Decorating

Scheduled Price Increase:

Orbus strives to employ and manufacture in the USA and, at the same time, remain competitive in our market.  In these efforts, Orbus has absorbed increasing operational costs in Logistics, Labor, and Material supply.

While seeking to avoid pricing adjustments, the decision has been made that a 2.5% increase in our product lines needs to be implemented to offset a portion of these increased operational costs.

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“DOING BETTER” is the 2025 focus of PromoEQP

In looking to Do Better, we will begin by better recognizing YOU. The simple fact is that recognition fuels positive behaviors. Unfortunately, when PromoEQP (or anyone else) fails to recognize the remarkable things happening in front of our eyes, then we become part of stifling everyone’s growth. 

Today, we begin by acknowledging the positive usage of the PromoEQP Facebook Group page. These examples range from discussions to shared information. Regardless of the post’s nature, we see these as distributors (or suppliers) elevating social media discourse and seeking to turn it into a positive communication and relationship tool. 

• Tariff Strategies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/638216933526745/posts/1572872473394515

• Discussion over Client Onboarding Processes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/638216933526745/posts/1575133376501758

• Distributors jumped into a discussion over favorite Screen Printers/Contract Decorators: https://www.facebook.com/groups/638216933526745/posts/1579790576036038

• If you were using a Visa card and someone charged more than a 3% fee or failed to disclose credit card fees until it was too late, there is a reporting process available: https://www.facebook.com/groups/638216933526745/posts/1574415516573544

• A supplier’s commitment is ALWAYS more valuable than a supplier sales sheet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/638216933526745/posts/1573263786688717

Now if I missed other good posts, I promise to do better next time… Because recognizing discussion on the PromoEQP Group page will become an ongoing feature in our updates. 

Simply put: PromoEQP gets stronger when we hear from YOU. These recognized posts helped to make PromoEQP better – and, like I said, DOING BETTER is the focus for 2025.

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The PromoEQP Distributor Website

Effective March 1st, the “New PromoEQP Login page” is the only PromoEQP Login page.

Login Walk Through

To ensure an easy transition to the new website, you can either use a “walk-through” guide — or reach out to us directly: support@promoeqp.com.

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PromoEQP Partner Updates

NEW SUPPLIERS

EQP with Conditions & Exclusions

Minimum Order Quantity of 100pcs

EXCLUSIONS: Rush orders, POP Displays, Custom Projects

WEBINAR REPLAY

End March 2025

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to March, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• DOING BETTER
• Tariffs will NOT end your Business
• PromoEQP EXPO wrap-up
• Distributor Login Page - NEW!
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog Doing Better.

To PromoEQP, “Doing Better” by the distributor means FIRST examining and strengthening the core product PromoEQP offers:
Your access to the Competitive Costs NEEDED from the Suppliers you’ve WANTED.

To serve this purpose, PromoEQP (in connection with our partner Mark8media) has established a plan to get out and see Suppliers in their places of business. Truth is, connecting with someone at a tradeshow event means meeting their “marketing face” – or the face the company wants to put on public display. Whereas meeting a Supplier at their factories or warehouses means meeting the true company unmasked from a marketing veneer.

What we learned and discovered on our first trip was that there is a valid reason WHY Distributors have actively chosen to work with these Suppliers. They are remarkable… and what they do (often with more limited means than many in the industry would expect) to meet Your expectations is simply incredible. CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Tariffs will NOT end your Business

Every email, article, and news report talk about all the negative impacts on your business. As a small business owner, you are in a unique position to solidify your future during economic hardships.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

Can anyone give me directions to “Easy Street”? The truth is that there is always something that is threatening your business’s future. Just believe in this one truth: Economic hardships are temporary. The nimble and successful small business owner navigates the moment with a  focus on long-term strategies. 

Here are three positive things to emphasize:

CLICK TO READ MORE PromoEQP EXPO Wrap-Up CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO of Supplier Presentations

PromoEQP’s New Distributor Login Page is Available to All

Everyone has access to PromoEQP’s new Distributor Login Page.

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website,
a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

PromoEQP Updates

Visions Pricing Policy:

Full Line EQP - MOQ

Wovin Brands Pricing Policy:

Full Line EQP - MOQ

Burnside Sierra Pacific Apparel

Make it stand out

 

Confection 360 Pricing Policy:

Full Line EQP - MOQ
No Set-up
No Shipping Mark-up
Additional 15% Discount Self Promos 

DTF Pricing Policy:

10% Exclusive Discount DTF Print Transfers

WOW Line Enhanced Benefits:

EQP Minus 3%
No CREDIT CARD FEES

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EXPECT BETTER

Distributors are doing incredible work in challenging markets…

Suppliers are doing incredible work matching Distributor efforts…

It’s time to expect ANY company/program/organization that sits between a distributor and supplier — making their money off of your work — to step up and DO BETTER for YOU than getting more for themselves.

A homeowner… Builder… Realtors would never accept a Black & Decker Power Tools representative showing up to claim credit and financial reward (from each party) for the house being sold. The sheer idea of this proposition is ridiculous… and yet… In our Industry, we have made it a standard of operations.

The tools and resources you use… The groups and programs you pay to be a part of… Are all battling it out to be recognized as the reason why YOU are successful — and then claiming a cut off of the back of everyone else’s work (sometimes a cut from the Distributor… Sometimes a cut from the Supplier… Often a cut from BOTH).  

For as much as PromoEQP has successfully attacked this systematic abusiveness AND recognized that YOU are your own competitive advantage, the behavior nevertheless persists. The reasoning for it persisting is easy: Bigger Companies would prefer to pay the money to get rid of Small Companies than go through the effort of getting better at their jobs.
 

CLICK HERE to read more

See more about PromoXcrm on the NEW PromoEQP Distributor website

Have you seen the NEW PromoEQP Member Info Page?

The NEW home for PromoEQP is now available!

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

GET LOGIN GUIDANCE

           

PromoEQP Partner Updates

NEW SUPPLER
Wovin Brands

• Full Line EQP (MOQ)

NEW SUPPLER
Visions Awards

• Full Line EQP (MOQ)

BENEFIT UPDATE
WOWLine

• EQP minus 3% - NO CREDIT CARD FEES

DTF PRINT TRANSFERS
DTF New England

• 10% Discount - PromoEQP EXCLUSIVE

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EXPECT BETTER

Distributors are doing incredible work in challenging markets…

Suppliers are doing incredible work matching Distributor efforts…

It’s time to expect ANY company/program/organization that sits between a distributor and supplier — making their money off of your work — to step up and DO BETTER for YOU than getting more for themselves.

A homeowner… Builder… Realtors would never accept a Black & Decker Power Tools representative showing up to claim credit and financial reward (from each party) for the house being sold. The sheer idea of this proposition is ridiculous… and yet… In our Industry, we have made it a standard of operations.

The tools and resources you use… The groups and programs you pay to be a part of… Are all battling it out to be recognized as the reason why YOU are successful — and then claiming a cut off of the back of everyone else’s work (sometimes a cut from the Distributor… Sometimes a cut from the Supplier… Often a cut from BOTH).  

For as much as PromoEQP has successfully attacked this systematic abusiveness AND recognized that YOU are your own competitive advantage, the behavior nevertheless persists. The reasoning for it persisting is easy: Bigger Companies would prefer to pay the money to get rid of Small Companies than go through the effort of getting better at their jobs.

Some companies aren’t built for competition… So they instead use their finances to play games and abuse the system.

The difference between NOW and 2012 (when PromoEQP launched) is that YOU can be seen and heard… as long as YOU choose to show up and speak!… When YOU make yourself known, the entire system is forced to acknowledge YOU!  — And those who are going out of their way to ignore you) are demonstrating EXACTLY who they are and how they’re running their businesses.

The time is NOW to DEMAND BETTER… You deserve to demand better. Stop being sold with a pitch that feeds on your fears and belittles your successes, and start demanding the resources and tools that will support Your drive to build a successful business.

YOU have made PromoEQP relevant in a market that did not want PromoEQP to be relevant… And I commit that PromoEQP will ALWAYS be a resource that amplifies YOUR voice and demands that YOUR needs are met.

All I ask is that YOU don’t be a stranger. CHOOSE to be seen and heard.

• Supplier or Service Partner Issues: IssueSupport@PromoEQP.com

• PromoEQP Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/promoeqp

• Connect with PromoEQP: 877-750-2958, info@promoeqp.com

• Connect with Cheryl: 312-248-2796, cheryl@promoeqp.com

• Call or Email me directly: 312-392-1064, jeremy@promoeqp.com

PromoEQP gets stronger when We hear from YOU… And, trust me, the entire Promo Industry will get better when YOU make yourself heard.

Talk to you soon… Jeremy.

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The NEW PromoEQP Distributor Website

Login for the February Discount Code

Login Guidance

To ensure an easy transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

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PromoEQP Partner Updates

New Supplier

Visions Awards

Full Line EQP (Minimum Order Quantity)

DTF Print Transfers

DTF New England

10% Discount — PromoEQP EXCLUSIVE

New Supplier

Wovin Brands

Full Line EQP (Minimum Order Quantity)

Benefit Update

WOWLine

EQP minus 3%… NO credit card fees

Click to replay ETS Express discussion

Click to reply HPG discussion

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End February 2024

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to February, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• 2025: The Year Your Mother Warned You About
• Do YOUR Job
• PromoEQP and EXPO
• ORBUS Presentation Video
• PROMOXCRM + PromoEQP
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog 2025: The Year Your Mother Warned You About

… so expect to see me asking more questions on the Facebook Group page.

I’ve been saying this for years: “PromoEQP’s job is to be on the sentry post, paying attention to what is happening on the horizon.”... The problem with that scenario is that if you’re only looking out and away, then you’re going to miss it when the Goths are attacking the gates! 

This is what makes it imperative for a program like PromoEQP to be forever touching base and seeking guidance from the Distributor. You are the one on the ground who experiences the challenges in real-time. Without You, I am pointless – because there is no industry to protect if you aren’t there protecting it.

I’m saying this because what I’m seeing coming in 2025 will require a lot of coordinated discussion -- and each of us being at our best.

In a normal year, companies like to speak in code over their plans… In 2025, there are no secrets. This will be the year that technology begins to move more aggressively into the marketplace AND your distributorship.
CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Do YOUR Job

One of my favorite movies, “Interstellar” has a quote that shaped how I look at what I do for my job, daily, to successfully complete my goals. The quote is, “Don’t trust the right thing done for the wrong reason. The ‘why’ of a thing – that’s the foundation.” Sometimes I switch the order of the words “Right” and “Wrong” just to confirm that the power will always rest in the ‘Why’.

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture. 

In our daily jobs, we are sometimes asked (or told by others) to look outside of what we are supposed to be doing. It’s a powerful tool to see and be a part of the whole picture, but focusing on being best at your tasks in the micro can have a huge impact on the macro. 

Here are three things that might help you be better at your job:

CLICK TO READ MORE PromoEQP and EXPO Having a collection of some of my FAVORITE people in a room was phenomenal… It also made me miss all the more those others who couldn’t make it to the mixer.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF PromoEQP Meet & Greet Mixer

PromoEQP Updates

Epoly Pricing Policy:

10% Discount on Column

Self Promo Pricing moved up 2 columns

XPRES Pricing Policy:

EQP begins at 2nd Column

Self Promo has a free set up and EQP net

ENHANCED BENEFITS

Updated Pricing — EQP minus 3%

Benefit — NO Credit Card FEES

PromoEQP’s New Distributor Login Page is Available to All

Everyone has access to PromoEQP’s new Distributor Login Page.

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website,
a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to January, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• *Promotion Alert* - Cheryl Frerichs
• EXPO events for PromoEQP Members
• Be Active on Social Media
• PROMOXCRM + PromoEQP
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog For Immediate Release

Cheryl Frerichs promoted to
Executive Director of Distributor Subscriptions

PromoEQP, the Promotional Product Industry’s associative – distributor-focused – competitive pricing program has promoted former distributor Cheryl Frerichs to the head of Distributor Subscriptions.

Downers Grove, Illinois (December 24th, 2024) – PromoEQP is announcing the immediate promotion of Cheryl Frerichs to the role of Executive Director of Distributor Subscriptions. In this role Cheryl will assume responsibility for the continuity and development of PromoEQP’s distributor driven associative model.
CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE PromoEQP Events in Las Vegas for EXPO

Stay up-to-date on all of the PromoEQP Plans

SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

MUST Be Active on Social Media

If I hear one more person say to me that they are “too busy, old, or have better things to do” than be active on social media…boy…y’all might need to start raising bail money now. Almost an infinite amount of information is floating around for you to use to build your business bigger with less effort. What TF are you waiting for???

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.   

That opening may sound harsh, but think about what we are talking about here. This is business, it’s not personal, but it kinda is the point. Stop wasting your time and your customer’s time on “just following up”, “wanted to reach out”, or “setting a time to check in”. 

Here are three ways you can snag new or bigger business using social media in 2025:

CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Updates

CPS Keystone Pricing Policy:

US and Canada

EQP with EXCLUSIONS

Free Proofs… Free Samples (with shipper ID)… Self-Promos EQP -25%

RUPT Pricing Policy:

EQP with EXCLUSIONS

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to December, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• NEW Distributor Login Page
• Making A Call For VOLUNTEERS!!!
• REST to RECHARGE
• PROMOXCRM + PromoEQP
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog *NEW* Distributor Login Page

Everyone has access to the NEW PromoEQP Distributor Login Page

To all of you…

This is the next natural step for PromoEQP. A website that better respects YOU and the challenges you face in getting the information you need.

We have been working on this for a while — AND IT’S NOT DONE YET. Regardless, it is now at a point where we are excited to introduce you to PHASE ONE.

Make sure to keep me informed on HOW it’s working… Places it COULD work better… And features you believe SHOULD be in there.
CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE Making A Call for VOLUNTEERS!!!

PromoEQP is participating in a Distributor-led Sales Development Workshop. Volunteers are needed.

Based on the discussions stemming from the October Mid-Month email, PromoEQP is making a call for Distributor Volunteers to test a new SALES FOCUSED WORKSHOP.

To suggest I have “thoughts” about our Industry failing to support the development and growth of our Sales Professionals would be a gross misstatement. The truth is, that there has been an active initiative to create a Sales Development and Growth program for the better part of the year. 

Now this program is primed to be tested — and further evolved to meet the needs of Distributors.

CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

REST to RECHARGE

Rise and grind. Early bird gets the worm. Let’s get this bread. Hustle culture in today’s workplace is great and produces some amazing results, but every battery runs out of juice at some point.

Sure, it’s the holiday season and a lot of us are going to get away from the screens a bit… did you give yourself any time this past year to rest and recharge?

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

“All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy” is an old proverb that we have all heard at one time in our lives, but do we actually execute what it stands for? Here are three things you can try to take some time away from the almighty screen:

CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Webinars

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***NEW*** PromoEQP Member Information Webpage

The NEW home for PromoEQP is now available!

This is the next natural step for PromoEQP. A website that better respects YOU and the challenges you face in getting the information you need.

We have been working on this for a while — AND IT’S NOT DONE YET. Regardless, it is now at a point where we are excited to introduce you to PHASE ONE.

Make sure to keep me informed on HOW it’s working… Places it COULD work better… And features you believe SHOULD be in there.

CLICK HERE to read more about the new webpage

See more about PromoXcrm on the NEW PromoEQP Distributor website            

PromoEQP Exclusive Webinar

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to November, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• Making A Call For VOLUNTEERS!!!
• Proactively Sell Yourself
• PROMOXCRM + PromoEQP
• Podcast: NEW unBRNDed
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog Making A Call for VOLUNTEERS!!!

PromoEQP is making a call for Distributor Volunteers to test a new SALES FOCUSED WORKSHOP.

To suggest I have “thoughts” about our Industry failing to support development and growth of our Sales Professionals, would be a gross misstatement. The truth is, there has been an active initiative to create a Sales Development and Growth program for the better part of the year. 

Now this program is primed to be tested — and further evolve it to meet the needs of Distributors.

Here is Test-Initiative design:

CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

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Proactively Sell Yourself

I have been writing this blog for a year now. Throughout the previous 12 blogs, you have read about crafting a quality introduction, being careful about who you listen to, and making sure you actually “want to” be doing this. You have read these blogs because you are proactive. You don’t wait for business or opportunities to come to you, you go out and get them!

Today’s Short Story is a piece that helps you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

Maybe you read that paragraph above and thought, “Do I actually go out and get the business or do I work really hard on finishing a project that I forget to make that next sale?” Here are three things you and your business can do to proactively keep that order pipeline full:

CLICK TO READ MORE

New Content & PromoEQP Partnership

PromoEQP Supplier Updates:

NEW SUPPLIERS: 

• Founder Sports Group (momentec brands) - VISIT WEBSITE

  • EQP minus 6%

DECORATOR SERVICES:

• Acclaim Screen Printing

  • Tier 2 Screen printing

  • Tier 2 Embroidery

  • Tier 2 Standard Ink

  • DTG price sheet

• Contract Impressions

  • 10% off listed prices

  • 1/2-priced Digitizing on 288pcs(+)

  • No Screen/Setup/Location fees

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Competing Professionally means Honing Your Craft

•  If you’re a Professional Golfer… You hit golf balls every day.
•  If you’re a Professional Basketball Player… You shoot a basketball every day.
•  Ever wondered what it took to go pro in Chess?

Why are we leaving Sales Professionals to just “Turn it On”?

This is an issue that I have had with our Industry for a long, long, LONG time… And let's be clear: What I am looking for I AM NOT SEEING in our current selection of Educators.

Within our current Industry, I see that we have:

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Webinar & New Supplier Partner

Founder Sports Group
Part of Momentec brands

EQP minus 6%

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to October, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• Let's Talk About Uniforms...
• Are You Reactively Selling?
• ArtechPro Supplier Webinar Replay
• NEW Podcast: unBRNDed
• BLENDi webinar Oct 3rd
• GMG Works webinar Oct 10th
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog Let's talk about Uniforms...

… and it’s only partially because I’m still obsessing over the Summer Olympics.

The simple fact is that we haven’t been doing uniforms correctly… Let me walk that back a bit. Distributors engaged in the sales of uniforms have done a square job of positioning this item as the current standard sees fit. The problem is that the current standard that buyers have been operating under is changing right in front of our eyes.

Based on the trends that are appearing in the larger marketplace… If you aren’t presenting a uniform that dresses Head-to-(LITERAL) Toe, then you aren’t presenting the full uniform. 
 

CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE

SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Are you Reactively Selling?

No matter how hard we try to get in front of our customer’s needs we still get the occasional, “I need these products like yesterday” requests. How we handle these situations can make or break the customer relationship.

Today’s Short Story is a piece that helps you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

Reactive selling (waiting for the customer to call you) is a useful strategy as you don’t look pushy, but it can lead to rushed orders or worse, being unable to fill their request. Here are three things you can do to make the overall experience better: 

CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Webinars & Content

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

NEW SUPPLIERS: 

• Headwear (USA & Canada) - VISIT WEBSITE

  • Full Line EQP on Blank Products

• J Charles - VISIT WEBSITE

  • Full Line EQP

  • NO Set-Up Charges, Rush Charges, Minimums, Proof Charges, and No Insertion Fee (if provided)

• TBF Bags - VISIT WEBSITE

  • EQP (minus) 8% on Blank Products

  • Screen Print prices available at Net

  • Free Shipping over $300

DECORATOR SERVICES:

• Acclaim Screen Printing

  • Tier 2 Screen printing

  • Tier 2 Embroidery

  • Tier 2 Standard Ink

  • DTG price sheet

• Contract Impressions

  • 10% off listed prices

  • 1/2-priced Digitizing on 288pcs(+)

  • No Screen/Setup/Location fees

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So, yeah... Now there's a Podcast

unBRNDed - EP1 - Martin Atkins

There has always been a discussion over putting out a podcast. The question we faced was: Does PromoEQP do this “in-house”, OR do we identify a respected industry voice that has something powerful to say — that’s on brand with PromoEQP’s mission?

The problem with doing a podcast in-house, is that after the 4th or 5th episode, most everyone would realize that I’m really just a broken record. Seriously, I’m essentially ALWAYS saying some deviation of the same thing:

continue reading

           

Webinar & New Supplier Partner

J CHARLES

Full Line EQP
No Exclusions or Conditions

No Minimums
No Setup Charges or Rush Charges
Personalization Included

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to September, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• TOP 5 Promotional Products in Paris
• The Voices that Influence
• Blue Generation Supplier Webinar Replay
• Videos of July Events in Chicago 
• truebrands webinar Aug 5th
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog TOP 5 Promotional Products that Worked!

In the spirit of
Promotional Products Work Day…

My personal TOP 5 Promotional Products that worked in Paris.

Winner #1: Delta Airlines
Winner #2: Novotel Paris
Winner #3: Coca-Cola
Winner #4: Smartwater
Winner #5: Various - Folding Fans
 

CLICK TO READ WHY EACH PRODUCT WAS PICKED

SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

The Voices that Influence

One of the modern ways business owners choose to educate themselves on trends is by listening to or watching business-related podcasts, videos, or webinars. However, finding the RIGHT voices to listen to can be a daunting task as all business owners vary in the way they approach the day-to-day.

Today’s Short Story is a piece that helps you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

Whether we choose to admit it or not, when we listen to outside voices, we tend to take what is being said as gospel and start acting on what we hear. This is why choosing who we listen to is so important and here are three things to look for when making that choice:

CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Events

PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

NEW SUPPLIERS: 

• OpusLine - VISIT WEBSITE

  • EQP with Overseas Direct Exclusions

• iMark - VISIT WEBSITE

  • Full Line EQP

  • Special Rate for Set-Up Charges

• ArtechPro - VISIT WEBSITE

  • US & Canada Available

  • 6% Discount on Full Line

  • EQP -6% on Quick Ship Specials

DECORATOR SERVICES:

• Acclaim Screen Printing

  • Tier 2 Screen printing

  • Tier 2 Embroidery

  • Tier 2 Standard Ink

  • DTG price sheet

• Contract Impressions

  • 10% off listed prices

  • 1/2-priced Digitizing on 288pcs(+)

  • No Screen/Setup/Location fees

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What Jeremy learned on Summer Vacation

The power of the Water Bottle (and reusable cups)… Uniforms MUST include shoes… The surprising practicality and imprint-ability of the Hand Fan… TOTES… Fanny Packs are for security… Olympic Fan-Zones connected ALL OF FRANCE to the Olympics… Previously received Promo Products RULED the Parisian streets.

Just to be clear… This is about to become an absolute OBSESSION for me. There are at least 4 pages of bullet-pointed notes that I created surrounding imprinted products and the Paris 2024 Olympics (and each bullet-point deserves to be an entire write-up in and of themselves.) continue reading

PromoEQP hosted a webinar with truebrands.
If you missed it, here is the replay!              

New Suppliers Partners

 

i-Mark

Full Line EQP
Set Up charges discount for PromoEQP
Call for Set-up Charge Details


 

ARTECHPRO

6% Discount on Full Line
EQP -6% on Quick Ship Special
Available for U.S. and Canadian Distributors


 

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to August, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated PromoEQP Code
• Supplier Spreadsheet Update
• Let's show those Customers some Love
• Work Like a Puppy
• S&S Supplier Webinar Replay
• Videos of July Events in Chicago 
• truebrands webinar Aug 5th
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. PromoEQP Catalog Let’s show those Customers some Love

Q4 IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. CONNECTING TODAY HAS THE POWER OF REMINDING THEM HOW MUCH THEY WILL BE NEEDING YOU TOMORROW.

We always talk about the power of the Distributor / Buyer relationship. Unfortunately, all too often our Industry’s message devolves into speaking about new digital programs you should be driving buyers to… OR new back-office systems you should be buying to store more information about those buyers… OR new social media marketing platform you could invest in to stay in front of your buyer.

My thing is… If you’re only dealing with “Buyers”, then they haven’t become Customers – and the only one who can change that is YOU.

So, what is the value of focusing on moving buyers over to Customers?

CLICK TO READ FULL STORY SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Work like a Puppy

You are busy and you get stuff done. Some would say you, “work like a dog.” Keep that up, but let’s look at it a different way. 

What if you were to approach every day like a puppy? Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture. 

I love seeing little puppies navigate social settings and got me wondering if there was a business connection. Here are 3 lessons that you can learn from thinking like a puppy:

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PromoEQP Events

Rooftop Event Video 

Thank you to our supplier partners and distributor members!

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR IS ALREADY UNDERWAY...click here

PPACW Golf Event

Thank you to the volunteers and staff at Silver Lake Country Club. Here is a fun video before the golfing started! 

CAN'T WAIT TO BE A BIGGER PARTNER NEXT YEAR! PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

NEW SUPPLIERS: 

• THE KANATA GROUP

  • US & Canada Available

  • EQP at 24ps MOQ

  • Home Accessories: EQP -10%

  • Self-Promo & Decorating Benefits

DECORATOR SERVICES:

• Acclaim Screen Printing

  • Tier 2 Screen printing

  • Tier 2 Embroidery

  • Tier 2 Standard Ink

  • DTG price sheet

• Contract Impressions

  • 5% off listed prices

  • 1/2-priced Digitizing on 288pcs(+)

  • No Screen/Setup/Location fees

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Mid-July Updates Click HERE for the Full Update            

Wrigleyville Event is this Sunday!

Final Opportunity for the Chicago Cubs Rooftop Game Event

I promise this is the last time I’ll be hassling you about this…
(at least until we are doing this again next year)

PROMOEQP STILL HAS AVAILABLE TICKETS FOR THE WRIGLEYVILLE ROOFTOP GAME ON SUNDAY, JULY 21ST AT 12:20 PM.

What's in store for you at our exclusive venue:

🏟️ Rooftop and Club Level: Experience the rooftop for an unbeatable view of the game AND the club level for complete luxury and comfort — featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

🍹 Multiple Bars: Enjoy quick and easy access to multiple bars serving up your favorite beverages throughout the game.

🌆 Spectacular City Views: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking panorama of the cityscape from our outdoor stadium seating and social deck space.
_____________________________________
 

WHEN:

Sunday, July 21st. — Before ASI Chicago Show

12:20 pm to after the game ends!

_____________________________________

HOW TO ATTEND: click here for more details

PromoEQP hosted a webinar with S&S Activewear.
If you missed it, here is the replay!              

New Suppliers Partners

 

The KANATA Group

EQP with Conditions
View SAGE & PromoEQP for details
Available for U.S. and Canadian Distributors


 

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to July, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated Code and Supplier Spreadsheet
• Supplier Emails...SPAM or Special
• Newest "Short Story, Big Picture"
• July 21st -- Rooftop at Wrigley
• Supplier Updates 

PromoEQP Update Northeastern Promotions

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. Paper Place Blue Generation Supplier Emails... SPAM or Special?

DISTRIBUTORS ARE EXPRESSING THEIR FRUSTRATION… PROMOEQP IS ACTIVE IN OUR REACTION.

Let's start this out with an absolute statement: PromoEQP does NOT sell — or in any way monetize — our subscribing distributor list… Full stop.

This statement is made because a recent uptick in Supplier-based email marketing has sparked frustration amongst the PromoEQP distributors. In this frustration, there have been assumptions of PromoEQP actively profiting off of the commerce of distributor data just as “everyone else does”. 

CLICK TO READ FULL STORY SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Being the Hero in the Moment

We have all heard is before, hind sight is 20/20. When you know the past, you can play the hero and say you would have made better choice in that situation. However, what are you doing to make sure you are the Hero in the moment?

Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

. CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Events

PromoEQP’s Rooftop Game at Historic Wrigley Field

Sunday, July 21st
Doors Open at 12:20 PM

Special $39/ ticket rate *

REGISTRATION

PPAChicago/PPACW

Charity Golf Outing

Monday, July 22nd
Shotgun Start at 9 AM

Silver Lake Country Club

REGISTRATION

Gold Coast Promotional Product Association Event

Charity Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 31st
Maggiano's Little Italy

Shark Tank format Event

REGISTRATION PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

NEW SUPPLIERS: 

• PAPER PLACE

  • EQP/NQP with Conditions

• BLUE GENERATION

  • EQP (Case) with Exclusion on Sublimation

• NORTHEASTERN PROMOTIONS

  • U.S and Canada available

  • NQP with Exclusions

DECORATOR SERVICES:

• Acclaim Screen Printing

  • Tier 2 Screen printing

  • Tier 2 Embroidery

  • Tier 2 Standard Ink

  • DTG price sheet

• Contract Impressions

  • 5% off listed prices

  • 1/2-priced Digitizing on 288pcs(+)

  • No Screen/Setup/Location fees

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Mid-June Updates New email address. Please add updates@promoeqp.com to your safe list!            

Time is running out for Wrigleyville Event

Good news is that there is still space available.

  PromoEQP is offering this event for distributors at a cost of only $39 (discounted from $165)…
PLUS the charge is being credited back to your subscription.
WE WANT THIS TO BE AS CLOSE TO FREE AS POSSIBLE. (YOU DESERVE THAT)

What's in store for you at our exclusive venue:

🏟️ Rooftop and Club Level: Experience the rooftop for an unbeatable view of the game AND the club level for complete luxury and comfort — featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

🍹 Multiple Bars: Enjoy quick and easy access to multiple bars serving up your favorite beverages throughout the game.

🌆 Spectacular City Views: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking panorama of the cityscape from our outdoor stadium seating and social deck space.
_____________________________

Seriously… We’ve worked hard to create an experience that expresses our appreciation of your involvement in PromoEQP. So, don’t miss out! Secure your spot for an unforgettable day with PromoEQP. 
_____________________________________
 

WHEN:

Sunday, July 21st. — Before ASI Chicago Show

12:20 pm to after the game ends!

_____________________________________

HOW TO ATTEND: click here for more details

           

New Suppliers Partners & Decorator

 

Northeastern Promotions

Details updated in SAGE
and PromoEQP login

Pricing available for U.S. and Canada


 

Blue Generation

Details updated in SAGE
and PromoEQP login




 

Contract Impressions

5% off listed pricing

Additional benefits listed in SAGE
and PromoEQP login.


 

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to June, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated Code and Supplier Spreadsheet
• Supplier Updates
• Newest "Short Story, Big Picture" 
• July 21st -- Rooftop at Wrigley

PromoEQP Update Blank Activewear

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. Promoful I NEED TICKETS Time for the Summer 2024 plans!

THIS SUMMER BEGINS THE NEXT LEVEL OF PROMOEQP IN THE MARKET: PRESENCE.

  With the focus on becoming better available to the distributor network, PromoEQP is taking steps to become more present in the marketplace. Beyond our own event, our summer travels will include regional events, summer Trade Shows, and targeted stops.
CLICK TO READ PROMOEQP MONTHLY UPDATE A simple reminder of why you continue to be a part of PromoEQP! SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE  

Tell YOUR Story

Companies that put their logo on products are hoping that the product is used and becomes part of a story told for years. “Remember that one time we were having fun and your (insert company name here) water bottle bounced all the way down the stairs in that quiet place? Everyone was looking at us!”

We ALL have one of those stories. Today’s Short Story is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the Big Picture.

. CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Events

PromoEQP’s Rooftop Game at Historic Wrigley Field

Sunday, July 21st
Doors Open at 12:20 PM

Special $39/ ticket rate *

REGISTRATION PromoEQP Supplier and Partner Updates:

NEW SUPPLIERS: 

• PROMOFUL

  • Full Line Next Quantity Pricing

  • Proof Fees WAIVED

• BLANK ACTIVEWEAR

  • Canada ONLY.

  • Full Line EQP

• BGD PROMO

  • Full Line EQP with Condition.

  • Free Setup Charges.

DECORATOR SERVICES:

• Acclaim Screen Printing

  • Tier 2 Screen printing

  • Tier 2 Embroidery

  • Tier 2 Standard Ink

  • DTG price sheet

• St. Louis Contract Embroidery

  • EQP on RICHARDSON HATS with in-house decoration.

  • Contract Pricing on Decoration

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Mid-May Updates New email address. Please add updates@promoeqp.com to your safe list!            

How do the Wrigley ticket credits work?

People Got Questions About How the Wrigley Rooftop Ticket Crediting Works…

PROMOEQP HAS PLANNED A REALLY COOL EVENT… AND IF YOU WANT TO BE THERE, THEN PROMOEQP WANTS YOU THERE.

The problem is, that Rooftop DOES NOT have unlimited space. This means we need to use the purchased ticket to ensure that you have secured your place at the event. Regardless, this isn’t about a dollar grab for PromoEQP. This is about creating an event that everyone can enjoy and attend. HENCE, the crediting of the ticket cost BACK to your PromoEQP Subscription.
 

How much is PromoEQP crediting?
Who does the credit apply to?
Who does the credit NOT apply to?

_____________________________________

WHEN:

Sunday, July 21st. — Before ASI Chicago Show

12:20 pm to after the game ends!

_____________________________________

HOW TO ATTEND: click here for more details

           

New Suppliers

  Click Logo to visit website

Full Line EQP w/ Conditions

***EQP starts at 144pc quantities***

Special Offer: Waived Set-Ups on orders of 288pcs until July 31st.

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to May, PromoEQP What are we excited to talk about?

• Updated Code and Supplier Spreadsheet
• Diamondback Branding Webinar Video
• Supplier Updates
• Newest "Short Story, Big Picture" 

PromoEQP Update Acclaim Screen Printing

The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's
Primary Identifier

Click here for PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. Cotton Heritage Registration PromoEQP is getting out and about.

STILL… THE CHALLENGE OF CREATING AN EVENT THAT MATCHES WITH A CORPORATE IDENTITY AND PERSONALITY IS HARD.

  Truth is, PromoEQP wasn’t built to be a “tabletop show” company any more than it was designed to cater to some elite style EME resort invitational. Candidly, it is my opinion that each of those types of events are divisive to a program. In their own way they seek to divide and define a distributor’s value to the exclusive benefit of a supplier — and dividing distributors is NOT what PromoEQP does.
CLICK TO READ PROMOEQP MONTHLY UPDATE Diamondback Branding - Products and Service Offering Webinar SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE   Deploying Patience
 

Practicing patience is a virtue when it comes to growing sales in a small business. Level-headed, calm thinking can reduce stress and help you see through the long-term goals you set.

Today’s part of the PromoEQP newsletter is a short piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the big picture.

. CLICK TO READ MORE

PromoEQP Events

PromoEQP’s Rooftop Game at Historic Wrigley Field

Sunday, July 21st
Doors Open at 12:20 PM

Special $39/ ticket rate *

REGISTRATION

Welcome the 2024 PromoEQP Suppliers

Get to know the newest Suppliers to be welcomed into PromoEQP's network:

• Stormtech - Canadian and US Distributors
• Cotton Heritage

New Service Provider: 

• Acclaim Screen Printing
• St. Louis Contract Embroidery

Submit supplier referrals, requests, and recommendations to the PromoEQP DAC webpage: https://www.promoeqp.com/dac.htm

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PromoEQP and the Wrigley Rooftop

WHAT:

Get ready for a thrilling 4-hour excursion filled with unlimited food and drinks, set against the iconic backdrop of Wrigley Field. Mingle with Suppliers and fellow Distributors as the Chicago Cubs gear up to face off against the formidable Arizona Diamondbacks, you'll be perched on historic rooftops, soaking in the electrifying atmosphere of one of baseball's most legendary venues.

_____________________________________

WHEN:

Sunday, July 21st. — Prior to ASI Chicago

1pm to 5pm.

_____________________________________

HOW TO ATTEND: click here for more details

           

New Suppliers

  Click Logo to visit website Click Logo to visit website  

PromoEQP Featured Events

Diamondback Branding Webinar
Feat: Jolene Slama-Saenz, Director of Marketing & Customer Experience

When: Thursday, April 18th, 3pm EST/Noon PST

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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome to April, PromoEQP What we are excited to talk about?

• Updated Code and Supplier Spreadsheet
• New Supplier Video
• Supplier Updates
• Newest "Short Story, Big Picture" 

PromoEQP Update Stormtech The Monthly Discount Code is PromoEQP's primary identifier. PromoEQP Monthly Code As a best practice, PromoEQP encourages distributors to place the Monthly Discount Code within the NOTES section of purchase orders being sent to participating suppliers. Pacesetter ImprintPlus Q2 for PromoEQP First Quarter of 2024 was all about setting the table for what PromoEQP must be doing to better meet the needs of the distributors we serve. This meant being willing to acknowledge our shortcomings, see our weaknesses, and choose to address it all with appropriate actions. Thus far, while the steps have been incremental, they have non-the-less been impactful.

CLICK TO READ PROMOEQP MONTHLY UPDATE Outdoor Cap - Recycled Material Hats and Custom Programs Outdoor Cap - Recycled Material Hats and Custom Programs SHORT STORY, BIG PICTURE   Authenticity is Not a Character
  One of the mistakes I see when companies start producing content for social media is they focus on creating a character. Your buyers want to buy from people they know, like, and trust. How can they get to know you if you are not your authentic self on social media? Today’s part of the PromoEQP newsletter is a short piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the big picture.
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Welcome the 2024 PromoEQP Suppliers

Get to know the newest Suppliers to be  welcomed into PromoEQP's network:

• Stormtech
• Pacesetter
• ImprintPlus

Submit supplier referrals, requests, and recommendations to the PromoEQP DAC webpage: https://www.promoeqp.com/dac.htm

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