Join us for an engaging chat featuring PPAI Hall of Famer Cliff Quicksell, CSP, a 40-year industry sales and marketing veteran, and Ron Friedman, Founder MerchBots AI, also an industry veteran with over three decades of experience as a distributor, brand client, and industry supplier.
We will navigate the waters of this latest technology and explore how AI can elevate your sales, increase profits, enhance client relations, create added value with promotional products, and revolutionize business growth. Don’t miss out on gaining actionable insights from Ron’s extensive experience within our industry and now transforming traditional promotional items into dynamic, 'phygital' experiences that truly connect and engage with end-users.
Learning Objectives:
1. Demystifying AI for Business Use.
2. Find out how AI will impact the promo industry.
3. How AI can add value to promotional products.
4. New Technology that is currently in the market.
5. Future trends and Opportunities with AI in Promo.
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About Cliff: For four decades, Cliff Quicksell, CSP, MAS+, MASI, has globally spoken, trained, and consulted for associations and business groups on marketing effectiveness and personnel motivation. Notable for winning 50+ awards for creativity, he's honored with PPAI Ambassador Speaker of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, and PPAI Hall of Fames. Cliff's prolific writing and speaking engagements, including at major industry events, cement his influence in the promotional products sphere. As President & CEO of Cliff Quicksell & Associates, he continues his impactful work.
About Ron: Ron Friedman pioneers the "phygital" experience, merging physical merchandise with digital interaction. Founder of MerchBots, he revolutionizes brand merchandise with AI-powered chatbots, embodying brands' essence. With a career spanning innovative ventures like Flash By Design and USB Widgets, Ron stands at the intersection of technology and brand marketing. A master of AI-first marketing, he orchestrates the future of promotional products as intelligent, interactive brand ambassadors.
This webinar explores the critical role of “purpose” in modern business strategy. It covers how integrating a clear and meaningful purpose into a company's core operations can drive long-term sustainability, attract, and retain talent, enhance customer loyalty, and create competitive advantages.
Learning Outcomes:
· Case Studies on Tangible Benefits of a Purpose Driven Approach
· Tips and Trips for Starting
· Learn how leading Suppliers and Distributors are future proofing their brands with this approach.
About Denise: Denise is chief executive officer (CEO) and cofounder of Fairware, a founding B Corp and promotional merchandise distributor. Denise got the idea to launch Fairware when she noticed how difficult it was to source promotional merchandise that reflected the social and environmental priorities of many of the brands and organizations she admired. Prior to starting Fairware, Denise spent seven years as the Director of Sustainability and Community for Mountain Equipment Co-op, Canada’s largest outdoor retailer.
She is currently a board member of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Denise is also a board member of Promocares, a group working to inspire, educate and provide actionable strategies to encourage social and environmental responsibility in the promotional products industry. Denise was a member of ETSY’s Manufacturing Advisory Board, a Board Member with the Green Meeting Industry Council, and the past co-chair of Vision Vancouver.
Come and meet GCPPA's your fellow GCPPA members and board members for our first Coffee & Conversation of the year. This is a chance to catch up with each other for an informal discussion about what's going on with GCPPA, what's happening with the industry at large, and what you're experiencing at individual businesses.
This event is free for all GCPPA members. Please register to receive your login credentials.
Sponsorship Opportunity:
For the nominal $50 sponsorship you'll have your logo posted on the marketing for this Coffee & Conversation event, and you'll also receive an introduction and 5 minutes of dedicated air time to promote your business.
GCPPA's annual trade shows might be the main course, but during this event you'll indulge in a delectable showcase of GCPPA's other member benefits and gain useful insights on how to leverage them for your business! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where we'll tantalize your taste buds with insights from each of our current member benefit partners. From discounts to educational resources, our lineup of speakers will serve up a mouthwatering spread of knowledge, highlighting the savory benefits available exclusively to GCPPA members.
As you savor the insights, enjoy a sumptuous lunch provided by our generous sponsors. This event is a feast for the mind and body, offering a nourishing blend of information and cuisine.
For non-members hungry for a taste of what GCPPA has to offer, there's a nominal $25 fee to attend. However, should you decide to join the association during the event, we'll gladly deduct this fee from your membership dues. Come join us for a feast of benefits and discover the rich flavors of membership with GCPPA!
SAVE THE DATE! October 16-17, 2024
The GCPPA Trade Show and Events Committee is working hard to iron out the format of the 2024 GCPPA Fall Expo. Show format, show schedule, pricing and additional show information coming soon!