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  • Networking Luncheon, DEI and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presentation: The PPAI Expo 2024 (Expo)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/15/2024

    Anthony Gladney honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discusses DEI during The PPAI Expo 2024 Networking Luncheon.

    Anthony Gladney honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discusses DEI during The PPAI Expo 2024 Networking Luncheon.

    Anthony Gladney (Moderator)

    Vice President Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

    MGM Resorts International

    Anthony Gladney serves as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Department of Social Impact and Sustainability for MGM Resorts International, one of the world's leading

    global gaming, hospitality, and entertainment companies. Gladney has day-to-day oversight of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiative for the company, which focuses on the development,

    implementation, and programming of a comprehensive DE&I strategy. He is also responsible for enhancing the company relationships with strategic diversity partners at the local, state, and

    national levels. He collaborates with other company departments to facilitate external organization resources to fulfill corporate diversity goals while leveraging national relationships to

    support company business development.

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  • Networking Luncheon, Awards Panel: The PPAI Expo 2024 (Expo)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/15/2024

    Moderator Josh Ellis, PPAI’s publisher and editor-in-chief, guided a conversation featuring 2024 PPAI Hall of Fame inductee Dave DeGreeff, MAS, and 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipient Bill Petrie. They were joined by 2023 PPAI Rising Stars Chelsea Williams and Nadav Raviv, through a discussion on their perspectives on competition, mentorship, personal growth and more.

    Moderator Josh Ellis, PPAI’s publisher and editor-in-chief, guided a conversation featuring 2024 PPAI Hall of Fame inductee Dave DeGreeff, MAS, and 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipient Bill Petrie. They were joined by 2023 PPAI Rising Stars Chelsea Williams and Nadav Raviv, through a discussion on their perspectives on competition, mentorship, personal growth and more.

    Josh Ellis (Moderator)

    Publisher and Editor-In-Chief

    PPAI

    Josh Ellis joined PPAI in 2021.  As Publisher and Editor in Chief, Josh oversees PPAI Magazine, the newsletters PPAI Newslink and PromoPro Daily, as well as editorial content across the Association’s digital footprint.     

    Bill Petrie (Moderator)

    Founder and Creative Director

    brandivate

    Bill has over 22 years of working in executive leadership positions at leading promotional products companies, always working collaboratively to achieve the “wow” desired by the target audience. The Founder and Creative Director at brandivate, an award-winning full-service marketing services and advertising agency, Bill is a featured speaker at numerous national and international events, a serial creator of content marketing, and co-host of the industry-leading podcast Promo UPFront. Bill has extensive experience defining brand strategy, creating successful marketing campaigns, creating and developing winning RFP responses, and presenting winning marketing and merchandise solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

    David DeGreeff (Moderator)

    PPAI Hall of Fame Inductee

    The 2024  PPAI Hall of Fame inductee, Dave DeGreeff’s 40-plus-year career in the promotional products industry began in the late 1970s as a regional sales manager for Hazel, Inc. In 1984, he launched DCD, a multi-line rep company that he ran for two decades. In 2003, he became president of Asgard/Flagship Promotional Services. Over the next 10 years, he also served as special assistant to the CEO of AIA Corporation and vice president of U.S. markets at Big Bang Corporate Apparel.

    Chelsea Williams (Moderator)

    Owner & CEO

    Spark Branded Solutions

    Chelsea Williams is Owner & CEO of Spark Branded Solutions, as well the mom to a rambunctious toddler and an adorable infant. (Who says you can't have it all?!) As a sales and marketing expert, she has helped hundreds of companies build their brands by choosing impactful promotional products as part of their marketing strategies. With a background in broadcast journalism and a decade of experience in promo, she's committed to helping customers tell their brand’s story through the power of branded merchandise.

     

    Nadav Raviv (Moderator)

    Senior National Account Executive

    GBS Corp

    Nadav Raviv, the Senior National Account Executive for GBS Corp was named a PPAI 2023 Rising Star.  When first starting in the industry, Nadav never imagined the heights it would take him.  He says this industry has become more than a career, it’s become a passion.  In addition to GBS Corp, Nadav is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at CJ McLaughlin Racing.  He is a graduate from the University of Alabama with a Bachelors of Arts in History and Psychology.  

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  • Unlock Sales Excellence With Insights From Top Producers: The PPAI Expo 2024 (Expo)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/15/2024

    Hear a panel of industry experts talk about their sales journeys, from getting started to continued growth. Being in sales means never being satisfied with your last sale, but always maintaining the drive and desire to find your next customer. Secure clear takeaways that will allow you to rise to the next level, gain the next customer and create the partnership with the clients you desire.

    Hear a panel of industry experts talk about their sales journeys, from getting started to continued growth. Being in sales means never being satisfied with your last sale, but always maintaining the drive and desire to find your next customer. Secure clear takeaways that will allow you to rise to the next level, gain the next customer and create the partnership with the clients you desire.   

    Joshua White (Moderator)

    Head of Strategy and General Counsel

    BAMKO

    Joshua White is BAMKO’s Head of Strategy. In this role, Joshua focuses on the long-term strategic initiatives that contribute to BAMKO’s top line revenue growth. These efforts include M&A, strategic partnerships, sales and marketing strategy and execution, talent acquisition, expansion into new business verticals and markets, oversight of PR efforts, development of brand strategy, and strategic sales communication.

    Since joining the company in 2013, BAMKO has grown from around $20m in annual sales to over $300m, becoming the fastest growing Top 10 Distributor in the industry during that time. Joshua was named a PPB Magazine Rising Star and to the Counselor Magazine Hot List in 2018 and was the Los Angeles Business Journal's Rising Star General Counsel of the Year in 2016.

    A passionate advocate for BAMKO’s unique culture, Joshua takes a particular interest in the preservation and continuous improvement of that culture, describing it as BAMKO’s “core competency.” 

    Prior to joining BAMKO, Joshua worked as an attorney in private practice in Santa Monica, California. Licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Texas, Joshua earned his undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Southern California and his law degree from the UCLA School of Law. 

     

    Joseph Sommer (Moderator)

    Founder

    Whitestone

    Commonsku’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Joseph Sommer is the founder of Whitestone, a best in class, fully remote branded merchandise agency.  He has built his career with passion, enthusiasm and creativity and leads one of the most progressive businesses in the industry.  Whitestone was recently named to the Inc 5000 list for fastest growing private companies in America for the 6th straight year, and Inc Magazines Best Workplaces. In college, Joseph majored in entrepreneurship and built his business plans in the promotional products industry.  A seasoned vet at 34 years old, this is the only career and job he’s ever known, with Whitestone being the largest company he's ever worked for. Joseph lives in Austin, TX and is an active member of YPO and EO.

    Nenette Gray (Moderator)

    Founder & Chief Lemonade Maker

    Lemonade Creative Marketing, LLC

    Nenette Gray is the Founder & Chief Lemonade Maker of Lemonade Creative Marketing, LLC, a branded promotional merchandise agency based in Baton Rouge, LA. Her company focuses on helping businesses excite, engage and inspire while maximizing their brand. Nenette spent nearly 20 years working with Fortune 500 companies in Marketing & Sales Leadership winning numerous professional & business awards. 

    In 2010, Nenette was laid off from her pharmaceutical company. At that time, she decided to turn the lemons of losing her pharmaceutical job into lemonade. In September 2010, she founded Lemonade Creative Marketing, LLC where she brings her positive energy and zest for marketing to her clients. Some of their clients include: ExxonMobil, Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA, Amerihealth Caritas as well as LSU & Southern University.

    Nenette & her company Lemonade Creative Marketing, LLC have received recognition for business excellence. Most recently, Lemonade was named 2023-24 WBE Supplier of the Year for WBENC’s WBEC SOUTH. Nenette was also nominated for the Fidelity Bank P.O.W.E.R. 2024 Woman of the Year award which will be awarded in March. 

    Outside of the office Nenette can be found traveling, experiencing new cuisine and exploring the great outdoors, hiking and kayaking. 

     

    Sarah Whitaker (Moderator)

    Owner

    Williams Advertising

    Sarah Whitaker is the owner of Williams Advertising, a full-service marketing agency that also specializes in creating branded merchandise. In addition to leading Williams Advertising, Sarah serves on the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Hopkinsville Small Business Commission. Sarah previously served as chair of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Small Business Policy Council, president of the Pennyroyal Arts Council, was a member of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Board of Directors, president of Hopkinsville Junior Auxiliary and founding chair of Hopkinsville Young Professionals Engage. In 2019, Sarah was named a top promotional products professional under 40 by Print + Promo magazine. Sarah earned a Master in Business Administration degree and an undergraduate degree in marketing from Murray State University.  Sarah’s favorite roles are mom to 6 year old daughter Ellery and wife to husband Phillip.  

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  • Sales Resilience Blueprint: The PPAI Expo 2024 (Expo)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/15/2024

    Join us for this transformative session that will change the way you approach sales and life. In this powerful talk, you’ll hear the personal story of Jenna Quaranta – mass shooting survivor, Director of Sales Training & Development at HPG, and certified mental health ambassador and business consultant coach. We'll explore the core theme of resilience after tragedy and its relevance to the sales field. You'll uncover the importance of resilience, adaptability and mental fortitude, helping you bounce back from rejection, adapt to change, and manage stress effectively. Learn how personal growth and success can emerge from adversity, discover the incredible power of perspective in overcoming challenges, and gain actionable strategies for resilience in sales, including continuous learning and self-care. Don't miss this life-changing event; plan your PPAI schedule early and remember the motto: "STAY ALIVE."

    Join us for this transformative session that will change the way you approach sales and life. In this powerful talk, you’ll hear the personal story of Jenna Quaranta – mass shooting survivor, Director of Sales Training & Development at HPG, and certified mental health ambassador and business consultant coach. We'll explore the core theme of resilience after tragedy and its relevance to the sales field. You'll uncover the importance of resilience, adaptability and mental fortitude, helping you bounce back from rejection, adapt to change, and manage stress effectively. Learn how personal growth and success can emerge from adversity, discover the incredible power of perspective in overcoming challenges, and gain actionable strategies for resilience in sales, including continuous learning and self-care. Don't miss this life-changing event; plan your PPAI schedule early and remember the motto: "STAY ALIVE."

    Jenna Quaranta (Moderator)

    Director of Sales Training and Development

    HPG

    Jenna Quaranta (or better known as JQ to most in the industry) is the Director of Sales Training and Development at HPG.   Prior, she was the VP of Sales & Business Innovation at the emerging startup, KNOSS Apparel. With over a decade of industry experience as both a Supplier and PPD, JQ's reputation as an industry thought leader and Sales powerhouse is indisputable.

    Sales is not just the act of selling for JQ, instead, her no-BS approach combined with a tactical mindset is a key component in her ability to bring value to customers and their businesses. She utilizes her knowledge as a Certified Business Coach to provide a path to success for her customers in a consultative manner. Furthermore, as a Certified Mental Health Ambassador, JQ emphasizes that, to be a strong Professional, you must also possess a strong mind, body and discipline. JQ’s innovative approach creates a unique relationship with her customers where service is supported by the products she sells, not the other way around.

    Recognized in the Top 10 by PPAI’s Online18 as one of the industry’s key influencers, many people’s first introduction to JQ is via her social media, give it a follow and you’ll see these words come to life.

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    1 Point

    1. Register and watch the session. Please note it will open in a new window. Please do not close the session launch page.

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    3. Once you have completed the session, please close the event recording or webinar window and proceed to the session launch page for the Online Education Survey to receive credit. Please note, it will not be on your event recording or webinar window.

  • How To Use Creativity And Merchandising To Set Yourself Apart: The PPAI Expo 2024 (Expo)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/15/2024

    You have delivered the product. Now what? This is just the beginning of the process, and now is the time to show your clients what sets you apart from the others. Creativity, design and execution will help both you and your client succeed.

    You have delivered the product. Now what? This is just the beginning of the process, and now is the time to show your clients what sets you apart from the others. Creativity, design and execution will help both you and your client succeed.  

    Jessica Gibbons-Rauch, MBA, CAS (Moderator)

    Manager, Professional Development Learning Programs

    PPAI

    Jessica-Gibbons-Rausch, MBA, is the Manager, Professional Development Learning Programs at PPAI.  She has over 15 years of experience working in the promotional products industry.  JGR was named a PPAI Rising Star in 2014, she has served on the board of PPAChicago and on the board of PromoKitchen.

    Quinn Bui, CAS (Moderator)

    National Sales Manager

    Rupt

    Quinn Bui is a National Sales Manager for Rupt, a sustainable lifestye supplier. With over ten years of experience in the promotional product industry, his goal is to use his expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to push our industry forward. He believes in fostering memorable experiences and building relationships along the way. Currently, he is expanding his network through his Promo #VanLife and traveling throughout his territory.

     

    Samantha Fullerton (Moderator)

    Senior Account Executive

    BAMKO

    With a retail management background and zero idea what a promotional product was, Samantha joined the secret industry of branded merch almost 16 long years ago. What started out as an assistant position to 3 busy reps soon became managing her own book of business after less than one year. Working alongside a crew of very creative individuals, Samantha soon discovered that she would be a lifer in the branded merch industry – how could she walk away from the fun and excitement that each project delivered? A few strategic moves later, Samantha is now a Senior Account Executive with BAMKO and hopes to help grow the Canadian side of the business with an incredible group of folks she has been blessed enough to work with over the years.

    If she isn’t at home in Alberta, she is likely back in her hometown of Kelowna, BC visiting friends and family. 

    Kate Masewich (Moderator)

    VP of Marketing

    commonsku

    Her team calls her the glue, the conductor, the creator of magic, and the secret ingredient behind all our marketing and our events. As commonsku’s VP of Marketing, Kate has not only guided the marketing efforts but orchestrated the ops behind every event: skucon, skucamp, commonsku University, and now, successfully hosting thousands of people through our virtual experiences. Kate is passionate about community, a detail-fanatic, and possesses an incredible agility, navigating commonsku toward future-focused branding while delivering on fast, target-rich marketing execution. Whether driving sales results for the sales team, crafting another award-winning skucamp collection, or guiding the team through another successful event, she loves bridging the world of commerce and creativity. 2020 PPB Rising Star, Pyramid Award winner, and avid traveler, when she’s not planning a new place to explore, you can find her cooking meals for friends, playing board games, and spending time outdoors.

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