Promotional Consultant magazine—Related Questions
What is Promotional Consultant magazine?
Premiering in 2006, Promotional Consultant (PC) magazine is published by the Business Media department of Promotional Products Association International. Designed specifically for the distributor salesperson in mind, it offers brief, easy-to-read articles and useful educational information both the novice and the veteran distributor will find germane to selling in today’s economy.
Who receives Promotional Consultant?
PC is a free publication available for distributor sales professionals in the promotional products industry. It has a combined printed and digital circulation of 90,000.
How often is Promotional Consultant published?
It is published nine times a year—January/February, March, April, May, June, July/August, September, October and November/December.
Is an online version of Promotional Consultant available?
Yes, PC is free and available online at www.promotionalconsultant.org.
What kinds of stories does Promotional Consultant contain?
In every issue PC provides an unbeatable mix of targeted strategies, relevant trends, concise sales-specific articles, compelling case studies and new product information designed to help grow the business of the distributor salesperson.
How can I receive my free subscription to Promotional Consultant?
Subscriptions are available by contacting Jennifer Oats, business media assistant at JenniferO@ppai.org.
How can I get an additional member subscription?
Yes, send subscription information to Jennifer Oats, business media assistant at JenniferO@ppai.org.
How can I get my company news into Promotional Consultant?
PC accepts information on successful campaigns and case studies for the column, “Campaigns.” Send the information to Audrey Sellers, PPB contributing editor, at AudreyS@ppa.org, 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas 75038.
Due to the format of PC magazine, we do not accept information on regional association news, hirings, promotions, company mergers, acquisitions, expansions and relocations. News of this type is published in PPB magazine and Newslink, and should be sent to: PPB News, 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas 75038. You can also fax your news to 972-258-3012 or via e-mail at JenA@ppai.org.
How can I get my products featured in Promotional Consultant?
Products featured in the “Gear” section of PC are selected for their distinctiveness and diversity. Please check the editorial calendar in our online media kit for monthly theme information. www.eightleggedmedia.com/catalogs/ppb/ppb.htm
To submit products for consideration, send a color photo, slide, transparency or .tif image (at least 300 dpi) on disk or attached to an e-mail along with product information to Audrey Sellers, PPB contributing editor, at AudreyS@ppa.org, 3125 Skyway Circle North, Irving, Texas 75038.
How can I write for PC?
PC accepts many story contributions from members and other promotional products professionals. For specific qualifications, length and topic ideas, request a copy of our Writer's Guidelines by contacting Pamela Webb, managing editor at pamw@ppai.org or calling 972-258-3052.
What are the advertising rates?
PC will provide a complete media kit to suppliers upon request. It includes rates, circulation and editorial information, and mechanical specifications. Please contact Mike McClintic at MMcClintic@primmediagroup.com or 469-645-2441 or go to the online media kit at: http://www.eightleggedmedia.com/catalogs/ppb/ppb.htm
How do I place an ad in PC?
Please contact Mike McClintic at MMcClintic@primmediagroup.com or 469-645-2441 to place an ad. For general advertising questions, please contact Melissa McGrath-Klusmeyer, advertising manager at MelissaMK@ppai.org or call 972-258-3064.
What other publications does PPAI produce?
The PPAI Business Media department publishes PPB magazine, Newslink, Promotional Consultant Today daily e-newsletter, The Navigator and The PPAI Daily on-site at The PPAI Expo.
How can I get reprints of an article or ad seen in Promotional Consultant?
A price list of four-color and black-and-white reprints is available by contacting Melissa McGrath-Klusmeyer, advertising manager at MelissaMK@ppai.org or call 972-258-3064.