Last night (28th March 2023) at the House of Commons, the BPMA hosted their first in person debate as part of The Debating Group, to represent the promotional merchandise industry. The debate challenged end user speakers to a head-to-head on the subject of the effective relationship with promotional merchandise.

Sourcing City held their SC Award Winners Lunch at the spectacular Alex Dilling restaurant, housed in the Café Royal Hotel, Regent Street, Piccadilly, London on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Alex Dinning began his culinary journey under the legendary Alain Ducasse achieving two Michelin stars in early 2012.

The Ipswich based distributor company Hudson Group, which includes Regent Publicity in West Bromwich, have just completed their system transition to Promotional Office, the industry specific business management programme from Sourcing city.  

The BPMA is part of several end-user facing groups and bodies to further the effectiveness of promotional merchandise and promote the industry. As part of The Debating Group, the BPMA takes up the next debate on Tuesday 28th March in the House of Commons, Westminster.

A successful day in Glasgow on 8 March with record visitors at the co-located The BIG Promotional Trade Show / The BIG Wearables Trade Show attending to see the 60 exhibitors at The Crowne Plaza Glasgow.  Organisers reported an increase in visitor attendees of 36%.

The BPMA has announced well respected Board Director, Clive Allcott of Direct Textiles + Bags Europe, has been appointed as Vice Chair to support Chair Haydn Willetts. In line with Board plans, the BPMA has also co-opted Jules Adam of WCM+A and Richard Sullivan of Navillus to join the Board with immediate effect.