The Big Winners of the 2010 SF POP Show Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Greg Smith (703)373-8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA – Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) has selected the winners of the 58th Annual San Francisco POP Show. This year’s contest attracted over 300 entries from producers of point of purchase and merchandising displays from the West Coast of the United States, representing a slight increase from the entries received in 2009. “The SF POP Show competition is always inspirational, showcasing the best in marketing at retail and point of purchase on the West Coast,” said Richard Winter, POPAI President. “It also affirms the great work being done across the country, despite tough times. The judges were impressed by the range and quality of the entries, making their decisions all the more difficult.” Designed … More →

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POPAI Announces 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Greg Smith (703)373-8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA – Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) today announced the names of four industry professionals to be inducted into the POPAI Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are: David Abramsom, Rapid Displays, Inc.; Sandy Carrigan, United Displaycraft; Jim Einstein, RockTenn Merchandising Displays; and Richard Fellinger, Mechtronics Corporation. “This year’s class of inductees demonstrate very savvy businessman, devoted to the marketing at retail industry, and a driving force behind the development and evolution of the industry as we know it,” said Richard Winter, POPAI President. “Each inductee brought his vibrant and creative energy to our industry over the years, and POPAI, as well as the rest of the marketing at retail community, looks forward to celebrating … More →

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Marketing at Retail’s Best and Brightest Get Ready To Soak Up Some Knowledge This Summer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith (703) 373-8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA – School is out for summer, but for marketing at retail’s best and brightest the summer marks the beginning of the industry’s most intense and rewarding education program – POPAI University’s Masters Program.  Offering a unique blend of classroom instruction and real world application, attendees will be prepared to handle anything that comes their way in the ever-changing world of marketing at retail. “While the competition is soaking up the sun this summer, POPAI University’s Masters Program students will be soaking up the knowledge,” said Richard Winter, POPAI President. “Not only do our students advance their marketing at retail knowledge, they gain exposure to some of the most cutting edge insights, and they also … More →

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Thinking Globally, POPAI Appoints Global Chapter Development Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith Manager, Communications (703)373-8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA - Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI), the only global trade association representing marketing at retail, today named Tom Harris as the Chair of Global Development. In this newly appointed position, Harris will assist in the professional management of POPAI’s chapters in strengthening the services each chapter offers to the local membership by identifying potential areas of enhancement while continuing to improve the sharing of best practices among chapters. “At the core of POPAI’s mission is engagement with members,” said Richard Winter, POPAI President. “By listening to the member’s needs and providing our chapters with opportunities and avenues to get their members involved within the association, we can advance that mission and ultimately advance … More →

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Marketing at Retails Best and Brightest Take Home Display of the Year Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith Manager, Communications (703)373-8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA - Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) announced the winners of its 52nd annual Outstanding Marketing at Retail Achievement (OMA) Awards Competition during GlobalShop 2010. More than 450 entrants from over 100 companies were adjudicated in 26 industry categories during this year’s competition. Entries were judged on design, innovation, interactivity, and the proven ability to lift sales. “Recognizing the most innovative and effective point of purchase displays in each industry category is an important way to establish the ever changing standard of excellence in marketing at retail,” said POPAI Board of Directors Chair Leslie Nagy, Director, Marketing Services & Licensing Pepsi North American Beverage. “Each year the OMA Awards Competition receives myriad entries from … More →

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Taking Consumer Privacy Seriously, POPAI’s Digital Signage Group Releases Code of Conduct

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith 703.373.8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA – The Digital Signage Group, the advocacy and standards arm of Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) focusing on the digital signage industry, published the industry’s first code of conduct for the utilization and deployment of consumer tracking research and technology. More than 18 months in development, the code of conduct provides recommendations to marketers on maintaining ethical boundaries with consumer data and suggestions on how consumer observations and marketing insights should be collected and used. “While the code of conduct is voluntary, it is an important first step in creating an industry-wide consensus about how to address the concerns that come along with the exploratory use of observed tracking data,” said Richard Winter, POPAI President. … More →

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POPAI Announces New Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith 703.373.8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA – POPAI today announced its newly elected officers for 2010-2011. Comprised of marketing at retail professionals, the newly elected officials continue to reflect POPAI’s vast global reach and continued position as the only global non-profit organization for the marketing at retail industry. “POPAI is very fortunate to have an exceptional group of proven leaders to serve on our board of directors,” said POPAI President Richard Winter. “These officers, elected from the board, bring independent judgment and a dedication to building value for members. They will be a tremendous resource for our organization, our industry, and our future.” Headed by Chairperson Leslie Nagy, Director, Marketing Services & Licensing Pepsi Beverage North America, the new governing team … More →

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7-Eleven, Inc. Named Winner of 2009 Retailer Chief Award for Merchandising Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith 703.373.8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, Va. — Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) this week will honor 7-Eleven, Inc. as the 2009 winner of the Retailer Chief Award for Merchandising Excellence during POPAI’s Annual Night of Honors held Thursday, Jan. 21, in Miami Beach, Florida concluding the 2010 MarketSmart Conference. “I can’t think of a more driven, exemplary, and deserving company dedicated to advancing the marketing at retail industry than 7-Eleven,” stated POPAI President Richard Winter. “7-Eleven not only pushes for policies and practices that help elevate the industry, but they also work on a dailbasis to ensure that they are meeting and exceeding the needs of the consumer as well.” 7-Eleven has conducted myriad marketing campaigns and implemented some of … More →

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Richard Winter Named POPAI President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Smith 703-373-8819 gsmith@popai.com Alexandria, VA - Richard Winter, a Marketing at Retail industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience working with the world’s leading retailers and brands globally, has been appointed  President of  POPAI. The announcement was made today by John Anderson, POPAI’s Chairman of the Board and U.S. Director of Brand Image Supply, BP Oil. Winter, 52, has served as interim president of  POPAI since July of 2009. “We’re pleased that Richard has joined the POPAI team on a long-term basis. His international experience in dealing with global brands, retailers, agencies and the Marketing at Retail supplier community bring to the office a deep and unique understanding of the concerns and issues facing the various segments of POPAI’s … More →

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