If this calendar is helpful or if you have ideas for ways that we can better provide this information, email the editors at magazine@ppai.org APRIL 1 NATIONAL GREETING CARD DAY 18 NATIONAL PIÑATA DAY 29 INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY MAY 5 WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY 12 INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 20 NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY JUNE 13 WORLD SOFTBALL DAY 23 NATIONAL HYDRATION DAY 27 NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY Exceptional Promotions BE KIND TO ANIMALS MONTH Product idea: Take your marketing to the dogs with this handy Pooch Pack of five items sure to be useful to anyone with a canine companion, all imprinted with your client’s logo: a bowl, food scoop, poop bag dispenser with keychain and house-shaped soft keychain, all shrink-wrapped in a Fido-friendly flying disc toy. Multiple colors available. CPS/Keystone Line / PPAI 111040, S9 keystoneline.com SPECIAL OBSERVANCES CALL FOR ORAL HEALTH MONTH Product idea: The American Dental Association says you should brush your teeth for at least two minutes, twice a day. Dental offices can help patients mark the time with this Tooth-Shaped Sand Timer, available in seven bright colors. The double-layered design means they are safe for children as well as adults and provides a highly visible place to add your client’s logo. Yorkn / PPAI 599060, S1 / yorkn.com Use these special occasions to ignite your imagination for relevant – and distinct – client promotions. Compiled by Rachel Zoch AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH Product idea: This festive Fiesta Kit includes a mini piñata, a bottle of Fiesta Blend Seasoning, pineapple chili crisps, two diestruck taco pins, two packets of mango margarita mix and a personalized 3-in-1 avocado prep tool, all packaged in a customizable gift box. HPG / PPAI 110772, S11 / hpgbrands.com/batch PPAI • MARCH 2024 • 9
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