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 JULY 8 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY 11 ALL-AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY 17 WORLD EMOJI DAY AUGUST 3 NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY 9 NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY 16 HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY SEPTEMBER 7 INTERNATIONAL BACON DAY 12 NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT 21 WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY Exceptional Promotions SPECIAL OBSERVANCES CALL FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH Product idea: Purple is the color of Alzheimer’s awareness, and this Unisex Perfect-T T-Shirt comes in five shades of purple (and 47 other colors) to outfit any campaign. Made with sustainably sourced, USA-grown cotton (some colors include a poly blend) these tees are preshrunk for fit and ringspun for softness. alphabroder / PPAI 156993, Platinum alphabroder.com Use these special occasions to ignite your imagination for relevant – and distinct – client promotions. Compiled by Rachel Zoch INDEPENDENT RETAILER MONTH Product idea: Including a free branded bag with purchase is a great way to advertise any retail business, and this 100% Cotton Canvas Grocery Tote, available in five colors, provides a 9-inch square imprint area to keep clients’ brands visible while users are out and about. Evans Manufacturing / PPAI 110747, Platinum evans-mfg.com NATIONAL GOLF MONTH Product idea: Disc golf can be played by all ages, and there are more than 9,000 disc golf courses in the U.S. alone, with an estimated 4 million people across the globe who play regularly. Get your client’s brand in the game with this 3-Piece Disc Golf Set, which includes a short-range disc, mid-range disc and driver disc in a brandable, eco-friendly bag. PCNA / PPAI 113079, Platinum / pcna.com PPAI • JUNE 2024 • 9
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