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. Exceptional Promotions SPECIAL OBSERVANCES CALL FOR Use these key dates and seasonal celebrations to spark creative campaigns your clients will love. Compiled by Nicole Rollender July NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH Product Idea: This Stainless Steel Smart Mug Warmer with a Light-Up Heating Base comes as a set designed for ease of use. Whether your recipient is drinking coffee during work sessions or herbal tea during much-needed downtime, the smart warmer uses advanced temperature control technology to keep the beverage at a consistent 140°F. Joe drinkers and tea connoisseurs will use this mug every day for repeated exposure on a desk or kitchen counter, with a logo or message in full view. Global Promo / PPAI 288502, Standard-Plus / globalpromo.net 5 NATIONAL WORKAHOLICS DAY 15 NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY 25 NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY August NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH Product Idea: Sharing is caring when it comes to your furry best friend. The large-capacity Asobu Dog Bowl Bottle helps keep people and their dogs hydrated, even on the hottest summer walks. Made from BPAfree copper-lined stainless steel, it’s equipped with a detachable bowl that twists off the base of the bottle. The easy-grip handle makes it convenient to carry, and the anti-slip base makes it easy for pups to drink. A great VIP gift from veterinarians or pet supply stores, this water bottle provides a large imprint area. Ad-N-Art / PPAI 236926, Standard-Plus / adnart.com 2 NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY 15 NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY 26 NATIONAL DOG DAY NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH Product Idea: Everyone should be prepared when commuting or heading out for their big cross-country road trip. Packed in a durable, compact plastic box, the handy Crossroad Emergency Road Kit includes essentials such as an emergency escape tool, jumper cables, a tire gauge, a headband light, gloves, a poncho and first-aid items. A logo or message sits front and center on this automotive kit, which recipients will keep in their vehicles all year long. Ariel Premium Supply / PPAI 161650, Platinum arielpremium.com 5 NATIONAL TAILGATING DAY 16 NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY 25 NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY September PPAI • JUNE 2026 • 9
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