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PPAI Code of Ethics
PPAI
The Mark of a Professional
Promotional Products Association International
Promotional Products Association International, a nonprofit, tax-exempt
trade organization, was formed in April 1965 by the consolidation of
two associations, which has severed the promotional products and specialty
advertising industry since 1903. The Association, formerly the Specialty
Advertising Association International, adopted its new name in 1993
to reflect the broader spectrum of products and services offered by
its members.
While a majority of the Association’s 6,500 plus members are headquartered in the United. States, PPAI has members in more than 60 countries. Member companies are suppliers. Or manufacturers, distributors, and service firms engaged in making, decorating and selling promotional products that include specialty advertising, business gifts, premiums, incentives, prizes awards and commemoratives.
PPAI’s mission is to led the industry, expand the marketplace, establish standards and guidelines and enhance the professionalism of the industry. The Association delivers world-class education, expositions and forums for networking; the industry’s certification program; essential information; research and communications; and indispensable products and services t ensure the success of its customers.
In tandem with PPAI’s mission, its Code of Ethics was developed and for the membership to provide guidelines of professionalism and standards of ethical practice. The Association encourages individual members to enact their own company codes, consistent with those of PPAI.
On conduct, PPAI members shall:
1. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity
in business, civic and personal activities.
2. Commit to offering the highest quality products and services.
3. Strive to assure complete satisfaction of all customers.
4. Honor all career commitments and be dedicated to enhancing the image
and knowledge of industry professionals.
On commitment, PPAI members shall:
1. Support, promote and enhance the membership, policies, programs, and
activities of the Association.
2. Pursue continuing education to achieve personal and career growth.
3. Share knowledge, expertise and skills for the advancement and better
of the promotional products industry.
PPAI membership benefits include: attending or exhibiting at the industry’s
premier promotional products trade shows; access to learning and training
resources; access to industry standards, statistical and research data;
member promotion through national advertising and public relations; awards
and government relations programs; and engaging on other lawful trade
association activities as the Board of Directors may determine.
