In this practical session, Jamie Lorenty will help promotional products professionals rethink how to stay top of mind without becoming repetitive, annoying, or transactional. The session will explore how belief in the power of branded merchandise, client-focused research, thoughtful touchpoints, and stronger follow-up language can turn routine outreach into meaningful engagement. Participants will walk away with practical ways to create better reasons to reach out, stay visible between orders, spark curiosity, build trust, and support stronger client outcomes.
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About the Presenter Jamie Lorenty is the Founder & Growth Strategist of Lorenty Consulting, LLC, where she helps sales professionals and business leaders in the branded merchandise industry strengthen performance through mindset, outcomes, visibility, and execution. With more than two decades of experience in sales, leadership, training, and consulting, Jamie brings a practical, industry-specific approach to improving sales skills, strengthening processes, and driving sustainable growth. Jamie is passionate about empowering the potential within people, both personally and professionally. Her work is rooted in helping individuals strengthen their mindset, take intentional action, and create a ripple effect of positive change that extends beyond business results.
2026 PPAMS Road Shows
Dates, Schedules & Venues* WE ARE VERY CLOSE TO SOLD OUT IN SELECT CITIES PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER
Memphis Roadshow - August 4, 2026 Avon Acres, 4361 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-1pm
Nashville Roadshow - August 5, 2026 The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-2pm Knoxville Roadshow - August 6, 2026Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923 Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-1pm Chattanooga Roadshow - August 7, 2026Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-1pm *Venues and schedules are subject to change. PPAMS will notify exhibitors and attendees of any changes that will affect them as soon as possible.
Nashville Roadshow - August 5, 2026 The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-2pm
Nashville Roadshow - August 5, 2026 The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-2pm
Knoxville Roadshow - August 6, 2026Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923 Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-1pm Chattanooga Roadshow - August 7, 2026Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Set up 7am-10amShow Times 10am-1pm *Venues and schedules are subject to change. PPAMS will notify exhibitors and attendees of any changes that will affect them as soon as possible.
Knoxville Roadshow - August 6, 2026Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Chattanooga Roadshow - August 7, 2026Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421
*Venues and schedules are subject to change. PPAMS will notify exhibitors and attendees of any changes that will affect them as soon as possible.
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Dates, Schedules & Venues*
Show Times 10am-1pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - MEMPHIS
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Nashville Roadshow - August 5, 2026 The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Show Times 10am-2pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - NASHVILLE Knoxville Roadshow - August 6, 2026Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923 Show Times 10am-1pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - KNOXVILLE Chattanooga Roadshow - August 7, 2026Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Show Times 10am-1pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - CHATTANOOGA *Venues and schedules are subject to change. PPAMS will notify exhibitors and attendees of any changes that will affect them as soon as possible.
Nashville Roadshow - August 5, 2026 The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Show Times 10am-2pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - NASHVILLE
Show Times 10am-2pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - NASHVILLE
Show Times 10am-2pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - NASHVILLE
Knoxville Roadshow - August 6, 2026Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923 Show Times 10am-1pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - KNOXVILLE Chattanooga Roadshow - August 7, 2026Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Show Times 10am-1pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - CHATTANOOGA *Venues and schedules are subject to change. PPAMS will notify exhibitors and attendees of any changes that will affect them as soon as possible.
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Show Times 10am-1pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - CHATTANOOGA
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This presentation on the 2026 State of the Industry report from ASI Research will provide a comprehensive overview of the U.S. and Canadian promo industries, including top end-buyer markets and products, ongoing supply chain and tariff concerns, trends in the labor market, and a Q4 sales outlook.
About Nate:
Nate Kucsma is ASI’s senior executive director of research. Nate earned his MBA in Marketing from Rutgers University in 2007 and has over 25 years of research experience across a variety of industries. Nate joined ASI in 2014 and has partnered with his colleagues on many of the promotional product’s industry’s most influential studies, such as the annual Counselor State of the Industry study, the Global Ad Impressions study, and the European Market Sizing study.
About Sara:
Sara Lavenduski is executive director of client education & content at ASI. She joined the company in 2014 and has since won multiple awards for her coverage of best sales practices and market trends. Sara oversees industry education for ASI members, leads ASI’s Canada coverage and regularly contributes to reporting for ASI Research’s annual studies.
From emerging market signals to broader industry developments, join us for a candid conversation about where the industry stands today, what deserves attention now and how the future of branded merchandise is being shaped. Through observations gathered from across the marketplace, we will share perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and shifts influencing businesses throughout the industry.
This session will also provide an update on the direction of PPAI and the initiatives underway to strengthen, elevate, and advance the branded merchandise community. Hear about the broader forces shaping the industry's future and the role the association is playing in helping members navigate what comes next.
Key Take Aways:
About the Presenter
Drew Holmgreen was announced as PPAI’s next president and CEO in December 2024. A dynamic, creative-minded leader, he brings more than two decades of experience in brand strategy, experiential innovation, and organizational growth. With a track record of delivering results across non-profit trade associations and for-profit sectors, Drew has earned recognition as a strategic thinker who drives growth and fosters an environment of collaboration and inclusivity. Most recently, he has served as Chief Experience Officer at Meeting Professionals International, where he oversaw seven core business units: marketing, creative strategy, membership, events, media, chapters, and volunteers.
Most business owners are bleeding money they'll never see disappear. Not because of bad service or high prices. Because nobody ever showed them the hidden formula that separates businesses clients stay loyal to from businesses clients quietly abandon.
In this free training, Disney Business Consultant Vance Morris reveals the exact system he used inside Walt Disney World, and now uses across his own home service businesses, to turn ordinary clients into fiercely loyal fans who stay longer, pay more, and can't stop referring their friends.
About the presenter:
Vance is a former Birth Control Factory Security Guard and turned that into a wild journey from Disney leader to bankrupt out-of-work executive to carpet cleaner to successful entrepreneur.
Today, he’s the guy businesses call when they’re bleeding profit and can’t figure out why. He delivers real-world systems that stop customers from quietly disappearing and stop money from leaking out the back door. He’s the only expert on the planet, who blends direct-response marketing with engineered customer loyalty and retention.
Most professionals wait until January, if at all, to start planning the new year, and by then, they’ve already lost momentum. In this powerful session, Cliff Quicksell reveals why strategic planning before the year begins creates a competitive advantage. Learn how reflection, clear metrics, and intentional discipline position you to lead, not react.
Three Learning Outcomes:
Cliff Quicksell, CSP, MAS+, MASI, is a seasoned expert with over 40 years in promotional marketing. As a highly regarded speaker, trainer, and consultant, he has spent 40 years helping associations and national business groups enhance their marketing strategies, improve team motivation, and drive business growth.
Cliff holds the prestigious MAS+ professional designation and has worked with top-tier clients including Dixon Ticonderoga, Fruit of the Loom, and Geiger, among many others. He regularly speaks at industry events like PPAI EXPO and ASI Shows, earning accolades for his impactful presentations. A 48+ time PPAI Pyramid Award winner, Cliff has also garnered numerous honors, including PPAI’s Ambassador Speaker of the Year for six years and the Distinguished Service Award in 1997. In 2024, Cliff received his CSP, Certified Speaking Professional, designation. The CSP is held by less than 7% of all speakers globally.
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