PromoEQP June 2026

We have been listening…

The UPDATED Distributor Login page is now FULLY Active

And ready for YOUR Feedback.

Let’s jump in with the UPDATES:

Login Embedded Update Page with Discount Code

So let’s hit the high points of the updated distributor login website that is now available…

  • Embedded PromoEQP Monthly Update Page… Meaning that access to PromoEQP distributor information will no longer be potentially exposed online.

  • PromoEQP SUPPORT TICKETS… An internal system to record Billing | System Enhancements | SUPPLIER issues or requests. Any Supplier issues come to BOTH PromoEQP and the problematic Supplier. Streamlines process and puts issues into a system of action THE MINUTE THE TICKET IS CREATED!.

  • Simplified Login… Days of login problems are soon to be behind ALL of us.

  • Forgot Password & Login… Don’t have your Login and Password? Not an issue. The new site is fully equipped with a TESTED retrieval system. Plus, we are all still here and available if things get problematic.

  • Creating Team Member Logins… PromoEQP NEVER charges a fee for additional logins — which means that no one needs to share a login anymore.

  • Filter the list by PRICING POLICIES | COUNTRIES | CATEGORIES | SERVICES… Even better, it is formatted to be matched and expanded with YOUR choices of “favorites”.

  • Cleaner Supplier Data… We are presenting GROUPED SUPPLIERS in an easier to read format. Creating BENEFIT categories. Standardizing PRICING POLICIES. Defining supplier-specific ordering requirement… PLUS, in doing this work, we make it easier for YOU to search, filter, sort, and receive the information you are looking for.

  • EVENTS | SUPPORT | SERVICES embedded… The login page now does a better job of displaying PromoEQP’s activities and RECORDING PROBLEMS!!!

  • Embedded Supplier Updating… Allowing suppliers access to collect information needed — while being able to update information means a smoother process for all distributors.

  • IN-HOUSE DEVELOPEMENT… Have an idea that would make the program better?… Seeing an issue that needs addressed?… Frustrated with a step and want it corrected?… PERFECT!!! Let us know (refer to SUPPORT TICKETS) and we will be able to handle addressing the issue IN-HOUSE! Taking control of this process ensures that we are available to addressing and correcting any issues ASAP.

Policy Filtering

Online Support Request

It’s all very exciting… And is available to you NOW.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

PromoEQP

jeremy@promoeqp.com


Insider Information

Strategic Supplier Spotlight

A Commitment to Purpose and Accountability

betterway® represents our commitment to purpose and accountability. This commitment is embedded into our governance structure so that betterway principles shape how we operate and create long-term value. 

Gemline is both a Certified B Corporation and a registered Massachusetts Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). Together, these designations reinforce that betterway® is integrated into how Gemline operates and help guide everyday business decisions. 

betterway® strategy and performance are led by Gemline’s executive leadership team and incorporated into annual strategic planning and operational reviews. Goals and performance metrics are established annually and monitored throughout the fiscal year. 

Ethical & Responsible Business Practices

At Gemline, responsible business practices extend across our entire organization and global supply chain. 

Through our betterway® framework, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, protecting human rights, supporting responsible sourcing, and reducing our environmental impact.

To guide these commitments, Gemline maintains a series of formal policies that establish clear expectations for employees, suppliers, and partners.



And, furthermore...

Regional Association UPDATES

Upcoming…

 

 

Recent Recap…

Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Product Association (RMR)

Friday, May 22nd

  • Social Gathering & Networking

  • Drinks and Appetizers

  • Suite Party in the Monarch Casino

PromoEQP, in support of RMR (Rocky Mountain Association) hosted a HAPPY HOUR(s) Event at the Monarch Casino in Blackhawk!

In conjunction with RMR’s Casino Night, PromoEQP presented a gathering and networking event location PRIOR to the kick-off of the RMR Event. The night included bites and refreshments — AND a SOCIALIZING QUIZ that drew on attendees knowledge of the Industry, Pop Culture, and Colorado.

 

 

Past Events…

HAPPY HOUR(s) — San Antonio & Austin

Partnering with PPAS & HPPA

Featuring a catered Socializing and Networking event for Distributors and Strategic Supplier partners, PromoEQP went on the road to celebrate Texas. Stary tuned to Nadia’s updates on social media — but these events have set the table for all of PromoEQP’s upcoming events.


And now for something new

Short Story, Big Picture:

USA! 250th Year Celebrations

America’s 250th anniversary is a rare branding moment. For distributors, it creates a big opportunity to help clients celebrate with products that feel patriotic, festive, and useful at the same time. The best programs will not just wave the flag, but they will connect a client’s brand to a moment people already care about.

Today’s SHORT STORY is a piece to help you achieve your long-term goals, aka the BIG PICTURE.

Company picnics, festivals, parades, community events, and summer activations all give brands a chance to show pride in a way that feels approachable and memorable. That makes this a great time to sell products that blend American spirit with everyday utility.


Build patriotic product stories, not just patriotic products

Many buyers will want red, white, and blue items simply because the moment calls for it. But the strongest distributors will help clients think beyond color and into more of the full story. The goal is to create branded items that celebrate America while still making the client’s brand visible and relevant.

Key Tactics:

  • Pair patriotic design with practical use

  • Show how the client brand and the patriotic theme can work together

  • Sell the story behind the giveaway

Show products that match summer events and public moments

The 250th anniversary is not just a one-day celebration. It will show up across a full year of events, especially in the summer when people are outside, gathering, and sharing experiences. That gives distributors a wide range of ways to connect branded products to real moments.

Key Tactics:

  • Focus on event-based product planning

  • Build kits around the occasion

  • Give clients options for different audience types

Use the 250th as a reason to refresh brand visibility

Big national moments create emotional energy, and good promo turns that energy into visibility. The 250th anniversary gives clients a chance to show pride, connect with their community, and make their brand part of a larger conversation.

Key Tactics:

  • Position products as part of the celebration experience

  • Encourage limited-edition thinking

  • Help clients think locally and nationally at the same time

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America’s 250th anniversary is a powerful chance for distributors to help clients do more than hand out swag. It is a chance to create products that celebrate the country, support summer events, and keep the client’s brand visible in a meaningful way.

For distributors, the best approach is simple: build patriotic product stories, match them to real summer moments, and use the celebration as a reason to increase brand visibility. That combination creates a stronger sales conversation and a more memorable final product.

You got this!

Brandon Pecharich, Mark8media

https://www.mark8media.com/a-new-voice

https://www.facebook.com/mark8media


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