iPROMOTEu (PPAI 218870, Platinum) – PPAI 100’s No. 11 distributor – announced its 2024 top-performing affiliates, AIA owners and preferred vendors during The PPAI Expo 2025.
- In September, iPROMOTEu acquired AIA Corporation, which now operates as a division of the Wayland, Massachusetts-headquartered company.
“Bringing together the iPROMOTEu and AIA communities for the first time at The PPAI Expo was an exciting milestone,” says Lori Bauer, CEO of iPROMOTEu. “Expo Amplified was designed to create a truly immersive and rewarding experience – one that celebrates success, strengthens connections and underscores the immense value of being part of a thriving, growth-driven organization like ours. It was inspiring to see the energy and collaboration that emerged from this united group.”
Lori Bauer
CEO, iPROMOTEu
Award Recipients
iPROMOTEu also celebrated its Top 20 Preferred Vendors for 2024, acknowledging their essential role in helping affiliates and AIA owners drive growth and success.
“Our supplier partners are the foundation of the exceptional service and product quality that iPROMOTEu stands for,” says Joe Hoffmann, iPROMOTEu’s senior vice president of operations. “Their dedication, creativity and commitment to excellence continually impress us, and we are honored to recognize their outstanding contributions. Seeing the level of innovation and collaboration among our preferred vendors and supplier representatives reinforces why these partnerships are so valuable.”
- HPG, PPAI 100’s No. 6 supplier, was named the iPROMOTEu Supplier of the Year.
- Bel Promo, PPAI 100’s No. 34 supplier, earned the title of Breakout Supplier of the Year.
- Vanessa Ware and Chelsey Juarez of High Caliber, PPAI 100’s No. 42 supplier, were named the Supplier Representatives of the Year.
- Showdown Displays, PPAI 100’s No. 8 supplier, received the Supplier Appreciation Award.
Joe Hoffmann
Senior Vice President, iPROMOTEu
Over 300 iPROMOTEu affiliates and AIA owners were also honored during the ceremony for their exceptional sales achievements, earning Elite or All-Star status for 2024. The event also celebrated AIA owner Joy Smith, recipient of the 2024 PPAI Woman of Achievement and H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award.
Sales Contest Winners
iPROMOTEu announced the 32 winners of its year-end sales contest, which drove a 69% increase over 2023, adding $6 million in additional year-over-year sales. Their achievements were rewarded with complimentary hotel stays during The PPAI Expo, courtesy of iPROMOTEu.
Standout recipients include:
- Steve Riley of Emerald Ink and Stitches and Allison Moore of Pure Promotions, who received the Rising Star Award.
- Graeme Dawes of Brandz Marketing and Amber Sheffer of JAM Printing & Promotions, who were honored with the Breakout Year Award.
- Additional recognition was given to fastest growing affiliates, most profitable affiliates and largest affiliate orders.
The ceremony concluded with Angela and Dan Flynn of Advantage Advertising, who joined iPROMOTEu in 2020 and quickly rose to Top 25 status, being named Affiliate of the Year.
“It is always an incredible privilege to recognize the outstanding achievements of our affiliates, AIA owners and supplier partners,” says Bauer. “Each year, our network continues to raise the bar, demonstrating remarkable resilience, innovation and dedication. As we continue to grow together, I look forward to seeing even greater success in the future.”
