WHAT: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) has re-launched PPAI Special Delivery, an innovative co-mailing advertising package, and selected popular wholesale retailer, Costco Wholesale as authorized PPAI Business Partner.

Special Delivery—A co-mailing advertising package, PPAI Special Delivery now reaches the top 10,000 promotional products distributors for as little as 17 cents per mailer. Each quarterly mailing includes a controlled number of inserts (8.5" x 11"; 3 oz. per sheet, provided by advertiser), which ensures the message and product offering get maximum exposure, as well as increased ROI.

Costco Wholesale—Bringing members two great options to save on everyday essentials, Costco Wholesale is allowing PPAI members to join as business members of Costco and receive two free business membership cards—a $40 value. Or, they are offering the chance to join as Gold Star or Executive Members and receive coupons for free products and other great savings valued at more than $50. Both Costco offers expire 6/30/2011.

WHO: The Business Partner program is a free benefit to all PPAI members.

WHY: Designed to provide savings on everyday products and services, the PPAI Business Partner Program allows members to save money while they grow their businesses. From discounted shipping with FedEx to artwork conversion and digitizing with PPAI ArtStudio, PPAI offers an abundant choice of member incentives.

CONTACT: For more information about PPAI Special Delivery, contact Fox Associates at 800-440-0232 or adinfo.ppb@foxrep.com. For more information about Costco membership, contact Blake Bozeman, PPAI business development manager at BlakeB@ppai.org.