In the last month or so, I’ve had enough industry conversations to begin to be convinced that promotional products have made strides to genuinely limit single-use plastic....
05/27/2023
The Value of Multi-Line & Factory Reps When I was a distributor (I really dislike that term, you are more than that), I had a very jaded view of multi-line and factory reps,...
05/12/2023
Merger and acquisition activity in the industry has been on the rise over the last 15 months. Jamie Watson, an expert consultant on such deals, shares what you need to do to...
05/11/2023
Although my colleagues may sometimes tell you it feels like it’s been much longer, I just passed my one-year anniversary since taking over at PPAI in August 2021. It’s been a...
05/11/2023
ASI President & CEO Tim Andrews moderated the discussion, which featured executives speaking about ongoing challenges and what the new year will hold for the industry. Heading...
05/09/2023
Costs and requirements for coverage are increasing, but certain industry companies deem the protection essential and are investing. Still, others are eschewing coverage, saying...
05/09/2023
Are Suppliers from Mars & Distributors from Venus? 10/21/2022 | Steve Woodburn, The Only Constant is Change John Gray’s best-selling 1992 book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are...
04/26/2023
Resources for the Promotional Products Industry Do You Need a Chief Sustainability Officer? Amid rising demand for sustainability and increased environmental regulation, CSOs...
04/26/2023
It can be easy to forget, but a springtime example from the world of youth baseball highlights the positive impact your work can have. The hoodie and hat were a validation – a...
04/21/2023
In honor of Women’s History Month, leaders of small companies in promo discuss the challenges they’ve faced and the need to promote each other’s achievements. Nenette Gray’s...
04/21/2023
Here’s hoping we don’t get #ratioed: PPAI Media is back once more to unveil promo’s best on social media. Today’s list recognizes the industry’s 18 top individual influencers –...
04/07/2023
Women from around the world share their insights on the observance, their professional journeys and the strides still to be made. On this International Women’s Day, we...
04/03/2023