PPAI's affinity partner program saves members money. Whether it's the Power of Two partnership with SAGE, offering the leading research and sourcing tool in the industry; shipping discounts through the highly-rated Fed Ex partnership or savings through one of the many other opportunities, members find that the discounts more than pay for membership.
Shipping Solutions
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members. Visit My PPAI for details on discounts with FedEx Canada and our enrollment form.
Ascent Global Logistics is a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider focused on uncomplicating logistics through its Domestic, International and On-Demand solutions. Committed to providing customized logistics solutions, premium customer service and state-of-the-art technology tools, Ascent helps its clients simplify supply chain management.
Booking shipments is convenient and straightforward with your team of experienced logistics resources and an online portal. PPAI Members receive preferred discounts, allowing members to save up to 15 percent or more on freight shipments over 150 lbs. Additionally, the Ascent Global Logistics team can deliver a custom savings analysis at no cost on your initial inquiry to help determine the best solution for you.
Who said logistics has to be complicated? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
Industry Solutions
Looking for the right color and you cannot find it in your current guide? You might be looking at a specialty color
Check out Pantone Connect to find what Pantone library your color matches best.
Members can start shopping at www.pantone.com. Ask us for your member-exclusive discount code before you checkout for 20% off most* products!
- Or snag your discount code on My PPAI.
Not sure what you need to order? Email us for a product consultation from price to use, we will recommend the best product for your color needs.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
*Some exclusions apply, including lifestyle products, trend books, swatch cards, TPG/TPM sheets, replacement pages, Color Match cards, spectral data, and digital downloads (PCM). Discount code valid in North America only, and subject to periodic review and change.
PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. Pantone LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated. © Pantone LLC, 2021. All rights reserved. PPAI is an Authorized Pantone® Partner.
PPAI Members receive discounts on four stock imaging websites. Save 25% on annual subscriptions to download copyright-safe, royalty-free images for all of your projects and orders.
13 million images for all projects: clipart, photos, vinyl-ready images, web graphics, illustrations, fonts and sounds. Up to 250 downloads per week!
Over 600,000 multimedia assets with unlimited downloads to customize emails, webpages, presentations, reports, documents and blogs with 3D animated gifs, templates and power clipart.
Over 8 million royalty-free clipart images, photos, photo-objects, web graphics, animations, fonts, sounds and video for use in virtually any graphic design project you can think of.
Over 5 million digital assets including photos, photo-objects, illustrations, videos and fonts. Download up to 250 assets per week!
Ready to start browsing royalty-free images for your next project? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
Need help with your artwork? Let the designers of SAGE ArtworkZone help you!
SAGE ArtworkZone is the industry’s first comprehensive artwork services solutions and offers professional-quality design and storage services at ultra-competitive rates! Whether you need a new logo or an image vectorized, ArtworkZone has got you covered!
Ready to order your artwork services? It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Get started by visiting www.sageworld.com, or contact SAGE ArtworkZone at 800-925-7243 to get started.
Financial Solutions
PPAI Members receive discounts on the nation’s leading accounting software, QuickBooks.
Track payments, create invoices, manage expenses – do it all, for way less! For personal and business accounting, save 40% off your QuickBooks Online monthly subscription for the first 12 months, (50% off for 2 or mote subscriptions)!
Streamline your accounting by integrating SAGE Online with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online. Integrate your technology seamlessly to spend less time worrying about the books and more time connecting with your clients.
Need to purchase a copy of QuickBooks today? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for shopping details.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
PPAI Credit Services powered by Forius offers the most objective and comprehensive credit reports in the industry. As a PPAI Distributor Member, you can access and pull your company’s industry credit report for free! Working with a new supplier and you need terms? Provide them with your industry credit report!
As a PPAI Supplier Member, you can access and pull PPAI Distributor Member credit reports for free. You have access to over 11,000 FREE reports. In addition to PPAI
credit reports, get Experian, Equifax, D&B, NACM National Trade Credit and Skyminder reports at member pricing.
Ready to pull your industry credit reports? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for details on how to pull a credit report.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
SAGE Payment Processing™ powered by Stripe, provides PPAI member companies with a complete, turn-key payment processing solution at ultra-competitive rates.
SAGE Payment Processing provides you with a complete, turn-key payment processing solution at ultra-competitive rates. Quickly process credit and debit cards using their advanced, web-based virtual terminal application from the convenience of any computer with web access. You can also process payments on the go with SAGE mobile. Plus, if you have WebExpress Pro, SAGE Payment Processing automatically integrates with your website to process payments in real time.
Best of all, payment processing doesn’t have to cost you a fortune! With their fixed fees and no hidden costs, any company can accept credit and debit cards all while eliminating complicated billing. Ready to start accepting cards? Get started by visiting www.sageworld.com, or contact your SAGE representative at 800-925-7243 to get started.
BARR Credit Services is a premier global accounts receivable firm. Their fully licensed and compliant organization offers commercial B2B solutions for both first AR outsourcing and third-party debt recovery. When partnered with BARR, company size and industry do not restrict success of services as portfolio treatment is customizable and client-driven! They will work to provide credit services beyond basic debt recovery practices to ensure PPAI Members can optimize their credit department’s success.
BARR Credit Services, partnering with you to provide unmatched accounts receivable solutions around the globe!
Ready to get ahead of your debts? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for contact information.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
Product Safety
QIMA is a global leading quality control and compliance service provider that partners with brands, retailers, distributors and suppliers around the world to secure, manage and optimize their global supply chain. With over 2,000 inspectors and auditors classified by product range, account managers speaking over 40 languages, and a service coverage area of 85 countries, QIMA is Your Eyes in the Supply Chain. PPAI members enjoy discounts on QIMA services, as well as access to a range of value-added compliance content and supply chain intelligence.
AI Services:
- Lab Testing: help ensure compliance of your product with the regulations of your destination market with QIMA’s 3 state-of-the-art laboratories. Test finished products or raw materials to a range of international standards, including CPSIA, ASTM, Prop 65, FDA, CCPSA, ISO, REACH, and more.
- Product Inspections: verify your product quality at every manufacturing stage, from initial production check to pre-shipment inspections and container loading checks. Get an inspector to your factory within 48 hours of booking, and receive a full report in your inbox on the day after the inspection.
- Supplier Audit Programs: confirm that your supplier meets your criteria for quality management, ethical conduct and environmental protection before giving them your business. Audits can be performed to all major international standards, AI’s best-in-class protocols, or your in-house standards.
Exclusive benefits for PPAI Members:
- 20% discount on Lab Testing services
- 5% discount on Product Inspections and Supplier Audit Programs
- Value-added compliance content (including Cal Prop 65 Settlement Database)
- Curated library of supply chain intelligence
Ready for expert advice on product safety and compliance? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
Healthcare & Insurance
New PPAI Health Plans
Get your instant quote today.
Health • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance
PPAI members now have access to PPAI Health Plans: a new Affordable Care Act-compliant benefits offering. PPAI Health Plans simplifies the health care experience for both you and your employees through a convenient, easy-to-use, web-based platform. Plus, quotes are returned in real-time! PPAI members will be able to take advantage of the enrollment efficiencies, administrative cost savings and product flexibility. Advantages include:
- Access to more competitive product bundles
- Fully ACA-compliant
- Quicker and easier-to-use online enrollment process
- Simple and convenient ongoing benefits management and administration
- Reduced administrative costs
It's easy to get an instant quote and Mercer’s here to help if you have any questions. Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724).
Program Administered by Mercer Health & Benefits Administration LLC
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91944 Copyright 2020 Mercer LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Whether you are looking to enroll in health insurance for the first time or transitioning from a previous plan, Mercer is here to help you make sense of it all, every step of the way.
MERCER MARKETPLACE 365+ PPAI Health Insurance Exchange provides:
- Affordability: It’s less expensive than you may think, and you may qualify for tax credits which will reduce your monthly cost.
- Peace-of-mind: Enrolling may help minimize the cost of preventive care, prescription drugs, and emergency care.
- Assistance: If you have questions, our licensed customer service agents are ready to help and enroll you in plans over the phone or on the web.
- Access: to more competitive product bundles.
Business Solutions
Affinity HR Group is a unique, full-service consulting team that specializes in all facets of human resources, management and strategic workforce planning. Some of their services include:
- Recruiting and retention
- Performance and rewards
- Employee engagement and communications
- Employee benefits
- Staff development
Affinity HR’s team offers PPAI Members exclusive member-only discounts, free consultations, and offers valuable support services.
Interested in getting up-to-date HR updates? Subscribe to Monday HR Minute for valuable information on HR issues.
Need HR help? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
With PPAI Ink & Toner, you can save up to 70% on all of your ink, toner and printer supplies.
- 100% Guarantee
- 5% Off First Order
- Tax Free*
- Free shipping on qualifying orders
Ready to start shopping for printing supplies? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
*No sales tax on orders shipped outside of California
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
SMEI is a professional association, meaning that the membership is open to individuals. PPAI’s affinity partnership with SMEI offers all individuals employed by or owned by a PPAI member company are entitled to an exclusive offer of a one‐year SMEI Professional Membership for $99.00, a discount of $126 off the regular price. Multiple individuals from the same company may join individually.
Professional membership with SMEI provides members with monthly educational webinars, scheduled online chat sessions with leading experts, connections with your peers across all industry sectors and access to a full catalogue of online courses designed to help you grow as a professional.
Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI) is the worldwide professional association for sales and marketing. Established in 1935, SMEI has grown to become the premier home for professionals wishing to advance their development in order to meet their sales goals and learn to market effectively.
Ready to start your SMEI membership? Visit your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for details on how to join.
PPAI members now have exclusive access to individual and corporate group AMA memberships and benefits at special rates, no application fee and a $200 credit for new AMA members for use on attendance at the AMA Annual Conference, training series or marketing workshop event; plus, for new exhibitors, a 15 percent discount off retail price for corporate exhibit booth space at one AMA conference.
As the largest professional marketing association in the world, the AMA is trusted by nearly a million marketing and sales professionals a year worldwide. It has more than 70 professional chapters and over 350 collegiate chapters throughout North America and select international locations. AMA serves organizations and individuals who practice, teach and study marketing across the globe. It serves as a forum for connecting like-minded individuals to foster knowledge sharing and relationship building; to be a trusted resource for marketing information, tools, education and training; and to advance marketing practice and thought leadership.
Ready to start your AMA membership? Visit your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for details on how to join.
FedEx Office offers the expertise you need to produce high-quality professional-looking documents. PPAI Members save 20% of B&W, color prints and copy services and 10% off most all other services. Limitations and exclusions apply.
How To Become An Affinity Partner
Interested in becoming a PPAI Affinity Partner? As a partner you will be visible to over 16,000 company members. Learn more about our program and the process by downloading the Affinity Partner Brochure at the link below. Once you are ready to start the process, complete the Prospective Partner Application linked below, for review by PPAI staff.