Following a year like 2020 and the seismic shifts that occurred in the promotional products industry and the world, 2021 delivered its own chaotic ride. Anyone hoping for a “precedented” year was sorely disappointed. The past year brought challenges, but it also saw many accomplishments and exciting changes. PPB Newslink looks back at the stories that shaped the industry and PPAI in 2021.
Expo Direct-2-You, PPAI’s First Virtual Trade Show, Opens Today
CBP Prohibits Imported Cotton, Tomato Products From China’s Xinjiang Region
Promo Companies Adapt To Brexit’s Impact On Their UK Businesses
COVID-19 Is Pushing Changes In The Event Industry
PPAI Appoints Interim President, Announces Executive Search
‘Buy American’ Executive Order Brings Promo Industry Benefits
Super Bowl LV’s Top Ads Connect With Audiences
PPAI Opposes Threat To Independent Contractor Model
Vote On The PRO Act Imminent; PPAI Outlines Opposition In New Podcast
PRO Act Passes House, Elevates Threat To Independent Contractors
PPAI Adds Its Voice To Prop 65 Revision Push-Back
Executive Order Raises Minimum Wage For Federal Contractors To $15 Per Hour
Young Industry Pros Discuss Overcoming Challenges At SPARK 2021 Direct-2-You
Europe’s PSI Show Hosts First Virtual Trade Show And Conference
Businesses Struggle To Find Qualified Workers After U.S. Economy Reopens
L.E.A.D. Strengthens Vital Connections Between The Promo Industry And Capitol Hill
3M Joins Pandemic Action Network To Improve Response And Prepare For Future Pandemics
Three-Day WLC Stirs Inspiring Conversations And Creates Invaluable Connections
PPAI Announces 2022 Board Officers
Legislation Moving Through Congress May Pose Challenges For Importers
PPAI Names Dale Denham, MAS+, New President And CEO
The Tokyo Games Present New Challenges For Advertisers
PPAI Tackles Industry Logistics In New Event Following Summit D2U
In-Person Shows Coming Back Strong, SAAC Expo Is The Latest Example
Merchandise Remains Popular As Uncertainty Undermines Travel’s Role In Incentive Programs
Credit Card Transaction Fees Increasing For Businesses, Shoppers
Rising Paper Prices Factor Into Promo Companies’ Supply Chain Management
Suppliers Coping As Supply Chain Delays Continue
PPAI Joins Business, Financial Groups In Opposing Proposed Tax Information Reporting Requirement
The PPAI Expo 2022 Returns In Person To Las Vegas; Registration Now Open
Port Traffic Backlog Grows As Supply Chain Challenges Persist
U.S. To Push China Trade Agreements, May Reopen Tariff Exclusion Process
Chris Anderson, Denise Taschereau And Melissa Ralston Named To The PPAI Board
Distributors Work With Suppliers, Customers To Manage Supply Chain Challenges
The PPAI Expo Conference Brings A Curated Education Experience To Las Vegas
EPA To Regulate Water Resilience Chemicals
Mandalay Bay Renovations, Improvements Set To Enhance The PPAI Expo 2022
Exhibitors Voice Big Plans For The PPAI Expo 2022
Promopalooza, An Exciting New Event Experience, Coming To The PPAI Expo 2022
Supply Chain Woes Push Promo Companies To Rethink Sourcing Practices
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Is Ready For The PPAI Expo 2022
New PPAI Research Shows Why Consumers Take And Keep Promo Products
Health, Safety Top Of Mind In Planning The PPAI Expo 2022
Europe’s PSI Show 2022 Shifts From January To April
PPAI-Backed Ocean Shipping Reform Act Passes House In Strong Bipartisan Vote
Companies Can Survive The Great Resignation, If They Plan Now
Canadian Promo Insiders Split On Reactions To New Travel Advisory
Congress Gives Bipartisan Support To Uyghur Forced Labor Law
What A Comeback For Trade Shows Means For The Promotional Products Industry