4imprint (PPAI 107200, Platinum) – PPAI 100’s No. 1 distributor, which reported earnings of $1.6 billion in 2024 (both a company and an industry record) – has been sued by L.L. Bean for allegedly infringing on its trademark for i...

Have you ever heard of an accountability partner at work? It’s essentially someone who’s on your side, checking on your progress and encouraging you. An accountability partner isn’t a mentor or even a workplace friend. Rather, he or she is someone w...

Tony BarlowPresidentEpiHab.comPPAI 798195How did your company get its start?EpiHab began in 1958 as a nonprofit whose mission is to “provide meaningful employment to those with epilepsy and other disabilities in a safe and enjoyable environm...

There is a flip side to the “don’t be left behind” rhetoric of technology innovations. Once a tech concept gets big enough to reach the zeitgeist, people will try to sell it to businesses indiscriminately. You can’t always assume that the one sellin...

Deciding what to wear can be difficult. How do I dress for work, and then the happy hour – and what if it’s cold in the office?Many companies have switched the dress code from strictly professional to business casual. While ties and full suits a...

Sarah WhitakerOwnerThe Branded Things, Williams Advertising's promo armPPAI 287454, Standard-BaseFarmington, New Mexico“As someone eagerly awaiting warmer weather, summer fun means longer days, kids out of school, and a more relaxed vibe all...

4/20 may be getting more love than ever before. For the first time in history, more Americans report using cannabis every day than sipping an alcoholic drink. More than 17 million people use cannabis daily, exceeding the 14.7 million people who say ...

Some people devour books, tearing through them like a horde of tweens set loose in a candy factory. Other people take their time, savoring a single book like a fine meal – slow, deliberate and savoring every bite.If you read fast like I do, you ...

B Corporation certification and EcoVadis ratings are becoming more and more prevalent in our industry.Why are they so important? How do they differ? And which one is better for your business? Considering that we’re in the middle of WrestleM...

In the fast paced, competitive world of promotional products sales, it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of landing a new client. But here’s the hard truth: While acquiring new customers is important, retaining the ones you already have is even ...