We're less than three weeks away from PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day 2025, when PPAI members and staff will meet with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill to discuss pending legislation and issues relevant to the pro...

One of the largest importers in the promotional products industry, Greater Pacific is directly impacted by the additional 20% tariffs recently imposed on Chinese imports.Headquartered in the Seattle area, PPAI 100’s No. 68 supplier, w...

If you’ve ever received a message that starts with “per my last email,” you know it can feel a little off. But what if you’re the sender and you’re genuinely just following up? How can you do that without sounding passive-aggressive? Writer Sara Kur...

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum) has announced the hiring of Kendall Whitley as the company's new vice president of team sales. Whitley comes to the supplier with significant experience in sporting goods.Last year, S&S Activewear ...

Lead nurturing is the process of developing relationships with prospects at every stage of the funnel, whether they’re just learning about your promo company or they’re ready to buy. One study shows that 80% of new leads never turn into sales, makin...

The deadline for early bird registration for PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference 2025 (NALC) is March 20.NALC is the promotional products industry's premier event for executive networking, leadership development and strategic fores...

Fans are thrilled that a new Major League Baseball season and a slew of brand-new collectible merchandise have arrived. However, New Era’s new “Overlap” hats for the 2025 season are catching all the headlines, but not in a good way.New Era, creator ...

A sales cadence covers all the steps and touchpoints you use when reaching out to prospects, including calls, emails and social media interactions. A thoughtful cadence keeps prospects engaged and helps guide them through the decision-making process...

BAMKO has announced the hiring of Colleen Hammann as the Los Angeles-based company's new senior vice president of sales. BAMKO is PPAI 100's No. 6 distributor.Hammann comes to BAMKO after a 16-year career in the beauty industry, working on reta...