UPDATED March 19: PPAI has joined more than 60 trade associations in signing a coalition letter to USTR, opposing the proposed Section 301 China Shipbuilding remedies. The letter is below.Shipbuilding 301 Remedies Coalition Letter to USTR - 0324...

You probably spend a fair amount of time preparing for sales calls. You put in time researching the prospect, working on your cadence and developing a game plan for objections. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel when the prospect ...

Accountability is crucial in the workplace. It’s taking ownership not just for what you do but for the outcome and how it impacts your promo company. When people feel a sense of accountability, they go beyond just completing their own work but want ...

commonsku (PPAI 552077) has announced the speakers and content for skucamp, an annual "business boot camp adventure" tailored to the promo community.The event will be held September 7-10 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Registration is now open.comm...

UPDATE: On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post that the U.S. will suspend the 25% tariff on imports from Mexico that comply with the rules of origin under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) until April 2, ...

Charles River Apparel (PPAI 111644, Gold), PPAI 100's No. 37 supplier, has announced the addition of three new hires to its sales team.Brett Long will serve as national account manager.Jaimee Benson will work as the business development rep...

Goldstar (PPAI 114031, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 16 supplier, has announced its expansion into Australia and New Zealand through the acquisition of Australian supplier globalcatalogue.This strategic move strengthens the Tennessee-...

What comes to mind when you think about leadership? Maybe you envision a leader as someone who always has your back or someone who believes in your potential. Perhaps you think about leaders from different chapters of your life — your parents, your ...

(Editor's Note: View Part 2 of the 2025 #Online18, recognizing the best promo pros on social media.)The results that come out of PPAI Research's public data are the product of a rigorous, multi-pronged processes. There are surveys. There are cal...