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iPROMOTEu (PPAI 218870, Platinum) – the No. 11 distributor in the PPAI 100 – has announced the acquisition of AIA Corporation (PPAI 101364, Platinum) – the No. 18 distributor in the PPAI 100. With combined 2023 sales exceeding $365 million, this acquisition signifies a major shift in the industry landscape and elevates the entity’s influence as a leading […]

The Federal Reserve has cut its federal funds target rate for the first time in four years. On Wednesday, the Fed reduced its benchmark rate by 0.5% to a range of 4.75% to 5%, down from its prior range of 5.25% to 5.5%, which had been its highest level in 23 years. “We’ve waited. And […]

Back by popular demand, “The Pitch” returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in January. Since debuting at The PPAI Expo two years ago, promo’s combination of Shark Tank and The Voice has been a smash hit. At The PPAI Expo 2025, exhibiting suppliers will once again attempt to impress a lineup of discerning judges in front of an […]

Another record number of nominees have been considered, and PPAI judges have completed the difficult task of narrowing them down to 12. This year, 220 submissions were made by promotional products pros, far surpassing the previous record of 170 set in 2023. Truly, the 2024 class emerged as the best of the best, joining almost […]

It’s finally time to register for The PPAI Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. The Association will kick off 2025 with the promotional products industry’s largest and longest-running trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The PPAI Expo 2025 will take place Monday, January 13, through Thursday, January 16. “It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: The PPAI Expo’s registration […]

The United States Trade Representative (UTSR) has formally approved modifications to Section 301 Chinese tariffs that had previously been under review by the organization. UTSR says it received more than 1,100 comments from the public in response to the proposed modifications – announced May 28 – which were factored into the review process before final […]