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SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum), the No. 1 supplier in the PPAI 100, recently welcomed over 500 customers, industry leaders, community partners and employees to the grand opening celebration of its new East Coast flagship, which spans more than 1.1 million square feet, making it the largest facility in SanMar’s network. The event, held on October 10, […]

Some meetings go completely sideways. Maybe everyone is talking around the issue or maybe it’s so tense that no one wants to talk at all. Whether you’re sitting across from a client or leading a team meeting, asking the right questions can totally change the dynamic. It’s not about proving a point or assigning blame […]

As promotional products professionals juggle client demands, tight deadlines, and market uncertainties, it’s hard to stay ahead of competitors without honing their skills. That’s one reason career-driven learning is a top motivator: 94% of employees stay with a company longer if it invests in career development. PPAI responded to this need with its reimagined PPAI […]

The spirit of community and inclusion was on full display at the Sunbelt Promotional Products Association’s Fall Showcase in Hoover, Alabama.   During exhibitor move-in and move-out, SPPA partnered with Down Syndrome Alabama to bring in a group of its CHAMPS, which are adults with Down syndrome who engage in vocational training, leadership and volunteerism.  “Their […]