PPAI-ITR Economics Macro Report | January 2025

PPAI has announced the recipients of its 2026 Icon Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of those who have gone above and beyond in service to the promotional products industry, the Association and their communities. This year’s honors are being bestowed on: The PPAI Hall of Fame Celebrating individuals who have demonstrated monumental and selfless efforts […]

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 […]