The State Of Responsibility 2024

Tariffs and trade issues have been front and center in promo lately. In basic terms, a tariff is a tax imposed by a national government on imported goods. These can be used to raise federal revenue, protect domestic industries from foreign competition or address unfair trade practices. After a tariff is imposed, the added costs […]

Communication skills are sometimes viewed as bonus skills. If you know how to communicate well, it’s a plus but not necessarily crucial to the job. This kind of thinking can hold you back. That’s because strong communication is vital whether you’re handling objections, delivering difficult news to your team or inspiring a hesitant prospect to […]

This week in Belgium, some 60 worldwide leaders in the promotional products industry are gathered together at Dolce La Hulpe Brussels, as PPAI unites the global merch community for a week of shared learning at the first-ever International Leadership Summit. Announced earlier this year, ILS is a collaboration between PPAI and the European Association Cooperative, […]

To get a glimpse of the culture at SnugZ USA, go to the “About Us” page on the company website and scroll down. You’ll see the COO blowing fire, the vice president of sales auditioning for American Idol and the procurement director lathered in shaving cream. It’s a wacky cadre of promo pros embracing their […]