WATCH: When Distributors Look Outside The Industry

Bring a pair of comfy shoes. That’s the universal refrain among PPAI staffers when giving advice to first-time attendees of The PPAI Expo. Especially staffers who recently attended the largest and longest-running trade show in the promotional products industry for the first time themselves. Racking up north of 20,000 steps a day is common. After […]

Volunteers are at the core of every organization and the industries and audiences they serve. These generous givers take time away from their own businesses to share their expertise toward solving problems, driving growth and helping organizations reach their full potential in serving their mission. For decades, PPAI has honored its top volunteers for their […]

Storm Creek (PPAI 438091, Gold) PPAI 100’s No. 33 supplier has announced the hiring of Jon West as the company’s newest president. West comes to Minnesota-based supplier from King Technology, where he spent a 20-year career contributing across sales, marketing, strategic growth and operations. He held the title of chief growth officer before joining Storm Creek. […]

Some would call 2025 a transformative year for the promotional products industry. Others might describe it as volatile. Perhaps both can be true. But just about anyone in promo is more interested in what the future holds for the industry. That’s why PPAI Research conducted a detailed, multi-study analysis to get the best sense of […]