Groupthink can sneak into a team without anyone noticing. Maybe everyone nods along in a sales meeting because they don’t want to slow things down. Or perhaps your team adopts a new strategy, not because it’s perfect, but because no one wants to rai...

These quick updates were provided to PPAI’s Product Responsibility Action Group during its November 2025 meeting by Karolyn Helda, QIMA:Potential Change To Federal PFAS Reporting RulesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed ame...

Ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of your products isn’t just a matter of regulatory obligation – it’s a strategic imperative.At QAI, we’ve spent over three decades helping companies navigate the intricate challenges of global sourcing...

If you’ve ever felt that Gen Z was judging your company tote bag, you’re not wrong.According to PPAI’s 2025 Promo Preferences by Generation study, 73% of Gen Z respondents said apparel is their favorite type of promo product – but not just ...

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1138970883?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479%22Find more on this week’s stories:The PPAI Expo Party Returns To Allegiant StadiumEPA Proposes Changes To PFAS Reporting Requirements ...

We’re less than two months away from The PPAI Expo 2026 – the largest and longest-running trade show in the promotional products industry.Your friends, your competitors and probably even some of your family will be descending upon the Mandalay B...

Some sales reps rush through their calls just to hit their numbers. However, just because they’re dialing doesn’t mean they’re making meaningful progress. Preparation — like doing your research and planning your approach — is what makes a sales call...

Imprint Engine (PPAI 562487, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 28 distributor, has announced the appointment of Colin Loughran as global chief revenue officer.A 20-plus-year veteran of the promotional products industry, Loughran will lead the Brooklyn ...

A packed sales pipeline doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a healthy one. Sometimes, it’s just cluttered with leads that don’t move the business forward. The key to consistent growth lies in focus: knowing which accounts to nurture, which to pursue and w...