In Fort Worth, Texas this week, PPAI Leadership Development Conference is bringing growth insights to two of the most important groups in the branded merchandise industry – regional association leaders and emerging professionals.Between Wednesda...

In the branded merchandise industry, “program” can mean different things. Traditionally, program business often refers to ongoing arrangements built around dedicated inventory, company stores and recurring fulfillment. But many of the same operation...

PPAI has announced the recipients of its 2027 Icon Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of those who have gone above and beyond in service to the branded merchandise industry, the Association and their communities.This year’s honors are b...

An employee net promoter score, or eNPS for short, might seem like a complicated statistic. However, it’s pretty simple. An eNPS is based off a single anonymous question asked to employees: How likely are you to recommend your company as a ...

We’re less than three months away from The PPAI Expo 2027 – the largest and longest-running trade show in the branded merchandise industry.Your friends, your competitors and probably even some of your family will be descending upon the Mandalay ...

The branded merchandise industry has never had more opportunity or more noise.New suppliers. New sourcing platforms. New e-commerce tools. New AI solutions promising to “transform everything.” On the surface, it feels like progress. But beneath ...

The U.S. labor market has been characterized as “low-hire, low-fire” as of late – a stark contrast to the massive turnover, talent shortages and bidding wars during the great resignation four to five years ago.The most recent overall hiring rate...