Competitive Edge (PPAI 103776, Silver), PPAI 100's No. 85 distributor, has announced the promotion of Jill Wygonik to chief experience officer and Dawn Janis, MAS, to chief sales officer. As the company continues to expand its global presence, these...

Your team probably shares information well. They teach new reps how to use the CRM and submit orders. But what about things that are harder to teach — like how to calm a frustrated client or what to do when something goes wrong? Many teams overlook ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which saw Spain win the championship on Sunday, sparked great demand for official branded merchandise, including jerseys, hats, soccer balls and more.The demand was so intense that U.S. Customs and Border Protection con...

The evolution of the golf and lifestyle market is a huge driver behind polo trends.“Golf has expanded beyond a traditional sport into a broader cultural space, and that shift is redefining how polos are designed, styled and worn,” says Siva Kand...

Tom BrookesLogo CommissionerClassic Incentives PPAI 278712, Standard-BaseFleming Island, Florida Distributors and brands have historically discounted older audiences because of the idea that they become “disconnected” and more “out-of-t...

You must go back 237 years for the dawn of political – and patriotic – merchandise in the United States, as commemorative buttons were distributed at George Washington’s presidential inauguration. “There was a dozen different buttons, and s...

Getting better doesn’t always mean making major changes. You don’t necessarily need to start from scratch or change what’s already working. Instead, getting better often comes down to small things, like testing a new approach or trying a new follow-...

Branded merchandise has staying power when it is useful, high-quality and thoughtfully designed.According to PPAI Research’s consumer study in 2026, 96.1% of recipients keep the promotional products they receive, while 86.9% actively use them ei...

Yesterday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced new 25% duties on many imports from Brazil starting July 22, with a wide-ranging list of exemptions that includes beef and coffee. This follows the fresh set of additiona...

You don’t need a title to lead. In branded merch, you lead every time you earn a client’s confidence and find creative solutions for them. If you manage a team, you can take that impact even further by helping others uncover opportunities and delive...