Pennsylvania-based distributor Clayton Kendall has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Illinois-based distributor Concord Marketing Solutions (PPAI 164774, Standard-Plus).Founded in 1993, Concord Marketing Solutions will conti...

He didn’t really expect to get the job.Drew Holmgreen’s career had spanned marketing and advertising agencies and included years of association leadership. He’d helped launch the promotional products distributor arm of a brand agency. And the in...

Having fun at work not only makes for a more fulfilling day but it also improves mental health and productivity. One study shows that about 10% of employees say they very frequently have fun while working and another 17% say they frequently have fun...

Many leaders try to separate their career from family, community and self-care, believing it’s the best approach. While their intentions may be good, this compartmentalization often results in neglecting important areas of their lives. Over time, it...

"No....No. No."The first 'no' was followed by a brief pause. Then, after only a second of reflection, Kathy Cheng, founder and president of Redwood Classics Apparel in Toronto, said "no" two more times for emphasis.She had just been asked i...

With PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day 2025 only a couple weeks away, participants are preparing to meet with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill to discuss pending legislation and issues relevant to the promotional pr...

The saga isn’t over.Ten former directors at Gildan Activewear (PPAI 250187, Platinum) – the No. 10 supplier in the PPAI 100 – have sued the company for $25.6 million, The Globe and Mail reported.Former Gildan chair Donald Berg and nine other...

What’s your go-to method for researching prospects? Maybe you scan press releases, scroll LinkedIn or browse company websites. While these approaches are effective, you might be surprised by how well some unconventional methods can uncover valuable ...

Proforma (PPAI 196835, Platinum), PPAI 100's No. 3 distributor, has announced the promotion of five support center team members.The Tampa, Florida-based company has over 500 distributor owners and nearly 200 support center team members tha...