A sales pitch isn’t always a polished presentation in a client’s office. Sometimes it’s a quick conversation or a follow-up email. Whatever format it takes, a sales pitch is all about sparking enough interest start the next merch project.Mailsha...

The past decade has seen huge strides for the branded merchandise industry when it comes to offering sustainable products. That information alone is likely too broad to do anything with if you’re an individual company, at least from an informed deci...

Portal Resources Your one-stop hub for the new PPAI Member Portal, launching September 1, 2026 - a message from leadership, training and office hour recordings, FAQs, and supporting documents, all in one place.A message from Drew Holmgre...

If you work in an open office, you know it can be great at times. You can ask questions on the fly and feel connected to those around you. But it can also be tricky when you’re trying to concentrate. Between the phone conversations and people poppin...

PPAI has announced its board officers for next year. These new roles will go into effect following The PPAI Expo 2027 in January.Zack Ottenstein, president of The Image Group, PPAI 100’s No. 66 distributor, will assume the role of PPA...

On Monday, the White House announced a new round of tariffs on specific goods from Canada. Using a nearly 100-year-old law, the president signed three proclamations to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods imported from Canada in response t...

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...