The Workplace Advisors specializes in providing HR assistance to associations such as PPAI and their member companies. Each month, the consultancy answers anonymous questions from companies about a myriad of topics. Below is advice on how t...

Arby’s has unveiled a saucy new promotional item – the “13-Hour Drip Fit,” an $85 limited-edition outfit made entirely of napkins. Yes, really – napkins.The outfit was designed to promote the fast-food chain’s new line of slow-smoked BBQ sandwic...

Each year, PPAI hosts its Legislative Education and Action Day event in Washington. This is an important chance for members to take the promotional products industry’s concerns to the halls of Congress and build relationships with legislators and ke...

Despite being the president of operations at California Tattoos & Promotional Products (PPAI 111028, Silver), Chris Huff doesn’t have an ounce of ink on his body.It’s not a question of commitment. After all, the man has spent the past 3...

Information overload can happen to anyone in any role. Between the email threads, the CRM tasks, the Slack pings — it can feel like your brain is juggling dozens of requests and customer inquiries all day long. It’s enough to tank your focus and lea...

Joseph G. Lipic Sr., MAS, president of Alexander Manufacturing (PPAI 113670), passed away peacefully on May 23.Lipic, who was 89, was a nearly 60-year veteran of the promo industry. His great-grandfather started a promo company in 1863 "in a one...

On the heels of revealing the 2025 PPAI 100 comes a new opportunity for promo companies to be recognized by PPAI, this time for the culture and community they provide their employees. Now through June 23, PPAI members can nominate thei...

COMMUNITYPPAI Celebrates Pride LGBTQ+ professionals, entrepreneurs and creators have long brought insight and authenticity to the promotional products industry. Their experiences have helped push our industry toward greater inclusivity, rep...

Even if you’ve worked in the promo industry for years, cold calling can still feel intimidating. You’re interrupting someone’s day, often out of context, and you don’t know how they’ll respond. You only have a short time to make a solid impression a...