Some would call 2025 a transformative year for the promotional products industry. Others might describe it as volatile. Perhaps both can be true. But just about anyone in promo is more interested in what the future holds for the industry.That’s ...

Sales conversations work best when prospects feel comfortable and at ease with you. If they feel rushed or judged, they won’t share openly and you won’t uncover real buying signals. That’s important. You need trust to get honest answers about their ...

It isn’t just what you’ll see. It’s who you’ll meet.At The PPAI Expo, relationships aren’t just made – they’re transformed. And if business is built on relationships, promo’s largest and longest-running trade show is where the strongest ones beg...

PPAI has announced the winners of its 2026 PPAI Pyramid Awards. This year, 34 different companies took home gold and silver Pyramids. The annual awards honor creative excellence in the promotional products industry and recognize dependable supp...

For Warwick Publishing (PPAI 114154, Gold), 2026 represents a big round number, one that very few companies are fortunate enough to reach: This year, PPAI's No. 66 supplier celebrates its centennial. But not only did the St. Charles, Illinois-based ...

As you’re thinking about annual or quarterly goals, you may be wondering how you should set your goals in the first place. Two frameworks usually rise to the top: OKRs and SMART goals. Both bring structure and clarity, but they’re built for differen...

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Success doesn’t come down to one big break but from small choices made every day. It matters how you think and what you prioritize in your day. Together, these things shape your results over time. Leadership works the same way. It matters what you d...

Everyone can agree that 2025 was a tumultuous year.While there wasn’t the expected legislative activity from Congress, the Trump administration enacted a lot of major changes impacting employers and employees. Meanwhile, several states took adva...