State and local tax is constantly evolving, and sales tax compliance is more complex than ever.That's where Daryl Jendras, managing director of business services member SALT Cap (PPAI 882320), a promo-focused tax consulting firm, comes in."M...

One day in health class, the teacher asked who knows what PMS stands for.The first student to raise their hand was 12-year-old Hailey, who exclaimed, “Pantone Matching System!”That’s just part of the core curriculum when your mom is Kelly Sh...

If you’re a promo pro who works in sales, you know how it goes: You get to know prospects and try to guide them into saying, “let’s do this.” It’s understandable to want to pursue every opportunity, but not every prospect is a good fit. Chasing the ...

It’s the nightmare no business wants to experience: a system-wide disruption or cyberattack that forces operations offline and throws daily routines into chaos. In the promotional products industry, where speed, customization and customer communicat...

If you lead a team of promo pros, you may sometimes wonder how to support them in meaningful ways. Should you step in and help or let them figure things out on their own? Is it better to problem-solve together or give them space to work independentl...

How are client expectations evolving in 2025? Distributors report that more than half of their customers are asking for more personalized or niche product solutions, and a significant number are requesting product origin documentation.Review and...

HALO (PPAI 106462, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 2 distributor, recently concluded its largest national sales meeting, Break Through Summit 2025, at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California.The event set a record, surpassing last ...

The Peernet Group – an alliance of distributors located across the United States, Canada and Mexico – has announced that Imprint Engine (PPAI 562487, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 28 distributor, has joined its ranks as its 20th member.The Minnesot...

This report from PPAI Research summarizes survey responses from more than 1,000 end buyers and decision-makers across diverse sectors, company sizes and revenue brackets.Find out the average budget range, the price-per-item “sweet spot” and what...

Welcome back to Frase’s Phrases – a quarterly series where I’ll share impactful phrases, expressions, quotes, clichés or lessons that I’ve picked up along my journey, along with how you can apply them in the promo industry to advance your career....