Hit Promotional Products (PPAI 113910, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 3 supplier, and Profill Solutions – a third-party logistics and fulfillment company owned by Hit – have announced that Brian Porter has joined as vice president of business develo...

It's been more than a year of the type of growth that the branded merchandise industry isn't exactly popping champagne over; small and technical year-over-year growth that hasn't been enough to relieve margin pressures or guarantee profits. PPAI Res...

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...

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...