If it sometimes feels like your calls are falling flat, it could be your value proposition. Even when you have the ambition and the promo expertise, if you’re not expressing your value prop in a compelling way, you could be missing out. Your prospec...

As it has been for centuries, the arrival of a new generation into the workforce brings in uncertainties and fresh challenges for employers.Up until a couple of decades ago, employers generally understood and could expect that a new, inexperienc...

Everyone loves feeling genuinely appreciated, but showing gratitude can sometimes get lost in the shuffle of day-to-day tasks. Whether you’re a solopreneur, sales rep or team leader, it can feel like there’s just no time left over between the emails...

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...