COMMUNITY PPAI Celebrates Diversity Month Celebrate Diversity Month is a time to recognize and honor the many perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that shape the branded merchandise industry. At PPAI, we believe that our differences - in cul...

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Every March, as brackets lock and buzzer-beaters loom, branded merchandise becomes an essential extension of the NCAA Division I men's and women’s basketball tournaments.For universities, sponsors and retailers, branded merch is both a revenue d...

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The branded merchandise industry operates within an understood supply chain. The pattern of operations has long been established to benefit all parties involved. And while that still rings true, the latest data from PPAI Research's bi-monthly data i...

What does cool look like? You know it when you see it.It’s the X-factor you can’t spreadsheet, the element that makes brands magnetic and ideas contagious. It’s why people show up, lean in and want to be part of something.That’s exactly why ...

In sales, it’s not just about how many orders you land but how quickly you close them. This is called sales velocity, and it can make a big difference in how much revenue you bring in. If projects drag on or approvals get caught up, your pipeline sl...

BeGlobal Group, parent company of BeGlobal (PPAI 826396), PPAI 100’s No. 77 distributor, announced that it has acquired the shares of Webo Promotion.As part of the acquisition, the Zeewolde, Netherlands-based distributor will retain its identity...

When it comes to being productive, small things matter. It’s not about big bursts of motivation but how you handle distractions and stay focused. Often, just a few habit tweaks can turn a scattered workday into a focused one.Deanna Ritchie, the ...

PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference is curated to prepare the branded merchandise industry for tomorrow.NALC 2026, which takes place May 12-14 in San Diego, combines executive networking with content to create insights for navigating som...