PPAI's staff judges have once again completed one of the toughest assignments of the year: identifying the newest class of PPAI Rising Stars.More than 200 nominations poured in from across the promotional products industry in 2025, spotlighting ...

Nobody likes getting ghosted, especially after you’ve had a great call, exchanged emails or maybe even sent a proposal. But ghosting still happens. Sometimes, a prospect simply won’t return your calls or emails, and they offer no explanation. Oftent...

Dan Pantano, president and CEO of alphabroder, which was acquired by S&S Activewear in 2024, will be departing the company October 1. Pantano is currently a member of PPAI's Board of Directors.Pantano led alphabroder through what would be ...

You have more influence than you might think. It’s how you show up every day and consistently strive to do your best. Influence doesn’t come from having a big title or decades of experience — it’s built on small, intentional moments. When you bring ...

PPAI Responsibility Summit has kicked off in Newport Beach, California, bringing industry sustainability, safety and compliance leaders together for collaboration, conversation and shared learning.Attendees gathered Monday evening for an opening...

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When your day is busy, it feels like you’re being productive. Going from call to call and answering an endless stream of emails can make it seem like you’re making real progress. However, a packed calendar doesn’t tell the whole story. Just because ...

Once upon a time, the promotional products business was all about handshakes and catalogs, and for those who remember the good ol’ days, the idea of a data-driven sales team might still feel foreign.But in today’s marketplace – where buyer expec...

Promotional products professionals are busy but need to stay current on trends to remain competitive and profitable.PPAI Advance, the Association’s newly reimagined learning suite, just got a comprehensive makeover to fit the way members learn durin...