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...

This research from 51toCarbonZero compares the carbon emissions of brand merchandising to five other advertising mediums: digital, television, out of home, radio and print.The resulting metrics link emissions to advertising effectiveness, showin...

As disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect supply chains, particularly for companies sourcing from the Middle East, it’s imperative that members of the branded merchandise industry are prepared to make adjustments as necessary.Tha...

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1176909607?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479%22Last October, PPAI Media was invited to join members of buying group Reciprocity Road and non-profit industry philanthropy PromoCares on a tr...

Whether you manage a team or not, people notice when your words and actions don’t line up. You might say you value communication or teamwork, but those things really show up in how you react under pressure and how you treat people every day. When th...