SnugZ USA (PPAI 112982, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 6 supplier, has announced the addition of three leaders to its technology division: Julie O’Neal, Daniel Salgado and Ruben Guevara.The West Jordan, Utah-based company has earned PPAI 100 Hi...

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Big holiday coming up.I’m not talking about the one synonymous with Jerry Lewis and the unofficial end of summer.I’m talking about Promotional Products Work! Day, a celebration of the greatest marketing medium. No hyperbole – PPAI Research h...

Several postal services from around the world have announced that they’re suspending the shipment of most packages to the United States due to confusion over new import duties.Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy all paused most shipments on Satu...

Sales role plays can be helpful, but only when you mix them up. When they become too repetitive and reps run through the same scenarios over and over, there’s little room for growth or creativity. Going through the motions doesn’t help in the real w...

Advertising fueled more than 20% of total U.S. economic output – $10.4 trillion in total sales activity – last year.As far as the promotional products industry specifically is concerned, U.S. distributor sales reached $26.8 billion last year, a...

You might have some skewed ideas about leadership. Guiding your team goes beyond making decisions and reaching sales goals. It’s about how you show up, communicate and inspire others, especially when the pressure is on. Leading your team well requir...

It’s always nice to work with clients who respect your time and appreciate your promo expertise. Sometimes, though, you might end up working with clients who stretch your patience and throw projects off course. For example, they might treat you rude...

After years of what has amounted to stagnation, the promo industry is eager – and perhaps poised – to get moving again, two of its most influential leaders agree.Taking the stage Wednesday at the beginning of Specialty Advertising Association of...