Although nearly 41,000 baseball fans packed Rate Field last Tuesday to watch the Chicago White Sox lose to the Cincinnati Reds, at least the attendees didn’t go home empty handed.They received team-branded, papal-style hats in honor of Pope Leo ...

If you’ve ever stared at your phone a few extra seconds before a sales call, you’re not alone. Fear of rejection and quota pressure can rattle even seasoned reps. The good news is you can take some of the nerves out of the equation — you just need t...

When you need something done, you may find yourself thinking, “I’ll just do it myself.” Whether it’s approving virtual proofs or answering client emails after hours, carrying every responsibility can lead to unnecessary stress and eventually burnout...

These updates were provided to PPAI’s Product Responsibility Action Group during its August meeting by Karolyn Helda, QIMA, and Rick Brenner, Product Safety Advisors:United States: FederalThe No Lead in Toys Act (SB 4932) was propo...

PPAI has named the slate of candidates for its incoming Board of Directors class, due to serve the branded merchandise industry’s leading nonprofit trade association from January 2027 until 2031.The two-person slate includes Ally Delgado, CEO an...

(Editor’s Note: Amid the voting for the new slate of nominees for the PPAI Board of Directors, PPAI Media is profiling the potential new additions. Be sure to also check out our introduction to SanMar Vice President of Marketing Shelley William...

(Editor’s Note: Amid the voting for the new slate of nominees for the PPAI Board of Directors, PPAI Media is profiling the potential new additions. Be sure to also check out our introduction to Merchology CEO and Co-Founder Ally Delgado.)Sh...

Belonging isn’t about fitting into a clique at work. It’s about feeling like your perspective is welcomed and your contributions make a difference. That matters whether you sit next to 4 coworkers or 40. When people feel like they belong, they’re mo...

Inc. magazine has released its annual Inc. 5000 list, showcasing the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Dozens of branded merchandise companies were recognized.In order of ranking, they are:Mascot Sports, No. 405, 859% ...