Woburn, Massachusetts-based distributor Grossman Marketing Group (PPAI 281988, Standard-Plus) has acquired Rochester, New York-based distributor Cooley Group (PPAI 278317, Gold).As part of the transaction, Cooley Group will continue to operate u...

Airport security lines might be getting shorter, and the promo industry could benefit from the change.In a conversation during The Hill Nation Summit in Washington D.C. last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that the Trans...

Walmart has recalled a piece of drinkware, one of the most popular items in the promotional products industry.The world’s largest retailer recalled the Ozark Trail 64 oz. Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle on July 10.According to the Con...

It takes all kinds of smarts to succeed in the promo industry. You need to be able to juggle client requests, budgets, product sourcing and much more, often all at once with competing deadlines. And that’s just part of the job. You also need to be a...

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Goldstar (PPAI 114031, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 16 supplier, has announced two key leadership appointments.Alina Rubinshteyn has been appointed vice president of North American sales. Rubinshteyn, who holds an MBA in international business, bri...

Sales roles often come with a long learning curve. New reps aren’t just learning products and processes but building hard skills like prospecting, objection handling and negotiating. Just as important, though, are the soft skills. Reps need to learn...

It has become common practice for promotional products companies to release their environmental, social and governance or sustainability impact reports during Earth Month (April).These reports highlight promo firms’ corporate social responsibili...

Many prospects face similar challenges, from financial or people pain to challenges with productivity or processes. Asking the right questions allows you to get to the heart of their real pain points. When you know what to ask, you can cut through t...