PPAI is opening the doors to a new era of professional development. Say hello to PPAI Advance – the Association’s brand-new learning suite built to give promotional products professionals more flexibility, more control and more opportunitie...

Portable chargers are one of the most popular products in the branded merchandise industry, but they’ve been the subject of massive recalls recently due to issues with a major Chinese manufacturer.Last month, China revoked or suspended 3C certif...

Great content isn’t just for marketing teams. If you work in sales, you can use content in all kinds of ways, from starting conversations to boosting your credibility as a promo pro. Content like blog posts, checklists and e-books can show that you ...

After last December’s recall on certain Stanley Travel Mugs, a class action was soon filed alleging that Stanley’s parent company, Pacific Market International, refused to properly refund customers, instead offering a low-quality replacement.PMI...

Procrastination at work can be a real productivity killer. One survey shows that professionals procrastinate an average of 2 hours every day, leading to about 10 hours lost each workweek. People may put things off for any number of reasons, from a f...

Altitude Group, parent company of AIM Smarter (PPAI 230461, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 17 distributor, has announced that Nikki Stella has stepped down as CEO of AIM Smarter.As a result, Altitude Group has appointed Alexander Brennan, who joined ...

Prime Line has announced a partnership with YETI, a massively popular outdoor brand, best known for its coolers and drinkware. According to the promo firm, the agreement makes Prime Line the preferred supplier of YETI in the promotional products mar...

You can wrap up a sales call in all kinds of ways. Some reps prefer sending a calendar invite right away while others like to close with a casual “let’s keep in touch.” If you’re looking for a more intentional way to close out your sales calls, try ...