As the dog days of summer pass, fall trends quickly emerge. While they can be a great way to find a new flair for your style, they can also become a waste of money when they fizzle out months later, often leaving you with an item you don’t really lo...

Promo pros and poker pros share some similarities. They both know how to read cues and make high-stakes decisions. They know when to press for the win and when to walk away. They also manage their time and energy, making sure they never risk too muc...

Heat transfer is one of the most versatile decorating techniques to transform a blank promo product into a customized keepsake.The basic process is simple: The customer’s artwork is digitally printed onto a special film that’s then applied ...

Warm calling lands somewhere between a cold call and a friendly conversation. Unlike cold calling, when you’re contacting someone who’s never interacted with your company, warm calling is connecting with prospects who already know a little about you...

HALO (PPAI 106462, Platinum), PPAI 100's No. 2 distributor, has announced that Jim Hilt has been named as the company's new CEO. He will succeed Marc Simon, who is retiring after 25 years of leading the Sterling, Illinois-based firm.The tr...

STRAN (PPAI 161542, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 12 distributor, has reported a 95.2% year-over-year increase in sales, reaching approximately $32.6 million for the second quarter of 2025.By comparison, PPAI Research’s most recent bi-monthly ...

Each year, PPAI hosts its Legislative Education and Action Day event in Washington, D.C. This is an important chance for members to take the promotional products industry’s concerns to the halls of Congress and build relationships with legislators a...

You’ve probably heard different theories, like practicing any skill for 10,000 hours makes you an expert. Maybe you believe that once you reach expert status, you know all there is to know about a topic. When you become an expert in something, you’r...

For the first time since before the pandemic, PPAI held a virtual town hall for members on Thursday, Aug. 14, offering updates on the Association’s 2024 accomplishments and a review of its strategic focus for 2025.Participating in the event was ...