Silence in conversations happens all the time. It shows up in team meetings and in clients’ hesitation before responding. It appears in coaching discussions and in the pause while prospects consider their options. Silence can sometimes feel awkward....

Barely a year after the Federal Trade Commission initially made a rule banning noncompete agreements, the agency has officially reversed course on the matter without it ever having gone into effect.Noncompete clauses are a contractual term betw...

Stormtech (PPAI 260245, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 29 supplier, has announced the appointment of Shane Brett as CEO, effective September 1.Brett succeeds founder and CEO Blake Annable, who will transition to the role of chairman.After a deca...

This exclusive PPAI member report highlights insights from more than 3,000 U.S. consumers on their promotional product preferences. The findings reveal both universal favorites and sharp generational differences: Gen Z leans toward apparel and consu...

Are you new to the promo industry? Or maybe you’re a recent college grad? You can make a difference in your company, even if you don’t hold a leadership title. Leadership shows up in everyday actions, from taking initiative on a project to sharing y...

Sustainability isn’t a chore – it’s an opportunity.Instead of considering corporate social responsibility as eating your vegetables, you need to realize it’s dessert, according to world-renowned environmental scientist Dr. Jonathan Foley, e...

An unknown error led to a major catastrophe Tuesday morning at the Port of Long Beach where dozens of shipping containers fell from a cargo ship as it was attempting to reach the terminal.The accident destabilized the ship, causing more contain...

It’s finally time to register for The PPAI Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.The Association will kick off 2026 with the promotional products industry’s largest and longest-running trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The PPAI E...

Creativity is key in the promo industry. Your clients are looking to you for clever ideas and smart strategies. While you may feel inspired by all the newest products, you know that creativity doesn’t just strike out of nowhere. Without the right en...