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PPAI Names Renée Jones, MAS+, 2026 Woman Of Achievement Recipient

The founder and CEO of North Carolina-based distributor A Creative Touch uses her positive energy to better the world around her, even in small ways.

PromoPro Daily , Your Business

How To Help New Grads Thrive In Branded Merch

If you’re bringing on new grads this summer, you know how much things are changing in branded merch and beyond. Between AI tools and shifting client expectations, reps are managing more than ever. That’s why onboarding can’t stop at product training and systems tutorials. Younger employees also need help learning how to communicate well and […]

PromoPro Daily , Your Business

Why Your Sales Team Lacks Ownership (And How To Fix It)

Accountability sometimes gets a bad rap in sales. Reps may feel like they’re being watched or called out over their numbers. They may not appreciate constant check-ins or having every activity measured. In reality, holding people accountable creates clarity and consistency. Sales reps know what matters most and what they should aim for. This makes […]

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International Leadership Summit Blends Global Strategy With Real-World Tech Insight

More than 70 members of the branded merchandise industry, representing 13 countries, gathered in Brussels, Belgium this week for the International Leadership Summit. The tentpole event of PPAI’s global presence, the event is hosted in conjunction with the European Associations Cooperation, whose aim is to raise the profile of the branded merchandise and textile industry […]

PromoPro Daily , Your Business

Cold Calling Simple Enough For A Fifth Grader

Cold calling has become complicated. Between long scripts and endless talking points, conversations don’t always feel authentic. The average cold call only lasts 2-6 minutes, which means reps don’t have time to sound robotic. The simpler and more natural the conversation feels, the better your chance of keeping prospects engaged. Allego’s McKayla Girardin says your […]

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How To Help New Grads Thrive In Branded Merch

Younger employees also need help learning how to communicate well and how to navigate the industry with confidence.

June 12, 2026
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PRAG Regulatory Roundup | June 2026

This page summarizes regulatory updates provided to PPAI’s Product Responsibility Action Group during its June 2026 meeting.

June 12, 2026
PromoPro Daily , Your Business

Why Your Sales Team Lacks Ownership (And How To Fix It)

Holding people accountable creates clarity and consistency. Sales reps know what matters most and what they should aim for.

June 11, 2026
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PromoWire (6/9-6/10): News And Notes From Around The Industry

PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry.

June 11, 2026
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International Leadership Summit Blends Global Strategy With Real-World Tech Insight

More than 70 industry leaders from 13 countries gathered in Brussels to tackle sustainability, tech adoption and the future of branded merchandise on a global scale.

June 11, 2026
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Inside PPAI

PPAI Names Renée Jones, MAS+, 2026 Woman Of Achievement Recipient

The founder and CEO of North Carolina-based distributor A Creative Touch uses her positive energy to better the world around her, even in small ways.

June 10, 2026
PromoPro Daily , Your Business

Cold Calling Simple Enough For A Fifth Grader

Focus on simple frameworks and creating natural conversations over following formal scripts.

June 10, 2026
Industry News

Grossman Marketing Group Acquires Larick Associates

The two distributors combine for 200 years of history in the branded merch industry. Both companies say the future will include preserving their legacies.

June 10, 2026
Industry News

Ball Pro Pairs Growth With Retail Brand Partnerships

PPAI 100's No. 18 supplier's 2025 acquisition helped unlock new apparel retail brands. For golfers specifically, those brand names mean trust and credibility.

June 9, 2026
PromoPro Daily , Your Business

How To Tell A Client You’re Raising Your Rates

Raising your rates isn't just about numbers. It's often a sign your business has grown or your workload has become more demanding.

June 9, 2026
Promowire

PromoWire (6/4-6/8): News And Notes From Around The Industry

PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry.

June 9, 2026
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Key Takeaways From Industry 2025 ESG Impact Reports

Gold Bond and Botanical PaperWorks are among the latest PPAI members that have shared their corporate social responsibility accomplishments from over the past year.

June 9, 2026
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International Leadership Summit Blends Global Strategy With Real-World Tech Insight

More than 70 members of the branded merchandise industry, representing 13 countries, gathered in Brussels, Belgium this week for the International Leadership Summit. The tentpole event of PPAI’s global presence, the event is hosted in conjunction with the European Associations Cooperation, whose aim is to raise the profile of the branded merchandise and textile industry […]

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PPAI Names Renée Jones, MAS+, 2026 Woman Of Achievement Recipient

Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, said, “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”  Psychologists refer to this as the “helper’s high,” meaning those who spread joy mirror that happiness and promote a community of support and encouragement. And Renée Jones, MAS+, has cultivated […]

Industry News

Ball Pro Pairs Growth With Retail Brand Partnerships

Ball Pro (PPAI 112763, Gold) sits somewhere between catering to a specific clientele of end users and being at the edge of a rising trend in the branded merch industry. As the company has grown in recent years – it’s seen a rise to No. 18 in the PPAI 100 after debuting at No. 37 […]

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Quick Cash, High Cost: Merchant Cash Advances Target Small Businesses

Have you been inundated with texts, calls, emails and WhatsApp messages from shady characters offering you quick funding? If so, you’re not alone. Small business owners across the United States have been receiving these urgent pitches since the middle of last year, when unexpected tariff bills began, NPR reported. For importers of both branded merchandise […]

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