Hit Promotional Products (PPAI 113910, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 3 supplier, and Profill Solutions – a third-party logistics and fulfillment company owned by Hit – have announced that Brian Porter has joined as vice president of business develo...

It's been more than a year of the type of growth that the branded merchandise industry isn't exactly popping champagne over; small and technical year-over-year growth that hasn't been enough to relieve margin pressures or guarantee profits. PPAI Res...

The past decade has seen huge strides for the branded merchandise industry when it comes to offering sustainable products. That information alone is likely too broad to do anything with if you’re an individual company, at least from an informed deci...

Portal Resources Your one-stop hub for the new PPAI Member Portal, launching September 1, 2026 - a message from leadership, training and office hour recordings, FAQs, and supporting documents, all in one place.A message from Drew Holmgre...

PPAI has announced its board officers for next year. These new roles will go into effect following The PPAI Expo 2027 in January.Zack Ottenstein, president of The Image Group, PPAI 100’s No. 66 distributor, will assume the role of PPA...

On Monday, the White House announced a new round of tariffs on specific goods from Canada. Using a nearly 100-year-old law, the president signed three proclamations to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods imported from Canada in response t...

Competitive Edge (PPAI 103776, Silver), PPAI 100's No. 85 distributor, has announced the promotion of Jill Wygonik to chief experience officer and Dawn Janis, MAS, to chief sales officer. As the company continues to expand its global presence, these...

Your team probably shares information well. They teach new reps how to use the CRM and submit orders. But what about things that are harder to teach — like how to calm a frustrated client or what to do when something goes wrong? Many teams overlook ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which saw Spain win the championship on Sunday, sparked great demand for official branded merchandise, including jerseys, hats, soccer balls and more.The demand was so intense that U.S. Customs and Border Protection con...