On the July 26th episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver issued a challenge to Buc-ee’s, the gas station and convenience store chain, to sue the HBO show’s latest branded merchandise collection, which bears a striking resemblance to Buc-ee’s logo....

TSC (PPAI 134317, Gold), PPAI 100's No. 46 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Kreative Marketing Kompany, a branded merch distributor based out of Solon, Ohio. The acquisition gives TSC, which is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, i...

While exhibiting at SAAGNY’s Promotions East in June, I was asked, “Considering you’ve been doing these shows for the last few years, do you think this year’s response was better?”The answer was yes. That question stuck with me.Sparkpolo lau...

I speak with clients every day who want to terminate an employee for poor performance, unacceptable attendance or personality clashes. They are concerned, rightfully so, about the impacts on their business by either keeping an employee who is not me...

Nadel (PPAI 107145, Platinum), PPAI 100's No. 12 distributor, announced the acquisition of All Branded Group, an Australian distributor. This acquisition supports Nadel's mission to have a large global presence.Founded by Mark Sacharowitz, All B...

A crucial part of the annual Legislative Education and Action Day, better known as LEAD, is explaining who we are as the branded merchandise industry and conveying our economic impact. This year was no different, as LEAD attendees helped lawmak...

If you’re an entrepreneur, admitting you need help can feel a little like admitting defeat.You built the company. You landed the first clients. You figured out accounting through YouTube, designed your own website, learned just enough Excel to b...

A misconception about sustainability and compliance is that successful companies have all the answers. They don’t.The companies making the most progress are often the ones asking the best questions – and knowing where to find trusted expertise w...

One of the more troubling issues with AI as a topic that it is predominately discussed in the future tense. How often do you hear about the ways AI might or might not transform an industry? Perhaps the branded merch industry for example. That sort o...