It’s the last day of the year, and you may be thinking ahead to the goals you want to achieve in 2026. Before you rush into resolutions, try pausing and asking a smarter question: What actually deserves your time? The rocks, pebbles and sand concept...

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 2 supplier, has begun laying off hundreds of employees as it closes two distribution centers in the United States.Nearly 200 employees at its distribution center in Bolingbrook, Ill...

Sales reps love a good framework. BANT, MEDDICC, SPIN. Each has its place. The FAINT framework, which stands for Funds, Authority, Interest, Need and Timing, can be especially helpful when prospects are curious but not committed. Used at the right t...

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Setting sales call objectives can often mean the difference between a successful call and one that fizzles out. Not all sales reps take time to set them, though. Too often, sales calls default to casual conversations or a full-blown sales pitch. The...

2025 is almost over.Truly a year for the record books, the last 12 months have seen significant changes to not only the promotional products industry, but also to PPAI and its engagement with its community. Of course, PPAI Media was here for all...

PPAI Media is looking back on the year’s most impactful news and trends in a four-part series on the stories that shaped the branded merchandise industry over the past 12 months.In the final entry, we share articles that covered executive orders...

PPAI Media is looking back on the year’s most impactful news and trends in a four-part series on the stories that shaped the promotional products industry over the past 12 months.In the series’ third entry, we share articles that document the di...

How often do you actually savor things? Not just scroll past them or check them off your to-do list, but really soak up the good stuff? From your first sip of morning coffee to a quiet moment after a busy holiday, savoring can be a superpower.A ...

To mark the 35th anniversary of the second-greatest Christmas movie of all time (behind Die Hard), Disney+ launched a series of Home Alone-themed experiences for fans, minus the tarantula.Earlier this month, Prince St. Pizza locations were trans...