PPAI has announced the recipients of its 2026 Icon Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of those who have gone above and beyond in service to the promotional products industry, the Association and their communities.This year’s honors are ...

SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum), the No. 1 supplier in the PPAI 100, recently welcomed over 500 customers, industry leaders, community partners and employees to the grand opening celebration of its new East Coast flagship, which spans more than 1...

Some meetings go completely sideways. Maybe everyone is talking around the issue or maybe it’s so tense that no one wants to talk at all. Whether you’re sitting across from a client or leading a team meeting, asking the right questions can totally c...

As promotional products professionals juggle client demands, tight deadlines, and market uncertainties, it’s hard to stay ahead of competitors without honing their skills.That’s one reason career-driven learning is a top motivator: 94% of employ...

The spirit of community and inclusion was on full display at the Sunbelt Promotional Products Association’s Fall Showcase in Hoover, Alabama.  During exhibitor move-in and move-out, SPPA partnered with Down Syndrome Alabama to bring in...

Hitex Marketing Group (PPAI 178802, Silver), PPAI 100’s No. 60 distributor, is based in Miami, but its impact reaches far beyond the "Sunshine State."In the Philippines, the firm has a team of 10 employees who volunteer at local orphanages and h...

Relationships matter in sales, but when it comes down to it, credibility is what seals the deal. Sales reps often spend months grabbing coffee, building rapport, and finding common ground with prospects. Those connections are valuable, but trust goe...

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Despite strong opposition from trade associations, including PPAI, the United States began charging port fees on China‐manufactured ships on Tuesday as a result of the Office of the United States Trade Representative's Section 301 investigation on C...