Rewards and recognition programs are poised for a strong 2026, with just over 70% of North American organizations and 60% of European organizations anticipating budget increases for their programs, according to the Incentive Research Foundation’s In...

As much of the United States contends with the effects of snowmageddon from over the weekend, several regional associations in the promotional products industry have been forced to reschedule their trade shows.At least 13 weather-related deaths...

It can be hard to lead with intention when you’re swamped with meetings and messages all day. You might switch from pipeline reviews to forecast calls or jump from team check-ins to client follow-ups. If you feel scattered or reactive, it doesn’t me...

Brands work hard to build consumer trust and a solid reputation, and promotional products play an important role in those effortsConsumers draw a clear line between everyday giveaway items and premium promotional products. This special report, d...

Your promo company may have multiple generations working together. There are six generations currently in the workforce, and each is wired a little differently. What matters to one group might feel unimportant or even uncomfortable for another group...

Trader Joe’s isn’t a luxury grocery store (looking at you, Erewhon).It’s the place to go for unique budget-friendly finds that can’t be found anywhere else. One of those finds is a $2.99 reusable canvas tote that’s being found on overseas retai...

Last month, I wrote about planning for success and how distributor owners would benefit from looking forward using tools such as a business plan template and budget.While reviewing 2025 results with clients, one clear trend has emerged that indi...

Coaching a sales team looks different than it did just a few years ago. It’s no longer about weekly call reviews and counting on reps to apply your feedback. Deals often take more time and prospects expect more insight along the way. If you lead a s...

The annual PPAI 100 measure is built to evaluate leadership and performance across the promotional products industry using a rigorous, data-driven model.For companies that care about how they’re represented and whether their successes are captu...