Based on all the records he has broken this year, Justin Bieber may be more aptly named Mr. Coachella.The pop star has become the highest-paid artist in the music festival’s history ($10 million). The money was worth it, as his name on the marqu...

When people are thinking about branded merch, facts and emotions matter. Some people want the numbers while others want to know how everything is going to look and feel once it’s done. The tricky part is knowing which to lead with.Jennifer Dubli...

The clock is ticking for importers to get ready for mandatory eFiling.In December 2024, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved a final rule to implement electronic filing of certificate information for regulated, imported consumer ...

How many times have you put off a difficult conversation? Maybe you need to talk with a team member who keeps missing deadlines. Or maybe there’s a client issue that no one wants to own. Avoiding these discussions can only make things worse.Best...

At PPAI, we rely on dedicated members like you to spotlight the exceptional leaders shaping the branded merchandise industry. The PPAI Icon Awards honor those who excel in industry innovation, philanthropic endeavors and community dedication.PPA...

Fully Promoted (PPAI 240143, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 51 distributor, has named Walter Miska as its new brand president, effective immediately.Miska, a former Fully Promoted franchise owner and regional vice president, succ...

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, companies that have manufactured or imported per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – better known as PFAS – are required to report on those chemicals going back more than a decade.The original reporting peri...

Performance reviews matter, but they’re only a small part of how your team members improve because they may happen so infrequently. Most growth happens in the day-to-day moments, like when you take a few minutes to talk something through.In a po...

Who do you feel truly connected to at work? Maybe you have a go-to colleague for honest advice or someone you know you can count on when you want to brainstorm. These kinds of meaningful connections don’t just happen. They take work.Dr. Amber Jo...