As a leader, you’re wired to want to hold onto things. It’s hard to let go when you’ve invested time and energy into something, whether it’s a person, project or process. If you let go, it can feel like you’re giving up control or admitting failure....

No one can fully predict the future, but we’re all going to face it just the same. PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference was curated to prepare the promotional products industry for tomorrow.Held at Chicago’s Sofitel Magnificent Mile this ...

As promo's most influential figures converged on Chicago for PPAI's North American Leadership Conference this week, the same topic loomed over them that had been affecting their business or their future plans for months now: foreign trade.After...

The Michigan Promotional Professionals Association held its own Legislative Education and Action Day at the state's capital in Lansing on May 8, spearheaded by promo professionals and attended by Michigan politicians who can help bring action to the...

President Donald Trump’s administration has made or proposed significant changes that will impact how companies do business and manage their workforce.Among the most drastic actions is immigration, which is unsurprising given its focus of attent...

It's been a year since Ohio-based distributor City Apparel + Merch (PPAI 242048, Silver) received its B Corp certification, and the firm has made several strides since then in becoming a more sustainable company.It's often a long, strenuous proc...

Tension can sometimes run high on even the friendliest of teams. Think about your own experiences. Maybe you’ve clashed with a co-worker over leads, felt undermined during a team pitch or sensed a passive aggressiveness in a performance review. Sale...

PPAI's North American Leadership Conference got underway in Chicago on Monday night, with a packed executive networking event and a sneak peek at the 2025 PPAI 100, held at Adler Planetarium.Attendees were the first to see the 100 distributors a...

If you work in sales, you know the value of a good referral. A warm lead from a known name can be more beneficial than any cold call. But if you’re like some reps, you may not always ask for referrals. It’s not because you don’t want them but becaus...