It’s Monday, which means it’s a new week and a new chance to move deals forward. Instead of responding to emails first thing, be intentional with your time. What needs your attention right now? What follow-up do you need to do after The Expo? When y...

Koozie Group (PPAI 114187, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 11 supplier, has announced the successful completion of the Garyline brand integration under the Koozie Group umbrella.In April 2025, private equity firm Mill Point Capital acquired Florida-b...

Los Angeles-based distributor PromoShop (PPAI 204997, Platinum) announced that it has acquired Memphis-based distributor Ideas Unlimited (PPAI 105759, Standard-Base.) The move is in-step with PromoShop's plan to strengthen its national footprint and...

At The PPAI Expo 2026, Reciprocity Road announced its latest donation to the Promotional Products Education Foundation. The $7,500 gift marks the buying group’s 10th consecutive annual contribution to PPEF.In the process, Reciprocity Road also i...

Some 10,000 distributors flooded the aisles of the trade floor at The PPAI Expo 2026 – the largest and longest-running trade show in the promotional products industry.Covering roughly 1 million square feet in scope, the trade floor featured more...

Consumers were asked which promo categories feel repetitive, outdated or overused. This infographic charts their responses and reveals how brands may need to look elsewhere.View or download the graphic below:PPAI Research Infographic - Promo...

Paid time off is a common benefit offered by many companies to their employees as part of their total compensation package. While federal law does not require any such paid time off, many states have regulations that require employers to offer emplo...

Every buying decision starts with a reason, even if the prospect doesn’t say it out loud. That reason is a buying motive. It’s a mix of needs, pressures, fears and goals that drive someone to act. When you understand their buying motives, you can fo...

The PPAI Expo Party was back Wednesday night at its most iconic location, Allegiant Stadium – home to pro football, major concerts and more.Partygoers enjoyed networking, drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the stadium, which opened its doors in ...

It takes a lot of planning and a lot of effort to pack up a booth and bring it to Las Vegas for The PPAI Expo. It's an exhausting experience for any exhibitor, but it's one that many do year after year because it tends to be worth it. Those few days...