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rss · Thursday, January 21, 2021

Delta Apparel, Inc. (PPAI 188431, S9) has released preliminary sales results for its 2021 fiscal first quarter, which ended January 2. The Greenville, South Carolina-based supplier expects overall net sales for its December quarter to be approximately $94 million. It attributes stronger than anticip…

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rss · Thursday, January 21, 2021

Kerry Turner of HPG Brands / BEST Promotions USA passed away on January 16 from COVID-19 complications.

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rss · Thursday, January 21, 2021

The promotional products industry benefits from the effort, leadership and inspiration of talented and passionate individuals who have given their time and labor to build and grow communities, organizations and the field they work in. PPAI’s Icon Awards—the Hall Of Fame Award, the Distinguished Serv…

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rss · Thursday, January 21, 2021

The trials and tribulations of 2020, such as job losses and supply chain disruptions, eroded consumers’ brand loyalty. A study from Omnicom Media Group found that in the U.S., consumers’ brand loyalty slipped from 65 percent in March to 49 percent in November.

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rss · Thursday, January 21, 2021

In this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, we highlight Chua’s top tips for saying “no” to others.

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rss · Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Dale Denham, MAS+, has released his annual list of the top 18 industry influencers who leverage online tools and social strategies to drive value to their businesses as well as to the promotional products industry. Denham, senior vice president and chief information officer at distributor Geiger, an…

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facebook · Wednesday, January 20, 2021

We're hiring! PPAI is looking for a Professional Development Manager with experience designing, developing and implementing professional development programs to join our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and fun, caring culture. Apply now at https://ppai.us/3hf9vbU.

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rss · Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Bolingbrook, Illinois-based supplier S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, S12) announced today that private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), along with current owners and management, have acquired the company. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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rss · Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Whatever kind of resistance you may face, you can take steps to overcome it. In this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, we share Francis’ ideas on how to move past sales resistance.

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facebook · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Join us today at 1 pm CST and learn how to read a P&L statement with Jamie Watson, MAS, a financial analyst at Certified Marketing Consultants, who knows the ins and outs of both the financial and promo markets. https://ppai.us/38iU27O #ppaiwebinars

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facebook · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

PPB January: This month's issue features Teresa Moisant, MAS, owner of Moisant Promotional Products and the PPAI 2021 Hall of Fame inductee and much more. Download or view online at https://ppai.us/3bduDy5 #PPBMagazine #PPAI

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Last week, the PPAI Expo Direct-2-You recreated the spirit and energy of The PPAI Expo, the promotional products industry’s largest and longest-running trade show, in the virtual space, allowing exhibitors and attendees to connect and learn from the comfort of their homes and offices. While it looke…

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Promotional Products Education Foundation is now taking scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year with $278,750 in scholarships available.

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a region-wide Withhold Release Order (WRO) on products made by slave labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Effective January 13 at all U.S. ports of entry, CBP will detain cotton products and tomato products produced in the region.

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Supplier alphabroder/Prime Line (PPAI 156993, S16) has announced its Green Team initiative, a 20-person group representing a diverse cross-section from more than 12 different functional areas of the Trevose, Pennsylvania-based company. Each has committed time and effort to be a part of the strategic…

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

PromoKitchen, an all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit organization in the promotional products industry, hosted its annual mixer on January 11 following the opening day of the PPAI Expo Direct-2-You. The virtual event used a new platform called wonder.me that allows guests to move around the room and join…

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The pandemic has been good to the video game industry. Already growing before the COVID-19 crisis, the industry has taken great strides to keep consumers engaged during the 10 months or more they’ve been stuck at home. Nielsen reports that 55 percent of U.S. consumers were playing video games due to…

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rss · Tuesday, January 19, 2021

If you are wondering if you have developed any bad leadership habits, read on. In this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, we share guidance from Art Petty, a coach, author and speaker, on seven things leaders should stop doing.

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facebook · Monday, January 18, 2021

Join us tomorrow at 1 pm CST and learn how to read a P&L statement with Jamie Watson, MAS, a financial analyst at Certified Marketing Consultants, who knows the ins and outs of both the financial and promo markets. https://ppai.us/38iU27O #ppaiwebinars

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rss · Monday, January 18, 2021

If you could use a refresher on what to do after a trade show, read on. We share tips from Patrick Doolin, a content marketing expert, on ways to crush your lead follow-up in this issue of Promotional Consultant Today.

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facebook · Friday, January 15, 2021

We're hiring! PPAI is looking for a Professional Development Manager with experience designing, developing and implementing professional development programs to join our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and fun, caring culture. Apply now at https://ppai.us/3hf9vbU.

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rss · Friday, January 15, 2021

In this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, we share Wayshak’s strategies for dealing with the dreaded statement, “I’ll get back to you.”

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facebook · Thursday, January 14, 2021

These are the final hours of #PPAIExpoD2U. The product pavilion, networking lounges and education areas are open until 10 pm CT.

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facebook · Thursday, January 14, 2021

⌚ ⌛ ⏰ How will you use the last few hours of Expo Direct-2-You? ⌚ ⌛ ⏰

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facebook · Thursday, January 14, 2021

Get in the spirit of the show with a mid-day happy hour. ☕ 🍾 🍷 🍸 🍹 🍺 🥤 The PPAI INFO BOOTH is hosting at 1:30 pm CT in their Networking Lounge. Bring your drink & toast the week with us. #PPAIExpoD2U ▶️ https://ppai.us/3qm8stW

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facebook · Thursday, January 14, 2021

📣 Young professionals – SPARK is hosting a reception just 4U. Make valuable business connections & engage with other young promo pros. Visit the SPARK Networking Lounge at 1 pm CT. #PPAIExpoD2U ▶️ https://ppai.us/3spojKe

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facebook · Thursday, January 14, 2021

Take a pause in your busy day for a good stretch. 🧘 🧘‍♂️

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facebook · Thursday, January 14, 2021

✏️✏️ Did you miss your chance for a personal caricature on Monday? We've brought the artist back for an encore event. Join us at 11 am CT. #PPAIExpoD2U </