10 of the Coolest Things We Saw at The PPAI Expo 2026
The week in Vegas at The PPAI Expo was a lot of things, but dull wasn’t one of them. A show floor that size with that many suppliers in one place, it was a treasure hunt from the get-go. This is one instance where what happened in Vegas was too good to stay in Vegas....
10 of the Coolest Things We Saw at The PPAI Expo 2026
The week in Vegas at The PPAI Expo was a lot of things, but dull wasn’t one of them. A show floor that size with that many suppliers in one place, it was a treasure hunt from the get-go. This is one instance where what happened in Vegas was too good to stay in Vegas....
Bring on the Bats: Half-o-Ween is Here to Haunt Your Summer
Skeletons on beach towels. Ghost-shaped pool floats. Watermelons carved into jack-o'-melons. If summer feels a little spookier this year, it’s not your imagination—Half-o-Ween and Spooky Summer are officially a thing. It's more than just a quirky trend; it's a growing...
Top 25 Most Popular Products in SAGE Workplace: April 2025
For those who don't know, our SAGE office is in Dallas, Texas, where it's currently a balmy 94 degrees with a “feels like” of 104. Yes, we did get some rain (thanks for trying, April), but it wasn’t enough to keep the heat at bay. Still, just like those showers are...
How SAGE Helps Distributors Find Products
Not only does SAGE have a database of more than 1.5 million promotional products, but we also offer the guidance you need to find exactly what you’re looking for. Wielding the search tools and teaching you to do the same are the product-finding experts we call...
7 Brandable Essentials for College Students
The thing about college students is that they don’t know what they don’t know. Whether they’re packing for their first year in the dorm or their third year in an apartment, there are some items they just won’t foresee needing, until they need them. Help them be...
Tariffs, Transparency, and Talking It Out: High Caliber Line’s Playbook for Promo Resilience
The word “tariff” tends to trigger deep sighs and quick math. In the promotional products industry, it’s been a buzzword, a budget headache, and a barrier all rolled into one. But what if it didn’t have to be so scary? I sat down with Brian Padian, National Sales...
How to Inspire Your Customers With New Product Ideas
Even the most creative marketing plans can hit a wall. When your clients feel stuck in a promo rut, a fresh product idea might be exactly what they need to recharge their brand and stand out from the competition. Here’s how to help them break away from the same-old...
Top 25 Most Popular Products in SAGE Workplace – July 2025
From summer promotions to back-to-school planning, July saw a dynamic mix of seasonal trends and evergreen favorites lighting up SAGE Workplace. Distributors were busy prepping for everything from outdoor events to Q3 brand refreshes, and the data shows it.So,...
How to Boost Your Email Marketing Results
Originally published Oct 24, 2018. Updated Aug 12, 2025 Your subscribers receive more emails in their inboxes than ever before. If you want to increase your engagement rates and see more conversions from your email list, then it’s time to revamp your email...