Well, here we are — Labor Day is nearly upon us, the kids are back in school, and if you're anything like me, routine is settling back in. Consider this the start of the third third of the year (yes, I said it), and honestly, there's something satisfying about that. It's a natural moment to pause, take a breath, and get intentional about the stretch ahead.
Fall also means the selling season is ramping up, and this is a good window to get in front of clients before their calendars fill up. It's worth taking the time now for those strategic conversations — what's on their radar for Q4, what's coming up around the holidays, where you can add real value before someone else beats you to it. A little proactive outreach now goes a long way toward an easier finish to the year.
Read on for some help getting that strategy in motion, details on Refuel, a few fun social images to share, and some well-deserved member wins — including a first look at our brand-new Young Professionals Network.
Here's to a thoughtful, focused fall.
Cheers,
Dana Geiger | Executive Director |
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From Your Executive Director |
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We Know. It’s Only August... |
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But the best holiday ideas don’t wait until December. We’re putting the finishing touches on something designed to make planning ahead a lot more inspiring. Coming this September! |
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Mark your calendars for September 14–17, 2026 for REFUEL — four days of live supplier presentations happening online, daily from Noon–1:30 PM EST. Join us over lunch to hear directly from PG suppliers, catch up on what's new, and get in on daily prizes. Registration links are below for distributors and presenting suppliers. You must be pre-registered for a chance to win daily prizes. |
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PG Members Named to PPAI's Greatest Companies To Work For |
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We are so proud to share that several of our members have been recognized on PPAI's 2026 Greatest Companies To Work For list — four distributor companies and eight supplier companies made the cut this year!
Being named to this list says a lot about a company's commitment to its people — to creating an environment where employees feel trusted, valued, and heard. That kind of culture doesn't happen by accident, and we couldn't be more proud to see our members leading the way.
Congratulations to all of our honorees — thank you for showing the industry what it looks like to put people first! |
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PG Distributors Named:
Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple
City Apparel + Merch
JH Specialty
Magellan Promotions
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PG Suppliers Named: Edwards Gemline Pop Promos Sock 101 Spector & Co. The Magnet Group Vantage Visions
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Know a Great Distributor? We’d Like to Know Them Too |
Think about the distributors you enjoy talking shop with. The ones who share ideas, show up, contribute, and make the industry better.
Know someone like that? They might be exactly who we’d like to meet as a member of the Premier Group Network. Help us keep building the kind of community worth being part of.
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Young Professionals Network: Off to a Great Start! |
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Premier Group's Young Professionals Network held its first meet-up in August, and the turnout said it all — we were thrilled by the level of participation and energy in the room.
A huge thank-you to Kelsey at City Apparel + Merch for spearheading this initiative and bringing it to life, and to everyone who showed up ready to connect.
If you were there, we hope it was the start of what becomes a truly supportive community within Premier Group. If you missed it and want in on future meet-ups, just shoot me an email and I'll make sure you're looped in on all upcoming events.
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Don’t Rush the Season. Start the Strategy
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Nobody needs a candy cane in their inbox while they’re still wearing flip-flops. But that doesn’t mean year-end conversations should wait. The trick is to start with the people, not the products. Ask who your clients will want to thank, recognize, celebrate, or reconnect with before the year wraps up. Talk about the relationships that mattered and the moments they’ll want to acknowledge. Those conversations feel relevant in August because they’re not really about the holidays yet. They’re about planning with purpose. And when gifting season does arrive? You’re not showing up with a last-minute catalog. You’re continuing a conversation you already started.
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Back to work. Back to school. Back to meetings. Back to wondering how the calendar got so full again. Fall puts people back into familiar rhythms — which makes it a pretty good time for brands to find their way back in, too. Help buyers think about the people they haven’t connected with lately. Employees returning to regular schedules. Customers settling back in. Teams getting together again. Then give them a reason to show up. A useful product. A thoughtful surprise. A small moment that says, “Hey, we’re still here.” Because when everyone is getting back into routine, showing up at the right time can make a brand anything but routine. |
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Our Holiday Catalog is coming in September. The question isn’t just what’s inside — it’s what you’re going to do with it. Start thinking now about where it can work hardest for you. Add it to your email signature. Send it to clients with a note. Pull a few ideas into prospecting conversations. Use it during client calls. Share it on social. Follow up with a favorite page number and a simple, “This made me think of you.” One catalog. Plenty of ways to start a conversation. Make the plan now, so when September arrives, you’re ready to put it to work. |
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Your Feed Called. We Came Prepared. |
A few ready-to-share posts inspired by this month’s conversations — created for you to use, personalize, and share with your audience. |
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Sam Brown of Proven Strategists, designs human-first go-to-market strategies for distributors and suppliers. Creating highly addictive brand engagements, committed customers and better bottom lines.
Be sure to take advantage of this benefit for Premier Group members.
Schedule time at no-charge for you and/or your team. |
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Connections matter!
Discover our expanded membership and connect with new partners. Make sure your listing in our Supplier Member directory is fresh and accurate to maximize connection opportunities.
Easily search for members by zip code, member type or systems or technologies used. It's just one more way we strive to keep members connected. |
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Brands, Giveback Programs,
Made in USA |
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