"Give the gift of memories. Don't let them get so busy making a living they forget to make a life as well."
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From Your Executive Director |
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On this last day of September, I’m excited to share a little inspiration to carry us into October and beyond.
How often do we pause to notice the small, sweet moments that brighten our everyday lives—the ones we sometimes overlook?
This holiday season, we’ve created our Finding Joy in the Everyday Lookbook to help you inspire your clients with that very idea. It’s all about celebrating the simple things and spreading positivity. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll also find ways to carry this message into both your professional and personal life, especially when it comes to thoughtful corporate gifting. Take a look at the Finding Joy in the Everyday lookbook and keep reading to find more tools designed to boost you ahead for the holidays and beyond!
Cheers,
Dana Geiger | Executive Director
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Thank you to everyone who participated in REFUEL. If you were unable to attend a session, recordings are available, along with the presentations generously provided by our supplier partners.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our supplier partners for both contributing valuable materials and dedicating their time to present to the membership. And to all who joined us live, thank you for helping make REFUEL a meaningful and successful program.
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Where joy hides and how to find it |
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Cherry blossoms and rainbows, bubbles and googly eyes: Why do some things seem to create such universal joy? In this captivating talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee reveals the surprisingly tangible roots of joy and shows how we all can find -- and create -- more of it in the world around us.
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Have you explored our Holiday Lookbook Yet? |
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Pictured here is Laura with her family: her husband, three kids, and her son-in-law! |
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Meet Laura Guerrero
Vice President of Sales | Towel Specialties
Q: Are there any new product features or functionalities that you're seeing a rise in demand for?
A: In the world of beach towels, there's a growing demand for sand-free, quick-drying, and fashion-forward designs. Simply slapping a logo on a towel or blanket isn’t enough—how the logo is showcased can be just as important, if not more, than the product itself.
Q: What's one piece of advice you would give to someone starting their career in promotional products?
A: Be a student, stay patient, and above all, always be yourself. Take risks and don’t let self-doubt hold you back. Before you know it, there will be people watching and looking up to you. Remember, we are in the promo space-not performing heart surgery. So don't forget to take a deep breath and have fun!
Q: What's are the biggest trends you are seeing in the industry?
A: Interactive promo, that will provide hands on experience, or that can provide live product demos. People want quality over quantity, premium materials with a higher perceived value is becoming increasingly important. Buyers are less interested in cheap, throwaway swag. Also, outdoor and lifestyle products-are increasingly growing strong. Fun fact, beach towels have stayed in the top 10 category over the last few years!
Q: What's your favorite thing about merch?
A: I absolutely love spotting promotional products out in the wild! I’m such a complete nerd about it—I find myself picking up countless items in beach shops, airport stores, and more. I just can’t help but look for clever messaging or try to figure out which supplier the product came from. |
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PG Supplier Winter Lookbooks |
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Save any of these images by right-clicking and add your own twist! We created creative pieces to share for the holiday lookbook - get them thinking about the joy in every day life. Consider adding them to your social feed!
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Distributor Leadership Meeting: October 19th - 22ndThrowback to the 40 attendees decked out in last year's Distributor Meeting gear thanks to our friends at alphabroder (S&S Activewear).
We are weeks away from this year's Distributor Leadership Meeting, hosted by Gemline, in Boston, MA!
Event Dates:
Arrival: Sunday, October 19
Departure: Wednesday, October 22
This annual gathering is a valuable opportunity for distributor principals to come together, share best practices, and participate in meaningful discussions about the future of our businesses and the industry and spend time with a valued PG supplier member. We can't wait to get together!
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SAVE THE DATE: May 3 - 6, 2026
That's right, our Annual Meeting destination secret is out! The 2026 Premier Group Annual Meeting will take place May 3–6, 2026 at the gorgeous Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This meeting will be another incredible opportunity to come together as a community — to connect, collaborate, and grow — and we couldn’t be more excited about the setting. Scottsdale offers the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations, learning, and time together as peers and partners. Lock in the dates now! |
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Are you connected with us on Facebook? |
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Get the latest from us in real time! Join the PG Facebook Group. If you join, you'll get an automatic entry to win a special prize! Plus - you'll stay connected with all PG Members. |
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While changes to our member lists don’t happen often, we know it’s helpful to stay in the loop. From time to time, we welcome new faces or see familiar ones transition, and we want to make sure you always know who’s part of the PG community.
We encourage you to bookmark and regularly check these two pages for the most up-to-date lists of active members:
👉 Distributor Members
👉 Supplier Members
It’s a great way to stay connected. |
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PG Member Resource Reminders |
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2025 CATALOG
Printed catalogs arrived earlier this year. But are you using the digital version? Click this link to customize your digital catalog today. |
DCX is a PG Valued Vetted Partner Premier Group Network partners with DCX to streamline hiring, training and onboarding for members. Read more here |
Aglow Cinematics Creates 60-Second Marketing Video For Member Use Click here to view or download this 60-second video for customization in your marketing efforts - Developed by Glow Cinematics |
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Connect with Our Growing Community |
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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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