Following Legislative Education & Action Day in Washington, an upcoming PPAI Media webinar will provide a comprehensive recap of the event, offering attendees a clear view into how the branded merchandise industry is represented on Capitol Hill.

Mark your calendar to join PPAI Media at noon Central on April 30 for an inside look at LEAD and how you can help carry its momentum forward.

  • The webinar will walk through the LEAD agenda, highlight volunteer participation and outline the key issues presented to lawmakers from across the country.
  • Attendees will hear directly from PPAI advocacy leaders Alok Bhat and Rachel Zoch, along with Chris Lamond and Kyle Sanders of lobbying firm Thorn Run Partners.
  • Also hear from LEAD volunteers who took part in meetings with elected officials: Andrea Kramer, president of City Apparel & Merch, and PPAI Government Relations Action Council member Bill Petrie, founder & creative director of brandivate.

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Alok Bhat

Senior Manager, Research & Advocacy, PPAI

Rachel Zoch headshot

Rachel Zoch

Public Affairs Manager, PPAI

Chris Lamond

Founding Partner, Thorn Run Partners

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Kyle Sanders

Partner, Thorn Run Partners

Andrea Kramer

President, City Apparel & Merch

Bill Petrie

Founder & Creative Director, brandivate

Beyond a recap, the session will also focus on what comes next – including simple, actionable steps industry professionals can take to support and amplify PPAI’s ongoing advocacy efforts.

For companies and individuals who want a better understanding of how policy conversations impact the promotional products industry – and how they can play a role in shaping them – this discussion offers valuable perspective.