New Member Spotlight: Haus Of Grey

It’s the end of an era for late night television this week, as The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs its final episode on Thursday night. Colbert’s team has commemorated the occasion by launching a fundraising campaign centered on branded merchandise. The campaign, which launched in March, features a T-shirt with the program’s traditional logo […]

In the 2026 PPAI 100, 35 suppliers earned High Marks for Professional Development, signaling that the best branded merchandise companies encourage their teams to continue to grow through industry-specific courses and engagement. “At Goldstar, professional development is a priority because we believe our people are our greatest strength,” says Heather Smartt, global head of Goldstar, […]

As the highest-ranked first-timer on the 2026 PPAI 100, Bold Promo (PPAI 536045, Silver), the No. 62 supplier, has demonstrated that it’s a rising power in branded merchandise. Its 140% growth since 2022 and High Marks in Growth, Industry Faith, and Professional Development tell part of the story, but the numbers alone can’t capture the deeper […]

You’ve heard PPAI 100 talked about as a “holistic” ranking. A prominent example of that being that the list focuses on more than just revenue, also factoring in Growth as a key metric and determining factor. Building out a picture of where a company has been recently, where it is now and, potentially, where it’s […]