New Member Spotlight: Haus Of Grey

Every industry needs specialists. These are the professionals and organizations that step in with expertise, technology and capabilities that help everyone else perform at a higher level. They may not always be the most visible part of the business, but their impact is undeniable. Branded merchandise is no different. For years, PPAI has proudly served distributors, […]

On the July 26th episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver issued a challenge to Buc-ee’s, the gas station and convenience store chain, to sue the HBO show’s latest branded merchandise collection, which bears a striking resemblance to Buc-ee’s logo. “Buc-Off,” the limited-edition parody merch line, features Mr. Nutterbutter, a squirrel mascot that previously appeared […]

A crucial part of the annual Legislative Education and Action Day, better known as LEAD, is explaining who we are as the branded merchandise industry and conveying our economic impact. This year was no different, as LEAD attendees helped lawmakers understand that although most branded products are imported, the value is largely created in the U.S. […]

One of the more troubling issues with AI as a topic that it is predominately discussed in the future tense. How often do you hear about the ways AI might or might not transform an industry? Perhaps the branded merch industry for example. That sort of confident rhetoric can certainly be well-reasoned, but it ultimately […]