PPAI 100 Distributor Insights | October 2024

The medic dispatched to the summit of the mountain at Winter Park, Colorado’s ski resort was asking me some simple questions about my creeping symptoms of altitude sickness when I realized what was about to happen. I stood up, speed walked in one direction, changed directions, speed walked to a trash can and puked about […]

Midterm elections historically don’t favor the party of the sitting president, and with rising prices, redistricting and political recriminations, some pundits are predicting this one may swing both houses of Congress back to Democratic hands. To learn more about the potential outcomes – and what they might mean for the branded merchandise industry – I […]

Nick AugustineBranded Solutions SpecialistInnovative Office SolutionsPPAI 102575, SilverBurnsville, Minnesota The holidays are rapidly approaching, which means corporate gifting is in full swing. A high-quality and thoughtfully designed product makes receivers feel important, valued and appreciated. But luxury doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank. Items made of high-quality materials with minimalistic or timeless designs can create […]

Branded merchandise has always had a simple promise: Put a brand in someone’s hands and it’s more likely to stay in their life. However, in recent years, expectations for branded merch have shifted. PPAI Research surveyed more than 500 firms and business professionals across two targeted audiences: 257 end buyer respondents and 250 agency respondents. […]