PPEF: Supporting Students

Branded merchandise can do plenty more than promote a company or event. People instinctively turn to it to commemorate history. If something comes along that is worth remembering or that we will never see again, that’s enough to necessitate a keepsake. And you can be certain that none of us have ever lived through or […]

It’s time once again for branded merchandise companies to be recognized for the culture and community they provide their employees.  Now through April 24, PPAI members can nominate their company to be considered for PPAI Magazine’s Greatest Companies To Work For contest. Last year, a record 116 companies met the criteria for recognition. Industry businesses of all types and sizes were represented […]

For a long time, sustainability in our industry tended to start inside individual companies. A distributor might experiment with recycled materials. A supplier might begin asking deeper questions about factory practices. A brand client might push for more transparency about where products come from. Those efforts matter. They’re often where innovation begins. But they also […]

In the Delaware Valley, the road to Easter runs through Peddler’s Village, a shopping destination right out of a fairytale. More than 60 independently owned and operated shops are surrounded by lush gardens and winding brick walkways, often decorated with seasonal creations from residents and students. Perhaps none are more mesmerizing than PEEPS in the […]