PPEF: Supporting Students

Regional associations in the promotional products industry gained a total of 298 companies as new members in 2024, according to the latest survey results from PPAI Research. However, both supplier and distributor membership decreased from 2023, with an average of 83 supplier members (down from 90) and 109 distributor members (down from 116) per association. […]

They come from all corners of the promotional products world – distributors, suppliers and business service firms of every size – but they share one thing in common: a relentless drive to lead, innovate and lift others as they rise. Each year, PPAI Media searches the industry for its brightest emerging leaders, and in 2025, […]

The days of promotional products being viewed as “free stuff” are long gone. By 2026, they have evolved into lifestyle companions – items that consumers choose to use, keep and often showcase. Promo products are more than effective marketing tools; they’re extensions of a brand’s identity and a reflection of the consumer’s own tastes. As anyone […]

Pantone has announced that Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) is its 2026 Color of the Year. The institute, which is considered a leading authority on color, describes it as a “lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection.” Cloud Dancer encourages relaxation and focus, allowing […]