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This report from PPAI’s advocacy partners explores trends in federal policymaking for artificial intelligence.

This special report explores the factors consumers say reduce perceived value and which elements convey quality.

This infographic shows the top 10 promo product categories cited as overused or outdated.

PPAI’s annual survey of U.S. distributors’ sales has yielded the most trusted estimate of the promotional products market’s size. The study began in 1965.

Through detailed analysis, PPAI Research has identified five trends and predictions for the promo industry in 2026.

Find out how promo’s top suppliers are weathering tariffs and other challenges in this bimonthly report from PPAI Research.

Find out how promo’s top distributors are weathering pricing shifts and other challenges in this bimonthly report from PPAI Research.

Find out how PPAI 100 suppliers say tariffs and supply chain pressures are affecting operations in 2025 and what they expect in 2026.

The latest survey of PPAI 100 distributor firms digs into two key trends: non-industry sourcing and demand for more sustainable products.

Quickly evolving obligations have created confusion for PPAI members surrounding extended producer responsibility laws related to product packaging. Learn more about these laws from this white paper.

Discover which product types have lasting power in promo in this infographic based on consumer input.

A recent survey shows that distributors are fielding more requests for speed and customization.

Cost drives most customer decisions, say suppliers, but compliance, country of origin and other factors also play a role.

Find out how promo’s top suppliers and distributors are weathering a changing economy in this pair of reports from PPAI Research.

A promotional product has mere seconds to win a place in someone’s life or end up in the trash.

PPAI Research has examined benchmarking data on corporate social responsibility from distributors and suppliers of all sizes and awards new High Marks for Responsibility.

Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X share the same favorite product category, but this infographic shows some key differences farther down the list.

Find out which promotional product categories are preferred by Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X in this report from PPAI Research.

PPAI Research reveals how distributors and suppliers of all sizes are approaching technology and assigns High Marks to some of the companies doing it best.

Many suppliers are finding that rising procurement costs are directly feeding margin pressure, challenging their profitability and growth.