Sky High Marketing (PPAI 358169, Silver), which has offices in Las Vegas and Milwaukee, has announced the opening of a new office in Boise, Idaho, with the acquisition of In the Bag Promotions (PPAI 255976, Silver).“The opportunity to expand our...

Fear of rejection is normal. Nobody likes to be dismissed or feel like they didn’t make a connection. When you work in sales, though, hearing “no” is often part of the job. Prospects may already be working with a merch expert or they may not have th...

In the 2026 PPAI 100, 35 suppliers earned High Marks for Professional Development, signaling that the best branded merchandise companies encourage their teams to continue to grow through industry-specific courses and engagement.Scoring for this...

As the highest-ranked first-timer on the 2026 PPAI 100, Bold Promo (PPAI 536045, Silver), the No. 62 supplier, has demonstrated that it’s a rising power in branded merchandise.Its 140% growth since 2022 and High Marks in Growth, Industry Faith, ...

You've heard PPAI 100 talked about as a "holistic" ranking. A prominent example of that being that the list focuses on more than just revenue, also factoring in Growth as a key metric and determining factor. Building out a picture of where a company...

There’s a middle school across the street, but I’m getting an education on the factory floor of Vantage Apparel (PPAI 113235, Platinum), the No. 14 supplier in the 2026 PPAI 100.I couldn’t ask for better teachers during my late March visit: Ira ...

The leading supplier in branded merchandise is getting even larger.Late Monday, BELLA+CANVAS (PPAI 304892, Silver) announced it had entered a "definitive agreement" with SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum) that would see the Issaquah, Wash...

It’s rewarding to get new clients and even more rewarding when those clients stick around for years. You can get into the kind of easy flow and communication that makes work smoother for everyone involved. However, you shouldn’t put those long-time ...

You Name It Specialties (PPAI 102673, Silver), PPAI 100’s No. 58 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Indiana, Pennsylvania-based distributor Red Oak Branded Solutions.This strategic alliance will not only allow the San Antonio-based co...