It would be hard to overstate the usefulness of the data that came out of the WAP study on sustainability in the branded merchandise industry. The yearlong study, commissioned by PPAI and its Board of Directors and carried out by sustainability cons...

It’s never easy getting a complaint, especially when you’re proud of the merch you provided. But even the best branded merch programs won’t make people happy 100% of the time. A client may not like the way the colors printed, or they may find the qu...

Nadel (PPAI 107145, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 12 distributor, has announced another acquisition after its recent acquisition of All Branded Group.Now, the Los Angeles-based company has acquired Tugboat (PPAI 156642, Silver), a 34-year-old distri...

Kicking off The PPAI Expo 2026, PPAI President and CEO Drew Holmgreen, CAS, unveiled the organization’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a five-year framework designed to sharpen the industry’s positioning, strengthen its sense of community and equip membe...

Your sales team may work from different places, but they all need the same thing: consistent training. Whether reps are in the office, at home or on the road, regular coaching and practice helps them stay sharp wherever they log in.That’s why vi...

Koozie Group (PPAI 114187, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 4 supplier, has unveiled the newest addition to its suite of AI tools: Kai Link, which enables users to check on their Koozie Group information without leaving their own AI platform.There’s no...

AI adoption is moving beyond experimentation among PPAI 100 suppliers. Use is strongest in marketing, sales materials, artwork, mockups and reporting, while expanding into order management, customer service, CRM, forecasting and data work.Explor...

AI use among PPAI 100 distributors is moving beyond experimentation and into business workflows. Distributors report using AI for marketing content, sales emails and proposals, artwork and mockups, product research and reporting.The report also ...

PPAI 100 distributor revenue grew approximately 2.3% in May and June 2026, supported by steadier demand and pricing discipline. However, higher procurement costs and margin pressures remain key concerns.The report shows that distributor revenue ...