The branded merchandise industry contributes to India’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of India’s branded merchan...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to Germany’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of Germany’s branded mer...

It's that time of year when branded merchandise companies begin releasing their environmental, social and governance or sustainability impact reports.These reports highlight merch firms’ corporate social responsibility achievements over the past...

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...

You’re constantly building your reputation at work, even if you don’t recognize it. Every deadline you meet and every idea you bring is shaping how people see you. The good news is that you have more control over that story than you might think....

You might start off your cold calls with something like, “Hey, I’m with XYZ Branded Merch. I wanted to see if you have any upcoming events or merch needs?” While it’s straightforward, it’s missing a reason to continue the conversation. You don’t nec...

Logomark (PPAI 110898, Platinum), PPAI 100's No. 16 supplier, has announced the promotion of Clive Goldberg to CEO, effective immediately. Former CEO Trevor Gnesin, who founded Logomark in 1992, will remain with the company through the end of the ye...

How does your team use AI? It can be a great brainstorming tool, and it can help you summarize client conversations or turn meeting recaps into follow-up plans. However, if your strategy is just to “use AI more,” you may be setting your team up to f...

The Distributor Exchange (PPAI 625088), a business services provider and division of iPROMOTEu (PPAI 218870, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 4 distributor, has completed its acquisition of Chattanooga, Tennessee-based distributor Flywheel Brands (PPAI 342...