The branded merchandise industry will always need a future. Through the Promotional Products Educational Foundation, PPAI, its Board of Directors and the PPEF Board prioritize the futures of families across our community. Since 1989, PPEF has awarde...

The ball might drop in New York City, but we get it rolling at The PPAI Expo.While most people set their sights on NYC as the “it” city for New Year’s, the branded merchandise industry knows that the best place to ring it in is Las Vegas.F...

For many PPAI members, responsible business begins in their own operations but doesn’t stop there.PPAI thanks these eight companies, each of which earned 2026 PPAI 100 High Marks in the Responsibility category, for investing in industry progress...

Sometimes the biggest marketing moments happen when nobody's planning them. All it takes is the right product, the right place and a little star power to turn branded merchandise into a viral sensation.Hollywood superstar Zendaya was photographe...

In Fort Worth, Texas this week, PPAI Leadership Development Conference is bringing growth insights to two of the most important groups in the branded merchandise industry – regional association leaders and emerging professionals.Between Wednesda...

In the branded merchandise industry, “program” can mean different things. Traditionally, program business often refers to ongoing arrangements built around dedicated inventory, company stores and recurring fulfillment. But many of the same operation...

PPAI has announced the recipients of its 2027 Icon Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of those who have gone above and beyond in service to the branded merchandise industry, the Association and their communities.This year’s honors are b...

An employee net promoter score, or eNPS for short, might seem like a complicated statistic. However, it’s pretty simple. An eNPS is based off a single anonymous question asked to employees: How likely are you to recommend your company as a ...