For two marketing students from Bob Jones University, winning a national competition opened the door to an industry they ...

Welcome, tributes, to the Branded Merch Hunger Games. Five products have entered the arena. Each wants to be crowned the Most ...

Merch can help private tutors and test prep companies engage students, reward progress and keep parents connected.

As fall begins, the fashion world is already looking ahead to spring 2027. Following Copenhagen Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week, some distinct trends are beginning to take shape, focusing on ...

This one goes out to everyone in sales (which is all of us). The choices we make today will shape our industry’s reputation tomorrow. It’s not just about sustainability, although you know how critical ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrating individuals who have demonstrated monumental and selfless efforts and devotion to the branded merchandise industry, induction into the PPAI Hall of Fame gives permanent recognition to ...