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Proforma Sues Founder Greg Muzzillo

PPAI 100’s No. 5 distributor alleges that Muzzillo has made false and misleading statements about the company’s sales, size and his current relationship with the organization.

Industry News

Better Merch Is Better Marketing

Branded merchandise has always had a simple promise: Put a brand in someone’s hands and it’s more likely to stay in their life. However, in recent years, expectations for branded merch have shifted. PPAI Research surveyed more than 500 firms and business professionals across two targeted audiences: 257 end buyer respondents and 250 agency respondents. […]

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An Even Brighter Future

If you’re talking about how far the Promotional Products Education Foundation has come over the years, the numbers alone don’t do it justice – although they’re impressive in their own right. Since 1989, PPEF has awarded more than $4 million in college scholarships to students in the branded merchandise community. In 2025 alone, PPEF provided $335,000 in […]

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Shaping A Responsible Future: 2026 PPAI 100 Insights

Corporate social responsibility isn’t merely a trend in the branded merchandise industry – it’s a commitment. Many companies are stepping up to make a real difference, championing sustainability, giving back through philanthropy and driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion. As part of the PPAI 100 research program, the Association gathered benchmarking data provided by companies […]

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A Natural Fit: Merch That Keeps The Wellness Going

People don’t just want to feel better anymore – they want to live better. And they’re investing in that goal. The global wellness economy has doubled in size since 2013 and continues to outpace the growth of the global economy, according to the Global Wellness Institute. Natural health providers are benefiting from this momentum. The […]

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When Money Is No Object

Nick Augustine of Innovative Office Solutions shares his top elevated branded merchandise picks, including tech, apparel and kitchenware.

Oct. 1, 2026
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Industry News

Better Merch Is Better Marketing

PPAI Research’s latest study seeks what end buyers and agencies are most looking for in suppliers, distributors and the branded merchandise they provide.

Oct. 1, 2026
Inside PPAI

An Even Brighter Future

PPEF has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships to students. Wait until you see what it wants to accomplish next.

Oct. 1, 2026
Inside PPAI

New Member Spotlight: Sunday Swagger

A branded merch opportunity grew out of a simple opportunity: Golf apparel didn't have to be boring.

Oct. 1, 2026
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Shaping A Responsible Future: 2026 PPAI 100 Insights

PPAI Research has examined benchmarking data on corporate social responsibility from distributors and suppliers of all sizes.

Oct. 1, 2026
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A Natural Fit: Merch That Keeps The Wellness Going

Natural health providers can use branded merchandise to reinforce healthy habits and keep wellness top of mind.

Oct. 1, 2026
Responsibility

FTC Approves First New Apparel Fiber Classification In Nearly 25 Years

Renoa could give branded merchandise companies a new path to premium, circular apparel – if the material can scale at a competitive price.

Oct. 1, 2026
Industry News , Promowire

PromoWire (9/29-9/30): News And Notes From Around The Industry

PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry.

Oct. 1, 2026
Industry News

Proforma Sues Founder Greg Muzzillo

PPAI 100’s No. 5 distributor alleges that Muzzillo has made false and misleading statements about the company’s sales, size and his current relationship with the organization.

Sept. 30, 2026
Experts

Denise Cline: The Integrator’s Job Nobody Names

Office Beacon’s GM of promotional products commends the unsung heroes of business growth who build the operational bridge between a founder’s big ideas and day-to-day execution.

Sept. 30, 2026
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Image Source Lends Helping Hand To Spokane Wildfire Victims

A senior account executive spearheaded the PPAI 100’s No. 23 distributor’s relief efforts, which included gathering and donating over 7,000 items to aid its community in its time of need.

Sept. 30, 2026
Industry News , Promowire

PromoWire (9/24-9/28): News And Notes From Around The Industry

PromoWire by PPAI Media is a running digest of news releases and updates submitted from organizations around the promotional products industry.

Sept. 29, 2026
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Better Merch Is Better Marketing

Branded merchandise has always had a simple promise: Put a brand in someone’s hands and it’s more likely to stay in their life. However, in recent years, expectations for branded merch have shifted. PPAI Research surveyed more than 500 firms and business professionals across two targeted audiences: 257 end buyer respondents and 250 agency respondents. […]

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Shaping A Responsible Future: 2026 PPAI 100 Insights

Corporate social responsibility isn’t merely a trend in the branded merchandise industry – it’s a commitment. Many companies are stepping up to make a real difference, championing sustainability, giving back through philanthropy and driving progress in diversity, equity and inclusion. As part of the PPAI 100 research program, the Association gathered benchmarking data provided by companies […]

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Proforma Sues Founder Greg Muzzillo

Proforma (PPAI 196835, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 5 distributor, has filed a lawsuit through its parent company, PFG Ventures, against founder Greg Muzzillo, alleging that he has made false and misleading statements about the company’s sales, size and his current relationship with the Ohio-headquartered organization. The complaint, filed on Tuesday in Cuyahoga County, alleges that Muzzillo […]

Responsibility

Image Source Lends Helping Hand To Spokane Wildfire Victims

The wildfires began at the beginning of August and swept through Spokane and neighboring communities in Washington over the course of the month. The fires burned over 10,000 acres and displaced as many as 64,000 people, according to Reuters. Image Source (PPAI 195953, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 23 distributor, is based out of Kirkland, Washington, […]

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