Newsom would like to try a Portable Table Tennis Game by New Jersey-based supplier AAA Innovations. “Nothing is more fun or Americana than a Fourth of July BBQ with a game,” she says. “We love to play ping-pong, and this one elevates the game.” Lightweight and built with comfort grip handles, the table-top game is easy to collapse and transport. With a full-wrap option, the 3-by-6-foot game becomes a portable branding opportunity complete with two paddles, four balls and a net – everything you need to serve up some serious fun. AAA Innovations / PPAI 110972, Standard-Plus aaainnovations.com The Epic Unisex Tee is crafted from 100% USA-grown cotton, into soft jersey fabric that’s preshrunk. The lightweight shirt features a ribbed collar and reinforced shoulder-to-shoulder neck tape for added durability. Complete with tear-away tag, the shirt comes in a wide range of sizes from XS to 5XL, as well as multiple color options. Threadfast Apparel / PPAI 622344, StandardBase / threadfast.com Newsom says clients are increasingly looking for ways to avoid the tariffs they’re facing now and those likely to still be implemented. “The demand with increased tariffs is pushing the industry to source from within,” she says. Newsom recommends Ceramic Source’s 100% American Ceramic Mug. The California-based company handles both manufacturing and decorating within the United States and finishes products with “Nothing is more fun or Americana than a Fourth of July BBQ with a game” —KRISTINA NEWSOM PPAI • MAY 2025 • 17 Use Case | Essentials
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