PPAI Magazine September 2025

4 From PPAI Elevating Merch 7 Creative Calendar Essentials 10 Solutions Spotlight Sustainability 12 Use Case Employee Gifts 16 In Style Best Foot Forward Voices 20 Innovation The Modern Sales Team 22 Responsibility Don’t Sleep On The ‘G’ 24 Your Business We All Win Must Read 44 Promotional Products Work Subscription Services Community 94 Buzzworthy 96 Book Club 97 PPPC Communiqué 99 Inside PPAI 103 New Members 107 Datebook 112 Perfect Promo CONTENTS 09.25 VOLUME 49, ISSUE 07 28 50 The State Of Innovation 2025 PPAI Research has examined benchmarking data on technological prowess from distributors and suppliers of all sizes and awards High Marks for Innovation to new firms.. 28 The Industry’s Greatest Companies To Work For Inside today’s best workplaces, it’s people who are the priority. 50 38 PPAI Advance Redefines Education For Promo Professionals The industry’s new all-in-one learning platform is designed to simplify certification, personalize professional growth and keep pace with today’s evolving marketplace. 38 PPAI • SEPTEMBER 2025 • 3

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