How did your company get its start? At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, we identified a need in the market for a safe, cost-effective and productive meeting environment where suppliers could cater to the specific needs of individual distributor salespersons using video conferencing. We spent most of 2020 polling industry connections and designing a platform that incorporated the best elements of trade shows, conferences and similar in-person events. We believed that if we could show proof of concept during the worst of lockdown, our online platform would provide the promo industry a viable, modernized, low-hassle option for face-to-face meetings moving forward, and that is exactly what has happened. What led your company to enter the promotional products market? With over 60 years of combined experience in the promotional products industry, creating a service for this market was a no-brainer. We speak the language, know the people and love that we can provide a tool that increases sales for our community. What’s your favorite thing about being in the promotional products industry? The people. We are fortunate to be surrounded by a generous community in the promotional products industry – people who are willing to help, mentor and cheer for your success. Why did you join PPAI? We expect that our PPAI membership will give us additional exposure and further legitimize our presence in the promotional products industry. We also look forward to exhibiting at The PPAI Expo. Switchback Promotions LLC PPAI 897048 Texas Engraved PPAI 795409 The Print Zone PPAI 892176 Tinley Tees PPAI 896533 TruNorth Co. LLC PPAI 896531 TunnelRock Design PPAI 893946 Uno Media PPAI 895583 Vivace Promos Inc. PPAI 897132 Wickenburg Kwikprint PPAI 896866 Suppliers All Book Covers Arizona Inc. dba Bradford Alan PPAI 113601 Crystal Sensations PPAI 233569 Giant Media LLC PPAI 703387 Quick Cap Builder PPAI 883463 Sea Bags LLC PPAI 896728 Slowtide PPAI 897218 Tica Sport Leather PPAI 544186 Walt USA LLC PPAI 896053 New Member Spotlight Brett Schaffer, MAS Co-Founder Soapbox Marketing Communication PPAI 895877 promosoapbox.com Dan Pigott Co-Founder PPAI • OCTOBER 2025 • 97
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