BRANDON KENNEDY CEO BrandCo Marketing PPAI 105922, Standard-Plus Bakersfield, California Of all the headwear suppliers at The PPAI Expo 2026, ANYROPE by Strike, which offers 500 stock hat and rope combinations, stood out to Kennedy. “The ANYROPE customization will allow for users who want that extra level of branding to really customize their hats,” Kennedy says. “And for those of us who aren’t exactly fans of the ropes, it’s removeable, which is a nice option to provide.” ANYROPE by Strike / PPAI 667009, StandardPlus / strikepromo.com KATHY COLEY-RYAN Branding Specialist LogoBranders PPAI 197204, Gold Montgomery, Alabama The Chair Blanket, which now also comes in the form of full-color, dye-sublimated beach towels, caught the eye of Coley-Ryan. “Its price point targets many of my clients and reimagines a familiar giveaway in a more unique, premium, functional way while combining comfort, portability and long-term ROI,” Coley-Ryan says. ”It’s what we need in the industry to represent a branding piece that recipients will keep, use and remember.” City Bonfires / PPAI 814515, Standard-Base / citybonfires.com After racking up the steps along the trade show floor, PARKIT’s Eclipse Recliner Outdoor Chair is a sight for sore feet. “I like the ability to really customize these chairs with the client’s colors as opposed to just an imprint color to match,” Kennedy says. “Plus, the quality is really good with a retail presence.” PARKIT / PPAI 827363, Standard-Base / parkitmovement.com Twintech’s new tech items were all spot-on for trends and popularity, says Kennedy, who loved the nostalgic vibe of the Cinemaflex Retro Digital Camera. “It’s all the rage right now,” he says. “Plus, pricing is incredible for the quality of the decoration and products themselves.” Twintech Industry / PPAI 261545, Silver / twintechpromo.com “It’s what we need in the industry to represent a branding piece that recipients will keep, use and remember.” — KATHY COLEY-RYAN PPAI • MARCH 2026 • 11 Use Case | Essentials
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