BRANDED MERCHANDISE is designed to grab attention, create lasting connections and provide a tangible reminder of a company or experience. Staying on the cutting edge of what’s new is a great way to keep clients engaged and interested. Giving items that are in style and innovative shows recipients that you’re in the know and went the extra mile to create something special. Chances are if you give someone something new, high quality and useful they will keep it for longer, allowing the item to create a longlasting positive impression. The products recommended by Madison Warran, sales executive at Perfect Promotions, PPAI 100’s No. 97 distributor, are fresh and fun items that are great for trendy gifting. Her first pick is the Challenger Super Stretch Jacket from Storm Creek. “This jacket is the ultimate ‘wear it everywhere’ piece – casual enough for the weekend but polished enough for the office,” Warran says. Additionally, the jacket is made from 100% sustainable materials and comes in men’s and women’s cuts and five colors: black, fatigue green, navy blue, moonstone grey and merlot red. Storm Creek / PPAI 438091, Gold / stormcreek.com Warran has several favorite products from HIRSCH. The first is the JBL Grip Compact Bluetooth Speaker, which is small but mighty with 14 hours of playtime and bold JBL sound quality. It’s waterproof and drop-proof, making it perfect for outdoor events or on the go. “You get the quality you expect from JBL at a great price point, plus the full-color wrap option makes it easy to add fun artwork and turn it into an eye-catching piece,” Warran says. HIRSCH / PPAI 221823, Platinum / hirschpromo.com Then there’s the RTIC Happy Hour Pint Tumbler. This cup is leak-resistant, keeps beverages hot or cold for 24 hours and is dishwasher safe. “I love the soft-touch feel, the luxe color selection and the ceramic-lined interior on this tumbler,” Warran says. Also, this cup is high quality at a great price point, which makes it an ideal choice for group gifting, she adds. HIRSCH / PPAI 221823, Platinum / hirschpromo.com Madison Warran Sales Executive Perfect Promotions PPAI 318936, Standard-Plus Lee’s Summit, Missouri • NOVEMBER 2026 • 19 Use Case | Essentials
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