Why It Matters LIVE!

The Specialty Advertising Association of California Facilitated Another Productive Regional Association Event! 


Branded Merch Network contributors Jeff Solomon and Jay Busselle hosted an engaging roundtable featuring RJ Hagel, Global Marketing Director of Goldstar, Kate Alavez, President of PromoShop, and Kathy Cheng, President of Redwood Classics Apparel.


DiscDiscover Why What the Panel Discussed Matters to YOU! 

Check Out the LIVE Session Here

You Want to Make a Difference, But Don't Know Where to Start?


Our goal? Building long-term relationships with like-minded, purpose-driven customers to increase our bottom line.

Join Us On This Mission

These candid, thought-provoking conversations offer personal perspectives on why offering properly sourced products matters.


We address why it matters for a supplier to produce better products, why it matters for a distributor to sell better, properly sourced products, and why it matters for end users to buy and use these products for their brand messaging. It's all about doing good, profitable business.

Rob Watson CEO of Vantage Apparel

Why It Matters with Rob Watson

Vantage Apparel has been creating quality products for almost 50 years. In this Why It Matters video, Rob Watson, CEO of Vantage, talks with Branded Merch Network Contributor Jeff Solomon about how making things better is in their DNA. This also extends to the decoration that Vantage offers.


The term Logogevity™ they have trademarked speaks to the high-quality decoration they offer. Apparel you love to wear with an imprint that lasts creates an unbeatable value for brand impressions!

Why It Matters with Rob Watson

Here's MORE from Vantage!

Toronto-based Redwood Classics Apparel has announced a partnership with Vantage Apparel, making Vantage its exclusive U.S. provider. Redwood Classics has a long history of prioritizing sustainability efforts in its practices while also promoting diversity with its platform within the industry. Vantage’s shared values helped make the partnership between the two suppliers possible.

Get the Full Story from PPAI Media Here

Introducing Branded Merch Network Stakeholders! We are excited to spotlight BMN stakeholders; quality companies you want to work with that are committed to doing the right thing.

Building Brands. Building Business.

Five generations of the Paschal family have led the business since its beginning, including 2023 PPAI Rising Star Alex Paschal, now the firm’s President. It makes good business sense to use Warwick for calendars and paper products made in the USA for many reasons!

Making Paper Perform Since 1926

Get The Warwick Story Here
Warwick is Crazy About Recycling and Waste Reduction

More Good Stuff!

State of the Nation: Brand Communities

Last year, Mark published a book about brand communities: Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy; a comprehensive view of one of the hottest trends around. Even though the book is about a year old, much has occurred and he thought it was time to reflect on the state of the nation of this vital trend.

Get the Update

Where Passion Ignites Purpose

We've Created a LinkedIn Community Group...

Join like-minded colleagues as we build a community focused on encouraging and inspiring others.

Join, Post and Feel Free to Comment in the Network

The Branded Merch Network is a community for

creatives to increase collaboration and find fresh insights. We post meaningful content, and all are invited to engage.

Learn More About the Network Here

We Invite You to LIKE and FOLLOW Us...

Facebook      Instagram      LinkedIn      X
Visit the Website