Two Misfits, One Microphone, 
and a Whole Lot of Merch!

What happens when you give Jay Busselle and Jeff Solomon a microphone in the middle of PRINTING United Expo?


Twelve minutes of laughs, big ideas, and a few thoughts about where print, promo, and apparel are headed.


A big thank you to PRINTING United Alliance and the PRINTING United Expo team for making this possible

The AI Experiment Phase Is Over. Now What?

Can AI help you make money, improve the customer experience, or create something that wasn't possible before?


Automate & Elevate is a free 90-minute online summit that explores what's working, what's changing, and what's worth trying next.


Thursday, November 12 | 1:00–2:30 PM ET


Registration is OPEN and completely FREE!

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Is Europe Showing Us What's Coming Next?

The U.S. branded merch industry may be heading toward a challenge Europe has already faced.


As ordering, sourcing, and fulfillment get faster, artwork preparation could become the bottleneck nobody saw coming.


FastEditor looks at what happened in Europe and what U.S. distributors might learn before the same pressures arrive here.

When Sustainability Claims Aren't Enough

It's getting harder to stand out by simply saying your products are sustainable. Customers increasingly want to know what backs up those claims.


Laura Smith of Storm Creek joins Jeff Solomon to explore what it takes to turn good intentions into measurable progress, including the company's recent EcoVadis Platinum recognition.


And there's a bigger question for distributors: How much do you really know about the sustainability claims you're passing along to customers?

The Branded Merch Network will soon drop Episode 3 of Roadside Attractions. It's timely, as online information will take you to where the money is. You will love this episode!

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