Drew Holmgreen, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) President and CEO, and Kara Keister from Social Good Promotions join Branded Merch Network Co-Founder Jeff Solomon, MAS, to discuss the L.E.A.D. (Legislative Education and Action Day) trip to Washington D.C. Drew and Karie shared their experiences discussing key issues, such as tariffs and the "Swag Act," while highlighting the impact of diverse voices and personal stories in advocacy efforts.

The Branded Merch Network, ASI, Apparelist, and the 2 Regular Guys Podcast are Hosting a Unique Event!

This two-hour online gathering will feature a blend of live panels, pre-recorded keynotes, real-world case studies, and unexpected moments of fun. Attendees will hear from decorators, distributors, suppliers, and sustainability champions who are reshaping the industry across three essential sectors: Promo, Print, and Apparel. 

Featured Topics and Panel Discussions Include:

 🔍 Real Merch. Real Impact. – Why Transparency Matters. How honest storytelling, clear sourcing, and ethical choices build trust and business.

 ✅ Why Certification Matters – Understanding the Standards. Navigating the labels, logos, and language behind sustainable merch (and how to use them with confidence).

 🌎 Sustainability Sells – Good for the Planet, Great for Business. A candid conversation about meeting client demand, driving revenue, and doing the right thing.

The main purpose is to continue to inspire, educate, and change the landscape from performative greenwashing to a purposeful, values-driven, sustainable impact.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific

🌐 Location: Virtual event (free to attend – registration required)

WHAT SUPPLIERS ARE DOING THINGS RIGHT? Register for the Summit and Cast Your Vote.

Show These Great Suppliers Some Love!

The truth is, the overwhelming majority of supplier videos weren’t made with your clients in mind! That’s why we created the Merch Media Lab: a growing library of clean, short, unbranded videos that are ready to share and actually useful for your buyers. No more clunky edits or chasing down assets. Just scroll, grab, post, and look like a total content boss.

We’re building as we go and leveling up every month.

Got requests? Tell us what products you want to see next—we're making this for you!

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Why It Matters to Do Things Differently

James Guan, CEO of Acehigh, engaged in a wide-ranging conversation with Branded Merch Network Co-Founder Jeff Solomon, MAS, covering sustainability in business practices, product design, and corporate gifting. James shared his company's sustainability story, focusing on thoughtful design and packaging. Jeff emphasized the value of doing business with companies that consciously try to be different and meticulous. They discussed the need to make it easy to do business, which is a focus of Acehigh, including its one-piece minimums.