Back by popular demand, “The Pitch” returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in January.
Suppliers interested in participating in The Pitch at The PPAI Expo 2025 have until October 14 to submit their applications. You can apply here.
Since debuting at The PPAI Expo two years ago, promo’s combination of Shark Tank and The Voice has been a smash hit. At The PPAI Expo 2025, exhibiting suppliers will once again attempt to impress a lineup of discerning judges in front of an audience of Expo attendees.
- The rules are simple: Up to seven presenters, representing both newer and established suppliers, will have up to three minutes to make their pitch.
“We’re so excited to bring The Pitch back for a third year,” says Jill Begun, professional development manager at PPAI. “It’s such a great opportunity for suppliers to showcase their innovative and original products to a room full of current and potential clients. Plus, the audience gets to be super interactive and vote on who actually wins The Pitch. The event is a lot of fun and a great way to kick off the trade show floor opening the next day.”
The Pitch will take place on Monday, January 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding The Pitch, please email events@ppai.org or call Jill Begun at 972-258-3059.
Stepping Stone
If history is any indication, winning The Pitch can be a game-changer for a supplier.
Look no further than Stacy Stahl, founder of St. Louis-based supplier Sweeter Cards, whose fully customizable greeting card and chocolate bar combination convinced all four judges to turn their chairs in approval while taking 55% of the audience vote last year.
- One month after The Pitch, Sweeter Cards was named Rupt Ventures’ first strategic investment in the promotional products industry.
- In July, Maple Ridge Farms, PPAI 100’s No. 60 supplier, announced that Sweeter Cards was its first acquisition in the Mosinee, Wisconsin-based gourmet food company’s 45-year history.
Register Now
Register early for discounts on select hotel accommodations. For more information on The PPAI Expo 2025, visit expo.PPAI.org.
To register, click here.
