PPAI 100

PPAI 100 shines a spotlight on the branded merchandise firms that are pushing the industry forward. Promo's leading companies move the needle. They’re the trailblazers that show what the industry is capable of.

Research-backed and statistically driven, PPAI 100 was developed to shed light on what makes promo’s most prominent companies so strong and identify the traits that produce industry leaders. More than just a measure of revenue – although that represents the largest factor in the scoring matrix – PPAI 100 rankings consolidate a range of eight factors to depict the true measure of a company.

These factors include three-year growth trends and the industry’s faith in a company, tracked through SAGE Ratings for suppliers and credit ratings for distributors. Crucial elements for industry progress such as corporate responsibility and digital modernization are taken into account, as well as the strength of firms' workforces through professional development participation and employee happiness. Further, each company's marketing influence and capacity to share industry messaging is measured through its online presence.

Click through below to learn more about the suppliers and distributors who are ahead of the curve in the 2024 PPAI 100, as well as the categories for which firms earned High Marks – a ranking among the best of the best in each scoring category.

About The 2025 PPAI 100 

The 2025 PPAI 100 is set for a spring research and release schedule, ready to once again unveil the industry's leading distributors and suppliers.

This year, PPAI Media is kicking off the project by unveiling a new podcast to unveil the methods behind PPAI 100's annual creation, what every firm can do to earn a deserved spot on the list, and some tips from distributor and supplier companies who have become mainstays.

• • LISTEN: Voice & Force | A PPAI Podcast

The 2025 research project begins with company surveys – three each for both distributors and suppliers – set to be open Feb. 24 through March 9. Learn more.