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What Advertising and Marketing Professionals Actually Want From Branded Merch
ASI research reveals what advertising and marketing professionals want from promo products. Data on quality, sustainability, brand apparel, and favorite items.
Aug 18, 2026, 6 min readPromotional Products by Generation
ASI research across four generations reveals what each group wants from branded merch. Data on retention drivers, sustainability, AI sentiment, and top items by age.
Aug 11, 2026, 15 min readPromotional Products for Real Estate
ASI research reveals what real estate professionals want from branded merch. Data on utility, brand apparel, social responsibility, e-commerce habits, and favorite items.
Aug 04, 2026, 6 min readPromotional Products for Nonprofits
ASI research reveals what nonprofit end-buyers want from branded merch. Data on utility, sustainability, budget sensitivity, AI sentiment, and top-rated items.
Jul 28, 2026, 5 min readPromotional Products for Tech Companies
ASI research reveals what tech professionals want from branded merch. Data on utility, sustainability, brand apparel, AI sentiment, and favorite promo items.
Jul 21, 2026, 6 min readPromotional Products for the Government Sector: What the ASI Data Reveals
ASI research reveals what government sector end-buyers want from promotional products. Data on utility, Made in USA, brand apparel, and top-rated items.
Jul 14, 2026, 6 min readPremium Branded Headwear: Why Upgrading Your Corporate Caps Changes Everything
Discover why premium branded headwear delivers stronger brand perception than standard promo caps. Includes product features, use cases, and budget guidance for 2026.
Jun 01, 2026, 12 min readThe Late Show Charity T-Shirt Raised Nearly $2 Million And Here Is What Every Brand Can Learn From It
Stephen Colbert's Last Show charity T-shirt raised nearly $2M for World Central Kitchen. Here are the branded merch strategy lessons every organization can apply.
May 27, 2026, 12 min readBranding Placement Rules: 10 Wearable Ways to Brand Without a Billboard Logo
Logo placement makes or breaks branded apparel. Learn 10 placement rules for wearables that feel premium, get worn, and represent your brand without screaming it.
May 18, 2026, 7 min readBranded Swag for Internal Culture: How to Build Team Identity Packs
Learn how to build team identity packs that strengthen internal culture. Includes kit composition, branding tips, and budget guidance for every team size.
May 11, 2026, 7 min readThe Promotional Products Consumers Are Tired Of in 2026
New PPAI research reveals which promo products consumers find overused in 2026. Learn what the data means and how to upgrade your branded merch strategy.
May 07, 2026, 10 min readWhat a $15 Million Merch Weekend Teaches Every Brand About Event Merchandise Strategy
A single event weekend just broke every merch record on the books. Here are the branded merchandise strategy lessons every organization can take from it.
May 04, 2026, 10 min readHold a sample before you order
Award Maven makes branded swag and promo products for companies. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a sample for you, or leave it blank for a popular one. Use your company email. We review each request and may decline.