Global Cooperation, Local Impact – The IPPAG Way

In a world where global networks often prioritize scale over substance, IPPAG offers a different approach: a cooperative model built on long-term trust, transparency, and shared values.

In this episode of Branded Wor(l)ds, we speak with Florence Mosnier and Andre Noordwijk from IPPAG, a global alliance of promotional product companies that redefines what it means to work across borders – and to do so with intention.

Together, we explore how a cooperative structure can foster real innovation, empower local businesses, and drive authentic sustainability in the branded merchandise industry.

Making Noise – How RUPT Is Flipping the Script on an Industry and Getting Noticed

Today’s episode is one of those “damn, we did that” stories.

We’re joined by Jason Lucash who didn’t just enter the promo world — he and his team rewrote the rules.

From startup to PPAI 100 in less than a year, RUPT is flipping the script on what this industry can be — bold, fast, sustainable, and unapologetically cool.

Jason Lucash is here, and he's not just making noise — he and his team is shaping the future of branded merch.

Let’s dive into the dialogue.

Threads Across Oceans – How Vantage and Lynka Stitch Together a Global Apparel Alliance

In this episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS – A Transatlantic Dialogue, we sit down with two industry leaders: Rob Watson (Vantage Apparel, USA) and John Lynch (Lynka, Poland).

Together, they share the story of a transatlantic partnership built not just on business, but on trust, shared values, and bold leadership. From navigating cultural differences to launching humanitarian initiatives like Corporate Aid for Ukraine, this conversation reveals what it takes to create global impact—one stitch at a time.

Tune in to hear how purpose, people, and partnership shape the future of branded apparel.