{"id":263904,"date":"2025-05-15T12:42:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T19:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldimagingnews.com\/?p=263904"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:04:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T21:04:21","slug":"why-it-matters-live-sustainable-merch-summit-set-for-june-10-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldimagingnews.com\/fr\/why-it-matters-live-sustainable-merch-summit-set-for-june-10-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It Matters LIVE: Sustainable\u00a0Merch\u00a0Summit Set for June 10, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><i>Branded <span class=\"il\">Merch<\/span>\u00a0Network, ASI, Apparelist, and 2 Regular Guys unite to spotlight sustainability in promo, print, and apparel.<\/i><\/h5>\n<div>\n<p><b>PHOENIX | Arizona &#8211; April 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Four powerhouse platforms in the branded merchandise and apparel industry\u2014 Branded Merch Network, ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute), Apparelist, and The 2 Regular Guys Podcast \u2014are joining forces to present the inaugural Why It Matters LIVE: Sustainable Merch Summit, a virtual event designed to spark real conversations, share practical strategies, and celebrate the brands shaping a more responsible industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 10, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Time:<\/strong> 1:00 PM Eastern \/ 10:00 AM Pacific<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Location:<\/strong> Virtual (free to attend!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Registration is now open: <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandedmerchnetwork.com\/sustainablemerchsummit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.brandedmerchnetwork.com\/sustainablemerchsummit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 2 hour event will feature a blend of live panels, pre-recorded keynotes, real-world case studies, and a few unexpected moments of fun. Attendees will hear from decorators, distributors, suppliers, and sustainability champions who are reshaping the industry across three essential sectors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promo \u2013 promotional products and branded merchandise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print \u2013 commercial printing, packaging, and paper-based media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apparel \u2013 apparel decoration, custom garments, and wearable production<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main purpose is to inspire, educate and continue to change the landscape from performative greenwashing to a purposeful, values-driven sustainable impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLet\u2019s be honest\u2014if it ends up in the trash, it wasn\u2019t sustainable to begin with. The most impactful branded merch is the kind people actually want, use, and keep.\u201d <\/span><b><i>Jay Busselle<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Co-Founder, Branded Merch Network<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h5><b>Featured Topics &amp; Panel Discussions Include:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The State of the Industry with Cassie Green &amp; Theresa Hegel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future of Sustainable Merch \u2013 recorded mini keynotes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Merch. Real Impact. \u2013 Why Transparency Matters.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How honest storytelling, clear sourcing, and ethical choices build trust\u2014and business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Certification Matters \u2013 Breaking Down the Standards.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the labels, logos, and language behind sustainable merch (and how to use them with confidence).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability Sells \u2013 Good for the Planet, Great for Business.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A candid conversation about meeting client demand, driving revenue, and doing the right thing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>Who Should Attend?<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distributors, decorators, suppliers, brand marketers, sales reps and sustainability leaders from across the promo, print, and apparel industries\u2014along with anyone who believes our industry can (and should) do better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Registration is now open: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandedmerchnetwork.com\/sustainablemerchsummit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.brandedmerchnetwork.com\/sustainablemerchsummit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Branded Merch\u00a0Network, ASI, Apparelist, and 2 Regular Guys unite to spotlight sustainability in promo, print, and apparel. 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