2025 Branded Merchandise Statistics That May Surprise You

2025 Branded Merchandise Statistics That May Surprise You

The promotional products industry is growing fast, and the latest 2025 statistics prove it. From increased sales and brand recall to the rising demand for sustainable merch, smart promotional strategies are driving real results. Rupt breaks down the most important promo industry stats and shows how branded merchandise can become a powerful, long-lasting tool for brand growth.

August 08, 2025 — Elizabeth Tibbe
Which Speaker Speaks to You?

Which Speaker Speaks to You?

Most branded speakers fade into the background. Rupt’s don’t. With rich sound, bold design, and packaging that transforms, these speakers aren't just tech, they’re merch with a message, a loud one. Whether you're building brand heat or setting the vibe, Jouncito, Jounix, and Jouncer bring power, personality, and full customization to every beat.

August 06, 2025 — Elizabeth Tibbe
Summer Camp: Rupt Edition

Summer Camp: Rupt Edition

For the first time ever, we brought the entire Rupt crew together in Austin for Summer Camp and it was everything we hoped for. Big ideas, bigger laughs, and a team more fired up than ever to take this thing to the moon. Here’s what went down.

July 21, 2025 — Elizabeth Tibbe
When Tragedy Strikes, We Show Up

When Tragedy Strikes, We Show Up

Some stories are hard to tell. This is one of them. Over the past few days, catastrophic flooding has ripped through Kerr County, Texas. Families have lost their homes. Communities...
July 07, 2025 — Jason Lucash
This is what custom looks like with Rupt

This is what custom looks like with Rupt

β€œCustom” shouldn’t mean just choosing from a dropdown menu. At Rupt, it means building the brand in. From inside the box to every last zipper pull, we give you the...
June 17, 2025 — mike szymczak
Corporate Gifting Without Borders: How Rupt Powers Global Swag at Scale

Corporate Gifting Without Borders: How Rupt Powers Global Swag at Scale

In today’s business landscape, every company is global. Your team spans continents. Your clients live in different time zones. And your brand needs to show up consistently everywhere. That’s why...
May 27, 2025 — Jason Lucash
Why Global Travel Still Matters in a Digital-First World: 34,000 Miles with Rupt

Why Global Travel Still Matters in a Digital-First World: 34,000 Miles with Rupt

In an age of video calls, shared docs, and remote collaboration, it’s easy to believe you can build a global business entirely from behind a screen. But at Rupt, we...
May 19, 2025 — Jason Lucash
This Week’s Spec & Promo Special: Fusionbeat, Soundo, Soundview

This Week’s Spec & Promo Special: Fusionbeat, Soundo, Soundview

Big Sound, Bold Branding β€” Now at Exclusive Rates If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to stock up on high-impact audio gear for your next promo or spec...
May 14, 2025 — mike szymczak
Rupt Ventures Invests in Denik

Rupt Ventures Invests in Denik

Art with Purpose: Why We’re Backing Denik at Rupt Ventures At Rupt, we believe the best promotional products aren’t just branded, they’re built to make an impact. That’s why we...
April 24, 2025 — Jason Lucash
When the Industry Waits, Rupt Accelerates

When the Industry Waits, Rupt Accelerates

Across the promotional product industry, there’s a pause happening. Tariff uncertainty. Geopolitical tension. Global instability. Call it what you want, but one thing’s clear: most suppliers are playing it safeβ€”freezing...
April 21, 2025 — Jason Lucash
Why Packaging Is Everything at Rupt

Why Packaging Is Everything at Rupt

How we handcraft the unboxing experience, from press check to second life. In a world where most companies treat packaging like an afterthought, Rupt is doing the opposite. We’ve built...
April 17, 2025 — Jason Lucash
Rupt x SXSW Retail Pop Up

Rupt x SXSW Retail Pop Up

Rupt Takes Over SXSW: Our First Retail Pop-Up Was Just the Beginning At Rupt, we’re all about breaking the mold, and last week at SXSW, we did just that. We...
March 18, 2025 — Jason Lucash