PPAI Magazine January 2026

SPONSORED CONTENT How MOQ1’s On-Demand Fulfillment Is Reshaping the Promo Landscape As clients demand faster delivery, deeper customization and more flexibility, MOQ1 gives industry pros a way to keep up without adding operational strain. FOR DISTRIBUTORS AND DECORATORS operating in an increasingly on-demand marketplace, slowing down isn’t an option. They’re under pressure to deliver quickly, customize and keep margins intact, while exceeding client expectations. “The industry is pulled in two directions,” says Robert Hake, founder and CEO of MOQ1. “Clients want more variety, customization and faster delivery. Yet, many suppliers still operate under rigid minimums, long lead times and order structures for bulk production. Distributors and decorators try to bridge that gap, often turning away opportunities.” MOQ1’s low-run fulˆillment technology enables industry pros to overcome limitations and surge ahead. “With a visual-ˆirst experience, MOQ1 lets you build the order your client wants, without minimums, SKU restrictions, and slow or fragmented fulˆillment,” Hake says. “Whether an order spans different products or designs, or a mixed assortment, MOQ1 treats that complexity as standard.” MOQ1 creates a seamless experience with: • Instant, dynamic catalogs: Give clients the ability to see logos on products in real time. This interactive experience removes imagination barriers and accelerates decision-making. • Virtual samples that sell: Clients see a true-to-life custom mockup of their branded item, making saying “yes” fast and easy. They can place a one-piece order before committing to a bulk run. • Full-catalog online shops: MOQ1 lets reps offer product options through customized digital storefronts. Deliver Orders to Doorsteps in Days After the sale, MOQ1 delivers fast. “Instead of being limited by minimums, matching SKUs or long lead times, distributors can take mixed or timesensitive orders without worrying if they’re feasible or proˆitable,” Hake says. These features include: • 1-to-2-day, no-minimum ful illment: MOQ1’s on-demand production capabilities mean one-piece orders or hundreds arrive with Amazon-like speed. • Mix & Max Wholesale™: Discounts often require bulk orders of the same item. MOQ1’s pricing model unlocks wholesale rates starting at four units across any mix of products and designs. Stress Less and Say ‘Yes’ More Distributors and decorators using MOQ1 can conˆidently embrace complexity. “The ‘aha’ moment comes when they realize how frictionless these orders become,” Hake says. “It’s when they understand they can mix products, designs and categories — and still get fast production, no minimums and wholesale pricing.” Whether it’s a multi-location merch drop or a last-minute event order, MOQ1 enables: • Tailored order building: With no onesize-ˆits-all constraints, you craft exactly what your client needs. • Consistent speed and quality: Regardless of order size or product variety, MOQ1 ensures brand integrity and fulˆillment excellence. • Stronger client relationships: With faster delivery, ˆlexible options and higher perceived value, you become a strategic partner. Compete Smarter in 2026 and Beyond “The biggest shift in the promo industry is the move toward ˆlexible, on-demand, mixedSKU fulˆillment, as clients expect the same speed, variety and convenience they get from e-commerce,” Hake says. This shift is about more than a competitive advantage, since it also empowers distributors to step in when it matters most. Last summer, after the tragic ˆlooding at Camp Mystic in Texas, a distributor, also a former camper, wanted to raise funds with “Mystic Strong” merchandise. Using MOQ1, they launched a branded shop that day, which the camp’s alumni, families and friends rallied around. The effort raised $25,000+. As the industry speeds up, pros need tools that can move just as fast. Welcome to the future of fulˆillment: Say goodbye to minimums and bottlenecks, and hello to growth with MOQ1! 100% free to use: Create your account at www.MOQ1.com. Robert Hake PPAI • JANUARY 2026 • 47

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