The Future of Branded Merch: 9 Trends Defining 2026

May 13, 2026 | Promohacks

The Future of Branded Merch:9 Trends Defining 2026 Promohacks | Jan 27, 2026 Share this article    Built from 30 years of merch strategy, cultural trend analysis, and thousands of brand programs. For years, branded merch followed a pretty simple formula: More...

College Merch Isn’t “Spirit Wear.” It’s a Media Channel.

Mar 27, 2026 | Promohacks

College Merch Isn’t “Spirit Wear.” It’s a Media Channel. College Merch Isn’t “Spirit Wear.” It’s a Media Channel. How we help our clients choose merch that actually works. Most collegiate merch is stuck in one of two places: “We need shirts for the event.” “Put the...

Do the Math: Why Better Merch Often Costs Less

Mar 9, 2026 | Promohacks

Do the Math: Why Better Merch Often Costs Less Do the Math: Why Better Merch Often Costs Less How we help our clients choose merch that actually works. When companies choose branded merchandise, the first question is almost always the same: “How much is it per unit?”...

Meet Promopooch

Mar 2, 2026 | Promohacks

Meet Promopooch Karst’s Chief Snark Officer Has Entered the Room Let’s get something straight. Promopooch was not created to be cute.He was created because somebody needed to say it. You know the moments.“Can we see 12 more options?”“We need it custom… by next...

Mardi Gras Without the Beads?

Feb 17, 2026 | Promohacks

Mardi Gras Without the Beads? The Banned Bead Drama, the Weird Things Replacing Them, and What Brands Should Actually Learn From This Mardi Gras Without the Beads? The Banned Bead Drama, the Weird Things Replacing Them, and What Brands Should Actually Learn From This...

The Future of Branded Merch: 9 Trends Defining 2026

Jan 27, 2026 | Promohacks

The Future of Branded Merch: 9 Trends Defining 2026 The Future of Branded Merch: 9 Trends Defining 2026 Built from 30 years of merch strategy, cultural trend analysis, and thousands of brand programs. For years, branded merch followed a pretty simple formula: More...