AI Meets the Future of Branded Merchandise
Phoenix, Arizona – The Branded Merch Network (BMN) has announced Automate & Elevate, a virtual training event for distributors, decorators, suppliers, printers, service providers, and technology partners.
Taking place Nov. 13, 2025, at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/7 PM CET, the event will focus on how AI and automation are reshaping the promotional products, decorated apparel, and print industries — helping businesses work faster, smarter, and more profitably.
A Decorated Apparel Collaborative Industry Lineup
The event will feature key industry innovators, each demonstrating how automation and artificial intelligence are streamlining workflows, boosting efficiency, and unlocking new creative potential:
- FastEditor – Automating proofing and artwork to reduce manual overhead
- Merch.ai – AI-powered, fully branded product presentations
- Spector & Co. – Highlights from its 2025 Trend Report and automation initiatives
- PromoPulse.io – Real-time industry intelligence and data-driven insights
- Promo Distributors, Apparel Decorators, and Printers – Sharing real-world perspectives from the field
A Creative Twist: ChatGPT Joins the Conversation
In an innovative move, ChatGPT will appear live during the event, fielding real-time questions from attendees to demonstrate how AI can analyze data, identify patterns, and enhance marketing decisions.
“AI and automation don’t replace creativity—they accelerate it, taking ideas further, faster,” said Jay Busselle, Co-Founder of the Branded Merch Network.
What Attendees Will Learn
- Recover margin by automating manual processes and reducing overhead
- Win more business through trend-driven pitches and client-ready campaigns
- Boost efficiency with faster approvals, virtual samples, and workflow automation
- Future-proof teams through training and smarter systems that connect trends to transactions
Event Mission
Automate & Elevate reflects BMN’s mission to prepare the industry for what’s next. By bringing together creative professionals and technology leaders, the event will explore how automation and AI are driving the future of branded merchandise—and what businesses must do to stay relevant, competitive, and profitable.
Registration is now open at http://bit.ly/4nWGsuQ.
