Welcome to the 2019 Power 50 list, which ranks the most influential people in the industry.

#27 Paul Bellantone, PPAI

2018 Rank: 28 
Title: President/CEO
Industry Experience: 21 years

A smart and strategic steward who’s been at the helm of PPAI since 2011, Bellantone jumps up a spot due to his tireless advocacy and constant lobbying to protect the industry’s interests. Throughout the year, Bellantone was featured in a series of Ad Age forums where he discussed the growth of the promo products industry.