The Pro-Ad Expo 2025 was the ultimate promotional products experience. Held at the iconic home of the Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park, this year’s event was all about pushing the boundaries with the theme Bigger, Better, Greener – and it delivered in style.
Marketing and procurement professionals from across the region and beyond visited the event, keen to explore the latest in promotional merchandise solutions. With over 30 stands and hundreds of products on show, covering specialist categories – from trending innovations to tried-and-tested favourites – the Expo offered something for every brand looking to make a lasting impression. From eco-friendly, British-made gems to the latest in corporate clothing, the event proved there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to making an impact with memorable and sustainable branded merchandise.
Carlo Nardini, founder of Pro-Ad, said: “This wasn’t just another trade show – this was a full-on experience! We set out to inspire, innovate, and show how creative merchandise can make a brand unforgettable. The buzz on the show floor was electric, and the feedback from our visitors was beyond exciting and heart-warming.”
The day featured more than just product inspiration – attendees got hands-on with live product demos, enjoyed personalised product-sourcing sessions, and gained valuable insights from educational seminars packed with real-world success stories. Speakers shared how global brands are using merchandise to boost awareness, loyalty, and support sustainability goals.
Standout products included notebooks made from coffee grounds and corn husks, a sleek low-carbon reusable coffee cup, and – of course – the highly coveted Pro-Ad goodie bags. These sustainable bags were filled with eco-conscious treats like branded lunchboxes, sustainable stationery, promotional socks, and the latest in tech solutions.
This biennial event is a must-attend for marketing, procurement, and brand professionals, offering an exclusive opportunity to explore cutting-edge trends and experience innovative sustainable merchandise solutions first-hand. A key moment in the Pro-Ad calendar, it brings together industry leaders, branding and product experts, and sourcing specialists in one inspiring, hands-on space.
If you are a marketing professional or brand decision-maker looking to shake things up, Pro-Ad has the creative thinking and sustainable expertise to make your next campaign truly unforgettable with innovative promotional merchandise, eco-friendly clothing, and impactful branding solutions. Get in touch with Pro-Ad’s solutions team at solutions@proad.co.uk or call 01670 518928. And make your next campaign bold, brilliant and better for the planet.
