In this live Social Angle podcast from Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 11 am EST, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Jon Katz, founder of portable blender supplier BLENDi (asi/63737), about what it's like being new to the industry, how he uses social media to promote his product and solicit trade show tips, and much more.
Two experts return to the podcast to give an update on this recovering sector.
ASI’s Nate Kucsma and Christopher Ruvo examine the industry’s strong 2022 performance and discuss what lies ahead in 2023.
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Erich Campbell, an apparel decorating professional, about how he uses social media for his business, tips for screen printers and embroiderers, and much more. If you’re an apparel decorator looking to stand out on social media, don’t miss this discussion!
Vicki Ostrom explains how comfortable apparel became synonymous with style.
In this live Social Angle podcast, recorded Wednesday, January 25, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Sam Moses, the Chief Socktologist of Sockrates Custom Socks (asi/88082), about how to get attention on social media to grow your brand.
Gia Machlin of New York City distributor EcoPlum discusses the importance of creating a Global Plastics Treaty and strategies distributors can use to become more sustainable.
Top 40 supplier HPG this month acquired fellow Top 40 firm Evans Manufacturing. What can distributors expect in terms of service? How does the deal benefit the firms and their customers? Plus, where is M&A in promo headed?
In this live Social Angle podcast from January 18, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with dynamic motivational speaker Cliff Quicksell, of Cliff Quicksell & Associates, about getting over a fear of public speaking. If you’re one of the millions who suffers from social anxiety and/or are apprehensive to get in front of a camera to do social media, Cliff has the perfect tips for you. Don’t miss this discussion!
The just-promoted chief executive of the industry’s 10th largest supplier, Frank Carpenito talks everything from consolidation and supplier service levels, to changing end-client demands, sustainability, potential recession impacts and more.
In this live Social Angle podcast, recorded on Friday, January 13 at 1 pm EDT, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Shane Shirley, of Shane Shirley Media, about blogs. Are they still relevant? What are the benefits of having one? And should you add one to your marketing arsenal? Don’t miss this discussion!
ASI Media’s editors talk about the first major industry event of 2023, which featured instructive education, insightful keynote speakers and a bustling floor of supplier exhibits.
The editors of ASI Media predict the trends and issues that will define the year ahead for the promo industry.
Charlotte Jones, who spearheads business operations and marketing strategies for the Dallas Cowboys, shares insights into the sports franchise’s brand and previews her upcoming keynote at the ASI Show Fort Worth.
Lucas Guariglia of Rowboat Creative shares his advice and details the state of experiential branding as events return.
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Nicole Campbell, president of Active Promotions, about how she was able to land her biggest sale to date: a 200,000 order for shirts!
In this live Social Angle discussion, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by a panel of promo industry folks for an in-depth, roundtable discussion about how distributors and suppliers should be using social media at trade shows. With trade-show season just a month away, you don’t want to miss these tips!
Consultant, author and speaker Shawn Rhodes, a former U.S. Marine, gives a preview of his keynote address to be held in January at ASI Show Orlando.
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with former ASI interns Rachel Ramirez and Andréa Miller about what they're doing now, valuable skills they learned during their internships, the role social media plays in their professional lives as journalists, and their favorite ASI memory.
The industry’s most influential leader weighs in on hard-hitting issues like supplier service levels, inventory/supply chain, big opportunities, pressing challenges, and how the branded merchandise market will fare in 2023 and beyond.
Three first-timers on Counselor’s annual list of the industry’s most influential people share how they got started in promo, plus company innovations and initiatives aimed at moving the market forward.
ASI Media editors share key data from the Distributor Quarterly Sales Survey and discuss what the industry is saying about end of 2022 and beyond.
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Amanda Delaney, marketing manager, and Brittany Frase, director of sales and marketing, about all that went into the recent rebrand of Top 40 promo supplier Hirsch (asi/61005). Don’t miss this discussion!
ASI’s Senior Counsel Chuck Machion and Digital News Director Christopher Ruvo delve into an under-consideration regulation that could affect independent contractors – and the businesses that rely on them – in the promo industry.
The ASI Media crew offers their ideas to improve the industry’s reputation. Plus, “promotional products,” “swag” or “branded merchandise” – what term is best?
Mike Carroll of Intelligent Conversations shares insights about using evaluations to make sure new hires are a good fit for a specific team and job, as well as to improve productivity and culture for existing departments.
We’ve rounded up some of the best branded merch campaigns we’ve seen recently and discuss what makes them work. Plus, what lessons can promotional products suppliers and distributors learn from these examples?
In this live Social Angle discussion, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by a panel of promo industry folks for an in-depth, roundtable discussion about social media and mental health. What are the dangers of social media and how can you protect yourself? Don’t miss this important discussion!
Scam attempts against industry firms are proliferating. Here’s how to spot them and keep from getting conned.
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Max Berg, co-founder of branded beer, wine, and hard seltzer supplier Eliqs, about his innovative product, how the idea was borne, social media opportunities and much more. Don’t miss this discussion!
