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AI, consolidation and the election dominated the discussion at this year’s event, which brings together the leaders of the promotional products industry.
ASI Media’s editors talk fall selling opportunities and taste-test unique snacks.
As the end-buyer research series wraps up, ASI Senior Executive Director of Research Nate Kucsma outlines a few key trends and takeaways from the study’s 26 market segments.
Jeff Butler, CEO of TrinityFix, delivers actionable tips to help get this essential aspect of business continuity correct in what’s a preview of his upcoming talk at the ASI Power Summit.
Lou Elliott-Cysewski of CoolPerx, a member of the Promo for the Planet Editorial Advisory Board, talks about greenwashing and how to avoid it – both in your own marketing and when dealing with other companies.
Millie Tadewaldt, founder of Brilliant (asi/146116) and a contributor to this year’s Counselor Gift Guide, offers her advice for selling in Q4 and the products that are proving popular this year.
In a preview of her upcoming talk at the ASI Power Summit, renowned economist Dr. Mary Kelly discusses the state of the marketplace – and how promo products executives can steer their firms to success within it.
On September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, who’s been blind since birth, escaped the World Trade Center by navigating 78 flights of stairs with his then guide dog Roselle. Now, he shares his story – and the many lessons he’s learned about teamwork, facing fear and trust – with audiences around the world. He’ll be a speaker at ASI’s Power Summit in October.
The promotional products business is becoming more globally interconnected than ever. As such, don’t miss the key findings from this in-depth exclusive study on distributor performance in Europe.
From strike threats to militant attacks, there is a lot in play. What does the disruption mean for the promo products industry in the final months of 2024? ASI Media editors Christopher Ruvo and Sara Lavenduski weigh in.
Frank Carpenito, CEO and president of the Counselor Top 40 supplier, and Tim Behling, vice president of supply chain and sustainability, discuss the importance of getting a handle on Scope 3 emissions.
Description: Andrew Titus, president of Counselor Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) and his brother A.J. Titus, president of Signarama – both part of United Franchise Group – joined the Promo Insiders podcast to talk about the main similarities and differences between the print and promo industries, and how companies in the industry see the value in offering both.
Description: Counselor Editor-in-Chief C.J. Mittica and ASI Sr. Executive Director of Research Nate Kucsma highlight the most interesting findings from our annual report and what it means for distributors and suppliers.
ASI Senior Vice President Michele Bell interviews Schmidt on his successes, big strategy swings, some notable misses and why he’s in it for the long haul.
Albert van der Veen, CEO of XD Connects, discusses the importance of backing up claims of lower-impact promotional products.
Lewandowski, general manager of BEL Promo (asi/39552), was instrumental in launching the ASI Shows in the 1990s and has become a sought-after industry expert and mentor.
Co-founders of Elemental Bottles Seth Inyang and Vinh Lieu chat with Sami Marshak, ASI's data analytics editor, about sustainability and future plans for their company, as well as winning Counselor's 2024 Supplier Entrepreneurs of the Year award.
ASI Media editors Christopher Ruvo and Brendan Menapace discuss how to generate ample printing and promotional products business within the fast-growing marijuana market.
Eric Henry, CEO and president of TS Designs, a B Corp-certified sustainable apparel decorator in North Carolina, talks about his company’s many people- and planet-focused efforts, including its new Know Your Clothing initiative.
ASI Media’s editors and interns discuss sales opportunities for Q3, look ahead to Q4 and try sweet and savory foods.
A “perfect storm” of challenges is making importing more complicated and expensive, raising concerns about potential inventory issues and product price increases in the promo products industry.
ASI Media staffers share vacation memories, their favorite souvenirs and thoughts on how promotional products distributors can take advantage of the season.
Dr. Jan Louise Jones, professor of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business, returns to the podcast to discuss the current state of the travel industry, growing travel trends and where distributors can look for opportunities to sell more promo.
Productivity expert Alexis Haselberger shares her top strategies to free you from the clutches of your inbox.
After being fired in December, Glenn Chamandy returned as president/CEO of the Top 40 supplier in late May, capping a corporate war that had lasted months.
Rielly Troyer of Proforma Printhouse (asi/491465) is a promo products-selling whiz kid who generated over $1 million in annual revenue at just 23 years old. In this Promo Insiders, he offers insights into his success.
Jessica Hiner of The Magnet Group shares why she believes it’s a badge of honor to be called “relentless” and shares some of her best sales tips.
Rose Sarro, VP of Sales for Promo Direct (asi/300477), explains how she gave up practically her entire client roster and was still able to achieve personal sales records.
Ramon Ray, a small-business expert and successful entrepreneur, will be giving a keynote address at the upcoming ASI Chicago show. In this episode of Promo Insiders, he talk about why it’s so important for sales leaders and company executives to connect with their clients on a human level and he shares tips for making a positive impact online and in person.
