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Top 10 of 2025: Print & Promo Marketing
The most-read stories from the converging worlds of print and promotional products.
Top Stories
Obituary: David Long, Sourcing City
The chairman of the U.K.-based promotional products service organization will be remembered not only for his leadership and vision, but also for his integrity, kindness and collaborative nature.
Top 10 of 2025: Trends, Analysis & Commentary
ASI Media’s readers were especially eager for data this year on everything from promo sales to the labor market to AI usage.
Top 10 of 2025: Promo for the Planet
Sustainability coverage this year included discussions on the most important certifications – as well as some exciting innovations and initiatives to watch.
Cintas Proposes Bid To Acquire UniFirst, Marking Third Attempt at a Deal
The Counselor Top 40 distributor submitted the same offer nearly a year ago, but now envisions a clear path for obtaining regulatory approvals.
Product Hub
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Promo That Stops You in Your Tracks
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Essential Totes & Shopping Bags
Meet demand for a top promo category with branded bags for retail shopping, grocery stores and more.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Snazzy Sustainable Apparel
Meet growing demand for both apparel and sustainability with these eco-friendly wearables.
Cintas Proposes Bid To Acquire UniFirst, Marking Third Attempt at a Deal
The Counselor Top 40 distributor submitted the same offer nearly a year ago, but now envisions a clear path for obtaining regulatory approvals.
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Top 10 of 2025: News Stories
M&A activity, industry lawsuits, USPS shakeups and – of course – tariff updates were among the most popular stories from ASI Media this year.
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Top Promo Takeaways From the November U.S. Jobs Report
Job gains in healthcare and construction and losses in warehousing represent opportunities and pain points for branded-merch companies.
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PCNA Promotes Emily Douglas to VP of Revenue Operations
Douglas joined the Counselor Top 40 supplier in 2018 and was most recently the director of strategic sales.
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Cargo Plane Inspections After Deadly Crash Could Lead to Shipping Delays
Nearly 10% of UPS’ planes and 5% of FedEx’s have been grounded for inspections and repairs that could take months.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Seeded Promotions Upcycles Tea Waste Into Grow Kits
The supplier says the new product helps reduce plastic waste while also providing meaningful employment to women artisans in India.
Sustainability
Goldstar Adds Grosche Drinkware, Dock & Bay Towels to Lineup
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the B Corp certified brands mesh well with its commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable choices.
Sustainability
Promo Lessons From Patagonia’s Bold ‘Nothing We Do Is Sustainable’ Report
The clothing brand released its first-ever sustainability report and got candid about its progress and imperfections.
4 Ways To Use Popular Trends as Inspiration for Promo Campaigns
Distributor Lisa Fronek discussed her insights in a recent Quick Hit video on the ASI Learning Network.
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Top 10 of 2025: ASI Media’s Podcasts
This year we launched two additional podcasts and touched on everything from print on demand to viral merch moments to high-profile mergers.
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A Glimpse at the Company Behind the Official America250 Web Store
Fabritech, a Michigan-based distributor and decorator, is working with licensing agency Global Icons to create an array of merch for America’s upcoming semiquincentennial.
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Why People Are Still the Future of Promo: A Message From (the Real) Tim Andrews
AI is a game-changing innovation, but the real power lies in how distributors and suppliers harness it to move our industry forward.
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3 Proven Ways To Build a Self-Promo Campaign
In a webinar on the ASI Learning Network, sales veteran Cliff Quicksell offers his expertise for expanding client bases with this attention-grabbing marketing tactic.
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