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Sara Lavenduski

  • Executive Director, Client Education & Content

Sara covers strategy for ASI’s readers in the U.S. and Canada, including sales & marketing, health & wellbeing and product trends.

S&S Canada Opens New Toronto Distribution Center

The larger facility combines the supplier’s Eastern operations.

Q&A: Boost Your Immune System

A holistic doctor has recommendations for protecting your health during the pandemic an...

JournalBooks Celebrates 50 Years

The supplier is known for its custom paper products.

Facilisgroup Welcomes New Distributor Members

It’s the latest in a busy first half of the year for the company.

ASI Employees Offer Advice During Minority Mental Health Month

Inequities in mental healthcare access persist in the BIPOC community.

Promotions Planner: Looking Ahead to Fall

Start presenting ideas to clients for projects centered on November events.

Infographic: Pastels Trend Alert

Soothing tones are just the thing to reassure buyers during times of uncertainty.

Spector & Co. Welcomes Kippie Helzel, Bruce Curry

The industry veterans join the company’s growing account management team for North Amer...

Goldstar Announces Key Promotions

The writing instruments manufacturer is focused on expanding its global operations.

Q&A: The Marketing Value of Brand Stunts

Panera’s new “Swim Soup” collection is the latest in a recent slew of quirky merch coll...

SOI 2021: Kitting Trend Is Here to Stay

As a way to keep people connected, engaged and encouraged, kitted gift packages will l...

Inflation Higher Than Predicted in June

Officials are split as to how long it will last.

UVA to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics

It could be an opportunity for promo firms to offer alternatives.

Bess Cohn Humanitarian of the Year 2021: The Promotional Products Industry

Phones went silent. Emails stopped coming. Offices lay empty and sales dried up. ...

Woman of Distinction 2021: Sandy Gonzalez, MadeToOrder

When Sandy Gonzalez became CEO of California-based MadeToOrder (asi/259540) in...

Q&A: Rethink Your Digital Marketing Strategy

It’s more important than ever, especially in the wake of COVID.

Promotional Source Acquires Partners Promotional Group

The move will enhance its presence in the Toronto area.

Chocolate Inn/Lanco Announces Rebrand

The company’s product lines will be combined under the NC Custom name.

Foster Connection With Virtual Colleagues

For those continuing to work remotely, here’s how to keep – and even strengthen – bonds...

For Promo in Canada, It’s Eyes Forward

After 15 long months of heavy virus restrictions, the Great White North is finally seei...

Q&A: Promo Supplier Launches Identification App

The ReturnMe app helps people find their lost mobile devices.

Obituary: Irvin ‘Bud’ Lawhead, Mark K Inc.

Lawhead sold promotional products for almost 30 years.

Promotions Planner: Shared Causes

October is an ideal time to help organizations promote unity around common objectives.

Business Attire Makes a Comeback

The return to the office and resurgence of events has people ditching their ratty T-shi...

Q&A: Tips for More Clickworthy Newsletters

An email marketing expert offers tips on getting more traction from your messages.