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Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories
Readers in the Great White North were hungry for details on labour disputes, industry events, key earnings reports and, of course, tariffs.
Top Stories
Promo Insiders: Build a Competitive Advantage With AI
Sterling McKinley of Clarity AI Solutions, a speaker at the upcoming ASI Show in Orlando, discusses AI’s capabilities as a powerful and essential assistant for small- and medium-size businesses.
Peerless Umbrella Appoints Katie Kailik as Director of Sales
Kailik was named ASI Media’s 2025 Supplier Salesperson of the Year.
Top 10 of 2025: Print & Promo Marketing
The most-read stories from the converging worlds of print and promotional products.
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.
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E.P. Gerber & Sons Company Acquires Promo Supplier Solid Dimensions
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Editor’s Picks: Creative Light-Up Products
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PCNA Partners With Libbey Glass
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The 3 Types of Supplier Reps (and Why One Gets Nearly All Our Business)
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The Bright Side: Proforma Hosts Holiday Gift Drives in Ohio & Florida
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Stahls’ Adds 4 Leaders To Help Scale On-Demand Fulfillment Technology
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Products
Editor’s Picks: Terrific Toys
Find opportunity for playfulness in Q1 campaigns with these fun branded toys.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Promo That Pops
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Promo That Stops You in Your Tracks
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Chocolate Chocolate Rebrands as Totally Chocolate Promo
The supplier says the name change aligns it more closely with its retail brand, Totally Chocolate.
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In The News - December 2025
Ninja Transfers (asi/73060) has launched floor graphics for indoor and outdoor use, expanding beyond apparel decoration into large-format, surface-based branding. "Floor graphics are no longer...
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Judge Rules in Favor of Lady Gaga Over ‘Mayhem’ Trademark Dispute
Surf brand Lost International claimed the singer’s use of the word for merchandise infringed on a decade-old trademark.
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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.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
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.
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.
The 2026 Trade Show Planning Guide
Check out ASI Media’s 20th annual comprehensive listing of North American and international trade shows for the promotional products industry and those that focus on markets, products and materials...
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5 Insights for Building Strong Supplier-Distributor Partnerships
Katie Kailik, national account manager at Peerless Umbrella (asi/76730), shared her tips in a recent Quick Hit video on the ASI Learning Network.
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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.
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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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Looking Ahead: Promo Products To Pay Attention to in 2026
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Q1 Sales Opportunities: Lucrative Promo Prospects for 2026
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