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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.

Target the ‘Mocktail’ Market in Canada

Nonalcoholic beverages have seen booming demand among Canadians recently. Here’s how to...

Industry Leaders Reflect on International Women’s Day

Women from around the world share their insights on the observance, their professional ...

Regional Associations Host ‘Promos in Paradise’ Show Series

The four East Coast organizations held a week of events that featured exhibits, educati...

8 Tactics for Better Sales Pipeline Management

An organized process has been shown to improve revenue.

Promotions Planner: Summertime Adventures

Start presenting ideas to clients for campaigns centered on June observances.

Take Inspiration From #Balletcore

It’s both chic and comfortable, making it a perfect post-COVID style.

Case Study: Custom Socks Benefit Canadian Youth Charity

Sales of the Toronto supplier’s apparel are donated each year to an organization that s...

‘A Woman’s View’ Honors Industry Achievements

The organization established by Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu held an awards ceremony in...

PromoStandards Hosts First-Annual Technology Summit

The event in Tampa brought together tech experts from across the industry.

9 Tactics To Enhance Your Sales Presentations

Be sure that your prospecting efforts pay off by making a memorable first impression.

Case Study: Coffee Merch Contributes to Anti-Crime Efforts

The hosts of a true-crime podcast worked with a distributor to launch a virtual storefr...

Make a Splash With the Mermaid Trend

End-buyers looking for a touch of whimsy can hitch a ride on a growing fad among celebr...

6 Ways To Maximize Your Marketing Budget

Take a fresh look at goals and strategies to make sure you’re spending wisely.

The Making of a Mascot: How ASI’s ‘Plus’ Was Brought to Life

Toronto-based Hogtown Mascots shares the process of creating the promo industry’s favor...

7 Tips for Beating the Winter Blues

The cold months can be long and, yes, depressing. But they don’t have to be. Here’s how...

Get in on the #StanleyCup Trend

A 40-oz. stainless-steel tumbler is taking social media by storm. Here’s how to get in ...

Promotions Planner: On the Job

Start presenting ideas to clients for campaigns centered on May observances.

Trend Alert: Go Big With Oversized Bags

The large accessory is back in vogue, and that’s great news for the industry.

MediaTree Partners With Square

The supplier of digital promotions and rewards has launched a “Shop Local” platform in ...

6 Ways to Re-Engage With Prospects

As the new year approaches, now is the time to warm up prospective accounts that have g...

7 Ways To Research Sales Prospects

Streamline the process by using this checklist to cover your bases.

Exclusive Data on Canadians’ Impressions of Branded Power Banks, USB Drives & Writing Instruments

According to ASI Research, these handy items are popular among Canadians and successful...

Canadian Economy Shows Promising Signs of Improvement

Slowing inflation and a healthy job market could signal improved consumer sentiment, wh...

Brymark Promotions Hires Industry Veteran Jen Plourde

Plourde joins the company as a senior sales coordinator based in Toronto.

Top 10 ESP Searches: Events Drive Product Shifts in Q4

The just-released findings from ASI Research depict a turn toward traditional trade sho...