Tara Lerman

  • Digital News Editor

Tara oversees ASI Media’s news coverage. She regularly contributes to podcasts, videos, and data explainers that help ASI’s audience make sense of industry trends and business news.

Federal Court Rules Against Trump’s 10% Global Tariff, Though Most Importers Will Still Face Levies Through July

The ruling applies only to the plaintiffs in the case, but sets a legal precedent for o...

Booker Promotions Acquires North Carolina-Based Distributor Custom Advertising

The firm integrating Custom Advertising’s expertise and client portfolio will allow it ...

Proforma Ranks 3rd on Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Largest Franchisors List

Proforma has grown to 485 distributor locations throughout North America.

Smart Source Acquires Assets From Richmond-Based Print Provider Foley Creative

The Counselor Top 40 distributor said the deal will allow the firm to offer a broad ran...

Billest Headwear Collection Now Available in Promo

Counselor Top 40 supplier Sportsman Cap & Bag is among those offering the brand.

Next Level Apparel Wins Award for Trade Show Exhibit Design

The Counselor Top 40 supplier won gold at the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards, which recogn...

Alina Rubinshteyn Returns to PCNA as Director of Sales Development

In the new role, Rubinshteyn will lead learning and development initiatives across PCNA.

Missouri Supplier Pic The Gift Acquires Just Vision It

The acquisition will allow both suppliers to expand print-on-demand and sublimation cap...

Bay State Specialty Names Eric Cardoza as President

Cardoza will succeed former president Michael Moore in the firm’s top role.

The Vernon Company Names Gemline Top Supplier Partner at National Sales Meeting

The Counselor Top 40 distributor also honored Venus Thom of Top 40 supplier Koozie Grou...

Graphik Relocates New York Production Facility to Iowa

The move will add 25-30 new positions in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, the supplier says.

Gildan Q1 Retail Sales Rise, Wholesale Revenue Dips After Hanesbrands Integration

The Counselor Top 40 supplier posted net sales of $1.17 billion, up 63.8% from last year.

Cimpress Grows 12% in Fiscal Q3, Surpasses Full-Year Guidance

The parent company of VistaPrint, National Pen and various other print and promo compan...

Federal Judge Dismisses S&S Activewear’s ‘Trespass’ Claim Against PromoHunt

The Counselor Top 40 supplier filed 11 claims against the promo service provider last S...

Cutter & Buck Parent Company Reports 6.6% Growth

New Wave Group, the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s Swedish owner, said sport and leisure s...

Goldstar Announces East Coast Fulfillment Center & New Website Platform as Part of ‘Strategic Expansion’

The announcement comes just a couple weeks after the Counselor Top 40 supplier said it ...

Boundless Inks a Deal To Acquire Wet Paint Group

The Counselor Top 40 distributor says the deal will enhance its onsite brand experience...

S&S Activewear Becomes Exclusive Provider of Select Legends Apparel Styles

Starting in June 2026, the Counselor Top 40 supplier will offer nine of Legends’ top-se...

Exec to Coach Adds Michael Bistocchi to Roster of Coaches

Bistocchi draws from nearly 30 years of promo leadership experience.

Q1 Industry Sales Rise 1.8% as Inflation, Iran Conflict Weigh on Market

The results mark a sharp comedown from the industry’s strong 2025 second half, though d...

SanMar Appoints Chantelle McCall and Barb Herman to VP Roles

McCall will lead inside sales and sales operations, while Herman will serve as vice pre...

Gemline Highlights Carbon Accountability, Supply Chain Traceability in 2025 CSR Report

The Counselor Top 40 supplier took steps to improve its use of preferred materials, tra...

Logomark Inks Partnership With Zwiesel Fortessa Glassware

The Counselor Top 40 supplier says the exclusive agreement will help distributors eleva...

Bobby Lehew Will Oversee AI Initiatives at Commonsku in Newly Created Role

As chief AI officer, Lehew will “own the intelligence loop” between customers, product ...

U.S. Government Launches Online Portal for Tariff Refunds

Trade experts caution that payouts will take time and will require businesses to ‘jump ...