If it impacts the promotional products industry, then the editorial team for Counselor, ASI’s flagship publication, is on top of it. Join these industry insiders as they delve into the issues, challenges and opportunities that matter most to promo.
Subscribe10/26/2022
The ASI Media crew offers their ideas to improve the industry’s reputation. Plus, “promotional products,” “swag” or “branded merchandise” – what term is best?
10/20/2022
Mike Carroll of Intelligent Conversations shares insights about using evaluations to make sure new hires are a good fit for a specific team and job, as well as to improve productivity and culture for existing departments.
10/12/2022
We’ve rounded up some of the best branded merch campaigns we’ve seen recently and discuss what makes them work. Plus, what lessons can promotional products suppliers and distributors learn from these examples?
10/6/2022
Scam attempts against industry firms are proliferating. Here’s how to spot them and keep from getting conned.
9/22/2022
Beth Bridges, the Networking Motivator, explains how to navigate the fragmented landscape of in-person and online events.
9/15/2022
ASI Media staffers test out some fall flavors and share ideas for capitalizing on the season.
9/8/2022
Get insights on top markets, hot products, selling strategies, and supplier inventory and service levels to help power a successful fourth quarter.
8/31/2022
An expert on persuasion and influence discusses the impact of suggestion and how it can transform teams and relationships.
8/24/2022
Recent acquisitions of StrombergBrand, Drum-Line and ProRose have put this holding company on the map.
8/17/2022
Kathy Cheng of Redwood Classics Apparel explains what it means to have a sustainable business model and shares strategies for suppliers and distributors looking to do the same.
8/10/2022
Beyond that positive prediction, the CEO of HALO Branded Solutions delivers a bevy of insights on the current state – and future of – the market.
8/3/2022
A travel expert and a professor of travel and hospitality join the podcast to discuss the current state of the travel industry and occasions for promo products sales.
7/29/2022
The ASI Media team unpacks the most interesting findings and trends from our annual survey.
7/28/2022
From building Canada’s nascent promo industry to mentoring countless professionals, Oesen leaves a staggering legacy.
7/27/2022
Lisa Smith established her Texas company with a mission: to provide the best customer service and a flexible work environment.
7/26/2022
Owner Dan Townes shares stories and wisdom from decades of working in promo.
7/25/2022
The chief strategy officer at Nadel reflects on her early days at the Top 40 distributor and her career trajectory that’s led her to become a beloved peer mentor.
7/20/2022
Daniel Cardozo of Ethix Merch and Lauren Piller of Eco Marketing Solutions talk about strategies they use to convince clients to purchase sustainable products.
7/15/2022
David Miller of NC Custom tells the story of how the Top 40 supplier acquired Fresh Beginnings just as it was about to close for good.
7/14/2022
Bill Roman, strategic sales manager at Orbus Exhibit & Display (asi/75209), offers can’t-miss tips for capitalizing with these product categories.
7/6/2022
Theresa Hegel, Sara Lavenduski and Chris Ruvo give synopses of recent stories involving the supply chain, product trends, sustainability, apparel and more.
6/29/2022
The ASI Media editors dive into the telling data from the just-released State & Regional Sales Report.
6/23/2022
ASI Media staffers discuss all things summer in this lively chat.
6/14/2022
Three successful industry executives deliver powerful strategies distributors can use to overcome the challenges of an economic downturn.
6/8/2022
Sisters Elizabeth and Jennifer Grojean discuss the sustainability and giveback aspects of their company, Baloo Living (asi/38053), which sells weighted blankets for alleviating anxiety and insomnia.