Awards

International Person of the Year 2020: Michael Freter, PSI

Counselor

It would be a masterpiece of understatement to say that running a business during the...

Technology Executive of the Year 2020: Sai Koppaka, BEL USA

Counselor

Sai Koppaka's grandmother raised him. She was smart and tough, and always encouraged...

Counselor Lifetime Achievement Award 2020: Marty Lott, SanMar

Be nice and tell the truth. Marty...

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Supplier Entrepreneur of the Year 2020: Ryan Moor, Allmade/Ryonet

Ryan Moor has come a long way from his...

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Bess Cohn Humanitarians of the Year 2020: Jordan Bartlett, Scott Henderson & Logan Altman, Doing Good Works

When Jordan Bartlett was in college, a...

Woman of Distinction 2020: Carol de Ville, The Branding Company

Counselor

There are forces of nature who can make things happen by sheer will, and then there's...

Supplier Family Business of the Year 2020: Jornik Manufacturing

Counselor

Jordie Freedman began her career in theater, moving into Broadway and TV and even...

Distributor Family Business of the Year 2020: City Paper Company

Counselor

Like sweet tea and college football, City Paper Company (asi/162267) is an...

Distributor Entrepreneurs of the Year 2020: Spencer Kramer, Chris Ferriter & Scott Latimer, Sobe Promos

Counselor

When Miami-based Sobe Promos (asi/245603) was named Counselor's Fastest-Growing...

Person of the Year 2020: Jo-an Lantz, Geiger

Her ascension last year to Geiger’s CEO ch...

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How to Partner With Ad Agencies

Q&A with Aly MacGregor, president of Reicu...

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Promo Industry View: Seize the Opportunity to Expand

The time has come for distributors to dive...

The Office After Quarantine - Part 3

Transitioning back to the office will requ...

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The Office After Quarantine - Part 2

While some fear for their safety, others e...

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The Office After Quarantine – Part 1

States are finally allowing non-essential ...

Case Study: How to Power Retention With Promo Products

Counselor

Now is a great time for companies to boost morale and show employees they care with the...

Data Privacy Laws are Coming to Promo

Counselor

Data privacy compliance is difficult, and thanks to new laws, it may no longer be optio...

Embracing Technological Change in the Promo Industry

Counselor

Reversing promo’s digital struggles isn’t just about identifying the best tech. It’s al...

Five Ways to Get Employees Invested in Tech Upgrades

Counselor

Your company can have the most advanced technology out there, but it's no good if the...

Score Big Promo Orders In the Outdoors Market

Counselor

While the coronavirus has hurt promotional products sales, case studies like these are ...

Promo Industry View: How to Dress the Part

Counselor

No time like the present to start preparing your wardrobe for reentry.