ASI Member? Login here to access Education, Research, ESP, Pay Your Bill, Find a Supplier and much more.
Not an ASI Member? Learn more about ASI today!
Strategy
Popcorn Buckets & Pop-Ups: Movie Promos Become the Main Attraction
StrategyAs blockbuster films fuel a resurgence at theaters, studios and entertainment clients a...
How emblm Uses Print & Promo To Win Bigger Projects
StrategyThe Eliot, ME-based distributor began in the ’90s as a print shop, but later expanded i...
25 Years Later, Promo Helps Preserve the Memory of 9/11
A quarter century after the deadliest terr...
ASI Pavilion Comes to PRINTING United Expo
Held from Sept. 23 to 25 at the Las Vegas ...
‘INKclusivity’ Makes Case for Disability Inclusion in Print & Promo
Co-written by Jed Seifert of Stakes Manufa...
Counselor 2026 State & Regional Sales Report
StrategyConsistent growth across the country is an encouraging sign for future promo sales oppo...
How Printers Are Adopting AI & Automation
StrategyThe technology is becoming an essential business tool for the print and packaging indus...
Everything Is Customer Service: Effective Communication Is About What’s Understood, Not Said
StrategyThe best communication methods focus on conveying one simple idea and serving recipient...
Does Branded Apparel Correlate to a Winning Shark Tank Pitch?
StrategyWhile it’s not a slam dunk, wearing company-branded T-shirts seems to have a positive e...
How PRINTING United Expo Can Open New Doors for Distributors
Customers are demanding more customization...
5 Packaging Mistakes To Avoid
Label and package printing can be a lucrat...
My Favorite Merch: Cindy Mullen, BAMKO
Industry distributors share the promo prod...
Eclipse Glasses Can Be Out-of-This-World Promo (When Planned Correctly)
People in European countries like the U.K....
Koozie Group Donated Over $329,000 in 2025, According to Sustainability Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier also said it...
Lessons From the Forgotten (but Extremely Handy) Promo CD Opener
A random memory of a beloved tool reveals ...
Counselor State of the Industry 2026: Supplier Snapshots
StrategyThe bigger suppliers get, the greater the rewards — and the risks.
Counselor State of the Industry 2026: Distributor Snapshots
StrategyKey characteristics stand out with distributors of varying sizes.
Sponsored Content
Podcast: More Than a Supplier – How To Build Better Branded Gift Solutions Together
It's hard to believe it, but the holidays are already right around the corner. Now's...
SPONSORED BY:
From Checkups to Chew Toys: How To Sell Healthcare Merch for Patients & Pets
Whether your clients serve people or pets, we'll explain how to pitch the most...
SPONSORED BY:
End-of-Year Sales Made Easy: How To Take the Guesswork Out of Holiday Gifting
The secret to pitching the perfect gift and awards? Letting recipients pick a gift...
SPONSORED BY:
Name Badges: The Easiest Add-On Sale You’re Probably Overlooking
The best customers to sell to are the ones you're already working with . Increase...
SPONSORED BY:
Counselor State of the Industry 2026: Revealing Economic Indicators
StrategyWe used State of the Industry findings, ASI Research metrics and broader economic data ...
Counselor State of the Industry 2026: Top Markets for Promotional Products Sales
StrategyIn a complicated economic year, some verticals thrived while others took a step back.
Counselor State of the Industry 2026: Top Promotional Products Categories
StrategyAmong the most-sold product categories, apparel continues to dominate.
Counselor State of the Industry 2026: Ease Cost Pressures
StrategySourcing agility and robust forecasting are helping suppliers weather pricing uncertainty.