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Joint ASI-PPAI Study Finds Promo Among the Lowest Carbon Impact Advertising Channels
When it comes to ads that truly connect with consumers, promo’s carbon footprint is actually eight times smaller than digital.
Top Stories
Bill Gossman Appointed to Top Role at Staples Promotional Products
Gossman succeeds former president Daron Hines at the Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Promo Insiders: What’s the Latest With Tariffs?
ASI Media’s Sara Lavenduski and Tara Lerman talk about the current situation with the levies and how trade relations with the U.S. have shifted in recent months.
Q&A: Jeremy Picker Discusses the Challenges (and Rewards) of Translating Logos Into Embroidery
The CEO and creative director of Colorado-based distributor AMB3R Creative worked on a project to create a mini-merch collection for Branding Together, the monthly podcast jointly hosted by ASI and...
U.S. & India Reach Tentative Trade Deal, Bringing Tariffs Back Down to 18%
President Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social after a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Latest News
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Obituary: Michael Vasilantone, Vastex International
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Fun New Promo for February
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Editor’s Picks: Personalized Pet Items
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LogoBranders Promotes Morgan Symons to VP & General Manager
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iPROMOTEu Honors Standout Affiliates & Owners at Annual Awards Luncheons
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What’s New in Apparel Decorating?
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Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: New Promo, New Opportunities
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
BOSKA Food Tools Makes Its Promo Debut Through Gemline
The Dutch brand of kitchen tools crafts its products with sustainability and longevity in mind, according to Gemline.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Useful Umbrellas
With ample room for branding and a practical purpose, umbrellas are an ideal promotional item for commuters, students, golf tournament attendees and more.
Koozie Group Taps Patrick Reininger as New Chief Commercial Officer
The announcement comes just a month after the Counselor Top 40 supplier completed the integration of Garyline.
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2026 Merchandise World Brings Record Number of Attendees to Coventry, England
The U.K.’s largest annual trade show delivered its strongest performance since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tru Art Advertising Calendars Acquires Fellow Calendar Supplier M Line Calendars
The announcement comes shortly after The Beach Company, M Line’s parent firm, announced its closing.
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In The News - February 2026
S&S Canada (asi/90703), part of Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358), has appointed Ryan Renaud and Michael Seaman as dedicated outside sales representatives....
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Fully Promoted Marks 25 Years in Business With New Franchise Partners & Increase in Promo Sales
The Counselor Top 40 distributor saw an approximate 2.5% increase in promo/apparel sales in 2025, supported by higher-value orders and expanding enterprise relationships across key verticals, the c...
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
What Distributors Should Know About Sustainable Sourcing
During an education session at PPAI Expo, Laura Smith of Storm Creek shared advice for vetting suppliers for sustainable practices and avoiding greenwashing.
Sustainability
Storm Creek Earns bluesign PRODUCT Certification
The Counselor Top 40 supplier becomes first U.S.-based promo apparel company with the designation.
Sustainability
Geiger Achieves EcoVadis Global Platinum Rating
The certification places the Counselor Top 40 distributor among the top 1% of assessed sustainable businesses globally.
What Promo Needs To Know About Commercial Printing
For distributors looking to increase margins or expand services, here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of common printing techniques.
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How To Sublimate the Top of a Bucket Hat
Angie Meese of That Shirt Shack explains how she engineered a special ABS plastic prototype to enable sublimation on the tops of bucket hats for the Branding Together podcast merch project.
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My Favorite Merch: Nenette Gray, Lemonade Creative Marketing
Industry distributors share the promo products that they love the most.
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How Distributors Are Winning Sales Despite International Tourism Slowdown
Shifting travel patterns (including a rise in domestic tourism) are prompting promo companies to help hospitality clients do more with tighter budgets.
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3 Goals for Distributors’ First 3 Months
In this course on the ASI Learning Network, Christina Mendola, executive director of distributor services at ASI, shares her top goals for new distributors in their first 90 days of business.
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