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Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories
Readers in the Great White North were hungry for details on labour disputes, industry events, key earnings reports and, of course, tariffs.
Top Stories
Rob Hamill Takes on New Role as Chief Strategy Officer at S&S Activewear
Since joining the company in 2024, Hamill has helped oversee M&A activity and strategic initiatives at the Counselor Top 40 supplier.
Convergence Corner: Kate Vanmarum Explains How a Delicious Food Promo Can Start With Packaging
Kate Vanmarum, sales representative for The Promo Addict Inc., discusses finding the right (literal) flavor profile for a campaign and pairing it with creative packaging.
Best in Branding: Cheers to a Year of Fun & Festive Merch
From classy convenience-store replicas to cutesy coffee merch, brands did not disappoint with their seasonal holiday promo drops.
Promo Insiders: Build a Competitive Advantage With AI
Sterling McKinley of Clarity AI Solutions, a speaker at the upcoming ASI Show in Orlando, discusses AI’s capabilities as a powerful and essential assistant for small- and medium-size businesses.
Latest News
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The Kanata Group Appoints Katrina Derksen as VP of Strategic Partnerships
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BEL Promo Adds Alex Moltz as Strategic Sales Manager
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Keep the Holiday Cheer Going
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E.P. Gerber & Sons Company Acquires Promo Supplier Solid Dimensions
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Editor’s Picks: Creative Light-Up Products
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PCNA Partners With Libbey Glass
Product Hub
Products
Editor’s Picks: Terrific Toys
Find opportunity for playfulness in Q1 campaigns with these fun branded toys.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Promo That Pops
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Promo That Stops You in Your Tracks
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
The Bright Side: Proforma Hosts Holiday Gift Drives in Ohio & Florida
The annual holiday tradition helps children in need through partnerships with Providence House in Cleveland, OH, and Joshua House in Tampa, FL.
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Stahls’ Adds 4 Leaders To Help Scale On-Demand Fulfillment Technology
The supplier of heat-printing equipment and apparel-decoration technology said the hirings reinforce its commitment to scaling its Fulfill Engine platform and expanding enterprise partnerships.
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Peerless Umbrella Appoints Katie Kailik as Director of Sales
Kailik was named ASI Media’s 2025 Supplier Salesperson of the Year.
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Chocolate Chocolate Rebrands as Totally Chocolate Promo
The supplier says the name change aligns it more closely with its retail brand, Totally Chocolate.
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Obituary: David Long, Sourcing City
The chairman of the U.K.-based promotional products service organization will be remembered not only for his leadership and vision, but also for his integrity, kindness and collaborative nature.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Top 10 of 2025: Promo for the Planet
Sustainability coverage this year included discussions on the most important certifications – as well as some exciting innovations and initiatives to watch.
Sustainability
Seeded Promotions Upcycles Tea Waste Into Grow Kits
The supplier says the new product helps reduce plastic waste while also providing meaningful employment to women artisans in India.
Sustainability
Goldstar Adds Grosche Drinkware, Dock & Bay Towels to Lineup
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the B Corp certified brands mesh well with its commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable choices.
The 3 Types of Supplier Reps (and Why One Gets Nearly All Our Business)
Reliability is the real currency when it comes to supplier-distributor relationships in the promo industry.
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The 2026 Trade Show Planning Guide
Check out ASI Media’s 20th annual comprehensive listing of North American and international trade shows for the promotional products industry and those that focus on markets, products and materials...
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5 Insights for Building Strong Supplier-Distributor Partnerships
Katie Kailik, national account manager at Peerless Umbrella (asi/76730), shared her tips in a recent Quick Hit video on the ASI Learning Network.
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Top 10 of 2025: Print & Promo Marketing
The most-read stories from the converging worlds of print and promotional products.
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Top 10 of 2025: Trends, Analysis & Commentary
ASI Media’s readers were especially eager for data this year on everything from promo sales to the labor market to AI usage.
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