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Top 10 ESP Searches: Record Summer Heat Drives Growth for Cooling Promo Products in Q2
The second quarter also saw sustained interest in trendy products like custom socks and popular retail brand names.
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Goldstar Announces Two Leadership Appointments
The Counselor Top 40 supplier named Alina Rubinshteyn and Charles G. Duggan II to VP roles.
Announcing the Launch of the ASI Learning Network
ASI’s Michele Bell and Sara Lavenduski discuss the new online education platform available to ASI members, featuring tracks on sales, marketing, AI, ESP+ and more.
Nikki Stella Steps Down as CEO of AIM Smarter
Stella, who was appointed to her position in 2017, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Pride-Related Promo Searches Decline as Brands Scale Back
The number of ESP searches for products related to Pride and the LGBTQ+ community between January and June is at its lowest in four years.
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Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Branded Promo Fun
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Gemline To Offer Luxury Travel Brand Hartmann in Promo
Hartmann’s line of bags and luggage is the latest retail brand addition to the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s catalog.
Products
Promotions Planner: Awareness in Action
Start presenting ideas to clients for promotional campaigns centered around October observances.
Pilot Announces Price Increases After Back-to-School Rush
The writing instrument supplier cited rising global costs as reasons for price hikes, effective Oct. 1.
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Supplier Howard Miller Announces Closure
The Michigan supplier of awards, clocks and other home goods cited variables like tariffs and rising interest rates as reasons for ceasing operations next year.
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HPG Opens 135,000-Square-Foot Facility in Texas
The Counselor Top 40 supplier’s new space consolidates production capabilities and will serve as the headquarters of HPG subsidiary Best Promotions USA.
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The Kanata Group Welcomes Edward Huang as Vice President of Sales
Huang has extensive industry experience with Counselor Top 40 suppliers in Canada.
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Prime Line Partners With YETI To Offer Drinkware Styles
The supplier, a division of Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear, will offer 10 of the fan-favorite outdoor brand’s most popular drinkware styles in its initial launch.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
SRG Earns EcoVadis Silver Rating
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the business sustainability platform called its ongoing carbon management efforts “advanced.”
Sustainability
Storm Creek Earns B Corp Certification
The apparel supplier said the distinction further solidifies its legal commitment to create a positive impact for society and the environment.
Sustainability
Gildan Recognized for Sustainability by TIME & Corporate Knights
The Counselor Top 40 supplier was included on Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and a list of the 500 most sustainable companies put together by TIME.
Go Beyond Basic DTF With Mixed-Media Designs
Special-effect heat transfer vinyl works best as a complement to direct-to-film transfers.
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New Physical Music Format Showcases Print’s Value as a Collectible
The KitAlbum bridges the CD era and streaming era, and uses print as part of the appeal.
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Canadian Distributors Search for Classic Categories, Promo Stalwarts in ESP Amid Q2 Economic Uncertainty
Meanwhile, searches for “made in Canada” fell 72% between the first and second quarters.
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Decorating Roundup: World Emblem Launches 3-D Foam Direct Embroidery
Plus, DTG Connection has rebranded as Printer Biz, and Transfer Express has released the MerchMaker heat press.
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The Bottle Station Improves Accessibility for People With Limited Mobility
The product secures items to surfaces, making it easier for people with mobility issues to reach their bottles without knocking them over.
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