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De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends Permanently for Shipments Under $800
Dozens of countries have suspended or restricted shipments to the U.S. this week ahead of the elimination of the de minimis loophole, which previously allowed low-value imports to enter the country...
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Convergence Corner: Attention-Grabbing Packaging & Commercial Print With Dan Lunoe & Matthew Whitely
Dan Lunoe and Matthew Whitely from Counselor Top 40 distributor BAMKO look back on a case study where social media integration was key.
Tim Andrews & Dave Leskusky Dish on Why PRINTING United Expo Is the Place To Be for Promo
ASI’s president and CEO teams up with the president of PRINTING United Alliance to talk about the continued convergence of print and promo as well as why trade shows are so important for the profes...
How Print on Demand Is Reshaping Promo
The decoration industry is embracing the tech-fueled, just-in-time order and fulfillment system. But first, it’s important to clear up common misconceptions hindering its growth.
Apparel Suppliers Broaden Supply Chains Amid Tariff Concerns
Executives say they’re diversifying their sourcing to help mitigate the impact of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy.
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Infographic: Supplier Relations in the Canadian Promo Industry
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In The News - August 2025
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U.K.-Based Pro-Ad Acquires Corporate Recognition
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Q&A: BDA Sustainability Head Discusses Signing The Climate Pledge
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Decorating Roundup: Stahls’ Unveils Liquid 3D Emblem Technology
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Everyday Essentials
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Editor’s Picks: Festive Holiday & Seasonal Items
Maximize the holiday and gift-giving season with these festive promotional items.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: New & Notable Promo
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Functional Packaging
The right packaging can elevate a mailer or kit and add another level of personalization to a promo campaign.
The Bright Side: Proforma Supports Nashville-Based Music Nonprofit
More than 120 participants in the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s annual service project assembled welcome bags and wrote letters of encouragement for the W.O. Smith Nashville Music School.
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iPROMOTEu Hosts 2025 ‘Forum of Dreams’
The three-day Affiliate Forum held by the Counselor Top 40 distributor included education, networking and an awards ceremony.
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PPPC To Induct Rob Spector Into Hall of Fame
The chairman of the board at the Montreal-based supplier will be honored at the PPPC Awards ceremony on Sept. 9.
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HPG Moves HandStands & Origaudio to Texas Production Center, Closes Salt Lake City Facility
The move is the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s latest effort to consolidate production at the company’s new 135,000-square-foot facility in Sunnyvale, TX, which opened earlier in 2025.
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The Bright Side: Hanesbrands Collaborates With Delivering Good To Create Basic Comfort Pack for Disaster Relief
The pack will include essential items like socks, a tote bag, T-shirts, sweatpants, a blanket and other apparel items to expedite assistance to people affected by crisis.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Infographic: Demand for Sustainable Promo Is on the Rise
Data from the 2025 Counselor State of the Industry report and ASI’s End-Buyer Research Series show an increase in clients requesting environmentally friendly promo – particularly validated by third...
Sustainability
BELLA + CANVAS Releases Inaugural Impact Report
Among other revelations, the apparel supplier shared the results of a life cycle assessment of 10 of its bestselling products, noting that their carbon footprint is 27% smaller than conventional al...
Sustainability
How the Recent B Corp Backlash Reveals the Limitations of Sustainability Certification
A fast fashion brand is one of more than 10,000 B Corps, which has led critics to question the value of the certification. Proponents say third-party validation remains important but should be the ...
Best in Branding: The First Branded Hot Wheels, Chipotle Goes Back to School and More
From Chipotle dorm merch to Guinness “Pintmobiles,” here are a few of the clever print and promo campaigns ASI Media spotted making headlines this month.
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3 Branding Takeaways From Marvel’s Massive ‘Fantastic Four’ Promo Rollout
Using print, promo and more, distributors can become superheroes of branding for customers of any size.
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Little Leaguer’s Controversial Bat Flip Celebration Becomes Commemorative Pin
What started as an ejection- and suspension-worthy moment ended with something fans can remember for years thanks to a physical product.
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Art in the Age of Algorithms: The Promise & Pitfalls of AI Design
Though fewer than a quarter of promo pros are using generative AI for artwork or video generation, expect that number to grow as deep learning models become more sophisticated. Still, many warn aga...
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ASI Summer Internship Program Helped iPROMOTEu Affiliate Train 2 Interns
Branding Touchpoint enrolled both its interns in the program, which helped give them foundational knowledge on the promotional products industry.
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