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Advertising Specialty Institute — 530 episodes

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Branding Together: Finding Opportunities Within Failures

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Convergence Corner: Denise Gustavson Explains Why Print Isn't As Scary as It Seems

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Promo Insiders: Megan Spire on Leading BELLA+CANVAS Into Next Chapter

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Promo Insiders: Inside The Promo Industry’s Uneven Second Quarter

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Promo Insiders Deep Dive: Inside Trade Talks Between U.S., Canada and Mexico

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Promo Insiders: All the Highlights From ASI Show Chicago

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2026 Woman of Distinction on Mentorship, Meaning & Leading with Humanity

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Convergence Corner: Justin Zavadil on ASB's Print & Promo History & His New Role

9

Promo Insiders: Lessons on Leading Through Crisis From Counselor’s 2026 Person of the Year

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Promo Insiders: Our Print and Promo Takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

11

Branding Together: A Decorated-Apparel Industry Legend on Making a Lasting Impact

12

Convergence Corner: Amy Wolf on Creating Exciting & Immersive Branding

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Promo Insiders: Breaking Down the Details of ASI Research’s European Promo Market Study

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Promo Insiders: How to Reach Your ‘Exact Right Customer’

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Promo Insiders Deep Dive: The Hidden Complexity Behind the Tariff Refund Process

16

Convergence Corner: Kevin Baumgart on Helping Businesses Grow

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Promo Insiders: 4 Consumer Purchasing Habits Shaping End-Buyer Demand

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Promo Insiders: Red Lobster CEO on Pivoting From Crisis to Comeback

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Branding Together: Opportunities (and Limitations) of AI in Print & Promo

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Promo Insiders: Playing the Long Game with Counselor’s 2026 Supplier Salesperson of the Year

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Promo Insiders: Winning Advice from Matt Kirsh, Counselor Distributor Salesperson of the Year

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Promo Insiders: What ASI’s 2026 Ad Impressions Study Revealed About the International Market

23

Build the Look, Not Just the Logo: How To Use Heat Printing for Promo Success

24

Promo Insiders: Vera Muzzillo & Michael Roney Break Down Proforma’s Blockbuster Safeguard Deal

25

Promo Insiders: How To Build a Brand with Lisa Hu of Lux & Nyx

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Branding Together: How Creative Merch & Sales Strategies Shape Future of Print & Promo

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Convergence Corner: Dave Sarro on Strategy Changes & Modernization

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Promo Insiders: Key Findings from ASI’s 2026 Canadian Ad Impressions Study

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Promo Insiders: What’s Next At Fully Promoted

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Promo Insiders: Staying Resilient Amid Economic and Political Uncertainty

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Promo Insiders: How to Build a Best Place to Work

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Convergence Corner: Thea Rodrigue and RED Swag Turned a Meeting Into an Opportunity for Fun

33

Promo Insiders: Navigating Industry Shifts

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Branding Together: How Small Sustainability Changes Can Have a Big Impact

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Convergence Corner: Jill Spencer on Closing the Gaps for Customers

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ASI’s New CEO Ashish Mittal Talks First Impressions & Industry’s Tech-Driven Future

37

Promo Insiders: Top Takeaways From ASI’s 2026 U.S. Ad Impressions Study

38

Diving Into the ASI/PPAI Carbon Impact Study & What Comes Next

39

Convergence Corner: How Brandon Lutz & The Foundry Use Print & Promo for Beverage Industry Customers

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Promo Insiders: Our Favorite Trends, Ideas and Moments from ASI Show Fort Worth 2026

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Promo Insiders: Trends & Opportunities in the Wide World of Print

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Branding Together: Retail Brand-Building Secrets From the Creator of Atomicchild

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Promo Insiders: Here Comes the Sun

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Promo Insiders: Building Retail Brand Relationships with Compass Industries

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Branding Together: Using Promo Products to Support Literacy Programs

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Promo Insiders: Expert Tips on Selling Sustainable Branded Merch

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Promo Insiders: Why the Best Businesses Thrive on Connection

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Why Patches & Emblems Are a Beginner-Friendly Decoration Favorite

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Convergence Corner: John Vo & WHOOPLA's Creative Kitting Solutions

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Promo Insiders: What’s the Latest With Tariffs?

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Promo Insiders: Obsess Over Creating a Better Customer Experience

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Branding Together: The Importance of Transparent Supply Chains, Featuring Atlantis Headwear

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Promo Insiders: Lance Stier of NC Custom on Innovations & Trends in Food Gifts

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Convergence Corner: Gerardo Alvarado Talks Eco-Conscious Customers & Creative Solutions

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Promo Insiders: Recapping ASI Show Orlando

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Branding Together: Unveiling Our Special Merch Project, With Stanley/Stella

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Promo Insiders: 7 Bold Predictions for 2026

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Convergence Corner: Kate Vanmarum Explains How A Delicious Food Promo Can Start with Packaging

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Promo Insiders: Build a Competitive Advantage with AI

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Justin Washburn on Creating Repeat Business in Print & Promo

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Promo Insiders: The Impact of Counselor’s 2025 Product of the Year

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Promo Insiders: Avoid Greenwashing and Grow Sales With Data-Driven Sustainability Practices

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Promo Insiders: How to Build an Authentic Brand with Atlanta Hawks CMO Melissa Proctor

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Branding Together: Previewing the 2026 Sustainable Merch Summit

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International Trade Negotiations, Supply Chain Destruction and the Legality of Trump's Tariffs

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Branding Together: Unboxing the Power of Custom Packaging

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Promo Insiders: Lessons From Starbucks, Taylor Swift & Other Viral Merch Moments

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Convergence Corner: Harnessing Creativity & Finding Repeat Customers with Jeff Grippando

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Promo Insiders: The Next 5 Years of Tech from the ASI Power Summit

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Branding Together: Reflections on M&A Activity With Rusty Pepper

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Promo Insiders: Reflections from PRINTING United Expo 2025

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Promo Insiders: AI, Tariffs and Highlights from the ASI Power Summit

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Convergence Corner: Premier Press's Laura Mazy & Geoff Brown Talk Kitting Creativity & USPS Woes

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Promo Insiders: Seasonal Sweets & Q4 Sales Tips

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Jeremy Picker Shares His Secrets to Creative Merch Design

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Promo Insiders: Economist Mary Kelly on Tariffs and Geopolitical Concerns

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Convergence Corner: Online Stores & Managing Inventory with Jennifer Lowry

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Branding Together: The Latest Trends in Print & Promo

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ASI Power Summit Keynote Preview: Tim Andrews & Sophia the Robot

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‘Supply Chains Run the World’ & Other Expert Insights From Simon Croom

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Branding Together: Cutter & Buck’s Joel Freet Shares Journey From Intern to CEO

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Convergence Corner: Fostering Growth Through Print & Promo with Dean Manzetti

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Premium Apparel With a Purpose: How BELLA+CANVAS Combines Sustainability & Style

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Promo Insiders: Inside BDA’s Acquisition of Harper + Scott

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Promo Insiders: Find the (Real) Decision-Maker

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Promo Insiders: PromoKitchen & the Importance of Mentorship

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Convergence Corner: Thinking Outside the Box (and the Bathroom) for Toiletries Campaigns with Dan Lunoe & Matthew Whitely

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Tim Andrews & Dave Leskusky Dish on Why PRINTING United Expo Is the Place To Be for Promo

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Promo Insiders: The Most Intriguing Findings from the Counselor 2025 State of the Industry Report

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Hit Promo & iClick CEOs Share Story Behind New Partnership

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Branding Together: How Print on Demand Is Reshaping the Industry

92

How To Master Direct-to-Film Decoration: Benefits, Best Practices & More

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Convergence Corner: Cohesion Through Color & High Perceived Value with David Grossman

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Promo Insiders: Recapping the Best of ASI Show Chicago

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Counselor’s 2025 Woman of Distinction Brings Her Service & Sustainability Mindset to Promo

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2025 International Person of the Year Shares Brand-Building Tips

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Promo Insiders: Talking Leadership, Family & Promo With Counselor’s 2025 Person of the Year

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Announcing the Launch of the ASI Learning Network

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Branding Together: A Decorator’s Journey From Teenaged Graphic Designer to Big Frog Business Owner

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Convergence Corner: Lessons In Growth from Brewery Branding Co.

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Promo Insiders: How Supply Chain Woes & Distributor Creativity Are Spurring Gift Card Sales in 2025

102

Promo Insiders: Totes, Tumblers, Tiny Turtles & Other Swag Gen Z Loves

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Why Your Clients Will Love the Washed Collection by BELLA+CANVAS

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Branding Together: Reinventing a Legacy Print & Promo Business

105

Promo Insiders: Hot Ideas for Summer Promo Sales

106

Promo Insiders: Top Insights From the First-Ever Study of South Africa’s Merch Market

107

Convergence Corner: Ikey Bensimhon Provides Print & Promo to Big Name Customers

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Promo Insiders: Supply Chain Leaders Talk 2025 Inventory Outlook For Merch Industry

109

Convergence Corner: Eric Brooks Talks Providing Print & Promo For An International Retailer

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Promo Insiders: A Pillow That Used to be an Umbrella? Kathy Cheng Shares Upcycling Success Stories

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Convergence Corner: How My Tribe Print & Promo Tells a Story With Its Work

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Branding Together: Tips to Help Print & Promo Businesses Blossom

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Promo Insiders: ASI Media’s Distributor Up-and-Comer of the Year on Growing Sales by Over 300%

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Get To Know the Heavyweight Collection by BELLA+CANVAS

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Promo Insiders: The Latest on Tariffs and ASI’s Exclusive Research Data

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Harnessing the Power of Heat Printing On Demand

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Promo Insiders: Talking Tariff Impacts & Adaption Strategies With Randy Carr

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Promo Insiders: 4 Top Relationship-Building Tips with ASI Media's Supplier Salesperson of the Year

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Promo Insiders: Sales Growth Tips From ASI Media’s 2025 Distributor Salesperson of the Year

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Beyond Bluewashing: How To Build a Socially Conscious Promo Business

121

Branding Together: The State of Sustainability in Print & Promo

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Promo Insiders: What a Distributor and a Supplier Learned from Their Rebrands

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Convergence Corner: Hitex Marketing Group Is Harnessing Creativity for Packaging and Promo

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Promo Insiders: Our Favorite Moments from ASI Fort Worth 2025

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Promo Insiders - How Three Sisters Turned Maple Ridge Farms Into A Family Affair

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Convergence Corner: Understanding Quad’s Big Bet on Promo

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Promo Insiders: Top Economist Talks Outlook for 2025 Economy, Tariffs & the Promo Products Industry

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Creating Self-Promo Campaigns the Sustainable Way

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Branding Together: How Print & Promo Pros Can Leverage Luck

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Podcast: New Patches & Emblems - How To Take Advantage of Trendy Decoration

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Branding Together: Exploring the World of Print on Demand

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Promo Insiders: The Evolution of Women’s Apparel – And Why It’s So Important

133

Convergence Corner: How Domonique Downing Leverages Her Science Background in Print & Promo Career

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Promo Insiders: What Promo Pros Need to Know About the White-Collar Recession

135

Promo Insiders: Spring into Sales

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Promo Insiders: Sorting Through Sustainability Certifications: Choose What’s Right For Your Company

137

Convergence Corner: Navigating A Last-Minute Reprint On a Million-Plus Unit Project

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Promo Insiders: A Comprehensive Recap on Tariffs and the Impact on Promo Companies

139

Branding Together: Tim Andrews & Dave Leskusky Discuss Strategic Partnership

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Convergence Corner: Tactive CEO Courtney Bills on Print and Promo's Role In a Digital World

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Promo Insiders: Failing, Facing Fears and Finding ‘Superpowers’ With Torsten Gross

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Promo Insiders: The Current State of Nearshoring in Mexico

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Promo Insiders: Former Ralph Lauren Exec Francis Pierrel on Bringing ‘Elevated Brand’ Ethos to Promo

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Branding Together: Resolving to Highlight the Converging Worlds of Print, Promo & Decoration

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Promo Insiders: Recapping Trends, Strategies & Inspiration from ASI Orlando 2025

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Promo Insiders: 9 Bold Predictions for 2025

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Promo Insiders: Don’t Sleep on Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement

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Promo Insiders: 10 Big 2024 Stories You May Have Overlooked

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Promo Insiders: Top Trends to Know for 2025

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Convergence Corner: How One Proforma Owner Saw the Value in Print and Promo Together From the Start

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Promo Insiders: Savvy Strategies For Reviving Your Business or Brand

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Promo Insiders: 6 Markets To Target Now With Print

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Promo Insiders: How Supplier Wayo Is Using AI To Alleviate Overseas Supply Chain Complications

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Promo Insiders: Distributors’ Strong Q3 Puts Industry Annual Sales Record In Reach

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Promo Insiders: The Reality and Future of AI

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Promo Insiders: Five Big Takeaways From The ASI Power Summit

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Promo Insiders: Spooky Season Sales

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Promo Insiders: Takeaways from ASI’s 2024 End-Buyer Research Series

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Promo Insiders: Strategies For Successful Staff Succession Planning

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Promo Insiders: Stealth Greenwashing - A Deeper Dive Into Misleading Sustainability Claims

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Promo Insiders: Gearing Up For The Fourth Quarter

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ASI Power Summit Preview: Adapt Your Business to Thrive in Any Economy

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Promo Insiders: What A Blind World Trade Center Survivor Can Teach Business Leaders

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Promo Insiders: The Big Takeaways from ASI Research’s 2nd Annual European Promo Market Study

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Promo Insiders: Supply Chain Flash Points On The Eve Of The Holiday Gifting Season

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Gemline Execs Delve Into Product-Level Carbon Emissions Tracking Initiative

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Promo Insiders: Points Of Convergence (and Divergence) Between The Print And Promo Industries

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Promo Insiders: Top Insights From Counselor’s 2024 State Of The Industry Report

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Promo Insiders: Exclusive Interview with Hit Promo’s CJ Schmidt, Counselor’s Person of the Year

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‘You Have To Be Transparent,’ Says Counselor’s 2024 Sustainability Advocate Of The Year

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Promo Insiders: Honoring Susan Lewandowski, Counselor’s 2024 Woman Of Distinction

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In Conversation with Seth Inyang and Vinh Lieu, Counselor's 2024 Supplier Entrepreneurs of the Year

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Promo Insiders: Are Print & Promo Firms Capitalizing On The Legal Cannabis Opportunity?

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Promo Insiders: Why Natural Fibers & Dyes Are Key For Apparel Sustainability

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Promo Insiders: When Summer Turns To Fall

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Promo Insiders: Supply Chain Flare - Ups Intensify

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Promo Insiders: Winning Promo Ideas For Summer

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Promo Insiders: Flying High In The Travel Market

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Promo Insiders: How To Cure Your Addiction To Email

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Promo Insiders: A Look Back On The Wild Proxy Fight For Control Of Gildan

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Promo Insiders: Talking 7-Figure Sales With ASI Media’s Distributor Up-And-Comer Of The Year

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Promo Insiders: Catching Up With The 2024 Supplier Salesperson Of The Year

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Promo Insiders: Sales Inspiration With ASI Media’s 2024 Distributor Salesperson Of The Year

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Promo Insiders: Entrepreneur Ramon Ray On Making Human Connections In A Digital World

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Promo Insiders: Standing Out From The Competition

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Promo Insiders: Tim Andrews & Dave Leskusky Offer Insights on the ASI, PRINTING United Alliance Deal

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Promo Insiders: An Inside Look At The Acquisition Involving Showdown Displays & AAA Innovationsmp3

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Promo Insiders: What Kind Of Branded Merch Do College Students Crave

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Sproutworld’s Michael Stausholm Talks Sustainability Trends

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Promo Insiders: Ready For Spring

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M&A Primer: Strategies for Buying or Selling a Promo Products Business

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Strategies And Steers: Highlights From ASI Show Fort Worth

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Promo Insiders: Is Myron On The Rise Again?

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Promo Insiders: A Deep Dive Into Boundless’ Acquisition Of Touchstone

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‘Lost Arts’ And Customer Service Secrets With ASI Fort Worth Keynoter Bruce Himelstein

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Dimensional Decoration: Why It’s Trending & How To Get Started

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Pelican CEO JC Curleigh on Building a Brand Mission

198

Promo Insiders: A Conversation with Mimi Brown, Keynote Speaker at ASI Show Fort Worth

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Promo Insiders: Culture-Building Strategies from Counselor Best Places to Work Companies

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Promo Insiders - The Numbers, Nuances & Stories Behind Promo's $26.1-Billion 2023

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Introducing ASI Media’s Product Hub

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Promo Insiders - Contending With Stress In Sales

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Recapping ASI Orlando: Product Trends, Inspiring Keynotes & Professional Development

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Promo Insiders - Bold Promo Predictions for 2024

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Promo Insiders – The Stanley Quencher

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Promo Insiders - Beth Paretta

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Promo Insiders - Savannah Bananas

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Promo Insiders: Wisdom From Distributors Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries

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Lewiston Strong: Geiger’s Jo-an Lantz on Leading in the Wake of Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting

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Promo Insiders: Top Takeaways From the ASI Power Summit

211

The Social Angle, Episode 145: A Day in the Life of a Social Media Coordinator

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Promo Insiders: How To the Market Is Building Ethical Supply Chains

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The Social Angle, Episode 144: Interview with Andrew Titus of Fully Promoted

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Promo Insiders: The Staying Power of Pens

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The Social Angle, Episode 143: Kirby Hasseman Discusses New Book

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Promo Insiders: Scams Aimed at Distributors Increase, Get More Sophisticated

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The Social Angle, Episode 142: AI and Social Media

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Promo Insiders: Building an Inclusive Workplace

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The Social Angle, Episode 141: How to Run a Live Social Media Show

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Promo Insiders: Why Closed-Loop Manufacturing Is Crucial

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The Social Angle, Episode 140: The Power of Brand Mascots

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Promo Insiders: A Candid Conversation With the CEO of Barstool Sports

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Former White House Director of Economic Policy Dishes Advice for Thriving in Uncertain Times

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Promo Insiders: Highlights From the 2023 State of the Industry Report

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Promo Insiders: Welcoming Fall With Treats & Promo Tricks

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The Social Angle, Episode 139: The Power of Livestreams

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Promo Insiders: Overcoming Reluctance in Sales

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All About Heat Printing On Demand

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Promo Insiders: Married Couples Starting a Business? Follow This Advice

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Promo Insiders: K&B’s Fourth-Generation CEOs: ‘Honoring the Past, Reinventing the Future’

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2023 Bess Cohn Humanitarian of the Year: Teresa Fudenberg

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2023 Distributor Entrepreneurs: Jon Alagem and Michael Scott Cohen

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2023 Woman of Distinction: Mary Dobsch

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Promo Insiders: From Pavement Pounding to CEO of a $65 Million Company – Andy Shape Shares His Story

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The Social Angle, Episode 138: Cooking Up Self-Promos with Seth from Sonic

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Promo Insiders: The Story Behind BDA’s European Expansion – and What Lies Ahead

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The Social Angle, Episode 137: Introducing Threads, the Newest Social Media Platform

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The Social Angle, Episode 136: Surviving Canada's Forest Fires: One Distributor's Story

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Promo Insiders: Finding & Retaining Sales Talent

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The Social Angle, Episode 135: The Future of Social Media in the Promo Industry

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Promo Insiders: Harness the Power of Print, Promo & Marketing Collabs

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Promo Insiders: When Style & Sustainability Go Hand in Hand

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The Social Angle, Episode 134: That’s a Rap! When Promo & AI Intersect

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Private Labeling Made Easy

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Promo Insiders: Create a Killer Pitch With Precious Williams

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Promo Insiders: Welcome Summer

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Promo Insiders: Gemline’s Frank Carpenito Talks Sustainability Goal-Setting & Avoiding Greenwashing

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The Social Angle, Episode 133: How to Use Social Media to Target the Automotive Industry

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Promo Insiders: Discussing Recent Developments at Brand Blvd

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Talking Creativity and Favorite Campaigns With the Up-and-Comer Distributor of the Year

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Promo Insiders: A Conversation With the 2023 Supplier Salesperson of the Year

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Promo Insiders: Catching Up With the 2023 Distributor Salespeople of the Year

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The Social Angle, Episode 132: How To Use Social Media Effectively for Your Business

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Promo Insiders: Breaking Down Distributors’ Q1 Performance & the Outlook for 2023

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The Mission: Turn Myron Into a Powerhouse Again

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Promo Insiders: What’s the Future of Sales Roles, Manufacturing Work & Other Jobs in the AI Age?

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Promo Insiders: Highlights From ASI’s Ad Impressions Study

258

Promo Insiders: Can a Promo Product Save a Life?

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Promo Insiders: Marking One Year of PCNA’s Proud Path

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How To Decorate Top Apparel Trends

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The Social Angle, Episode 131: CEOs and Social Media

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Promo Insiders: Spring Has Sprung

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The Social Angle, Episode 130: Lessons from an Ice Bath

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The Social Angle, Episode 129: Why Should My Business Be on TikTok?

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Promo Insiders: Greenwashing, Greenhushing & How To Avoid Both

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Promo Insiders: Distributors’ Biggest Client Pet Peeves – And How To Solve Them

267

Heat Transfer Answers: Which Transfer Type Is Best for Your Project?

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Promo Insiders: Analysis of the Biggest D.C. News Stories Impacting Promo

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The Social Angle, Episode 128: Struggles of Using Social Media for Promo Pros

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Promo Insiders: Marking International Women’s Day

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SnugZ USA Reborn: Integration & Service Challenges Behind, Top 40 Supplier Is Ready for Strong 2023

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Apparel Fulfillment On Demand: How To Complete Orders at the Speed of “Now”

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The Social Angle, Episode 127: ChatGPT and the Promo Industry

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Promo Insiders: Social Missions & Sustainability Score-Keeping

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The Social Angle, Episode 126: I’m A New Supplier, Now What?

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Promo Insiders: An Update on the Travel Industry

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Promo Insiders: Breaking Down Promo’s Record-Tying 2022 Sales

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The Social Angle, Episode 125: Social Media Tips for Apparel Decorating Pros

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Promo Insiders: Talking Casual Fashion With SanMar’s Trend Analyst

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The Social Angle, Episode 124: How to Grow Your Brand With Social Media

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Promo Insiders: How Promo Can Help End Plastic Pollution

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Promo Insiders: The Future of HPG and Evans Following the Big Acquisition

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The Social Angle, Episode 123: Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

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Promo Insiders: Gemline’s New CEO Gets Candid on the Challenges, Opportunities & Evolution of Promo

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The Social Angle, Episode 122: Are Blogs Still Relevant?

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Promo Insiders: Recapping ASI Show Orlando

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Promo Insiders: 10 Bold Predictions for 2023

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Promo Insiders: Building the Dallas Cowboys Brand: A Chat with Charlotte Jones

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Promo Insiders: Creative Secrets of Live Decoration and Activations

290

The Social Angle, Episode 121: How I Got My Largest Sale in the Promo Industry

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The Social Angle, Episode 120: How Promo Pros Can Effectively Leverage Social Media at Trade Shows

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Promo Insiders: Develop a More Intentional Strategy for Sales Calls

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The Social Angle, Episode 119: ASI Intern Update – Where Are They Now?

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Promo Insiders: A Deep-Dive on the State of Promo With Jeremy Lott

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Promo Insiders: Welcome to the Power 50

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Promo Insiders: Talking About Promo Sales in Q3 & Q4

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The Social Angle, Episode 118: Discussing the Hirsch Rebrand

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Promo Insiders: Could This Proposed Federal Rule Impact Your Livelihood?

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Promo Insiders: Promo Has an Image Problem, and We’ve Got the Answers to Fix It

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Promo Insiders: Implementing Personality Assessments for Sales Teams

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Promo Insiders: How Big Brands Build FOMO With Clever Merch

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The Social Angle, Episode 117: Social Media and Mental Health

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Promo Insiders: Don’t Get Conned: Tips to Detect to Scams Aimed at Distributors

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The Social Angle, Episode 116: Interview with Max Berg of Eliqs

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The Social Angle, Episode 115: Social Media and SEO

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Promo Insiders: Networking for a New Age

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The Social Angle, Episode 114: Get to Know Taryn Estrada of alphabroder

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Promo Insiders: Are You Ready for Pumpkin Spice Season?

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The Social Angle, Episode 113: Is BeReal for Real?

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Promo Insiders: Navigate the Q4 Holiday Selling Season Craziness

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How to Survive the End-of-Year Sales Rush

312

The Social Angle, Episode 112: Building Buzz for your Brand

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Promo Insiders: The Power of Unconscious Communication

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Promo Insiders: Where Did Arch Promo Group Come From & Why Is It Buying So Many Supplier Firms?

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Promo Insiders: Balancing the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet & Profit

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Promo Insiders: Marc Simon: The Long Term Looks ‘Exceedingly Good’ for the Promo Industry

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The Social Angle, Episode 111: Managing Large Social Media Groups

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Promo Insiders: Challenges – and Opportunities – in the Travel Industry

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The Social Angle, Episode 110: Prospecting Tips for Newbies

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Promo Insiders: A Deep Dive Into the 2022 State of the Industry Report

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2022 Distributor Entrepreneur of the Year: Lisa Smith

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The Social Angle, Episode 109: Wrapping Up ASI Chicago 2022

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Counselor’s 2022 Supplier Family Business of the Year: Shelbyville Pencil Company/Shepenco

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2022 Woman of Distinction: Debbie Abergel

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Promo Insiders: Overcoming Price Objections to Sustainable, Ethical Merch

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Promo Insiders: News Roundup With ASI Media’s Writers

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The Social Angle, Episode 108: The State of Social Media in the Promo Industry

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Promo Insiders: Which States Are Driving Growth in the Promo Industry?

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The Social Angle, Episode 107: How to Gain New Customers With Social Media

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Promo Insiders: Serving Up Summertime Promo Ideas

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The Social Angle, Episode 106: The Importance of Social Media in a Rebrand

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Promo Insiders: How to Survive – and Thrive – In a Recession

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Sustainability and Self-Care: The Story Behind Baloo Living

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How to Position GAP & Old Navy for Promo Apparel Profits

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The Social Angle, Episode 105: How to Monetize Your Podcast

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The Social Angle, Episode 104: Why Company Culture Matters

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PromoSpace: Canada Faces New Challenges as Restrictions Lift

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The Surprising Benefits of Workplace Conflict

339

The Social Angle, Episode 103: How to Tap Into the National Day Calendar

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Promo Europe Races Ahead in Sustainability Movement

341

Sell Value Rather Than Price

342

How to Supercharge the Sales Process With Better Apparel Decoration

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The Social Angle, Episode 102: Why Going Green Matters

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Proof of the Longevity of Promotional Products

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The Social Angle, Episode 101: Hot Trend in Promo: Unboxing

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Spotlight on Stran & Company

347

The Social Angle, Episode 100: Why QR Codes Are Seeing a Resurgence

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Neil Ringel Discusses PCNA’s Sustainability Initiative

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The Social Angle, Episode 99: Solar-Powered Social Media

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First-Class Client Care With the Supplier CSR of the Year

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The Social Angle, Episode 98: Do You Have the 'Write' Stuff?

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A Conversation With the 2022 Distributor Salesperson of the Year

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The Social Angle, Episode 97: Are Stories Worth Your Time?

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Reinventing a Legacy Business

355

The Social Angle, Episode 96: Promo + Social Media: Perfect Together!

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Springtime Sales Ideas and Sweet Treats

357

The Social Angle, Episode 95: Stand Out with Trending Topics

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Hearts in Ukraine

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The Social Angle, Episode 94: Getting Started with Facebook Ads

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Make Your Business a Best Place to Work

361

The Social Angle, Episode 93: Using Social Media to Educate

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Practical Tips for Accelerating Your Promo Sales in 2022

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The Social Angle, Episode 92: Q&A With ASI's New Social Media Producer Elieza Bague

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Logo and Design Trends for 2022

365

Leveraging Opportunities During COVID

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The Social Angle, Episode 91: Tips for Creating Great Content

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Distributor Tips & Tricks: Time-Saving Apparel Sales Shortcuts

368

First Look: ASI’s Ad Impressions Study

369

The Social Angle, Episode 90: I’m New, Now What? Tips for Social Media Newbies

370

Strategies for Overcoming Omicron-Driven Worker Absences

371

The Social Angle, Episode 89: Rock On! A Promo Item Made for the Digital Age

372

Contending With COVID Uncertainty

373

The Social Angle, Episode 88: Social Media Lessons from the Entertainment Industry

374

The Importance of Diversity

375

Behind the Deal: Insights Into SnugZ USA’s Acquisition of Sweda

376

Create Connections & Commerce With Promo Products

377

Generate Creative Content and Build Your Brand

378

Becoming a Digital Thought Leader

379

Trends in Sustainable Fashion

380

The Social Angle, Episode 87: How to Get Over Your Fears and Be a Content Creator

381

A Chat With SanMar’s New VP of Sales

382

NFTs and the Promo Products Industry

383

Keeping the Faith With Lynka’s John Lynch (With an Assist From Bon Jovi)

384

Wacky Treats and Things to be Thankful for

385

The Social Angle, Episode 86: Viral TikTok Video Helps Company Get Noticed

386

Preparing Your Business for the Exit Phase

387

Exploring the Promo Items Gen Z Craves

388

The Social Angle, Episode 85: Facebook in Crisis: What’s Next for the Social Media Giant?

389

Fashionable Fleece: Top Trends to Watch for Winter Wearables

390

Holiday Corporate Gift Sets: Seasonal Tips to End Q4 Strong

391

Releasing the Kraken

392

The Social Angle, Episode 84: How to Use Twitter for Business

393

Surviving the Q4 Supply Chain Storm

394

2022 Success Trends: Service Selling to Win Big in the New Year

395

The Social Angle, Episode 83: 4 Social Audio Platforms Promo Pros Need To Know

396

Running a Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned Business

397

Choosing Positivity Amid Adversity

398

The Social Angle, Episode 82: Protecting Your Mental Health on Social Media

399

Autumn, Halloween Bring Promo Opportunities

400

Canada Heading Into Q4

401

Previewing the Power Summit

402

Product Innovation, Multicultural Marketing With Richard Montañez

403

Swag.com’s Jeremy Parker & Josh Orbach: The Great Disruptors

404

Cultivating a Family Business

405

The Social Angle, Episode 81: Expert Tips on How to Distribute Your Podcast

406

Onboarding Gen Z During Remote Work

407

The Social Angle, Episode 80: Importance of Social Media Security

408

Build Relationships With Digital Marketing

409

The Social Angle, Episode 79: How to Keep Your Brand Relevant During Change

410

Promo’s Supply Chain in Q4 & Beyond

411

Plan Now for 2021 Holiday Sales: Top Apparel Picks & Trends

412

The Social Angle, Episode 78: Grab End-Buyer Attention With Nostalgia

413

A Candid Conversation On Canadian Promo

414

Planning for Potential Return of PPE

415

The Social Angle, Episode 77: The Power of Nostalgia in Marketing

416

The Social Angle, Episode 76: ASI Chicago Recap and Social Media For Live Events

417

The Social Angle, Episode 75: Promo and Lifestyle Content

418

Spilling the Tea on Next Level Apparel’s Eco-Friendly Tees

419

The Ins and Outs of Brand Stunts

420

The Social Angle, Episode 74: Why Sustainability Matters

421

First Impressions of the Promo Industry

422

The Social Angle, Episode 73: Social Selling on LinkedIn

423

Weighing the Pros and Cons of the NIL Ruling

424

Vantage, Lynka Execs Discuss Acquisition

425

The Social Angle, Episode 72: How to Create Great Content

426

State of the Industry 2021 Report

427

The Social Angle, Episode 71: Social Media and the Cannabis Market

428

The Social Angle, Episode 70: The Benefits of Twitter Spaces

429

Counselor’s 2021 Person of the Year: Jonathan Isaacson

430

Distributor Entrepreneurs of the Year: Menda Wright and Ann Vidro

431

Lifetime Achievement: Steve Levschuk

432

Counselor Woman of Distinction: Sandy Gonzalez

433

Counselor’s 2021 International Persons of the Year: Matt Franks & Miles Lovegrove of Fluid Branding

434

Lessons Learned From a Life in Promo

435

The Social Angle, Episode 69: Importance of Content, Storytelling and Identity

436

Behind the Scenes of #PromointheWild

437

The Social Angle, Episode 68: Building a Strong Personal Brand on Social Media

438

Achieving High-Performance Sales Goals

439

The Social Angle, Episode 67: How to Use Youtube for Your Business

440

The Return to the Office

441

The Social Angle, Episode 66: Pandemic, Pivoting and Game Night: A Promo Distributor's Story

442

Winning Strategies for Fully Customized Products

443

The Social Angle, Episode 65: Pivoting Your Social Media Marketing Strategy

444

Preparing for the Return of Live Events

445

The Social Angle, Episode 64: How to Grow Your Small Business with Social Media and Podcasts

446

Predicting the Future of Virtual Trade Shows

447

The Social Angle, Episode 63: The Early Days of Promo and Social Media

448

HALO Debuts New Brand Identity

449

The Social Angle, Episode 62: The Power of Moment Merch

450

Financial Essentials for Small Business

451

The Social Angle, Episode 61: Growth Marketing Strategies

452

Supply Chain Upheaval and the Promo Products Industry

453

The Social Angle, Episode 60: Cultivating Community on Social Media

454

How To Nuture Hope

455

Spring & Summer Wearables - How to Decorate Top Products

456

The Social Angle, Episode 59: How to Get Started with Podcasting

457

Diplomacy & Promo: Industry Veteran Receives Global Leadership Award

458

The Social Angle, Episode 58: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

459

Podcast: Sales Training: What Sueded Fabric Is & How to Sell It

460

Small Businesses During the Pandemic

461

The Social Angle, Episode 57: How to Use Influencer Marketing to Build Buzz for Your Brand

462

Overture Promotions on the Ascent

463

The Social Angle, Episode 56: The Importance of Social Media Analytics and Social Listening

464

Digital Rewards Are Hotter Than Ever

465

Best Practices for Fulfillment Services

466

The Social Angle, Episode 55: How To Leverage Employees As Brand Ambassadors

467

The Social Angle, Episode 54: Pitfalls of Running a Social Media Contest

468

Reflections, Predictions After a Year in a Pandemic

469

The Social Angle, Episode 53: YouTube and the Future of Promo Sales

470

How Promo Distributors Can Increase Sales With Digital Marketing Services

471

The Social Angle, Episode 52: How I Got My Biggest Client Ever with Facebook Live

472

Predictions for the ASI Promo Insanity Product Contest

473

2021 Promo Print-To-Order Trends

474

The Social Angle, Episode 51: How to Stay Relevant on Social Media with Pop Culture

475

Self-Care Tips After a Year of COVID

476

The Social Angle, Episode 50: How Social Media Marketing Can Help Non-Profits

477

Promo’s PTO Crisis

478

The Social Angle, Episode 49: How to Improve Engagement on Social Media

479

2021 Decoration Trends: What’s Changed & What You Need to Know

480

How to Inspire Your Clients With Inspired Dye

481

Share the Love With Clients, Co-Workers

482

Better Together: 4 Reasons Why Community is Crucial for Distributor Success

483

The Social Angle, Episode 48: Benefits of Hiring an Agency for Your Social Media Marketing

484

What To Do When An Order Goes Wrong

485

The Social Angle, Episode 47: Social Media and the Customer Journey

486

Sending Words of Encouragement During COVID

487

Opening a Business During the Pandemic

488

The Social Angle, Episode 46: The Basics of Clubhouse, the Hot New Social Media Platform

489

Speaking with the 2021 Distributor Salesperson of the Year

490

Crush Q1: Turn the Quarter into a Win for Your Promo Business

491

The Social Angle, Episode 45: Using Social Media to Improve SEO

492

Getting Noticed and Being Visible

493

The Social Angle, Episode 44: The Future of Events and Trade Shows

494

How to Turn 2021 Into a Success for Your Promo Business

495

The Social Angle, Episode 43: The Power of Personalization

496

Social Media Trends for 2021 - Adrian Molina

497

Finding New Business Opportunities in 2020

498

The New Rules for Dressing for Work - Promo Insiders

499

The Social Angle, Episode 41: Social Media Trends for 2021

500

Small Business Revolution

501

The Social Angle, Episode 41: Social Media's Impact on Journalism

502

Social Media Trends for 2021 - Sarah Sumner

503

How to Handle Q4 Shipping Woes

504

Social Media Trends for 2021 - Taylor Gaines

505

Good/Better/Best – Interview With Rande Marin

506

Managing Gen Z Employees During a Pandemic

507

The Social Angle, Episode 40: Benefits of Cause Marketing

508

A ‘Snacksgiving’ Celebration With Wacky Fall Flavors

509

Top Predictions for Promo’s 2021

510

The Social Angle, Episode 39: Why We're Thankful for Social Media

511

FASTSIGNS CEO Discusses Leading Through Pandemic

512

A 2020 Sales Success Story

513

The Social Angle, Episode 38: Interview with Javier Melendez, ASI’s #PromoOnTheGo Winner!

514

Reinventing Your Sales Strategy

515

Coping Mechanisms for a Long-Term Pandemic

516

Improve Your E-Commerce, Online Marketing - Promo Insiders

517

The Social Angle, Episode 37: The Importance of a Social Media Manager

518

Custom Kits For the (Virtual) Boston Marathon

519

The Transformation of the Tubular Tee - Interview With Caius Olowu

520

The Social Angle, Episode 36: Fashion Apparel and Social Media

521

Gift Ideas for Q4 2020

522

The Social Angle, Episode 35: How to Use Social Media to Support Sales Growth

523

Women in Promo: Interview With AIM Smarter® CEO Nikki Stella

524

Tips for Keeping Remote Employees Engaged

525

Targeting the CBD Market

526

The Social Angle, Episode 34: Why Company Culture Matters on Social Media

527

Best Practices for Virtual Events

528

The Social Angle, Episode 33: Creating the Perfect Instagram Feed

529

The Social Angle, Episode 32: COVID’s Effect On A Small-Biz Brewery

530

BIC Graphic Is Becoming Koozie Group