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Dave Vagnoni

  • Editor-In-Chief, Counselor

I used to cover fires, murders and bad weather on TV. Reporting on promo products is way better.

Luke Williams Keynotes ASI Chicago

Instead of walking in from backstage for his ASI Chicago keynote, Luke Williams...

How to Succeed Regardless of the Economy

Meridith Elliott Powell shares her three-pronged approach.

Put Client Needs First

Diane Ciotta educated attendees at ASI Show Chicago.

In Memoriam: David Woods

David Woods, a beloved industry veteran who led the Lee Wayne Company and AIA...

Hanesbrands Posts Strong Q1 Gains

The firm’s financials beat market expectations, but issues at Heritage Sportswear weigh...

3M Cuts Jobs, Reports Lower Q1 Revenue

Announcing weaker results throughout its top segments, the firm also reduced its 2019 f...

BIC Graphic Inks Deal to Offer Peerless Umbrellas

Counselor Top 40 supplier BIC Graphic (asi/40480) has announced a partnership deal...

Custom Ink Gains New Investors in Recapitalization

Current shareholders are cashing out, but Katz will remain top exec.

Superior Group Reports Strong 2018 Sales, Restructures Debt

The firm was paced by gains from its promo products segment, BAMKO.

Our Take – The Real Cost of Tariffs

Unfiltered and unabashed opinions on everything business. This month: tariffs

Brown & Bigelow Acquires Specialties, Inc.

Top 40 distributor Brown & Bigelow (asi/148500) has announced the purchase of...

'Iron Man' Ripken Keynotes ASI Orlando

Following a career in which he played 2,632 straight games, it's fair to say Cal...

Tips for Leveraging LinkedIn

With 40 million active users who are their company's decision makers, LinkedIn is...

Five Ways to Overcome Stage Fright

FACT: About 40% of people are afraid of speaking in public, according to Gallup...

Four Ways to Improve Web Presentations

FACT: Data from the Content Marketing Institute shows that webinars are among the top...

H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company Acquires LogoSportswear

The transaction continues PE firm’s run of deal-making in the promo space.

Fully Promoted Names New President

Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) has appointed Mike Brugger as...

How to Find Better Job Candidates

FACT: About 65% of recruiters say talent shortage is the biggest challenge in hiring,...

Proforma Names Kordel as President

As first reported Wednesday in a Breaking News Alert, Top 40 distributor Proforma...

How to Have a Millionaire’s Mindset

FACT: A year ago, only 45% of distributors reported increased annual profits, SOI...

5 Ways to Thrive With Facebook Live

FACT: According to Facebook stats, users watch Facebook Live videos three times...

BAMKO Hires Jill Albers

Top 40 distributor BAMKO (asi/131431) announced today the hiring of Jill Albers as...

Power 50: No. 37 Mark Freed, Genumark

Welcome to the 2018 Power 50 list , which ranks the most influential people in the...

Power 50: No. 38 Chris Lee, Brand Addition

Welcome to the 2018 Power 50 list , which ranks the most influential people in the...

How to Provide Added Value in the Promo Industry

FACT: Nearly 90% of U.S. consumers want to engage with brands setting new standards...