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Sara Lavenduski

  • Executive Editor, Digital Content; Editor, PromoGram Canada

Sara covers strategy for ASI’s readers in the U.S. and Canada, including sales & marketing, health & wellbeing and product trends.

Obituary: Harold Bauer, Emporium Leather Co. Inc./The Royce Collection

The family-owned business he led has become synonymous with high-quality corporate and ...

‘I’m Just Me’: Women Owners Share Their Stories

In honor of Women’s History Month, leaders of small companies in promo discuss the chal...

7 Ways To Set Social Media Marketing KPIs

Your social presence shouldn’t be an afterthought. Here’s how to track performance to h...

Fall in Love With ‘Rom-Com Core’

The nostalgic style that evokes leading characters from early 2000s flicks is gaining i...

The Bright Side: PromoShop Celebrates 25 Years

The Top 40 distributor started in an oversized space in Los Angeles; now, it has office...

As Inflation Cools in Canada, Industry Companies Contend With Ongoing Challenges

Staffing and price uncertainty are putting companies to the test, even as end-buyer dem...

6 Competitive Intelligence Tactics

Doing research on your competition – when done legally and ethically – is an essential ...

ePromos Promotional Products Celebrates 25 Years

The Top 40 distributor recently marked the milestone with a virtual townhall and kitted...

The Bright Side: Stormtech Donates $500,000 Worth of Apparel to Victims of Earthquakes in Turkey

The Top 40 supplier partnered with Reach for Outer Space, a Canadian charity that helps...

BPMA Appoints New Vice Chair, Board Members

The UK/Ireland industry association says the moves will support long-term strategy.

Take a Cue From TikTok Trends

Popular items recently featured on the video platform – as well as comparable options –...

Facilisgroup Hosts Annual Supplier Showcase in Dallas

The event, which welcomed more than 1,100 attendees, was the largest in the company’s h...

Target the ‘Mocktail’ Market in Canada

Nonalcoholic beverages have seen booming demand among Canadians recently. Here’s how to...

Industry Leaders Reflect on International Women’s Day

Women from around the world share their insights on the observance, their professional ...

Regional Associations Host ‘Promos in Paradise’ Show Series

The four East Coast organizations held a week of events that featured exhibits, educati...

8 Tactics for Better Sales Pipeline Management

An organized process has been shown to improve revenue.

Promotions Planner: Summertime Adventures

Start presenting ideas to clients for campaigns centered on June observances.

Take Inspiration From #Balletcore

It’s both chic and comfortable, making it a perfect post-COVID style.

Case Study: Custom Socks Benefit Canadian Youth Charity

Sales of the Toronto supplier’s apparel are donated each year to an organization that s...

‘A Woman’s View’ Honors Industry Achievements

The organization established by Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu held an awards ceremony in...

PromoStandards Hosts First-Annual Technology Summit

The event in Tampa brought together tech experts from across the industry.

9 Tactics To Enhance Your Sales Presentations

Be sure that your prospecting efforts pay off by making a memorable first impression.

Case Study: Coffee Merch Contributes to Anti-Crime Efforts

The hosts of a true-crime podcast worked with a distributor to launch a virtual storefr...

Make a Splash With the Mermaid Trend

End-buyers looking for a touch of whimsy can hitch a ride on a growing fad among celebr...

6 Ways To Maximize Your Marketing Budget

Take a fresh look at goals and strategies to make sure you’re spending wisely.