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2024 Salespeople of the Year
These are the relationship-building, creative consultants spurring eye-popping success for their companies – and the industry.
Top Stories
As Shareholder Meeting Nears, Some Gildan Executives Call for Glenn Chamandy’s Return
A corporate war for control of the publicly traded Top 40 supplier is set for a dramatic conclusion next week.
Xinjiang Forced-Labor Concerns Compel DHS To Add 26 China-Based Companies to Banned List
Promo products suppliers and other importers must ensure these firms are not part of their supply chains, as products and materials from them are prohibited from entering the U.S.
5 Merch Trends at the 2024 PGA Championship
Top 40 supplier Cutter & Buck was on site at the major tournament this week and shared insights into hot sellers.
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing & Selling Millions in Masters Merch & Memorabilia
Richard Brendan Globensky used his former position as a warehouse worker at Augusta National Golf Club to steal highly coveted swag and memorabilia, including champions jackets and tickets from the...
Latest News
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PCNA Adds Two Retail Brands to Its Offerings
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UK Introduces D-Day Commemorative Coin (In Addition to ‘Star Wars’ Coins)
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NY Bill Would Limit Plastic Packaging, Aim To Increase Recyclability
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Charles River Welcomes New Sales Team Members
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Joe’s Faves: Engaging Employees
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The Paris Olympics Feature Cardboard Bed Frames for Athletes
Product Hub
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Unique Promo For Everyone
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Unforgettable Keychains & Keytags
They’re handy, functional and sure to make an impression.
Products
SnugZ USA Offers Customizable Slides Featured on ‘Shark Tank’
HYPD Slydr Pro shoes feature hook-and-loop straps, allowing the wearer to easily change up designs.
In The News - May 2024
Add Impact (asi/106606) in Woodbridge, ON, welcomes Shannon Plunkett and Andrew Sherlock to the team. Plunkett brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to account management/sales at Add...
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Promo Products Pros Advocate for the Industry in Washington, D.C.
The meetings with Congressional staffers were part of the annual Legislative Education and Action Day initiative.
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Biden Increases China Import Tariffs on Steel & More, Keeps Trump-Era Levies
Promotional products executives noted that the increases could affect product costs, sourcing practices and shipping prices, but emphasized the industry would adapt.
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Stran Delays Reporting Financials Amid Auditor Trouble
Federal authorities have banned the firm the Top 40 company uses from auditing publicly traded businesses, prompting the earnings postponement. The distributor says its financials are in good stand...
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Barker Specialty Acquires Wolfepromo, Projects $30M in 2024 Revenue
The deal involves two Connecticut-based promotional products distributors.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Researchers Develop 3D Printing Process Using Scrap Wood
This new method could create products that look and feel like natural wood while minimizing waste.
Sustainability
Under Armour Releases Spandex Alternative NEOLAST
As part of its eco-friendly mission to cut spandex usage by 75%, Under Armour now offers a T-shirt made from the new sustainable material NEOLAST.
Sustainability
L’Oréal Now Calculating Environmental Impact of Promotional Materials
The beauty company is using EcoDesignCloud, a tool that assesses the lifecycle of products, to help it create more ecologically designed luxury displays and gifts-with-purchase.
Meet the World Record Holder for Putting on T-shirts Fired From a T-shirt Cannon
David Rush has been breaking Guinness World Records for years, and his latest achievement is firmly in the promotional products space.
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Minor League Baseball Teams’ Branding Collaboration With Indie Rock Bands Is a Win for Both
A city’s music scene and artists are part of its fabric as much as its sports teams, and licensed-apparel brand Official League has released a capsule collection that hits on the connection.
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Decorating Roundup: Stahls’ Now Offers Contract Decorating Services
Plus, Penn Emblem received an innovation award, and Vastex released an adjustable dryer exhaust.
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Send Us Your Products for June Showcases
Featured items will receive free editorial exposure on ASICentral.com.
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Sauce Packet Proposals & Baja Blast Champagne Flutes: Inside Taco Bell-Branded Weddings
These types of experiential events are on the rise, and they’re augmented with creative branded merchandise.
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Local Sales Roadmap: Homegrown Opportunities for Full-Color Printing
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Market Mastery: How To Tap Into Sales With 5 Top Industries
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