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Michele Bell

  • Vice President of Editorial, Education & Special Events

An award-winning writer, Michele has been at ASI for over 20 years and has the epic bar bills to prove it.

2019 Hot List: Mike Ferriter, Sobe Promos

You could have a far worse entrée to the industry than starting at one of the...

Q&A with Neil Ringel, Polyconcept CEO

The new CEO at the billion-dollar global promo firm talks about his plans for the comp...

The Future of the Promotional Products Industry

We asked 10 of the industry’s most prescient leaders – five suppliers & five distributo...

Exclusive Podcast With Neil Ringel, Polyconcept’s New CEO

Michele Bell, ASI's Editorial Director, interviewed Neil Ringel - the new CEO of...

Attendance Up 25% at Sourcing City & BPMA’s Merchandise World Show

Merchandise World, the U.K.'s leading and biggest promotional merchandise trade...

PSI Expands Its Show Footprint; Broadens Audience

The 57th annual PSI show took space in additional halls to accommodate two new shows: P...

2019 Distributor Salesperson of the Year - Josh Ebrahemi

It's a blockbuster-worthy storyline, which is perfect when you consider that one of...

CSE's Tom Savio Retires

After more than three decades in the promotional products industry and at the helm of...

Distributor Entrepreneur of the Year 2018: Mitch Mounger, Sunrise Identity

There are people who show up in the industry, seemingly out of nowhere, and are so...

ASI’s CTO Summit Draws Top Tech Talent in the Industry

Drawing tech execs from companies such as AIA, HALO, PCNA, Gemline, Magnet, Starline,...

Person of the Year 2018: Sharon Eyal, ETS Express

With an unflinching focus, unwavering integrity and more than his fair share of unrepen...

In Memoriam: Fran Ford

Remembering an industry icon of the highest order, who passed away on Monday, May 21.

In Memoriam: ASI's Ron Ball

Industry legend Ron Ball, 74, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 15, after a long...

2018 Hot List: Alex Webb, McCabe Promotional Products

Meet the new stars shaking up the promo market with their ambition, empathy and...

PPPC’s Women’s Empowerment Event Has a Record-Breaking Conference

Held from May 4-5 at the Kingbridge Centre in Toronto, the ninth annual WEE broke all...

Hong Kong Gift Fair Showcases Hot New Trends

Held last week from April 27-30, the Hong Kong Gift Fair, now in its 33nd year,...

The Most Creative People In Promo: Jeff Anderton, SnugZ + VideoFarm

Presenting our inaugural list of the industry's most inventive and resourceful...

ETS Express Wins Court Case Against S’well

In an exclusive report, Counselor has learned that a jury has sided unanimously in...

No. 1: Brand Blvd, Best Places To Work 2018

Taking the top spot on this year’s Counselor Best Places to Work list by killing it in ...

No. 14: ETS Express, Best Places To Work 2018

Dominating every category in the Best Places to Work employee-driven survey, the indust...

Chuck Fandos Retires From Brand Addition; Remains CEO of Facilis

An industry cast of characters convened in St. Louis recently with the sole purpose of ...

PPPC’s National Show Draws Strong Crowds, Gives Honors to Clearmount’s David Plummer

At its 62nd annual show since the inception of the association, PPPC held its...

The UK’s Second Annual Merchandise World Show Draws Over 1,000 Visitors

In the quaint and picturesque Northamptonshire village of Whittlebury, the second...

Lanco’s New Owners Lay Out Future Strat Plan

As was finalized earlier this month, Nassau Candy Chocolate Manufacturing (NCCM), the...

Boston's Charles River Apparel Brings the Holiday Cheer (in a Big Way) to Area Charity

Accompanied by a squad of their dedicated employees decked out in festive holiday...