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Counselor Breaking News

Counselor Breaking News

The Counselor Breaking News Podcast is your source for the story behind the story. We’ll bring you interviews with industry leaders, news of key acquisitions, important personnel changes, major recalls, exclusive research, and more. When industry news breaks, this is your home for everything you need to know.

Hosted By: Dave Vagnoni

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Behind the HALO-Axis Deal

2/4/2020

Behind the HALO-Axis Deal

HALO CEO Marc Simon and Axis President Larry Cohen share details on the Top 40 acquisition.

PCNA’s Larry Whitney Talks Coronavirus’ Impact on Promo

1/30/2020

PCNA’s Larry Whitney Talks Coronavirus’ Impact on Promo

What impact is Coronavirus having on the promo industry?

Chris Anderson, HUB Promotional Group’s New CEO

6/21/2019

Chris Anderson, HUB Promotional Group’s New CEO

Interview with newly appointed CEO of Top 40 supplier.

Breaking Down Q1 Distributor Sales

4/22/2019

Breaking Down Q1 Distributor Sales

Counselor's Dave Vagnoni and Nate Kucsma analyze first quarter 2019 data.

Exclusive Podcast With Neil Ringel, Polyconcept’s New CEO

2/25/2019

Exclusive Podcast With Neil Ringel, Polyconcept’s New CEO

ASI's Michele Bell interviews Neil Ringel – the new CEO of Polyconcept – and PCNA President David Nicholson on Ringel’s plans for the company.

HUB Promo Acquires HandStands, Continues Run of Acquisitions

1/28/2019

HUB Promo Acquires HandStands, Continues Run of Acquisitions

HUB CEO Joe Fleming discusses the firm’s most recent acquisition, its acquisition strategy, and much more.

Sweda To Sell Apparel

12/17/2018

Sweda To Sell Apparel

CEO Jim Hagan and Kellie Claudio, SVP of sales and marketing, discuss the new apparel initiative.

Interview with Chuck Fandos, CEO of Facilisgroup

11/29/2018

Interview with Chuck Fandos, CEO of Facilisgroup

Michele Bell interviews Chuck Fandos, CEO of the Facilisgroup.

Doug Kordel Becomes President of Proforma

11/6/2018

Doug Kordel Becomes President of Proforma

Kordel shares what his new responsibilities will be going forward as well as his outlook for the industry in 2019.

Reaction to Escalating U.S.-China Trade War

9/24/2018

Reaction to Escalating U.S.-China Trade War

Counselor’s John Corrigan discusses tariffs with Bamko's Joshua White and Max Levavi.

HUB Acquires Origaudio

9/20/2018

HUB Acquires Origaudio

In this exclusive podcast, Origaudio Co-Founder Jason Lucash discusses the deal and what the future holds.

 

Axis Promotions Acquires Campus Stop

8/21/2018

Axis Promotions Acquires Campus Stop

CEO Larry Cohen shares insights on the deal in this exclusive podcast.

Paul Lage Becomes President of IMAGEN Brands

5/22/2018

Paul Lage Becomes President of IMAGEN Brands

The experienced and well-known promo executive discusses the latest big move in his distinguished career – and what he has planned for IMAGEN.

Corporate Imaging Concepts Makes Big Acquisition

5/17/2018

Corporate Imaging Concepts Makes Big Acquisition

CIC CEO Bob Herzog discusses the acquisition of eCompanyStore and what the future holds.

Q1 2018 Industry Sales Report

4/26/2018

Q1 2018 Industry Sales Report

Counselor’s Dave Vagnoni and ASI Research Director Nate Kucsma talk about the latest results.

Sharon Eyal Interview on Recent Court Victory

4/3/2018

Sharon Eyal Interview on Recent Court Victory

ASI's Michele Bell interviews CEO of Counselor Top 40 supplier ETS Express after important court victory.

Reaction to Potential U.S.-China Trade War

3/28/2018

Reaction to Potential U.S.-China Trade War

Counselor’s John Corrigan discusses tariffs with Joshua White and Max Levavi of Bamko.​

Geiger Acquires BTC Group

3/19/2018

Geiger Acquires BTC Group

Geiger CEO Gene Geiger and Chief Operating Officer Jo-an Lantz share insights into what the major international deal means.

Insights from Proforma's Newest Exec: Chris Piper

3/1/2018

Insights from Proforma's Newest Exec: Chris Piper

The new VP of business development discusses his plans for growing the company and the industry as a whole.

Insights From BIC Graphic’s New CEO David Klatt Jr.

2/22/2018

Insights From BIC Graphic’s New CEO David Klatt Jr.

BIC Graphic's new CEO dishes on a variety of topics in this lively interview.

2017 Industry Sales Report

1/18/2018

2017 Industry Sales Report

Counselor’s Dave Vagnoni and ASI Research Director Nate Kucsma discuss the latest numbers.

Interview with Matt Gresge

1/17/2018

Interview with Matt Gresge

Counselor’s Dave Vagnoni interviews AIA CEO Matt Gresge after the acquisition of OfficeZilla.