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The 2025 Counselor State of the Industry
This course will explore key findings from Counselor’s 2025 State of the Industry (SOI) report, giving you a comprehensive overview of the promotional products industry’s current challenges and emerging trends from distributor and supplier perspectives. Topics include shifting buyer attitudes, tariff impacts, project timelines, service expansion and sourcing strategies. Through data-driven insights and expert commentary, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the industry is evolving and how your business can adapt to remain competitive.
Optimizing Social Media Marketing With AI
This course will explore how distributors can leverage AI in social media marketing to connect with clients, enhance brand visibility and drive sales. It will cover key strategies, including content creation, audience targeting, engagement techniques and AI-driven tools to optimize your social efforts, and offer practical insights to implement immediately.
Demonstrate your industry expertise with the Bachelor or Master of Advertising Specialty Information certification.
Ready to take the BASI or MASI exam?
Questions on both exams are based on industry experience and content in the ASI Learning Network. To request the BASI or MASI exam, you must:
Please note: You must pass the BASI exam before requesting the MASI exam. If you're not an ASI member, click here for information about joining ASI.
BASI
BASI certification shows you possess the fundamental knowledge you need to profitably navigate the promotional products marketplace.
MASI
MASI certification recognizes you as a true industry expert, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, knowledge and experience.
Invest In Yourself. Impact Your Life.
In such a competitive market, advertising specialty distributors, suppliers and decorators need the skills to out-think, out-perform and out-service the competition. That's why ASI's Certification Program is such a great investment in yourself and your career.
BASI (Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information)
With your BASI certification, you become part of a special group of marketing professionals who are recognized for their achievements. When you achieve your certification, you'll enjoy these exclusive benefits:
BASI Program Fees
It's free for ASI members to become BASI- or MASI-certified. ASI, which invests over $1 million annually to educate its members, covers the entire cost.
Invest In Yourself. Impact Your Life.
In such a competitive market, advertising specialty distributors, suppliers and decorators need the skills to out-think, out-perform and out-service the competition. That's why ASI's Certification Program is such a great investment in yourself and your career.
MASI (Master of Advertising Specialty Information)
With your MASI certification, you are recognized as a true industry expert who has cultivated profitable and collaborative relationships with distributors and suppliers. When you achieve your certification, you'll enjoy these exclusive benefits:
MASI Program Fees
It's free for ASI members to become BASI- or MASI-certified. ASI, which invests over $1 million annually to educate its members, covers the entire cost.
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