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PCNA Partners With Libbey Glass
PCNA Partners With Libbey Glass

The Counselor Top 40 supplier will now offer a selection of Made in the USA glass barware and other drinkware from Libbey’s line.

Stahls’ Adds 4 Leaders To Help Scale On-Demand Fulfillment Technology
Stahls’ Adds 4 Leaders To Help Scale On-Demand Fulfillment Technology

The supplier of heat-printing equipment and apparel-decoration technology said the hirings reinforce its commitment to scaling its Fulfill Engine p...

Peerless Umbrella Appoints Katie Kailik as Director of Sales
Peerless Umbrella Appoints Katie Kailik as Director of Sales

Kailik was named ASI Media’s 2025 Supplier Salesperson of the Year.

Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories
Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories

Readers in the Great White North were hungry for details on labour disputes, industry events, key earnings reports and, of course, tariffs.

The 2026 Trade Show Planning Guide
The 2026 Trade Show Planning Guide

Check out ASI Media’s 20th annual comprehensive listing of North American and international trade shows for the promotional products industry and t...

Obituary: David Long, Sourcing City
Obituary: David Long, Sourcing City

The chairman of the U.K.-based promotional products service organization will be remembered not only for his leadership and vision, but also for hi...

Cintas Proposes Bid To Acquire UniFirst, Marking Third Attempt at a Deal
Cintas Proposes Bid To Acquire UniFirst, Marking Third Attempt at a Deal

The Counselor Top 40 distributor submitted the same offer nearly a year ago, but now envisions a clear path for obtaining regulatory approvals.

PCNA Promotes Emily Douglas to VP of Revenue Operations
PCNA Promotes Emily Douglas to VP of Revenue Operations

Douglas joined the Counselor Top 40 supplier in 2018 and was most recently the director of strategic sales.

Counselor 2025 Product of the Year: Personalized Accessories
Counselor 2025 Product of the Year: Personalized Accessories

Personalized accessories, from stickers to patches to straw toppers, have transformed classic promo items into a playground for personal expression.

PCNA Promotes Mark Gammon to SVP of Sales
PCNA Promotes Mark Gammon to SVP of Sales

The industry veteran has held numerous positions across promo, including CEO of Counselor Top 40 supplier Cap America.

3 Proven Ways To Build a Self-Promo Campaign
3 Proven Ways To Build a Self-Promo Campaign

In a webinar on the ASI Learning Network, sales veteran Cliff Quicksell offers his expertise for expanding client bases with this attention-grabbin...

Goldstar Adds Grosche Drinkware, Dock & Bay Towels to Lineup
Goldstar Adds Grosche Drinkware, Dock & Bay Towels to Lineup

The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the B Corp certified brands mesh well with its commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable choices.

Trimark Inks Exclusive Partnership With Redwood Classics Apparel
Trimark Inks Exclusive Partnership With Redwood Classics Apparel

The division of Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA (asi/66887) says it’s offering exclusive Canadian-made apparel from the Toronto-based supplier of pr...

613 Originals Taps Former alphabroder Exec Greg Mastro To Lead Operations
613 Originals Taps Former alphabroder Exec Greg Mastro To Lead Operations

Mastro has held several manufacturing leadership roles at some of the industry’s top suppliers.

Nominate Now for ASI Media’s 2026 Salespeople of the Year
Nominate Now for ASI Media’s 2026 Salespeople of the Year

It’s time to recognize the best reps who generate major sales and demonstrate outstanding performance, exemplary service and top-notch professional...

You Can Do (Almost) Anything With Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer
You Can Do (Almost) Anything With Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer

The slightly off-white hue is meant to be a “blank canvas” and a “calming influence,” according to the color institute; it’s sparked mixed reaction...

Former Wayfair Chief Commercial Officer Dave DeSandre Joins VistaPrint
Former Wayfair Chief Commercial Officer Dave DeSandre Joins VistaPrint

DeSandre will define and lead North American business operations for the subsidiary of Cimpress (asi/162149), a Counselor Top 40 distributor.

Vantage Apparel Appoints Chris Alfano as Chief Information & Digital Officer
Vantage Apparel Appoints Chris Alfano as Chief Information & Digital Officer

In the expanded role, Alfano will lead the company’s digital transformation initiatives, among other tasks.