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Dr. Mary Kelly delivers data-backed insights to explain why we aren’t in a recession and why there are reasons for optimism.
Top Stories
Reports: Trump Could Narrow Reciprocal Tariff Focus; Public Hearings On $1M+ Port Fees Begin
Both the new tariffs that could be announced as early as April 2, as well as fees proposed on shipping companies that come to port in the U.S., stand to impact the promo products market.
Canadian Promo Pros React to Weakened Ties With the U.S., Uncertain Economic & Political Climate
Consumers are eschewing American goods and tightening purse strings in the midst of concern on several fronts – a shift that’s also being felt in promo.
Cintas Increases Sales & Earnings in Q3 & First 9 Months of Fiscal Year
The publicly traded Counselor Top 40 distributor also announced it was increasing its earnings forecast for the year.
Bluesky’s Viral T-Shirt Mocking Mark Zuckerberg Embodies Moment Merch Success
The social media platform’s CEO wore a shirt on stage at South by Southwest mocking a shirt that Meta CEO Zuckerberg wore to hype himself. Fans (or haters) wanted in on the Bluesky action.
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Straight Talk on Tariffs at the ASI Fort Worth Show
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The Bright Side: Charles River Apparel Donates $300,000 in 2024
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Surf Brand Sues Lady Gaga for $100M+ Over ‘Mayhem’ Logo
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Branded Merch Turns McNeese State Student Manager Into an NCAA Tournament Sensation
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4 Strategies for Discussing Sustainability With Customers
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In The News - March 2025
Product Hub
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Fun New Promo
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Popular Polos & Golf Accessories
Suggest these branded polos and golfing essentials to corporate clients that host annual charity golf tournaments.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Weekly Promo Gems
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Printful Integrates With Wix To Provide Print-on-Demand Fulfillment for Wix Users
The move comes as the global print-on-demand market is poised to grow at a compound annual rate of 25.3% between 2022 and 2031, reaching $45.1 billion in that latter year.
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Proforma Recognizes Million-Dollar Distributor Owners
The Counselor Top 40 distributor honored its owner affiliates that generated between $1 million and $50 million in 2024 sales at the annual event.
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Cintas Ends $5.3 Billion Acquisition Bid for UniFirst
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said it couldn’t hold substantive talks with UniFirst, a key competitor in the uniforms space, on what would have been its biggest acquisition ever.
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PromoShop Names Josh Pospisil Director of Digital & E-Commerce Sales
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said Pospisil, who has worked for suppliers and another Top 40 firm while building a prominent social media presence in promo, will help drive growth.
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Judge Sends Masters’ Swag Swindler to the Slammer
Richard B. Globensky stole and then sold millions of dollars of exclusive merch and memorabilia from the Masters, one of golf’s four major tournaments, while working at Augusta National Golf Club.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Allmade Apparel Launches Earth Day Video Contest
The winner of the “Our Power, Our Planet” contest will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the supplier’s production facilities in Honduras.
Sustainability
EPA Announces Plans To Roll Back a Slew of Environmental Rules
The agency is targeting dozens of rules, including some related to electric vehicles, coal plants and clean water. Promo leaders in the sustainability space expressed disappointment.
Sustainability
Oregon Looks To Expand Plastic Bag Ban
The bill, passed by the State Senate, would cover thicker-film plastic bags and also require customers to ask for things like single-serving condiment packages and plastic cutlery.
Decorating Roundup: International Coatings Releases White Ink for Polyester
Also, Vastex offers a new exhaust hood for direct-to-film printing, and Tru Art Advertising Calendars has invested in a digital inkjet production printer.
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The Exit Strategy Blueprint: Am I Financially Ready To Retire?
Many business owners tie the sale of their business to their retirement, but that can be a mistake.
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Transforming Trash Into Tech: Gomi’s Innovative Upcycled Accessories
The U.K.-based company takes hard-to-recycle plastics and retired e-bike batteries and transforms them into power banks and other accessories. The brand has won admirers in promo.
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Tips for Using AI To Enhance Business & Data Analysis
Businesses that embrace artificial intelligence can become more efficient, productive and profitable.
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Supplier Releases First Market Study of Promo Industry in Argentina
The report from South American supplier Zecat details top markets, product categories and what matters for end-buyers in the country with the third-largest GDP in South America.
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Build a Strong Sales Foundation: How To Sell the Top 5 Promo Categories
No matter if you're new to selling promo or a seasoned pro, make sure you've mastered the basics. We'll walk you through how to sell the five most popular promo categories so you can maximize...
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Podcast: New Patches & Emblems — How To Take Advantage of Trendy Decoration
Let's talk on-trend, beginner-friendly decoration. On today's podcast, we're joined by Dave Conner, content director at STAHLS' (asi/88984), who's sharing everything you need to know about...