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What We’re Thankful for in Promo
Before heading off to our various Thanksgiving traditions, ASI Media’s editors took a moment to reflect on what we appreciate most about the unique industry we cover.
Top Stories
Best in Branding: Everyone’s Going Retro – And Also Wearing Tacos
Company merch drops this month leaned into a trendy, vintage aesthetic that had their products looking more like streetwear than classic promo – that is, unless you’re Taco Bell, and want your cons...
Trump Holds Off on Imposing Additional Tariffs on Canada
The U.S. president threatened a 10% levy on the country after the Ontario provincial government aired a controversial anti-tariff ad in late October.
Imports Fall, Trade Deficit Shrinks as Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect
New figures from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show a 5.1% decrease in imports on foreign goods.
Promo Insiders: International Trade Negotiations, Supply Chain Destruction & the Legality of Trump’s Tariffs
In this episode of Promo Insiders, international trade and policy expert Babak Hafezi weighs in on what the future of tariffs could mean for promo businesses.
Latest News
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PCNA Enhances ESP Integration
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Editor’s Picks: Elevated Business & Executive Bags
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Promo Lessons From Patagonia’s Bold ‘Nothing We Do Is Sustainable’ Report
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3D Apparel Simulation Tech Aims To Be ‘Visual Source of Truth’ for Industry
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In The News - November 2025
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Imprint Engine Appoints New CRO To Lead $100 Million Growth Strategy
Product Hub
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Gobble Up These Hot New Products
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Stylish Sweaters & Vests
Help promo end-users keep warm this winter with a thoughtful branded sweater or vest.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Cool Promo for Q4
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Osborne Coinage Rediscovers Lincoln’s 1860 Campaign Die & Strikes New Batch of Collectibles
Osborne Coinage uncovered a 160-year-old die from Abraham Lincoln’s presidential campaign and used it to strike new gold medals, each bearing the historic “cracked” imprint.
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Thumbprint Signals Growing Investment in AI With Appointment of Director of Tech
The distributor also announced that its lead software developer will assume an expanded tech and development role at the company.
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Stahls’ Fulfill Engine Integrates Spoke Custom Products
The print-on-demand platform has added more than 70 products from the division of Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA.
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Jill Albers Returns to BAMKO as VP of Client Success
Albers previously worked at the Counselor Top 40 distributor from 2018 to 2023.
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Stran Promotional Solutions’ Sales Up 29% in Q3 but It Still Posts Net Loss
The Counselor Top 40 distributor reached sales of nearly $26 million in the third quarter, with sales up more than 50% in total for the first nine months of 2025.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
PCNA Partners With Sustainable Drinkware Brands Ocean Bottle & HidrateSpark
The Counselor Top 40 supplier and its drinkware-focused subsidiary ETS Express will both carry a selection of products from the two brands.
Sustainability
Q&A: How Boundless Measures Sustainable Sourcing With PRISM Initiative
Andrea Stoll, chief marketing officer of the Counselor Top 40 distributor, explains how a responsible sourcing strategy that measures impact is a competitive advantage.
Sustainability
Making a Business Case for Sustainability
Print service providers explain how they’re incorporating sustainable practices into their companies.
Automate & Elevate Event Explores AI’s Role in Promo
The virtual summit, hosted by Branded Merch Network on Nov. 13, featured leaders in the print, promo and apparel industries who are using generative AI and other automation tools to streamline work...
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Best in Branding: The Brands That Won Halloween & Why It Matters
This special edition of ASI Media’s Best in Branding series breaks down why Halloween has become a key opportunity for brands and spotlights this year’s standout spooky promo campaigns.
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VIDEO: A Look at the Converging Worlds of Print & Promo
Theresa Hegel, executive editor of special projects and sustainability, sat down with Gabby Houck of Wide-Format Impressions to talk about how wide-format printers can expand into promotional produ...
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Dialing Into Nostalgia: How Jackalope Kreative Turned Vintage Phones Into Branded Art
The distributor worked with a small mom-and-pop company to breathe new life into unused rotary phones, transforming them into a story-rich, sustainable, high-end promo product.
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My Favorite Merch: Stephanie Hinkle, MadeToOrder
Industry distributors share the promo products that they love the most
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Looking Ahead: Promo Products To Pay Attention to in 2026
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Q1 Sales Opportunities: Lucrative Promo Prospects for 2026
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Plan Now for 2026: Sales Tips To Start the Year Strong
A new year will be here before you know it. Are you ready? Plan ahead now and prepare for a powerful start to 2026 with these promo sales tips on how to refresh your sales strategies and ...