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New Wood, Lumber Tariffs Could Have Splintering Effect for Promo Companies
A 10% tariff on foreign softwood lumber and timber and other related tariffs will go into effect October 14.
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‘Supply Chains Run the World’ & Other Expert Insights From Simon Croom
Dr. Simon Croom, a speaker at the upcoming ASI Power Summit, discusses how to build agile supply chains, navigate tariffs and cost challenges, and why sustainability can’t be an afterthought.
Two Years After the Lahaina Wildfire, Maui Promo Pros Are Still Rebuilding Their Careers & Lives
The Lahaina wildfire burned homes, shattered careers and took lives. Two years later, with their world forever changed, print and promo pros on Maui are holding on to hope as they piece everything ...
ASI Media 2025 State & Regional Sales Report
No matter which part of the country you live, there are opportunities all around.
Best in Branding: Root Beer Float in a Tote, Dinner Roll Sweatpants & More
From Dunkin’ to Taco Bell, food brands have upped their game this fall with creative, quirky promo collaborations that stand out from the crowd.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Hot New Promo
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Brilliant Booth & Display Products
Ensure event branding or signage stands out with quality, vibrantly printed booth and display items.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Unique Promo That’s Fun for Everyone
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Industry Leaders Share Product Trends & Insights at Vernon’s Brand Expo
The Counselor Top 40 distributor hosted the event in Des Moines, IA, after a seven-year hiatus.
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David Shultz Rises Through the Ranks as commonsku’s Chief Partnership Officer
The industry exec will build on his experience scaling the platform’s supplier partnerships program.
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Hit Promo Hosts First CSR & Compliance Supplier Summit in China
The goal for the Counselor Top 40 supplier was to engage its manufacturing partners and factories around corporate social responsibility and ethical sourcing.
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Ashley Colautti Promoted to VP of U.S. Sales at Spector & Co.
Colautti has nearly two decades of industry experience.
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GXN Holds 4th Annual Conference in Lisbon
The event drew over 120 top-level executives from the international promotional products community.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Fairware Releases 2024 Impact Report
The 20-year-old Canadian B Corp highlighted achievements that include planting more than 32,000 kelp last year to help restore the Pacific coast.
Sustainability
Stanley/Stella Reduces Carbon Footprint 14% Since 2022, Sustainability Report Shows
The Belgian apparel wholesaler also highlighted its support of more than 2,000 organic cotton farmers in Tanzania in the report.
Sustainability
S&S Activewear Details Solar Power Investments, Water Conservation in Inaugural Sustainability Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the newly published report is a transparent overview of its 2024 achievements across environmental, social and governance areas.
Wicked Cookware & Bloody Vinyl: Print & Promo Lessons From Recent Creative Movie Tie-Ins
Franchises like Wicked and Saw and movies like The Smashing Machine show how to get clever with promo campaigns.
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Decorating Roundup: Roland DGA & Inkcups Share PRINTING United Expo Lineup
Also, International Print Day approaches, and Ninja Transfers shares a slew of updates.
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How To Be Prepared for Any Crisis
Having a crisis preparation plan is crucial to keeping your business operational even during the worst disasters.
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Decorating Roundup: Ninja Transfers Installs Solar Panels, Launches Spangles
Also, Inkcups shares a case study of how its direct-to-object printers have helped a small business grow, and Nazdar SourceOne opens a distribution center in Grapevine, TX.
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How Manufacturing Day Inspires Tomorrow’s Print & Promo Workforce
Observed the first Friday of October, it shines a light on how manufacturing helps shape the U.S. economy.
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