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ASI Research Debuts First-Ever Study of South Africa’s Promotional Products Industry
The analysis offers an in-depth look at top-selling products, the most lucrative sectors for sales, distributor operations, sourcing and more in a nation that has the African continent’s largest ec...
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Convergence Corner: How My Tribe Print & Promo Tells a Story With Its Work
The Native American woman-owned business combines print and promotional products together for campaigns that go much deeper than the ink on the surface.
ASI Media’s Distributor Up-and-Comer of the Year on Growing Sales by Over 300%
Jackson Williams of Counselor Top 40 distributor American Solutions for Business discusses working full-time in college and what it’s like to sell with his twin brother.
Family-Run Business Sues Government Over Elimination of De Minimis Exemption for China-Made Imports
Detroit Axle wants a federal court to overturn the nixing of the importing rule, which if done would allow U.S. companies to again bring lower-value imports into the country duty-free.
4imprint’s Order Count Falls as the Firm Predicts ‘Supply Chain Disruption, Higher Product Costs’
Promo’s largest distributor also noted on May 21 that revenue and average order values were comparable to the prior year through the first four months of 2025.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Classic Promo for All
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Editor’s Picks: Spacious Backpacks
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Print Leaders Press Congress for Action at PRINTING United Alliance Legislative Fly-In
ASI joined about 40 industry leaders in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss the most pressing issues facing print.
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U.S. Could Reinstitute Reciprocal Tariffs for Nations That Don’t Negotiate in ‘Good Faith,’ Says Treasury Secretary
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump indicated that some countries could learn the nation-specific tariff rates the United States will place on them in the next two to three weeks.
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PPAI Hosts NALC in Chicago
The annual executive event featured two full days of programming at the Sofitel Magnificent Mile.
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In The News - May 2025
Cap America (asi/43792), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, has promoted Cindy Ward to customer service supervisor. Ward began her career with Cap America in 1992 and has been a cornerstone of the...
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PCNA Partners With Strideline To Expand Sock Offerings
The supplier is offering two full-sublimation unisex styles to customers.
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Gemline Offers FSC-Certified Moleskine Notebooks
The move strengthens the Counselor Top 40 B Corp-certified supplier’s commitment to product responsibility, company leaders said.
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Chameleon Like Earns EcoVadis Silver Rating
The California-based manufacturer of paper products and other promo items is among the top 15% of companies evaluated by the business sustainability platform.
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SRG Decarbonization Project Will Reduce Scope 1 Emissions Over 40% by 2027
The Counselor Top 40 supplier shared a case study on installing hybrid heat pumps at its Markham, ON, facility in its recently released 2024 Impact Report.
Decorating Roundup: Penn Emblem Nabs NAUMD Award
Also, HP inked a multiyear deal with Counselor Top 40 distributor Cimpress, Roland DGA launched a new ink for its UV flatbed printers and Stahls’ marked a podcast milestone.
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The Bright Side: Avril Lavigne Uses Co-Branded Merch To Help Skate Shop Burned Down in LA Wildfires
The Canadian singer created her own merch to raise money to rebuild a Pacific Palisades skate shop.
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Sales Compensation Survey: The Latest Trends in Rep Commission and Benefits
Slow industry sales and a reversal in the labor market have spurred a surprising resurgence in commission. Our annual survey also looks at sales rep responsibilities and significant cutbacks in ben...
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Case Study: Meryl Katlin Finds Sweet Spot Where Print Meets Promo
A graphic designer by trade, Katlin has been selling promotional products since the ’90s.
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Letter From ASI President & CEO Tim Andrews: How We’re Helping You Navigate Tariffs
During this difficult time, ASI is committed to strengthening industry trust and ensuring our members can confidently move forward.
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