News CANADIAN NEWS August 26, 2025
iPROMOTEu Hosts 2025 ‘Forum of Dreams’
The three-day Affiliate Forum held by the Counselor Top 40 distributor included education, networking and an awards ceremony.
Key Takeaways
• iPROMOTEu’s (asi/232119) Affiliate Forum brought together over 350 attendees for education, networking and celebration.
• The Counselor Top 40 distributor showcased its growth and innovation, as well as the entrepreneurial spirit of its affiliates.
Counselor Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119) recently hosted “Forum of Dreams,” its three-day baseball-themed Affiliate Forum. More than 350 top affiliates, suppliers and corporate staff gathered at the Encore Boston Harbor resort for three days of education sessions, keynotes and networking at iPROMOTEu’s annual flagship event.
Dave Saracino, senior vice president of affiliate sales and support, and CEO Lori Bauer with Wally the Green Monster, the Boston Red Sox mascot, at iPROMOTEu’s (asi/232119) “Forum of Dreams.”
The event also included an exclusive trade show, “Promo Runway” fashion show and awards ceremony; honorees included new inductees into the Million Dollar Club and Hall of Fame, including iPROMOTEu founder Ross Silverstein, as well as top affiliates:
- Tommy Joyce Memorial Award: Roxanne Rogers, ORION Promotional Group
- John Lascelles Memorial Award: Theresa Gonzalez, Stay Visible (asi/439055)
- Rick Badiner Award for Integrity and Professionalism: Chuck Feldman and Steve Goldstein, PromoMonster (asi/466590)
- Affiliate Appreciation Award: Chris Whitney, Apple Valley Promotions
- Affiliate Appreciation Award: Lisa Fronek, Generates Sales & Marketing Solutions (asi/444517)
Forum attendees also had the opportunity to attend a Boston Red Sox/Colorado Rockies baseball game at the 521 Overlook venue in Fenwick Park, featuring a “Taste of Fenway” dining experience.
“The Affiliate Forum has always been a catalyst for business growth and engagement,” said Lori Bauer, CEO and a member of the Counselor Power 50 of the most influential people in promo. “Our affiliates are driven, creative entrepreneurs and make the most of this dedicated face time with top suppliers. When you bring together this level of talent and vision, the possibilities are truly endless. The energy throughout the week was extraordinary and is sure to carry forward all year.”
With 2024 North American promotional products revenue of $371 million, iPROMOTEu ranked eighth on Counselor’s most recent list of the largest distributors in the industry.