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Two Political Powerhouses Face-Off at ASI Power Summit

Registration is open for promo’s premier networking event, October 13-15 in San Diego, CA

Two Political Powerhouses Face-Off at ASI Power Summit
“Power Summit attendees will gain behind-the-scenes insights from two political insiders about a presidential election certain to have profound implications for business and global dynamics" – Timothy M. Andrews, president and chief executive officer of ASI

Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and former Republican congressman Will Hurd will headline the 2024 ASI Power Summit, taking place October 13-15 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, CA.

Hurd, a former undercover officer in the CIA, is also an expert in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). Brazile is an author, chair of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and former Democratic National Committee chair.

“At a pivotal moment for our industry and nation, Power Summit attendees will gain behind-the-scenes insights from two political insiders about a presidential election certain to have profound implications for business and global dynamics in 2025 and beyond,” said Timothy M. Andrews, president and chief executive officer of the Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), the leading technology, marketing and information provider in the $26.1 billion promotional products industry.

Event Highlights:

  • Political Analysis: Join Andrews for his thought-provoking discussion with Brazile and Hurd, three weeks before the presidential election. The timely “Meeting the Moment” Q&A occurs during a historic time in American politics.
  • Synergy and Connections: Build stronger relationships with industry leaders during three days of networking, education and opportunity.
  • Packed Agenda: Gain expertise from top authorities in technology, economics, marketing and product trends to keep business owners, entrepreneurs and sales executives ahead of the competition. Learn how technology like AI will affect the everyday business of promo companies in the very near future.
  • Industry Speakers: Hear from the 2024 Counselor Person of the Year CJ Schmidt, CEO of Counselor Top 40 supplier Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125); Lori Bauer, CEO of Counselor Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119); Greg Muzzillo, owner/founder of Counselor Top 40 distributor Proforma (asi/300094) and Nancy Schmidt, CEO of Counselor Top 40 distributor AIA (asi/109480).
  • Strategic Learning: Discover what motivates buyers from different demographic groups and learn new tactics to grow sales and market share.

Testimonial from 2024 Power Summit speaker and past attendee Jo-an Lantz, president/CEO of Counselor Top 40 distributor Geiger (asi/202900): “I always look forward to attending the Power Summit. It’s perfect timing as we finalize our business plans and budget for the next year. Each year, I leave with valuable information and networking connections.”

Event Details:

  • Date: October 13-15, 2024
  • Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA
  • Registration: Open now and limited to about 200 participants to ensure meaningful interactions. Registration fee includes all education sessions, meals, networking receptions and activities for the duration of the event.

Disclaimer: ASI doesn’t contribute, directly or indirectly, to any political parties or campaigns and does not endorse any candidates for public office. For the ASI Power Summit, ASI chooses keynote speakers with proven success who can offer industry members unique insights into the world of business.

Attend the ASI Power Summit to help shape the future of the promo products industry. Register now to secure a spot and be part of this premier event. For more information, contact Tricia Walter, ASI director of operations for ASI Show, at twalter@asicentral.com.

About ASI
The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI® asicentral.com) serves a network of 25,000 suppliers, distributors and decorators in the $26.1 billion promotional products industry. The company's flagship product, the technology platform ESP®, manages the industry's entire supply and marketing chain. ASI also produces award-winning digital and print content, live events and educational programs that enable companies in 53 countries to be more efficient, productive and profitable. ASI media and research operation provides the most authoritative business content in the industry, and the ASI Certification Program features 200+ live and online education courses for industry professionals. The company, family-owned and -operated since 1962, is proud to have been consistently ranked among the "Best Places to Work" in Philadelphia and Bucks County, PA.

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