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How ScoutPromotions Became the Official Merch Provider for the 2024 RNC

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Candace Lillund, owner of the small Milwaukee-based distributor, part of Counselor Top ...

State of the Industry: Distributors Increasingly Sourcing Direct

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Distributors are increasingly sourcing direct from overseas – a trend that suppliers se...

State of the Industry: Distributors Confront Escalating Wage Hikes

Businesses are more easily finding workers...

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State of the Industry: Combatting ‘Anti-Swag’ Sentiment

‘Anti-swag’ sentiment has been on the rise...

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State of the Industry: Can Drinkware’s Run of Popularity Continue?

Drinkware sales are higher than they’ve ev...

State of the Industry: Sales Harder to Come By

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Buyer apprehension is resulting in smaller, less frequent orders and a shift to more af...

State of the Industry: Suppliers Feeling the Squeeze

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Suppliers are pursuing strategies to ease the strain on their profitability.

State of the Industry: Rush Orders Back on the Rise

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Sourcing chaos compelled end-buyers to order earlier and wait longer. But now, rush ord...

State of the Industry: The Latest Shift in Sustainability Requirements

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Increasing client demands for eco certifications and information signals a new approach...

State of the Industry: Distributor Snapshots

They all sell promo products, but there ar...

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State of the Industry: Supplier Snapshots

For each revenue class, our survey reveals...

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State of the Industry: Trend or Not?

We unpack six interesting findings from ou...

State of the Industry: #Counselor70 Data Through the Decades

While the goal – chronicling the state of ...

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2024 State of the Industry

In the face of numerous challenges, promo ...

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ASI Chicago 2024: Attendees Leave Show Energized for Second Half

From making connections to finding new pro...

Decorating Roundup: World Emblem Offers Embroidery Alternative

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Plus, Roland DGA has partnered with Vastex for a direct-to-film bundle, and Internation...

These Common Business Needs Will Open the Door to Add-on Sales

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Expand your product offerings  through the art of  add-on sales . By...

ASI Chicago 2024: The Biggest Trends & Newest Products From the Show Floor

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Nineties fashion, mission-driven companies and product innovations all shined at the show.

All Aboard: Public Transit Merch Rides Into Newfound Popularity

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Transportation agencies across the United States are using swag to up brand awareness a...

ASI Chicago 2024: Staying Human in Today’s Digital World

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On the show’s final day, small-business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray gave a high-e...

ASI Chicago 2024: The Secrets To Making Your Business Irresistible

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Sales and persuasion expert Carolyn Strauss delivered winning ideas to compel clients t...