Advertising Specialty Institute

Dr. Jan Louise Jones, professor of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business, returns to the podcast to discuss the current state of the travel industry, growing travel trends and where distributors can look for opportunities to sell more promo.

Productivity expert Alexis Haselberger shares her top strategies to free you from the clutches of your inbox.

After being fired in December, Glenn Chamandy returned as president/CEO of the Top 40 supplier in late May, capping a corporate war that had lasted months.

Rielly Troyer of Proforma Printhouse (asi/491465) is a promo products-selling whiz kid who generated over $1 million in annual revenue at just 23 years old. In this Promo Insiders, he offers insights into his success.

Jessica Hiner of The Magnet Group shares why she believes it’s a badge of honor to be called “relentless” and shares some of her best sales tips.

Rose Sarro, VP of Sales for Promo Direct (asi/300477), explains how she gave up practically her entire client roster and was still able to achieve personal sales records.

Ramon Ray, a small-business expert and successful entrepreneur, will be giving a keynote address at the upcoming ASI Chicago show. In this episode of Promo Insiders, he talk about why it’s so important for sales leaders and company executives to connect with their clients on a human level and he shares tips for making a positive impact online and in person.

Samantha Strazanac, CEO and founder of Strazanac Solutions (asi/338036) and a newly listed ASI distributor, talks about offering a diverse menu of services and staying competitive in the midst of industry-wide M&A.

Andrews, president/CEO of the Advertising Specialty Institute, and Leskusky, president of the Alliance, deliver in-depth perspective on how ASI’s acquisition of a promo-focused events and media portfolio from PRINTING United, along with a new partnership between the organizations, will benefit print and promo purveyors.

John Bruellman, CEO of Showdown Displays’ parent company, and Jeffrey Nanus, president of AAA Innovations, discuss what the deal means for the firms and the promo products market, along with topics like M&A, supply chain and 2024 sales.

ASI Media editorial staffer Elena Hubert talks about hot trends and popular promo products among undergrads.

Stausholm’s company makes pencils that incorporate a seed capsule that can be planted when you can’t write anymore with them.

ASI Media’s Executive Editor Sara Lavenduski and Data Analytics Editor Sami Marshak discuss all things spring – including sales tips for distributors – and try out fun seasonal treats.

Get powerful insights from Jamie Watson, one of the foremost experts on mergers and acquisitions in the industry, in this discussion hosted by ASI Media News Director Christopher Ruvo.

The ASI Media team recaps the top trends and what both distributors and suppliers were saying at the show.

Jeff Lederer, a merch market veteran, leads at investment firm that bought the Top 40 promo products distributor nearly a year ago – intent on making the company a powerhouse. Here, he discusses how things are going, including insights on a recent international acquisition.

New Boundless CEO Aaron Hamer and Touchstone Founder Derek Block discuss the mega deal involving two Top 40 promotional products distributors, while offering insights on everything from industry M&A to the future of promo in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Former Ritz Carlton Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Bruce Himelstein offer tips from his 30-plus years of success in the hospitality industry.

Looking for the next big thing in branded decoration? You’ve come to the right place. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kelly Walters, Content Strategy Manager at STAHLS’ (asi/88984) to discuss dimensional decoration: a trendy branding method that’s rising in popularity both in retail and the promo world. We’ll cover what dimensional decoration is, which client projects this method makes a great fit for and simple tips to achieve decoration success.

Pelican, which makes protective cases, coolers and drinkware, is offered in the promo industry by Top 40 supplier Logomark. As Curleigh puts it: “Pelican is the gear that protects gear, and we equip those on a mission.”