The owner of Full Throttle Marketing Powered by Proforma says the best thing a distributor can be for a client is a pain reliever.

Personalized accessories – Counselor’s 2025 Product of the Year – have made waves by turning promo’s smallest items into major vessels for personal expression and brand engagement. Tommy Gomez, senior director of creative strategy at Brilliant (asi/), joins Promo Insiders to talk through the trend and why it’s made such an impact.

Lindsay Hampson of ThisRock explains why sustainability is a must-have for promotional products distributors of all sizes and how taking simple steps to measure and mitigate environmental impact can help to save money and increase business.

Proctor, the keynote speaker at ASI Orlando in January, offers her top tips for brand relevance and connecting to target audiences in a crowded marketplace.

Jay Busselle and Jeff Solomon of Branded Merch Network visit the show to look back on the inaugural summit and share a sneak peek of what’s planned for next year.

In this episode of Promo Insiders, international trade and policy expert Babak Hafezi discusses modern supply chain challenges, the recent Supreme Court case on tariffs and what the future of trade could mean for promo.

Lauren Davis and Sean Doherty of Box Genie explain the emotional impact of a well-designed unboxing experience and explore some current trends in packaging.

In this episode of Promo Insiders, ASI Media editors break down some of their favorite “merch in the wild” stories of the past few weeks.

The president of GBS BrandConnect traces his career from print beginnings to full-service present.

Tech futurist Sam Maule discusses the key takeaways from his Power Summit session on what to expect from now through 2030 in the areas of tech, AI and automation.

Rusty Pepper, head of global markets and partnerships at Taylor Corp., discusses mergers and acquisitions in an episode recorded at PRINTING United Expo in Orlando.

ASI Media editors Theresa Hegel and Brendan Menapace discuss some of the biggest trends and takeaways from this year’s show, held Oct. 22 to 24 in Orlando.

ASI Media’s editors offer up their biggest takeaways from the conference that brings together leaders in the promo industry.

Premier Press transformed from print provider to full-service firm with the addition of promotional products.

In this episode, ASI Media editors Theresa Hegel, Sara Lavenduski, Tara Lerman and Hannah Rosenberger sample fall goodies and break down some tips for promo pros this gifting season.

In this episode of Branding Together, the CEO and creative director of AMB3R, talks about how he got his start in the apparel and promo industries, and where he draws inspiration for his projects.

Dr. Kelly will return to the ASI Power Summit in October to discuss the state of the economy after a tumultuous 2025.

The senior account executive from Digital Marketing and Print Solutions traces her company's growth from catering to the restaurant industry to managing e-commerce for financial institutions.

In this mini-episode, co-hosts Theresa Hegel and Cassie Green chat about some of the biggest trends they’re seeing in the industry right now.

ASI CEO Tim Andrews in candid conversation with Sophia, the world’s most famous humanoid robot, previewing her keynote at the ASI Power Summit 2025, Oct. 12–14 in Scottsdale, AZ. Watch the conversation on AI’s promise, peril and future role in business. Learn more: https://members.asicentral.com/events/asi-power-summit/