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Advertising Specialty Institute
The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) is the largest media, marketing and education organization serving the promotional products industry, with a network of over 25,000 distributors and suppliers throughout North America. ASI leads the industry in technology solutions, providing cloud-based e-commerce, enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and customer relationship management software (CRM). ESP Web is the industry's leading tool for sourcing hundreds of thousands of products. A…
Episodes
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 140: The Power of Brand Mascots
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Kevin Walsh, president at Top 40 supplier Showdown Displays (asi/87188), about Dash…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: A Candid Conversation With the CEO of Barstool Sports
Erika Ayers Badan will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming ASI Power Summit in California.
Advertising Specialty InstituteFormer White House Director of Economic Policy Dishes Advice for Thriving in Uncertain Times
Also a Harvard economics professor and managing director of a $15 billion hedge fund, Todd Buchholz will be speaking at the ASI Power Summit in October.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Highlights From the 2023 State of the Industry Report
Don’t have time to read our full comprehensive report? Then listen as we unpack the most interesting findings from this year’s survey.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Welcoming Fall With Treats & Promo Tricks
ASI Media talks about Halloween creep, favorite candies and costumes, and marketing tips for taking advantage of the changing season.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 139: The Power of Livestreams
Natasha Richter of Crystal D talks about the supplier’s weekly WOW! Wednesday initiative.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Overcoming Reluctance in Sales
Fear of rejection among salespeople is more common than one might think. Sales expert Alice Kemper joins the podcast for her top tips for conquering it.
Advertising Specialty InstituteAll About Heat Printing On Demand
If you’re not taking advantage of heat printing on demand yet, it’s time to get started. In today’s discussion with Dave Conner, Content Director at STAHLS’…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Married Couples Starting a Business? Follow This Advice
A top lawyer outlines the concrete steps that spouses should take when going into business together.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: K&B’s Fourth-Generation CEOs: ‘Honoring the Past, Reinventing the Future’
Recently named co-chief executive officers of Kaeser & Blair, brothers Brad and Mitch Kaeser share insights on how they plan to keep the Top 40 firm that’s…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Counselor’s 2023 Bess Cohn Humanitarian of the Year: Teresa Fudenberg
Teresa Fudenberg, CEO of Storm Creek, says her company has committed to donating at least $5 million to charity by 2030.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Counselor’s 2023 Distributor Entrepreneurs: Jon Alagem and Michael Scott Cohen
The innovators at the helm of Harper + Scott talk about deciding to go into business together, their favorite recent projects and their plans for the future.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Counselor’s 2023 Woman of Distinction: Mary Dobsch
The president of The Chest looks back on her time in promo and what she appreciates most about the industry.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: From Pavement Pounding to CEO of a $65 Million Company – Andy Shape Shares His Story
Shape, a longtime promo products pro and CEO of Stran & Company, is Counselor’s 2023 Person of the Year. He got there through savvy risk-taking and strategic…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 138: Cooking Up Self-Promos with Seth from Sonic
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Seth Weiner, president of Sonic Promos (asi/329865), about his “Grill’a Marketing”…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: The Story Behind BDA’s European Expansion – and What Lies Ahead
CEO Jay Deutsch, a member of Counselor’s Power 50, discusses the recent acquisition of Germany-based ipm | gruppe and how BDA is looking to aggressively grow…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 137: Introducing Threads, the Newest Social Media Platform
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with digital marketer and Twitter expert Madalyn Sklar about the newest social network on…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 136: Surviving Canada's Forest Fires: One Distributor's Story
In this live Social Angle podcast, scheduled for Wednesday, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Samantha Fullerton, of BAMKO, about how she’s been able to…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Finding & Retaining Sales Talent
Business strategist and sales coach Michelle Parisi shares her expert tips for effective hiring and managing of a high-performing team.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 135: The Future of Social Media in the Promo Industry
In this live Social Angle discussion, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by a panel of promo pros for an in-depth, roundtable discussion about the future of…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Harness the Power of Print, Promo & Marketing Collabs
Joe Favre of Vanguard Promotions explains how combining services can lead to powerful client engagement.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: When Style & Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
Fashion industry veteran Pam Seidman created reusable bag brand BYBBA, creating high-end products made from 100% recycled ocean plastic.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 134: That’s a Rap! When Promo & AI Intersect
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Stacie Harshbarger Gass, marketing and operations manager at Printable (asi/299458)…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePrivate Labeling Made Easy
Are you taking advantage of private labeling yet? If not, it’s time to get started! Not only is this a highly requested service for your clients, it’s also a…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Create a Killer Pitch With Precious Williams
Precious Williams, a 13-time national elevator pitch champion, trainer, TEDx speaker and bestselling author, will be sharing her knowledge at the upcoming ASI…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Welcome Summer
Executive Editors Theresa Hegel and Sara Lavenduski talk warm-weather branded merchandise sales and try some fun and wacky treats – like shrimp-flavored chips…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Gemline’s Frank Carpenito Talks Sustainability Goal-Setting & Avoiding Greenwashing
In this episode of Promo Insiders, the president and CEO of the Top 40 supplier discusses his company’s most recent CSR report and its plans for the future.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 133: How to Use Social Media to Target the Automotive Industry
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Christine Fischer, of American Solutions for Business, about how she uses fun and…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Discussing Recent Developments at Brand Blvd
The distributorship in Ontario recently announced the appointment of a new CEO. What does this mean for the company?
Advertising Specialty InstituteTalking Creativity and Favorite Campaigns With the Up-and-Comer Distributor of the Year
Since late 2021, Tommy Gomez has increased his sales at Brilliant (asi/146116) by an impressive 1,600% due to his dedication to customized solutions and an…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: A Conversation With the 2023 Supplier Salesperson of the Year
Claire Ashford, southwest regional sales manager for Top 40 supplier Tekweld (asi/90807), talks about her sales philosophy and what she loves about the…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Catching Up With the 2023 Distributor Salespeople of the Year
Lorin Carlino Ogawa and Marissa Carlino, swag specialists at Creative Solutions (asi/170769), talk about the early days of the company their mother founded and…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 132: How To Use Social Media Effectively for Your Business
In the latest Social Angle podcast, originally recorded from a Twitter Space, ASI's Vinnie Driscoll and Marketing Strategist Suzy Huber discuss how to use…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Breaking Down Distributors’ Q1 Performance & the Outlook for 2023
ASI’s news director and senior research executive discuss the key stories and trends behind the industry’s first quarter sales, while offering insights into…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Mission: Turn Myron Into a Powerhouse Again
Longtime industry leader Jeff Lederer has returned to promo with the acquisition of Myron (asi/278980) and is intent on making the struggling Top 40…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: What’s the Future of Sales Roles, Manufacturing Work & Other Jobs in the AI Age?
David Espindola, a technologist, futurist and author who just penned a book on artificial intelligence and humanity, answers that question and related…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Highlights From ASI’s Ad Impressions Study
We uncover the surprising findings and best strategies to take from ASI’s annual comprehensive report on the power of promo.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Can a Promo Product Save a Life?
A distributor owned by Donate Life America is using 100% of the proceeds from each sale to support organ, eye and tissue donation.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Marking One Year of PCNA’s Proud Path
Holly Brown and AJ Dickson of Top 40 supplier PCNA (asi/78897) talk about how the company’s Proud Path initiative has grown in the last year and what they have…
Advertising Specialty InstituteHow To Decorate Top Apparel Trends
Are you on top of the most recent apparel decoration trends? Today’s guest, Rachel Corey, Promotional Program Manager at STAHLS’ DFC is here to take the…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 131: CEOs and Social Media
In this live Social Angle podcast, recorded on Wednesday, April 12, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Adam Grant and Graham Walsh, co-founders of True…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Spring Has Sprung
Executive Editors Theresa Hegel and Sara Lavenduski share their seasonal traditions, try new sweet treats and discuss ways distributors can take advantage of…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 130: Lessons from an Ice Bath
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Ryan Moor, CEO of Allmade Apparel (asi/34341), about how he uses daily ice baths to…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 129: Why Should My Business Be on TikTok?
TikTok expert Paola Granados, the social media lead at Ontario, CA-based distributor AnyPromo (asi/117065), weighs in on the popular, yet controversial…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Greenwashing, Greenhushing & How To Avoid Both
ASI editors Theresa Hegel and Christopher Ruvo discuss the ins and outs of these important sustainability-related topics, and offer strategies for undertaking…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Distributors’ Biggest Client Pet Peeves – And How To Solve Them
Amy Clyne of Top 40 distributor Kaeser & Blair shares her advice for the most common client challenges as listed by our readers.
Advertising Specialty InstituteHeat Transfer Answers: Which Transfer Type Is Best for Your Project?
So many heat transfers, so little time. Thankfully, heat transfers from STAHLS’ (asi/88984) are quick and easy to apply, plus they can be used with a wide…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Analysis of the Biggest D.C. News Stories Impacting Promo
The Promo Insiders crew discusses what bank failures, noncompete bans and independent contractor legislation will mean for the industry.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 128: Struggles of Using Social Media for Promo Pros
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Jeff Davis, founder of Record Remix (asi/93934), about his interesting business…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Marking International Women’s Day
Ann Baiden from Innovatex Solutions in Ontario reflects on the important observance and her efforts to advance women’s causes.
Advertising Specialty InstituteSnugZ USA Reborn: Integration & Service Challenges Behind, Top 40 Supplier Is Ready for Strong 2023
CEO Brandon Mackay candidly discusses the post-acquisition integration challenges that led to service problems in 2022 – and how the firm has put the issues in…
Advertising Specialty InstituteApparel Fulfillment On Demand: How To Complete Orders at the Speed of “Now”
What if we told you there was a way to provide clients with the exact amount of apparel they need, customized to their exact specifications, all the while…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 127: ChatGPT and the Promo Industry
In this live Social Angle podcast, recorded on Monday, Feb. 20, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Mike Freestone, chief idea officer at The Promo Agency…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Social Missions & Sustainability Score-Keeping
Kevin McCracken, co-founder of Social Imprints, talks about baking social responsibility and “fair-chance” hiring into your company’s ethos, as well as how…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 126: I’m A New Supplier, Now What?
In this live Social Angle podcast from Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 11 am EST, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Jon Katz, founder of portable blender supplier…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: An Update on the Travel Industry
Two experts return to the podcast to give an update on this recovering sector.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Breaking Down Promo’s Record-Tying 2022 Sales
ASI’s Nate Kucsma and Christopher Ruvo examine the industry’s strong 2022 performance and discuss what lies ahead in 2023.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 125: Social Media Tips for Apparel Decorating Pros
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Erich Campbell, an apparel decorating professional, about how he uses social media…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Talking Casual Fashion With SanMar’s Trend Analyst
Vicki Ostrom explains how comfortable apparel became synonymous with style.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 124: How to Grow Your Brand With Social Media
In this live Social Angle podcast, recorded Wednesday, January 25, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Sam Moses, the Chief Socktologist of Sockrates Custom…