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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 InstitutePromo Insiders: How Promo Can Help End Plastic Pollution
Gia Machlin of New York City distributor EcoPlum discusses the importance of creating a Global Plastics Treaty and strategies distributors can use to become…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: The Future of HPG and Evans Following the Big Acquisition
Top 40 supplier HPG this month acquired fellow Top 40 firm Evans Manufacturing. What can distributors expect in terms of service? How does the deal benefit the…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 123: Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
In this live Social Angle podcast from January 18, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with dynamic motivational speaker Cliff Quicksell, of Cliff Quicksell &…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Gemline’s New CEO Gets Candid on the Challenges, Opportunities & Evolution of Promo
The just-promoted chief executive of the industry’s 10th largest supplier, Frank Carpenito talks everything from consolidation and supplier service levels, to…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 122: Are Blogs Still Relevant?
In this live Social Angle podcast, recorded on Friday, January 13 at 1 pm EDT, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Shane Shirley, of Shane Shirley Media…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Recapping ASI Show Orlando
ASI Media’s editors talk about the first major industry event of 2023, which featured instructive education, insightful keynote speakers and a bustling floor…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: 10 Bold Predictions for 2023
The editors of ASI Media predict the trends and issues that will define the year ahead for the promo industry.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Building the Dallas Cowboys Brand: A Chat with Charlotte Jones
Charlotte Jones, who spearheads business operations and marketing strategies for the Dallas Cowboys, shares insights into the sports franchise’s brand and…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Creative Secrets of Live Decoration and Activations
Lucas Guariglia of Rowboat Creative shares his advice and details the state of experiential branding as events return.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 121: How I Got My Largest Sale in the Promo Industry
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Nicole Campbell, president of Active Promotions, about how she was able to land her…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 120: How Promo Pros Can Effectively Leverage Social Media at Trade Shows
In this live Social Angle discussion, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by a panel of promo industry folks for an in-depth, roundtable discussion about how…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Develop a More Intentional Strategy for Sales Calls
Consultant, author and speaker Shawn Rhodes, a former U.S. Marine, gives a preview of his keynote address to be held in January at ASI Show Orlando.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 119: ASI Intern Update – Where Are They Now?
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with former ASI interns Rachel Ramirez and Andréa Miller about what they're doing now…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: A Deep-Dive on the State of Promo With Jeremy Lott
The industry’s most influential leader weighs in on hard-hitting issues like supplier service levels, inventory/supply chain, big opportunities, pressing…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Welcome to the Power 50
Three first-timers on Counselor’s annual list of the industry’s most influential people share how they got started in promo, plus company innovations and…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Talking About Promo Sales in Q3 & Q4
ASI Media editors share key data from the Distributor Quarterly Sales Survey and discuss what the industry is saying about end of 2022 and beyond.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 118: Discussing the Hirsch Rebrand
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Amanda Delaney, marketing manager, and Brittany Frase, director of sales and…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Could This Proposed Federal Rule Impact Your Livelihood?
ASI’s Senior Counsel Chuck Machion and Digital News Director Christopher Ruvo delve into an under-consideration regulation that could affect independent…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Promo Has an Image Problem, and We’ve Got the Answers to Fix It
The ASI Media crew offers their ideas to improve the industry’s reputation. Plus, “promotional products,” “swag” or “branded merchandise” – what term is best?
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Implementing Personality Assessments for Sales Teams
Mike Carroll of Intelligent Conversations shares insights about using evaluations to make sure new hires are a good fit for a specific team and job, as well as…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: How Big Brands Build FOMO With Clever Merch
We’ve rounded up some of the best branded merch campaigns we’ve seen recently and discuss what makes them work. Plus, what lessons can promotional products…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 117: Social Media and Mental Health
In this live Social Angle discussion, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by a panel of promo industry folks for an in-depth, roundtable discussion about…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Don’t Get Conned: Tips to Detect to Scams Aimed at Distributors
Scam attempts against industry firms are proliferating. Here’s how to spot them and keep from getting conned.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 116: Interview with Max Berg of Eliqs
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Max Berg, co-founder of branded beer, wine, and hard seltzer supplier Eliqs, about…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 115: Social Media and SEO
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Brittany Murphy, marketing director at One Thing Marketing, about the role social…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Networking for a New Age
Beth Bridges, the Networking Motivator, explains how to navigate the fragmented landscape of in-person and online events.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 114: Get to Know Taryn Estrada of alphabroder
In this live Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with alphabroder’s new Social Media Specialist, Taryn Estrada, about what attracted her to…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Are You Ready for Pumpkin Spice Season?
ASI Media staffers test out some fall flavors and share ideas for capitalizing on the season.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 113: Is BeReal for Real?
ASI Media's Vinnie Driscoll and Theresa Hegel discuss the newest social media platform, BeReal; what it is, what makes it unique, and if it’s right for the…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Navigate the Q4 Holiday Selling Season Craziness
Get insights on top markets, hot products, selling strategies, and supplier inventory and service levels to help power a successful fourth quarter.
Advertising Specialty InstituteHow to Survive the End-of-Year Sales Rush
When the weather starts to get cold, you know what that means: the end-of-year sales rush is right around the corner. In today’s podcast with Josh Appelbaum…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 112: Building Buzz for your Brand
ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by Ellie Bathe, Chief Caffeinator at coffee supplier Logojojo, to discuss how she uses social media to create buzz for…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: The Power of Unconscious Communication
Unconscious communication is below the threshold of conscious awareness; it’s what we’re not paying direct attention to at a given moment. And yet, it can be…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Where Did Arch Promo Group Come From & Why Is It Buying So Many Supplier Firms?
In this Promo Insiders conversation, Steve Ehlert explains Arch Promo Group’s expansion goals, its management philosophy with the suppliers it acquires, and…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Balancing the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet & Profit
Kathy Cheng of Redwood Classics Apparel explains what it means to have a sustainable business model and shares strategies for suppliers and distributors…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Marc Simon: The Long Term Looks ‘Exceedingly Good’ for the Promo Industry
Beyond that positive prediction, the CEO of HALO Branded Solutions delivers a bevy of insights on the current state – and future of – the market.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 111: Managing Large Social Media Groups
In the latest Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Lisa Bibb and Chrissy Rodgers, moderators of the Promotional Products Professionals…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Challenges – and Opportunities – in the Travel Industry
A travel expert and a professor of travel and hospitality join the podcast to discuss the current state of the travel industry and occasions for promo products…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 110: Prospecting Tips for Newbies
ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by Jenna Quaranta, VP of sales and business innovation at Knoss Apparel, to discuss how you can use social media to…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: A Deep Dive Into the 2022 State of the Industry Report
The ASI Media team unpacks the most interesting findings and trends in the promotional products industry from our annual survey.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Counselor’s 2022 Distributor Entrepreneur of the Year: Lisa Smith
Lisa Smith established her Texas company with a mission: to provide the best customer service and a flexible work environment.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 109: Wrapping Up ASI Chicago 2022
ASI's Nate Kucsma, Chris Ruvo and Vinnie Driscoll discuss this year’s show during a live Twitter chat.
Advertising Specialty InstituteCounselor’s 2022 Supplier Family Business of the Year: Shelbyville Pencil Company/Shepenco
Owner Dan Townes shares stories and wisdom from decades of working in promo.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Counselor’s 2022 Woman of Distinction: Debbie Abergel
The chief strategy officer at Nadel reflects on her early days at the Top 40 distributor and her career trajectory that’s led her to become a beloved peer…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Overcoming Price Objections to Sustainable, Ethical Merch
Daniel Cardozo of Ethix Merch and Lauren Piller of Eco Marketing Solutions talk about strategies they use to convince clients to purchase sustainable products.
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: News Roundup With ASI Media’s Writers
Theresa Hegel, Sara Lavenduski and Chris Ruvo give synopses of recent stories involving the supply chain, product trends, sustainability, apparel and more.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 108: The State of Social Media in the Promo Industry
In this live Social Angle discussion -- recorded on June 30, Social Media Day -- ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll is joined by a panel of rock stars for an in-depth…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Which States Are Driving Growth in the Promo Industry?
Each year, the ASI State & Regional Sales Report gives you an exclusive look at promo sales across the United States. And unlike last year, the numbers in this…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 107: How to Gain New Customers With Social Media
From referrals and catalogs to content marketing and attending events, there are many ways a distributor can stay top of mind with current clients while also…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: Serving Up Summertime Promo Ideas
Now that summer is officially underway, it’s time for some serious discussion: Are you a born-and-bred beachcomber or more of an amusement park aficionado? And…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 106: The Importance of Social Media in a Rebrand
In the latest Social Angle podcast, which was recorded from a live Twitter Space, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Britney Godsey, chief revenue officer…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Insiders: How to Survive – and Thrive – In a Recession
Three successful industry executives deliver powerful strategies distributors can use to overcome the challenges of an economic downturn.
Advertising Specialty InstituteSustainability and Self-Care: The Story Behind Baloo Living
In this episode of Promo Insiders, ASI Media’s Sara Lavenduski and Theresa Hegel spoke with Elizabeth and Jennifer Grojean about the start of their company…
Advertising Specialty InstituteHow to Position GAP & Old Navy for Promo Apparel Profits
“Workwear” is an ever-evolving concept, especially as companies adopt hybrid business models with employees working both at home and in the office. As such…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 105: How to Monetize Your Podcast
In the latest Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with Matt LaWell, managing editor of GCI magazine, about how you can get started with…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 104: Why Company Culture Matters
In the latest Social Angle podcast, ASI Media’s Vinnie Driscoll chats with John Morris, executive director of brand, about Club Colors’ social game, some of…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromoSpace: Canada Faces New Challenges as Restrictions Lift
Two leaders in Canadian promo joined us on Twitter Spaces for a frank discussion on the state of promo, economic challenges and predictions for the months…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Surprising Benefits of Workplace Conflict
Author Bonnie Artman Fox explains how properly resolved conflict can solve problems and push projects forward.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 103: How to Tap Into the National Day Calendar
Did you know that February 9 is National Pizza Day? Or that August 26 is National Dog Day? And what about May 4, Star Wars Day? (“May the Fourth Be with You!”)…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo Europe Races Ahead in Sustainability Movement
Europe-based promo firms are making a strong push toward greater sustainability in product materials and operations. What can North America learn? A sales…