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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 57: How to Use Influencer Marketing to Build Buzz for Your Brand
Bill Petrie very likely has a screw loose. How else can you explain starting a business smack dab in the middle of a pandemic? But that’s exactly what he and…
Advertising Specialty InstituteOverture Promotions on the Ascent
Lou Weisbach and Jo Gilley discuss their plans for making the Top 40 distributor an international branding agency powerhouse.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 56: The Importance of Social Media Analytics and Social Listening
Incorporating social media listening and monitoring tactics in your strategy is the key to harnessing better insights about your customers, your brand, and…
Advertising Specialty InstituteDigital Rewards Are Hotter Than Ever
Brian Duran of MediaTree Rewards discusses the supplier’s explosive growth during the pandemic.
Advertising Specialty InstituteBest Practices for Fulfillment Services
In this episode of Promo Insiders, Mitch Silver, vice president of marketing and sales at Printable Promotions (asi/299458) in Chicago, talks with ASI…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 55: How To Leverage Employees As Brand Ambassadors
A great customer can become one of your strongest advocates, but if you play your cards right so can your employees. In this fun and educational Social Angle…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 54: Pitfalls of Running a Social Media Contest
Thinking about running a contest for your business, and maybe even hosting it on your social media platforms? Do yourself a favor and do your research. In this…
Advertising Specialty InstituteReflections, Predictions After a Year in a Pandemic
COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. The last year has upended the way we work, do business and socialize, but…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 53: YouTube and the Future of Promo Sales
In this episode of The Social Angle, Melissa Newman sits down with Nick Lateur, of HPG Brands, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at his process for creating…
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How Promo Distributors Can Increase Sales With Digital Marketing Services
Demand for digital marketing services is rising and promotional products distributors are in a unique position to capitalize on it. How? By starting to offer…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 52: How I Got My Biggest Client Ever with Facebook Live
At the urging of her speaking coach, Jamie Young -- the founder of WA-based Uptown Screen Printing (asi/184812) -- went on Facebook Live for the first time…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePredictions for the ASI Promo Insanity Product Contest
Business been tough? Winter blues got you down? Well, it’s time to break out of this funk and have some fun. How? With our new ASI Promo Insanity contest. Our…
Advertising Specialty Institute2021 Promo Print-To-Order Trends
End-buyers aren’t only looking for new and exciting promo products this year: they’re looking for new and exciting decoration methods too. Today we’re sitting…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 51: How to Stay Relevant on Social Media with Pop Culture
Anyone can post content on social media, but how do you make it pop? Taylor Borst of American Solutions for Business knows! In this fun Social Angle podcast…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSelf-Care Tips After a Year of COVID
Wellness expert Martha Munroe shares her suggestions for a much-needed reset.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 50: How Social Media Marketing Can Help Non-Profits
In this Social Angle podcast, Vinnie Driscoll and Melissa Newman talk to Danny Rosin of Brand Fuel about how he uses social media to help get the word out…
Advertising Specialty InstitutePromo’s PTO Crisis
One of the biggest issues facing the promo industry during the COVID-19 pandemic is the overabundance of paid time off. We all needed an escape in 2020, but…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 49: How to Improve Engagement on Social Media
How can you build an authentic online presence and cultivate consistent engagement with your followers? Charity Gibson, national accounts coordinator at…
Advertising Specialty Institute2021 Decoration Trends: What’s Changed & What You Need to Know
It would be an understatement to say that a lot has changed in our industry since last year. While many distributors are aware of changes like the rise of PPE…
Advertising Specialty InstituteHow to Inspire Your Clients With Inspired Dye
After one of the most challenging years on record for the promo industry, distributors are looking for fresh ideas to excite and inspire clients for the year…
Advertising Specialty InstituteShare the Love With Clients, Co-Workers
Valentine’s Day is coming up. How are you showing appreciation to your best clients and unstoppable staff? In this Facebook Live, ASI editorial staff Theresa…
Advertising Specialty InstituteBetter Together: 4 Reasons Why Community is Crucial for Distributor Success
It’s no secret that this year has been filled with challenges for distributors. While things are expected to improve, it’s important to understand what…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 48: Benefits of Hiring an Agency for Your Social Media Marketing
In this fun and informative episode of The Social Angle podcast, Melissa Newman talks to ASI's Rick Angeloni about hiring an agency for your social media…
Advertising Specialty InstituteWhat To Do When An Order Goes Wrong
Promo pro Steven C. Peeke shares can’t-miss strategies for handling order debacles based on his experience with a $39,000 campaign that presented major…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 47: Social Media and the Customer Journey
ASI's Vinnie Driscoll and Melissa Newman talk to Callie Rojewski, a marketing and brand strategist, about the customer journey: what it is, why it's important…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSending Words of Encouragement During COVID
Kevin Quinn of Boundless talks about the daily emails of encouragement he's sent to colleagues since the beginning of the pandemic.
Advertising Specialty InstituteOpening a Business During the Pandemic
Ohio-based screen printer Brian Baxter opened a brick-and-mortar location last summer. In this podcast, he talks about some of the challenges he faced.
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 46: The Basics of Clubhouse, the Hot New Social Media Platform
In this quick-hit Social Angle podcast, ASI's Vinnie Driscoll and Melissa Newman discuss the hottest new social media platform Clubhouse. What are the…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSpeaking with the 2021 Distributor Salesperson of the Year
In this episode of Promo Insiders, Executive Editor Sara Lavenduski speaks with the 2021 Distributor Salesperson of the Year, Brett Marz of BAMKO.
Advertising Specialty InstituteCrush Q1: Turn the Quarter into a Win for Your Promo Business
The first quarter of 2021 is jangling the nerves of many distributors in the promotional products industry. And not without reason: The fourth quarter holiday…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 45: Using Social Media to Improve SEO
In this fun and informative episode of the Social Angle, Search Engine Optimization Team Lead Nick Morales speaks with Melissa Newman about improving SEO using…
Advertising Specialty InstituteGetting Noticed and Being Visible
At the end of 2019, Jamie Young made a long-term investment that immediately paid off. The founder of Battle Ground, WA-based Uptown Screen Printing…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 44: The Future of Events and Trade Shows
It's no surprise the effect COVID has had on the events and trade show markets. Concerts, conferences and large gatherings have either been put on hold…
Advertising Specialty InstituteHow to Turn 2021 Into a Success for Your Promo Business
Despite the countless business challenges spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, some highly adaptable distributors and suppliers had record years for sales and…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 43: The Power of Personalization
Personalization in marketing isn't new, but it’s definitely a top trend for 2021. Consumers face a flood of marketing messages daily and using personalization…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSocial Media Trends for 2021 - Adrian Molina
Adrian Molina, a senior brand manager for Aviation Gin, discusses a trends that businesses who use social media should be mindful of in 2021.
Advertising Specialty InstituteFinding New Business Opportunities in 2020
When promo sales across the industry dropped precipitously in March, firms scrambled to freeze expenses and shore up operations in order to weather the storm…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe New Rules for Dressing for Work - Promo Insiders
Clothes are just pieces of fabric, right? Far from it. According to personal and corporate stylist Lani Inlander, clothes define not only how others see you…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 41: Social Media Trends for 2021
As we turn the page on 2020, ASI's Vinnie Driscoll and Melissa Newman take the lessons of the year and try to predict some of the hot trends we'll see on…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSmall Business Revolution
Filming of the fifth season of Small Business Revolution began in March… You know what happened next. Thus, the new season offers a real-time look at how seven…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 41: Social Media's Impact on Journalism
In this episode of the Social Angle podcast, ASI's Melissa Newman chats with Theresa Hegel, executive editor of digital content, and Chris Ruvo, executive…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSocial Media Trends for 2021 - Sarah Sumner
Sarah Sumner, a digital media manager, discusses two trends that businesses who use social media should be mindful of in 2021.
Advertising Specialty InstituteHow to Handle Q4 Shipping Woes
ASI executive editors Christopher Ruvo and Theresa Hegel talk about some of the challenges the promo industry is facing right now, when it comes to shipping…
Advertising Specialty InstituteSocial Media Trends for 2021 - Taylor Gaines
Taylor Gaines, a social media expert and CEO of Social Gaines, discusses two trends that businesses who use social media should be mindful of in 2021.
Advertising Specialty InstituteGood/Better/Best – Interview With Rande Marin
When it comes to promo sales (or really, sales in general), few methods are more successful than the classic Good/Better/Best method. To break down this “ole…
Advertising Specialty InstituteManaging Gen Z Employees During a Pandemic
We’re eight months into ongoing COVID-19 shutdowns and remote work, with no end in sight. In fact, states across the country are now seeing huge surges in…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 40: Benefits of Cause Marketing
In this episode of the Social Angle, ASI's Melissa Newman chats with Roger Burnett, founder of Social Good Promotions, about cause marketing and how your…
Advertising Specialty InstituteA ‘Snacksgiving’ Celebration With Wacky Fall Flavors
ASI staffers tried a cornucopia of odd foods, from apple pie Kit Kats and bacon soda to brussels sprout puffs and a turkey gravy-infused cocktail.
Advertising Specialty InstituteTop Predictions for Promo’s 2021
2020 has been a beast. 2021, promo leaders believe, will be substantially better for the promotional products industry, with sales improving over the current…
Advertising Specialty InstituteThe Social Angle, Episode 39: Why We're Thankful for Social Media
Raging pandemic. Hotly contested election. Divided nation. There's no doubt this year has been tumultuous. And in the middle of it all, ostensibly stoking the…
Advertising Specialty InstituteFASTSIGNS CEO Discusses Leading Through Pandemic
In addition, Catherine Monson talks about everything from surviving an abusive childhood to starring in an episode of “Undercover Boss” and how it helped her…