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June 4, 2025
TREVOSE, PA – June 4, 2025 The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), the leading global authority in the $26.6 billion promotional products industry, proudly announces a series of prestigious national and international awards recognizing ASI Media’s outstanding work in reporting, research, analysis and multimedia content. ASI Media’s commitment to delivering critical insights on tariffs, port strikes, government policies, global markets and the overall state of the promo industry has been honored across multiple competitions, reflecting its dedication to empowering its 25,000 industry members with data-driven and insight-rich journalism. “Congrats to the entire team for the indispensable State of the Industry, as well as all of…
May 28, 2025
TREVOSE, PA – May 28, 2025 Registration is now open for Why It Matters LIVE: Sustainable Merch Summit, a two-hour free virtual event on June 10 at 1 p.m. ET, designed to empower print and promotional products professionals with actionable education, industry insights and sustainability strategies. Brianna Mazze, vice president of compliance and sustainability for SRG (asi/84595), a Counselor Top 40 supplier based in Canada, will be a panelist at the summit. Co-hosted by the Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI) – the leading global authority in the $26.6 billion promotional products industry – the Branded Merch Network, Apparelist publication and the…
May 20, 2025
Success in the promotional products industry isn’t just about selling products – it’s about staying informed, building skills and evolving with the market. Whether you’re a seasoned promo pro or just starting out, promotional product training and industry-specific education allows you to take your business to the next level. As an ASI member who attends ASI Shows, you’ll find dedicated learning opportunities designed to help you sharpen your skills, explore industry trends and gain valuable insights from industry experts. When you continuously learn and refine your expertise, you gain a competitive edge, enhancing your credibility with clients and position yourself…
May 14, 2025
TREVOSE, PA – May 14, 2025 The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), the leading technology partner in the $26.6 billion promotional products industry, announces honors from two of North America’s largest distributors, The Vernon Company and Fully Promoted. Both companies recognized ASI for its advanced technology solutions and unwavering support, underscoring its innovative solutions that empower distributors to thrive. Fully Promoted and ASI: Honoring industry excellence Fully Promoted (asi/384000) marked its 25th anniversary at its national sales meeting, held during ASI Show Fort Worth. During the meeting, ASI was honored as Vendor of the Year, the only technology and services entity…
April 30, 2025
TREVOSE, PA – May 1, 2025 The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), the foremost global authority in the $26.6 billion promotional products industry, announces major enhancements to its ESP+ technology platform. The upgrades help distributors improve profit margins by offering full credit card fee visibility and verified “Made in USA” products – two critical tools amid rising tariffs and cost pressures for the industry. Responding to distributor feedback about undisclosed credit card costs, ASI certified detailed fee disclosures from over 1,000 suppliers, with hundreds more being certified each day. At the same time, ASI is delivering real-time updates to product pricing and tariff information. Most pricing…
April 29, 2025
Distributors agree—ASI Show® Chicago delivers results. Whether you’re looking to uncover new products, connect with top suppliers, or find fresh ideas for year-end sales, this show helps you check every box. Don’t just take our word for it—the numbers speak for themselves. Download the infographic here.