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Quad, a Multibillion-Dollar Global Agency, Enters the Promo Space
The Wisconsin-headquartered company has launched a new branded solutions division with the aim of becoming a significant player in the merch market.
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BAMKO Names Colleen Hammann Senior VP of Sales
Hammann brings significant sales experience in the retail and beauty markets to the Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Massachusetts Woman Sues Igloo Amid Fingertip Amputation-Related Cooler Recall
Kathryn Trainor is seeking class action status and damages. At least one of the recalled cooler models sold in promo.
New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs To Spike Product Prices
The tariffs on the metals, which went into effect March 12, stand to drive up prices on drinkware and other promo products in North America, while also potentially hurting the Canadian economy – an...
BAMKO’S Sales & Earnings Rose In 2024 Despite Q4 Declines
The Counselor Top 40 distributor reported its financials on March 11 as its publicly traded parent firm released word on its company-wide full year and fourth quarter performances.
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Four Promo Firms Named to Forbes Best Employer List
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EPA Announces Plans To Roll Back a Slew of Environmental Rules
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Connecticut’s Dept. of Economic & Community Development Wants To Launch Branded Merch Program
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Oregon Looks To Expand Plastic Bag Ban
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DunkFest 2025: iPROMOTEu Expands March Madness Challenge To Include Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
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New Era’s Vulgar MLB Cap Gaffe Was Completely Avoidable
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This Week’s New Suppliers: New Products for Everyone, Everywhere
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Stylish Sustainable Bags
Your clients will make a sustainable statement at trade shows, retail stores or in the office with these top-searched bags.
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Promotions Planner: Summer Fun
Start presenting ideas to clients for campaigns centered around June observances.
In The News - March 2025
Natural Trends (asi/73497), a supplier of national co-brands and wellness and personal care products, has hired Taylor Mote as account executive for the southwest and southeast territories....
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Canadian Solutions for Business Hosts Panel at ASB’s National Sales Conference
The session, moderated by CSB’s Maxx Rochette, gave an overview of industry sales opportunities in Canada.
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Crystal D Reports Progress On Overcoming Cyberattack Fallout
The Minnesota-headquartered supplier of crystal awards and gifts said that, as of March 12, it has the ability to communicate with customers and process orders again.
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4imprint’s Sales & Earnings Grew In 2024 But 2025 Is Off To a Rocky Start
The Counselor Top 40 distributor reported full-year financial results March 12 that show sales jumped 3% in 2024 compared to 2023, but the firm noted that revenue at the order intake level was down...
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SBA Launches New ‘Made in America’ Manufacturing Initiative
The effort could potentially be a boon for companies in the print and promo space that make product stateside.
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Sustainability
The Bright Side: Allmade Raising Funds for Boys Home in Honduras
The fundraising effort comes a year after the sustainable apparel supplier raised more than $15,000 for an all-girls foster home in the same country.
Sustainability
To The Market Recycles Over 344,000 Water Bottles in 2024, According to Impact Report
The report also detailed metrics like how many hours of fair wages were created and days’ worth of drinking water was saved, thanks to orders placed through its system of vetted suppliers.
Sustainability
Atlantis Headwear Joins bluesign as System Partner
The supplier calls it a significant step in its commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Growth Opportunity: How To Capitalize on Printed Packaging
Understanding how to branch into custom paperboard packaging could enhance promotional products company’s services.
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LA Kings Apologize for Branded Scarves Given Away on ‘Armenian Night’
The NHL franchise provided a logoed item that was made in Turkey, which upset its Armenian fans.
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Four Merch Takeaways From South by Southwest
The Austin festival is a tastemaking event for culture, and its merchandise is no different.
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Q&A: What’s the Key to Successful Leadership?
A pair of Counselor Top 40 executives detail what leadership means to them and how to keep growing as a motivator.
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The Exit Strategy Blueprint: Answers to the Biggest Questions About Selling Your Business
From essential document preparation to deciding to hire a broker, there’s much to do before selling your business
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