ASI Media’s Executive Editor Sara Lavenduski and Data Analytics Editor Sami Marshak discuss all things spring – including sales tips for distributors – and try out fun seasonal treats.

Get powerful insights from Jamie Watson, one of the foremost experts on mergers and acquisitions in the industry, in this discussion hosted by ASI Media News Director Christopher Ruvo.

The ASI Media team recaps the top trends and what both distributors and suppliers were saying at the show.

Jeff Lederer, a merch market veteran, leads at investment firm that bought the Top 40 promo products distributor nearly a year ago – intent on making the company a powerhouse. Here, he discusses how things are going, including insights on a recent international acquisition.

New Boundless CEO Aaron Hamer and Touchstone Founder Derek Block discuss the mega deal involving two Top 40 promotional products distributors, while offering insights on everything from industry M&A to the future of promo in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Former Ritz Carlton Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Bruce Himelstein offer tips from his 30-plus years of success in the hospitality industry.

Looking for the next big thing in branded decoration? You’ve come to the right place. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kelly Walters, Content Strategy Manager at STAHLS’ (asi/88984) to discuss dimensional decoration: a trendy branding method that’s rising in popularity both in retail and the promo world. We’ll cover what dimensional decoration is, which client projects this method makes a great fit for and simple tips to achieve decoration success.

Pelican, which makes protective cases, coolers and drinkware, is offered in the promo industry by Top 40 supplier Logomark. As Curleigh puts it: “Pelican is the gear that protects gear, and we equip those on a mission.”

The sales, communication, leadership and influence expert will deliver a keynote address at ASI Fort Worth next month.

Shelley Stewart of Red Promotions (asi/590025), Paul Cosaro of Picnic Time (asi/78065) and Brian Haner of Image Source (asi/230121) join Promo Insiders to discuss the ideas and strategies that helped place their companies on the Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work list.