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Counselor Promo Insiders Deep Dive: The Hidden Complexity of the Tariff Refund Process
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (394+ words) A trio of experts discuss how promo companies can successfully claim their tariff refunds in the inaugural episode of our new in-depth podcast. In April, the U. S. government launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which opened a…...
Convergence Corner: Kevin Baumgart on How Promo Distributors Can Build a Predictable Sales Pipeline
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (453+ words) The president of Sales Ink and a speaker at the upcoming ASI Show in Chicago talks about guiding print and promo distributors to reach new heights. Kevin Baumgart comes from a technology background, having spent nearly 20 years working with startups…...
Blue Mark Names Alex Rosenblatt as CEO
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (194+ words) News June 25, 2026 The news comes after the Valencia, CA-based distributor doubled its revenue last year. " Valencia, CA-based distributor Blue Mark (asi/142002) has appointed Alex Rosenblatt as CEO while celebrating a record sales year in which revenue doubled. " Founder Joseph Shusterman…...
ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study: Umbrellas
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (147+ words) Research June 25, 2026 Exclusive research from ASI explores the powerful impact and influence of promotional products. Umbrellas are one of those products that few people remember to buy until they need them, making the category an ideal promotional item for its…...
Promo Insiders: 4 Consumer Buying Habits Shaping Merch Demand
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (452+ words) Stephanie Preston of PCNA discusses the Counselor Top 40 supplier's current trend forecast and what it means for the promo industry in the months ahead. There's a direct line between retail and promo demand, and Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA (asi/66887) is…...
ESP+ Promo Picks: Spacious Backpacks
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (327+ words) Product Hub June 24, 2026 Recipients can store daily necessities while on the go with these branded backpacks. With the education market consistently representing the top vertical for promo sales, branded backpacks are an ideal opportunity for campus bookstores, recruiters extending offers…...
Sustainable Backpack Brand Day Owl Is Closing
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (383+ words) News June 19, 2026 Day Owl's CEO attributes the closure to uncertainties stemming from tariffs. " Day Owl, formerly an ASI-listed supplier, is shutting down, citing tariff-driven uncertainty that made pricing and planning increasingly difficult. " Founded on a circular-economy model, Day Owl built…...
Trust, Trends & Tiny Totes: Highlights From SAAGNY's Promotions East
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (990+ words) Product Hub June 19, 2026 Attendees heard a keynote from "Shark Tank" star Daymond John and explored product trends as Promotions East made its NYC debut this week. " Promotions East made its New York City debut, drawing hundreds of distributor, end-user and…...
How Something Inked Landed a FIFA World Cup Licensing Deal & Scaled Nationwide Distribution
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (735+ words) Strategy June 19, 2026 The Counselor Top 40 distributor used existing relationships to place branded merchandise in retail stores and pop-up events across the country. " Counselor Top 40 distributor Something Inked (asi/329822) leveraged licensing relationships with major sports brands like ESPN and Sports Illustrated…...
All Day Shirts Opens Pennsylvania Facility To Boost Custom Apparel Shipping Speed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (339+ words) News June 18, 2026 " All Day Shirts (asi/45492) is opening a 92, 000-square-foot facility in Lebanon, PA, later this year, expanding its fulfillment network to provide next-day ground shipping to an estimated 100 million customers and two-day shipping to more than 275 million. " The new…...