Dr. Kelly, a returning speaker to this year’s ASI Power Summit, reflects on important data ahead of the midterms, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and what the current reality means for consumer spending in late 2026.
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Promo Insiders: Isar Meitis on Going From AI Slop to AI Magic
Ahead of the ASI Power Summit, the CEO of MultiplAI pulls back the curtain on agentic AI and discusses how it’s changing sales, operations, marketing and other business functions.
Read MorePromo Insiders: Exploring the Brain-Body Connection With Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola
Nicola, who works with business executives and elite athletes to tap into their brain’s potential, offers a sneak peek of her keynote ahead of the 2026 ASI Power Summit.
Read MorePromo Insiders: The Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI
Dr. Ryan Sauers, president and founder of Sauers Consulting Strategies, shares best practices for leveraging the power of AI in sales while maintaining a personal touch.
Read MorePromo Insiders: Josh Militello on Leading PCNA Into Its Next Chapter
The Counselor Top 40 supplier’s new CEO discussed the opportunities he plans to pursue at the company and what success will look like over the next three years.
Read MorePromo Insiders Deep Dive: The Growing Threat of Natural Disasters
As major weather-related disasters ravage the U.S. and the world, promo companies need to have emergency preparedness and disaster response plans in place.
Read MorePromo Insiders: Revealing Trends From the 2026 Counselor State of the Industry Report
Counselor’s editors discuss surprising shifts in promo’s top markets and the many ways that tariffs affected industry companies.
Read MorePromo Insiders: The Data Behind Promo’s Uneven Second Quarter
ASI’s Nate Kucsma and Hannah Rosenberger break down the promotional products industry’s 2.5% second quarter sales growth – and why some distributors thrived while others struggled.
Read MorePromo Insiders Deep Dive: Inside Trade Talks Between the US, Canada & Mexico
After the USMCA wasn’t renewed, the future of the agreement stands in question. A pair of trade experts analyze the latest trade talks and explain how promo businesses will be affected.
Read MorePromo Insiders: All the Highlights From ASI Show Chicago
Brendan Menapace, content director for Print & Promo Marketing, reflects on covering his first ASI Show at McCormick Place, from insightful professional development to an inspiring keynote and memorable Counselor Awards.
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