In this Quick Hit video on the ASI Learning Network, Kevin Baumgart of Sales Ink, a speaker at this year’s ASI Shows, offers his tips for hiring the best salespeople at promo and print firms.
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Obituary: Dave Wilson, Genumark
Wilson spent 30 years at the company’s Winnipeg office, alongside his wife and two sons.
Read MorePCNA, ETS Express Selected as the Exclusive Providers of Stanley 1913 Products to the Industry
Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA first partnered with the retail brand in 2023; the agreement is new for ETS Express, an independent subsidiary of PCNA.
Read MoreUPS Announces Plans To Close 22 Facilities Across Nearly 20 States in 2026
So far, companies in the promo industry are experiencing minimal disruption, but the move is part of a multiyear restructuring plan that could bring residual impacts down the road.
Read MoreESP Data Shows Canadian End-Buyers Sought Classic Product Categories in 2025
An economically challenging year led to distributors searching for tried-and-true items and lower-cost alternatives to retail brands.
Read More5 Must-Know Facts About Print on Demand
In this ASI Learning Network course, ASI Media’s Theresa Hegel gives an overview of the technology and how it can lead to more sales.
Read More3 Goals for Distributors’ First 3 Months
In this course on the ASI Learning Network, Christina Mendola, executive director of distributor services at ASI, shares her top goals for new distributors in their first 90 days of business.
Read More6 Industry Firms Named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List
Six print and promo franchise companies have been named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500 list.
Read MoreCustom Ink Survey Shows Corporate End-Buyers Prioritize High-End, Stylish Promo
A majority of respondents to the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s 2026 Swag Trends Survey said they prefer to give employees premium items to build unity and culture.
Read MoreASI Orlando 2026: A Wrap-Up of the 3-Day Event
The industry’s first show of the year featured two days of exhibits, a full slate of professional development sessions and a keynote address.
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