After a challenging first half of the year, eager attendees and exhibitors at the industry’s largest trade show in the Midwest said they’re looking forward to closing more sales in Q3 and Q4.
Read MoreTrump Ends ‘De Minimis’ Exemption With Executive Order
The loophole – a practice used by distributors and suppliers – allowed low-value products to enter the U.S.
Read MoreDecorating Roundup: Inkcups Updates Helix ONE Direct-to-Object Printer
Plus, Stahls’ has released its latest fanwear guide, and Roland DGA has upgraded one of its DTF printers.
Read MoreDirect Mail Testing Made Easy: Smart Experiments for Bigger Results
Direct mail delivers proven results, but are you getting the best possible performance from your campaigns?
Read MoreFeeling Overwhelmed? Hit Pause & Simplify
Simplicity is always within reach. You just have to know how to reset. Let’s walk through a process I use when things start to get a little too noisy.
Read MoreSerious Business: Understanding Business Forms
Business forms are a reliable source of sales if you can commit to doing it right.
Read MoreTariffs & Rising Material Costs Make Jewelry Sourcing, Pricing Difficult
Economic uncertainty and rising global costs associated with sourcing materials, specifically from Asia, have impacted the jewelry industry within promo and retail.
Read MoreASI Chicago 2025: Product Showcase Winners
Explore the standout promotional items that distributors voted on as the winners of ASI Chicago’s Product Showcase.
Read MorePrint’s Role in Travel Inspiration
My office shelves have been filling up with guides, brochures, fliers, magazines, and yes, actual paper maps. That such a strong print ecosystem still promotes travel in our digital age is a wonderful thing. Here are some short observations based on many of the materials I’ve looked at and what resonated with me.
Read MoreBest in Branding: Promo Lessons From Pool Noodles, Cows & Aggressive Mustard
From Olive Garden-branded pool floaties to a wildly expensive but somehow still popular popcorn bucket, here are ASI Media’s takeaways from clever branding moments so far this summer.
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