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Special-Effects Thread: Tips, Tools & Best Practices
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SanMar Brings Richardson Apparel & Headwear to Wholesale Market
The initial launch in 2026 will include 15 apparel styles and 31 headwear items.
The October 2025 Print & Promo Marketing Digital Edition Is Live
The October 2025 edition of Print & Promo Marketing is now out. This issue is the second “Top Print Suppliers” feature, which specifically hones in on 20 of the top-selling print suppliers in the market. It also includes the Counselor Top 40 Suppliers list.
Key Trade Deal Between Africa & U.S. Has Expired
The African Growth and Opportunity Act had provided U.S. companies (and select industry suppliers) duty-free access to goods produced in sub-Saharan African countries.
The Haunted Mailbox: Tales From the Direct Mail Crypt
Direct mail doesn’t have to be a horror story. Here are some tricks to create direct mail that delights, rather than frights.
Doubling Production: The Fanatic Group’s UV-LED Success
To meet its demand, The Fanatic Group leans on eight UV-LED flatbed printers and one UV-LED digital rotary printer, producing items like stainless-steel tumblers, water bottles, and ceramic mugs.
Editor’s Picks: Brilliant Booth & Display Products
Ensure event branding or signage stands out with quality, vibrantly printed booth and display items.
Promo Insiders: The Impact of Tariffs, Geopolitical Tension on the Promo Industry
Dr. Mary Kelly, a returning ASI Power Summit speaker, shares her insights on the current state of the economy ahead of her session in Scottsdale, AZ, this month.
5 Sales Strategies for Selling Custom Promos
Unlock the power of custom promo sales — even if you’ve never sold custom before. With these proven sales strategies at your fingertips, you’ll confidently upsell high-impact products, address client concerns with ease and secure orders like a seasoned sales pro.
What’s Happening With Craft Beer? (How Short-Run, Fast-Turn Labels Can Help)
What do label resellers – those whose businesses have benefitted from the steady, recurring revenue that craft beer labels have brought – do with this information? Innovate!