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The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) is the largest media, marketing and education organization serving the promotional products industry, with a network of over 25,000 distributors and...

Episodes

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Convergence Corner: How Don Klumbach Creates a Top-to-Bottom Branding Experience

The owner of Signarama and Fully Promoted in Sugar Land, TX, details how distributors can create fully immersive and engaging brand identiti...

00:15:18Sep 18, 2026

Promo Insiders : The Brain-Body Connection with Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola

Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist who works with business executives and elite athletes to tap into the power of their brains, gives us a s...

00:09:47Sep 18, 2026

Promo 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...

00:18:25Sep 10, 2026

Promo Insiders: Josh Militello on Leading PCNA Into Its Next Chapter

The new CEO (who’s also new to promo) joined Michele Bell, ASI’s senior vice president of Editorial, Education & Global Alliances, to discus...

00:33:31Sep 3, 2026

More Than a Supplier: How To Build Better Branded Gift Solutions Together

It’s hard to believe it, but the holidays are already right around the corner. Now’s the time to make sure you know how to deliver memorable...

00:28:13Sep 2, 2026

Branding Together: Why Attending In-Person Industry Events Is Key

With PRINTING United Expo around the corner, Cassie Green and Theresa Hegel discuss the value of attending trade shows and conferences in th...

00:50:35Sep 2, 2026

Convergence Corner: Katie Grimes Delivers Custom-Made Magic

The account executive from MadeToOrder walks through a custom order that required a bit of imagination.

00:11:36Aug 28, 2026

Promo Insiders Deep Dive: The Growing Threat of Natural Disasters

In honor of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month, Counselor Digital News Editor Tara Lerman sits down with experts across the emergency respon...

00:40:54Aug 28, 2026

How Promo Can Make a Positive Global Impact with Parker Clay’s CEO and Cofounder

Ian Bentley, who founded the leather goods brand with his wife Brittany in 2014, is on a mission to empower women in Ethiopia through sustai...

00:17:13Aug 27, 2026

Promo Insiders: Revealing Trends from the 2026 Counselor State of the Industry Report

Counselor Editor-in-Chief C.J. Mittica and ASI Research Director Nate Kucsma

00:42:35Aug 20, 2026

Branding Together: Finding Opportunities Within Failures

Colin Sinclair McDermott, the Online Print Coach, talks helping printers learn from the mistakes he’s made over the years and the difference...

00:54:23Aug 17, 2026

Convergence Corner: Denise Gustavson Explains Why Print Isn't As Scary as It Seems

The vice president of editorial and content strategy for PRINTING United Alliance delivers key points from her ASI Show Chicago presentation...

00:14:00Aug 14, 2026

Promo Insiders: Megan Spire on Leading BELLA+CANVAS Into Next Chapter

The executive vice president of the fashion blanks supplier discusses what the acquisition by Counselor Top 40 supplier SanMar means for its...

00:23:29Aug 13, 2026

Promo Insiders: Inside The Promo Industry’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 dist...

00:22:37Aug 6, 2026

Promo Insiders Deep Dive: Inside Trade Talks Between U.S., Canada and Mexico

In this episode of Counselor’s Promo Insiders Deep Dive podcast, Digital News Editor Tara Lerman uncovers the intricacies of the U.S. Mexico...

00:28:48Jul 31, 2026

Promo 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...

00:14:48Jul 30, 2026

Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2026 Woman of Distinction on Mentorship, Meaning & Leading with Humanity

Jodie Schillinger, executive vice president at Maple Ridge Farms and Counselor’s 2026 Woman of Distinction. joins this week’s episode of Pro...

00:30:49Jul 27, 2026

Convergence Corner: Justin Zavadil on ASB's Print & Promo History & His New Role

Justin Zavadil, recently named CEO & president, reflects on the company's history in print and transition to promo.

00:20:49Jul 24, 2026

Promo Insiders: Lessons on Leading Through Crisis From Counselor’s 2026 Person of the Year

Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem, talks about how fear built his family business and his bold plan to future-proof the company.

00:22:16Jul 23, 2026

Promo Insiders: Our Print and Promo Takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

ASI’s Brendan Menapace and Emily Wilson share how print and promotional products have become key players at the global sporting event.

00:14:29Jul 16, 2026