Skip to main content

IMS Named #13 on 2023 ASI Counselor Top 40 Branded Merchandise Distributor List

CHICAGO, Jul. 27, 2023 — The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), the leading technology, marketing and information provider in the $25.8 billion promotional products industry, has honored Integrated Merchandising Solutions (IMS) as a 2023 Counselor® Top 40 Distributor. ASI’s exclusive ranking of the largest companies in the industry is based on 2022 North American promo revenue

The Top 40 Distributors and Top 40 Suppliers were revealed Wednesday night, July 26, at the ASI Show® in Chicago during ASI’s annual Counselor Awards celebration of the promo industry’s top companies and leaders.

Among the more than 25,000 Branded Merchandise Distributors, IMS has consistently held a top spot in the rankings year over year, and currently holds the #13 position.

“ASI is delighted to congratulate IMS for making our prestigious list of the promo industry’s most successful companies,” said Timothy M. Andrews, ASI president and chief executive officer. “The Counselor Awards applaud our industry’s most extraordinary distributors.”

Josh Tobey, CEO for IMS, had this to say about Integrated Merchandising Solutions’ continued top standing in the industry: “It’s an honor to be recognized among the best in our industry.  This accomplishment is a testament to our team’s hard work and commitment to excellence. At IMS we strive to go above and beyond in delivering value to our customers and fostering meaningful relationships.”

About Integrated Merchandising Solutions (IMS)

Since 1985, companies from the Fortune 200 have relied on IMS to promote their businesses and brands. IMS believes that retail is about meaningful and measurable relationships, not transactions. Our model is designed to deepen the relationships between customers and brands at every touchpoint. IMS merges digital and physical retail experiences so clients find it easy to make the right connections at retail. IMS is part of the Omnicom Group.

About ASI

The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI®; asicentral.com) serves a network of 25,000 suppliers, distributors and decorators in the $25.8 billion promotional products industry.