Best Convergence Partnership Podcasts (2025)

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Why Traditional Aid is Failing—and Partnerships are Winning 33:51

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Traditional aid isn’t delivering. So, what’s next? In this week’s podcast, Todd Kirkbride, an expert in private-sector partnerships with extensive experience at USAID and TechnoServe, reveals why public-private partnerships hold the key to lasting impact in emerging markets. ✅ Why traditional aid models are struggling ✅ How partnerships can drive c…

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Can Business Really Save Wildlife? This CEO Thinks So 40:44

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Can businesses genuinely help save wildlife and biodiversity? Join us this weekend with former Ferrari and Omega executive Michele Sofisti, now CEO of Nzatu, who believes they can. ✅ From luxury brands to conservation-focused business ✅ How regenerative agriculture helps wildlife and communities ✅ The potential of ethical commodities to transform A…

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Convergence Corner: Thinking Outside the Box (and the Bathroom) for Toiletries Campaigns with Dan Lunoe & Matthew Whitely 17:35

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Dan Lunoe and Matthew Whitely from BAMKO discuss how the Counselor Top 40 distributor has expanded into commercial print, and how it incorporated its print side for a campaign for Dude Wipes.By ASI

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Tim Andrews & Dave Leskusky Dish on Why PRINTING United Expo Is the Place To Be for Promo 20:42

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In this episode of Promo Insiders, ASI’s president and CEO teams up with the president of PRINTING United Alliance to talk about the continued convergence of print and promo as well as why trade shows are so important for both professionals from both industries to attend.By ASI

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Partnerships for Rural Leadership Development: An Area for Further Research 15:32

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This is a Google Notebook LM (https://notebooklm.google.com) Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of research published in the Journal of Leadership Education that explored research on rural leadership development. The article examines the landscape of published research on adult rural leadership development between 1994 and 2004, noting a…

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Promo Insiders: The Most Intriguing Findings from the Counselor 2025 State of the Industry Report 54:20

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ASI Media’s editors discuss the biggest topics from Counselor’s annual promo industry report, including tariffs, Q2 sales and top markets & products.By ASI

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Leadership Through the Lens of Hollywood War Movies 14:25

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This is a Google Notebook LM (https://notebooklm.google.com) Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of research published in the Journal of Leadership Studies, titled "Leadership insights from Hollywood‐based war movies: An opportunity for vicarious learning." (https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21682) This scholarly article explores how Hollywood …

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Hit Promo & iClick CEOs Share Story Behind New Partnership 24:00

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In this episode of Promo Insiders, CJ Schmidt and Jeff Roberts also weigh in on tariffs, tech, print on demand and other industry trends.By ASI

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Branding Together: How Print on Demand Is Reshaping the Industry 44:41

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Maddy Alcala, president of Gooten, discusses the rise of print on demand and gives her best advice for print and promo professionals who want to implement the technology.By ASI

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How To Master Direct-to-Film Decoration: Benefits, Best Practices & More 17:19

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Get ready to learn everything you need to know to become a direct-to-film decoration expert. On today’s podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer Johnson, strategic account executive at STAHLS’ (asi/88984). We’ll discuss what direct-to-film decoration is, what sets it apart from other common techniques, how to ensure the best application results and how si…

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Convergence Corner: Cohesion Through Color & High Perceived Value with David Grossman 17:24

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The Grossman Marketing Group co-president discusses his company's growth into promo from print, and how color is everything when it comes to brand cohesion.By ASI

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Bug Business: The Startup Turning Waste into Wealth 33:19

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In this fascinating episode of The Samuele Tini Show, meet Tommie Hooft, CEO and co-founder of Proteen, an innovative startup transforming waste management and agriculture in East Africa using Black Soldier Flies (BSF). Key Points: Discover how tiny insects can revolutionize waste management by turning organic waste into high-quality fertilizer. Ho…

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Promo Insiders: Recapping the Best of ASI Show Chicago 27:58

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ASI Media’s editors recount their top takeaways and product finds from the signature promo tradeshow of the summer.By ASI

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The Untold Story of Investing in African Startups 42:27

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Is Africa’s investment model broken? On this thought-provoking episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we meet Nick Mwai, Founder and CEO of Pumapa Capital, who is challenging traditional investment models in Africa’s startup ecosystem. Nick shares his inspiring journey from corporate finance to pioneering a more inclusive and impactful approach to priva…

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Challenges and Opportunities in Extension Workforce Development 14:16

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This is a Google Notebook LM Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of research published in the Journal of Extension, titled "Extension Administrators’ Perspectives on Employee Competencies and Characteristics." The article examines the essential skills and traits required for effective Cooperative Extension System professionals. It highlig…

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Counselor’s 2025 Woman of Distinction Brings Her Service & Sustainability Mindset to Promo 20:56

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Mandi Rudd, director of new markets at Genumark (asi/204588), joins Promo Insiders to share where her dedication to service grew from – and how it shapes her life today, from involvement in both industry and non-industry nonprofit efforts to her commitment to using promo to make a difference.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Counselor’s 2025 International Person of the Year Shares Brand-Building Tips 17:51

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Carleen Gray, CEO of GroupeSTAHL (asi/88984), shares her 35-year journey from customer service to the C suite and how she helped transform Stahls’ into a global leader in print on demand and other apparel decoration technology.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Talking Leadership, Family & Promo With Counselor’s 2025 Person of the Year 26:04

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Justin Zavadil, president of American Solutions For Business (ASB, asi/120075), has earned industry-wide acclaim for his superb leadership and genuine Midwest nice approach to business.By ASI

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Eco-Leadership and Community Program Success 18:34

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This is a Google Notebook LM (https://notebooklm.google.com) Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of research published in the Journal of Leadership Education, titled "Eco-Leadership Among County 4-H Organizations: Relationship to Programmatic Success and Best Practices for Eco-Leaders." The article explores a paradigm shift in leadership …

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Zero Is the New Hero: Inside the Global Network for Zero | S. 2 E 14 29:11

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Zero Is the New Hero: Inside the Global Network for Zero Can businesses truly achieve net zero emissions by 2030—or even sooner? On this episode of The Samuele Tini Show, host Samuele Tini welcomes sustainability powerhouse Mahesh Ramanujam, former president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and founder of the Global Network for Ze…

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Announcing the Launch of the ASI Learning Network 11:02

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ASI’s Michele Bell and Sara Lavenduski discuss the new online education platform available to ASI members, featuring tracks on sales, marketing, AI, ESP+ and more.By ASI

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A question of modularity for software-defined products in Heavy Equipment and Automotive - On the Move S01E11 18:16

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For episode 11 of On the Move, we are wrapping up a three-part discussion around the similarities of Heavy Equipment (HE) and Automotive industries to deliver software-defined products (SDPs) more effectively. HE products already require long usage lives and high reliability which has created an incentive for modularization similar to aerospace. Bu…

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Branding Together: A Decorator’s Journey From Teenaged Graphic Designer to Big Frog Business Owner 45:19

2M ago45:19

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Billy Snyder, owner of Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More in Cumming, GA, offers valuable advice for budding industry professionals.By ASI

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Convergence Corner: Lessons In Growth from Brewery Branding Co. 25:35

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Brewery Branding Co. founder Jeremy Wood details how his distributor grew alongside the craft beer boom, leading to where they are now bringing a majority of their decoration in-house.By ASI

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Leapfrogging Ahead: How African Businesses Are Redefining Success | S.2 E 13 35:41

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Building Better Businesses: Lucy Muigai on Africa’s B Corp Movement" Join host Samuele Tini in an inspiring conversation with Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa, as they delve into why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead a global movement of sustainable, purpose-driven business. Lucy shares her journey from finance to leading the African B Corp mov…

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Cyberbiosecurity Workforce Preparation: Education at the Convergence 11:18

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This is a Google Notebook LM Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of an article published in the NACTA Journal. This text explores cyberbiosecurity, an evolving field merging life sciences with the digital world, and the critical need for workforce preparation in this domain. It highlights how advancements in agriculture and life sciences …

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Graduate Student Mentoring: Leadership and Followership Practices 13:39

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This is a Google Notebook LM Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of an article published in the Journal of Leadership Studies. The article explores the multifaceted nature of mentoring for graduate students. It highlights that graduate students function as both mentees and mentors, stressing the importance of effective mentoring for their…

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Successful SDPs include the ongoing supply chain development and post-delivery services - On the Move S01E10 23:45

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For episode 10 of On the Move, an automotive podcast from Siemens, we have part two three talking with experts on heavy equipment and autonomy, how it relates to the automotive industry and lessons we can learn between them. In part one we outlined the value of software-defined products (SDPs) when facing the challenges of today’s market. This epis…

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Promo Insiders: How Supply Chain Woes & Distributor Creativity Are Spurring Gift Card Sales in 2025 15:46

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MediaTree, a supplier focused on selling branded gift cards, has recorded year-over-year sales growth of more than 80% so far in 2025. General manager Brian Duran attributes the substantial uptick, in part, to promo distributors having to get creative for campaigns where original plans were disrupted thanks to tariffs and other supply chain issues.…

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Promo Insiders: Totes, Tumblers, Tiny Turtles & Other Swag Gen Z Loves 15:44

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Olivia Borgula, a student at the University of Maryland and current intern with ASI Media, talks about promo-heavy events she’s attended lately and gives the inside scoop on what giveaways are popular on and off campus.By ASI

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Why Your Clients Will Love the Washed Collection by BELLA+CANVAS 13:43

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Help your clients tell their brand story with unique styles that are iconic from the start. We’re talking about the new Washed Collection from BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590). In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Cassie Stanczyk, Sr. Director of Sales at BELLA+CANVAS. We’ll discuss everything you need to know to sell the most premium garment dye collection…

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Effective Leadership Development for Water Resource Management 13:26

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This is a Google Notebook LM Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of an article published in the Journal of Leadership Education, titled "Are Water-Related Leadership Development Programs Designed to be Effective? An Exploratory Study." The article investigates whether the focus programs move beyond simply providing knowledge to actively d…

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Why Your Diversity Efforts Are Failing (And How to Actually Fix Them) | S.2 E. 12 35:12

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On the latest episode of The Samuele Tini Show, I'm joined by powerful DEI advocate Ebony Adams, leader at Pariveda and author of History vs Women. We explore tough, uncomfortable questions about inclusion that most organisations avoid: 🔥 Why does DEI face so much backlash—and how can businesses push back? 🔥 Are your diversity efforts genuinely imp…

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Wicked Problems and Transformative Leadership Education 17:35

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This is a Google Notebook LM Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of an article published in New Directions for Student Leadership, "Moving graduate and professional education forward to develop leaders equipped to effectively address wicked problems." The article argues for a fundamental shift in graduate and professional education to bet…

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Branding Together: Reinventing a Legacy Print & Promo Business 41:36

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In this month’s episode, we chat with Lindsey Reid of emblm who bought her parents’ company Direct Printing and Graphics in March of 2020 and underwent a full rebrand last year.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Hot Ideas for Summer Promo Sales 34:22

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ASI Media Editors Theresa Hegel, Sara Lavenduski and Hannah Rosenberger – plus Editorial Intern Chris Bao – discuss summer and back-to-school sales tips, and take turns trying sweet and savory eats to celebrate the new season.By ASI

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Convergent and divergent needs of the automotive and heavy equipment industries - On the Move S01E09 18:12

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Automotive and the heavy equipment industries face similar challenges on the round to deploying software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and autonomy more efficiently. But the strategies underlying each approach is an interesting point of discussion. Heavy equipment OEMs have a much greater emphasis on long lasting products, but making SDVs and software-de…

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Beyond Capital: Why the Smartest Investors are Funding Sustainable Innovation | S. 2 E.11 25:14

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In our latest episode, we welcome Isabelle Toledano-Koutsouris , Managing Partner at Ithaca Capital Partners and former CFO of the innovative startup Ÿnsect. Isabelle shares powerful insights on how strategic investments can accelerate groundbreaking innovations—like transforming waste into valuable insect protein through companies such as Better O…

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Promo Insiders: Top Insights From the First-Ever Study of South Africa’s Merch Market 32:16

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ASI’s Michelle Bell and Nate Kucsma share key stats and analysis from the groundbreaking report that holds relevance for promotional products companies everywhere.By ASI

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Convergence Corner: Ikey Bensimhon Provides Print & Promo to Big Name Customers 27:39

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Ikey Bensimhon, CEO of Merch.com, discusses his past in print and promo, and how he got to where he is providing branded merchandise and print to some of the most recognizable brands in the world.By ASI

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What the Arctic Taught an Ultra-Runner about Saving the Planet | S.2 E.10 29:57

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Can we learn sustainability by running through the Arctic? Pavel Cenkl says yes. In our latest episode, we talk with Pavel Cenkl, Dean at Prescott College, endurance athlete, and founder of the Regenerative Learning Network. Pavel passionately shares how experiential and regenerative education is reshaping our approach to the climate crisis. From t…

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Promo Insiders: Supply Chain Leaders Talk 2025 Inventory Outlook For Merch Industry 31:47

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Tim Behling and Patrick Noonan, executives at Gemline and SanMar respectively, share insights every distributor needs to know regarding industry stock and how to navigate sourcing turmoil.By ASI

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Enhanced Team Science Through Allophilia 21:25

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This is a Google Notebook LM Audio Overview (i.e., "deep dive" discussion) of an article published in the Journal of Geoscience Education, "Developing scientists as champions of diversity to transform the geosciences." The article outlines the need for transformation in the geosciences and details professional development workshop through the Natio…

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Convergence Corner: Eric Brooks Talks Providing Print & Promo For An International Retailer 25:43

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The vice president of sales for BrandCo. Marketing (asi/455385) delves into that and much more when it comes to having success in the worlds of branded merch and printing.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: A Pillow That Used to be an Umbrella? Kathy Cheng Shares Upcycling Success Stories 22:35

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In this episode of Promo Insiders, Cheng of Redwood Classics Apparel (asi/81627) discusses the opportunities and challenges of upcycling in the promotional products industry.By ASI

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The Hidden Danger in Your Laundry: How Your Clothes Pollute Oceans | S.2 E. 9 44:10

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The Hidden Danger in Your Laundry: How Your Clothes Pollute Oceans" Did you know your washing machine might be a major contributor to ocean pollution? Each wash releases millions of microplastic fibres, invisible to the naked eye but devastating to marine ecosystems and human health. Join us as we welcome Rachael Miller, founder of the Rosalia Proj…

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Convergence Corner: How My Tribe Print & Promo Tells a Story With Its Work 26:40

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The Native American woman-owned business combines print and promotional products together for campaigns that go much deeper than the ink on the surface.By ASI

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A Love Letter to Earth: Why Laudato Si Matters to Everyone| S.2 E.8 45:43

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Can Faith Truly Drive Global Sustainability? Ten years ago, Pope Francis issued a revolutionary encyclical, Laudato Si, urging humanity to care deeply for our common home. But has it truly made a difference? Today on The Sustainability Journey Podcast, I had the profound honour of speaking with Dr. Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si M…

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Convergence: When Networks Start Thinking 50:16

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This special episode of On TRAC(k) was recorded in person in New York City during the 2025 Knowledge Graph Conference. OriginTrail founders Branimir Rakic, Žiga Drev and Tomaž Levak are joined by internet pioneer Dr. Bob Metcalfe and host Jonathan DeYoung, and together they break down AI agents, network effects, real-world use cases for OriginTrail…

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Branding Together: Tips to Help Print & Promo Businesses Blossom 36:28

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In this month’s episode, we chat with Koell Collins of STBL Strategies about switching between the promo and signage/graphics industries and how to succeed in both.By ASI