iClick in the News
May, 2023
iClick Expands Product Line With Sustainability Focus
Article, iClick Press Release
Supplier iClick is the first and only supplier to bring verified-recycled content products to market in the mobile tech category, becoming the latest company to push sustainability with its Eco-friendly product line. READ MORE
April, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Tech
Article, Promo Marketing
Tech is constantly evolving. It doesn’t take some sort of business genius or market forecaster to look into a crystal ball and tell you there will be new gadgets that people want. It is the way of the world. READ MORE
March, 2023
Digital Business Cards Make Promo Debut Via New iClick x Elify Collaboration
Article, iClick Press Release
Mobile tech supplier, iClick, and retail brand Elify, a leader in digital information sharing for marketing, form unique partnership to bring new business card options to promo industry. READ MORE
Also published in ASI Promogram.
February, 2023
New Collab: iClick x Casely, Introduces Portable Power Pods to Promotional Products Industry
Article, iClick Press Release
Supplier iClick partners with retail tech accessories brand Casely to bring an on-phone battery backpack to the promotional products industry for the first time. READ MORE
Also published in Promo Marketing Magazine and ASI Promogram.
April, 2022
2022 Counselor Best Places To Work
Article, ASI: Counselor
We've made our 12th appearance on COUNSELOR magazine's Best Places To Work list, in part thanks to you, our valued Distributors. We are thankful for the honor, and hope to continue our streak in the future. READ MORE
January 21, 2021
2021 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Every sale was crucial in 2020, which means suppliers had to deliver for their distributor customers when they needed it the most. Here, we honor the suppliers who come through again and again with our 2021 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards, where we crown 41 of the best suppliers in the industry as voted on by promo distributors...” READ MORE
October 30, 2019
2019 Power 50
Article, ASI: Counselor
“The concept of what makes someone "powerful" is such an esoteric, elusive thing to define. Is it merely enough to own or run a top company when you keep such a low profile that few people in the industry have met you, or know who you are? Or is it more akin to the members of this year's Power 50...” READ MORE
November 1, 2019
Trending Mobile Tech
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Meet the Swiss Army knife of tech items. This four in one chargers features Android and Lightning connectors, a Type-C adaptor and a standard USB port...” READ MORE
September 24, 2019
#20 Best Places to Work 2019
Article, ASI: Counselor
“That reality is a fundamental reason the Seattle-based company has accomplished the impressive feat of being both the promo industry’s fastest-growing supplier and Counselor’s highest-placing large supplier (101 employees and up) on this year’s list...” READ MORE
August 20, 2019
#1 Fastest-Growing Supplier: iClick
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Fearful of forever losing the end-client’s business, the East Coast distributor contacted Seattle-based iClick, desperate for help. Could anything be done? Indeed, it could...” READ MORE
August 19, 2019
Promo Products Companies Featured On 2019 Inc. 5000
Article, ASI: Promogram
“More than 50 businesses with ties to promo feature on the 2019 Inc. 5000. They include Counselor’s 2019 Fastest-Growing Supplier iClick (asi/62124; Rank: 1208)...” READ MORE
July 24, 2019
Top 50 Suppliers 2019
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“The 2019 Top 50 Suppliers list is a ranking of the year's largest promo suppliers by 2018 sales volume. The list also includes 2017 sales revenue, number of employees and locations...” READ MORE
July 10, 2019
Top 40 Suppliers 2019
Article, ASI: Counselor Magazine
“In total, three new firms join the 2019 Top 40 Supplier list, led by iClick (asi/62124). The company has ridden the PopSockets craze to become one of the market's fastest-growing suppliers...” READ MORE
July 24, 2019
Supplier Excellence Awards
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“For the 13th consecutive year, Promo Marketing is proud to present the Supplier Excellence Awards, a collection of the industry's top suppliers as chosen by our readers. As usual, we gathered a panel of trusted Distributors to help us select finalists...” READ MORE
June 1, 2019
Greatest Companies to Work For: 2019
Article, PPAI Media: PPB Magazine
“In April 2019, 263,000 new jobs were added to the U.S. workforce while unemployment fell to 3.6 percent—the lowest level since 1969. As this strong economy—indicated by low employment, steady growth and little inflation—continues to make headlines, companies in the promotional products industry are on pace to more record-breaking sales...” READ MORE
February 18, 2019
iPROMOTEu Honors Top Affiliates and Suppliers
Article, ASI: Promogram
“Massachusetts-based iPROMOTEu also recognized and honored its "Top Twenty Preferred Vendors" for 2018. The winners included many Counselor Top 40 suppliers...” READ MORE
January 4, 2019
2019 Counselor Distributor Choice Award Winner
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Representing 50 different product award categories, these suppliers were featured on an online ballot where industry distributors could vote for their top choice in each category...” READ MORE
November 8, 2018
PPAI's Tucker, Massey, Connect With Seattle-Area Industry Companies
Article, PPAI Media: PPB Newslink
“On a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, PPAI Director of Business Development Ellen Tucker and Major Account Manager-West Melissa Massey, met with several industry supplier companies in the Greater Seattle, Washington area, including Cutter & Buck, Greater China, iClick and SanMar...” READ MORE
October 2, 2018
How to Handle Company Growth (Without Compromising Your Customer Service)
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“Though it's not a commonly used metric, needing more parking spaces is a good indicator that your company is growing. That sounds like a joke, but it's exactly what happened with iClick...” READ MORE
Podcast: iClick’s Taek Sung on PopSockets, Content Marketing,
and the Unexpected Pitfalls of 275% Growth
Podcast, Promo Marketing Magazine
“iClick was by far the biggest riser on our 2018 Top Suppliers list, jumping 29 spots from 2017 after growing sales by an astonishing 275 percent to $53.3 million...” READ MORE
August 17, 2018
Fastest-Growing Spotlight: iClick
Article, ASI: Counselor
“The Seattle-based company leveraged the PopSocket’s popularity into other product segments, fueling the company’s $54 million in total sales last year, up from $14.2 million in 2016...” READ MORE
August 6, 2018
Counselor Product Design Awards 2018
Article, ASI: Counselor
“The Spinnit Pen has ergonomic, easy-to-use thumb-spinning action...” READ MORE
March 29, 2018
No. 15: iClick, Best Places To Work 2018
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Employee profit sharing. Public transit passes. Three-week paid sabbatical after five years of employment...” READ MORE
March 1, 2018
Fast Forward: March 2018
Article, PPAI Media: PPB Magazine
“The promotional product industry’s top-selling products remain popular for a reason—t-shirts, bags and pens are functional and fashionable marketing tools that carry messages to multiple users. But the growing tech category is in the running to become a major player for years to come, in part because suppliers like iClick (PPAI 254537) are dedicated to seeking out tech products that stand out from the rest...” READ MORE
March 30, 2018
Best Places to Work 2018
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Counselor honors the top industry workplaces through an exclusive survey and rankings...” READ MORE
January 3, 2018
2018 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards - Winners
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Representing 56 different product award categories, these suppliers were featured on an online ballot where industry distributors could vote...” READ MORE
December 18, 2017
2018 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards Finalists
Podcast, ASI: Counselor
“Below are the finalists for the 2018 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards. Representing 56 different product award categories, these suppliers were featured on...” READ MORE
January 19, 2017
2017 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards - Winners
Article, ASI: Web Exclusive
“Below are the winners for the 2017 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards...” READ MORE
December 2, 2016
2017 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards Finalists
Article, ASI: Web Exclusive
“To qualify as finalists, suppliers had to be among the top click-getters in their ESP categories, have at least a four-star rating in ESP and at least 15 distributor reports....” READ MORE
September 13, 2016
No. 53 iClick, Best Places to Work 2016
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Our open flow-through work stations allow creativity, collaboration and very fun exchanges during the work day. Every Friday, we have a company meeting where everyone...” READ MORE
July 19, 2016
Promo Marketing Announces 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards, Part Two
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“The annual Supplier Excellence Awards give distributors the ability to vote for their favorite suppliers in more than 40 hard goods and apparel categories...” READ MORE
July 18, 2016
Promo Marketing Announces 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“The annual Supplier Excellence Awards give distributors the ability to vote for their favorite suppliers in more than 40 hard goods and apparel categories...” READ MORE
March 14, 2016
iClick Announces New Regional Sales Manager
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“iClick was by far the biggest riser on our 2018 Top Suppliers list, jumping 29 spots from 2017 after growing sales by an astonishing 275 percent to $53.3 million...” READ MORE
March 2, 2016
iClick Hires Regional Sales Manager for Midwest
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“Though it's not a commonly used metric, needing more parking spaces is a good indicator that your company is growing. That sounds like a joke, but it's exactly what happened with iClick...” READ MORE
January 22, 2016
iClick Announces New Free Shipping Program
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“iClick was by far the biggest riser on our 2018 Top Suppliers list, jumping 29 spots from 2017 after growing sales by an astonishing 275 percent to $53.3 million...” READ MORE
October 6, 2014
iClick Named Supplier of the Year
Article, ASI Counselor
“We empower our people to make decisions without having to go through a supervisor,” Hall says. “They’ll never get in trouble for doing something extra for a customer...” READ MORE
Product Education
October 16, 2018
Robust Power Banks & Chargers
Article, ASI: Advantages
“This power bank’s (P6000) round aluminum design is sleek and modern. Features a 6000 mAH battery and charges mobile devices up to two times before needing to be recharged again...” READ MORE
August 10, 2018
PopSockets: Real or Fake?
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“Counterfeits may save money in the short term, but in the end, they’ll most likely cost more than you could ever imagine...” READ MORE
May 11, 2018
Noteworthy Multifunction Pens
Article, ASI: Advantages
“In addition to being a tad addictive, the thumb action on the spinning top of this ergonomic and easy-to-use pen (Spinnit Pen)...” READ MORE
January 11, 2018
Innovative Mobile & Tech Accessories
Article, ASI: Advantages
“PopSockets have officially blown up, and it’s easy to see why – the versatility of a phone grip and stand is enticing for all mobile users...” READ MORE
Industry News
May 9, 2019
What's New and What's Selling in Promotional Tech Products
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
"Steven Spielberg surmised that, “Technology can be our best friend, and technology can also be the biggest party pooper of our lives.” With all due respect to the Academy Award-winning director, we are going to side with the first part of his stance..." READ MORE
March 8, 2019
The Secrets of Sampling in the Promo Industry
Article, ASI: Wearables
"There’s a surefire way to close a deal, and it’s not a catalog, website or virtual proof. Industry experts give away (for free!) their knowledge on the best sales tool you’re not using..." READ MORE
January 15, 2019
The Best of PPAI Expo 2019: Day One
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
"The exhibit hall at PPAI Expo 2019 opened this morning, and there was a lot to see and do. Since it's impossible to get to it all, we figured we'd help out in the best way we could—by highlighting some of the cool products, interesting people and creative booth displays..." READ MORE
January 24, 2019
'Cheap Swag': The Promo Industry and a Perception That Just Won't Quit
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
"The promotional products industry has come a long way from the days of cheap giveaways, the proverbial 'trinkets and trash'. The best companies have put the focus on value, quality..." READ MORE
September 26, 2018
2018 Top 50 Promotional Products Suppliers: Stats, Trends, and Analysis
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“Several other suppliers posted notable revenue increases from 2016 to 2017. iClick reported an astonishing 275 percent increase, rising from $14.2 million to $53.3 million...” READ MORE
August 27, 2018
Inc. 5000 Roundup: PopSockets Grows 71,000%, Several Promo Companies Make List
Podcast, Promo Marketing Magazine
“iClick, the supplier based in Seattle, underwent massive growth last year, largely due to its exclusive rights to sell PopSockets in the promotional channel...” READ MORE
July 18, 2018
Fastest Growing Suppliers, 2018
Article, ASI: Counselor
“Top 10 largest growers, as measured by sales increases between 2015 and 2017....” READ MORE
January 24, 2018
5 Ways to Improve Customer Service
Article, ASI: Counselor
"Here, winners of the 2018 Distributor Choice Awards share five problematic situations and the customer service tactics they used to turn a would-be disaster into an on-time deliverable..." READ MORE
January 16, 2018
Don’t Miss It: The Best of PPAI Expo Day One
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“In addition to some killer packaging, iClick's Spinnit Pen has a built-in fidget spinner on the top, but with a twist...” READ MORE
February 08, 2017
Top Trends From The ASI Dallas Show Floor
Podcast, Promo Marketing Magazine
“iClick (asi/62124) showed off a custom power bank that can be designed into whatever you like. (Its show model was designed in the form of commonsku’s...” READ MORE
September 19, 2016
The Best Industry Perks
Article, ASI: Counselor
“For this year’s 75 Best Places to Work, Counselor asked the honored companies to spill their secrets about what makes their workplaces so fun and engaging...” READ MORE
June 14, 2016
Melinda Marr Receives UMAPP Lifetime Achievement Award
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“iClick, Seattle, has announced that Melinda Marr, regional sales manager for iClick in the Midwest, has received this year's Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP)...” READ MORE
October 13, 2014
Computer Genius
Article, Promo Marketing Magazine
“When considering the range of technological savvy your end-users may have, flash drives are a safe bet, because nearly everyone can figure out how to operate them with minimal frustration....” READ MORE
January 7, 2014
Sizzling Shark Tank-Style Competition Heats Up ASI Orlando Show
Article, ASI: Press Release
“Self-made tycoons Barbara Corcoran and Kevin O’Leary captivated a standing-room-only crowd at The ASI Show™ in Orlando Tuesday during a live Shark Tank-style ‘pitch slam.’..” READ MORE