TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Vulnerability is the Key to Success
Wednesday January 6, 2016 | Filed under:
I admit, I didn’t know who reality TV star and businessman Marcus Lemonis was when we secured him last year as the keynote speaker at the 2016 ASI Show® Orlando. But since then, I’...
An Inspiring Story, From Hospital to Hollywood
Friday February 12, 2016 | Filed under:
Imagine this: You’re the 19-year-old son of a single mother. Low on money, and unsure of your direction in life, you join the U.S. Army in the hope it’ll help pay for college. Whil...
New Year, New Connections
Monday January 4, 2016 | Filed under:
Happy New Year!ASI® is thrilled to usher in a new year with its first major show of 2016 at ASI Show® Orlando, followed in a few weeks by our Dallas show, which is Tuesday, Februar...
All’s Fair in Love, War and Politics
Wednesday June 22, 2016 | Filed under:
No matter which candidate you support, ASI has you covered, starting with a special keynote Q&A at our Chicago show with political odd couple James Carville and Mary Matalin, and e...
Windy City Wrap-Up
Thursday July 21, 2016 | Filed under:
ASI® recently finished an incredibly positive, powerful week in Chicago, including our last large show of 2016. At ASI Show® Chicago, distributors enjoyed a ton of great events and...
Evolve To Succeed
Monday August 1, 2016 | Filed under:
ASI enjoyed a history-making 2016 Counselor Awards at the amazing Field Museum during our recent show in Chicago.
Creating Connections and Inspiring Creativity
Wednesday October 5, 2016 | Filed under:
Quarterback Dan Marino, Shark Tank judge Daymond John and Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey are all headlining at ASI shows in 2017.
Trade Show Tips for Success in 2017
Wednesday January 18, 2017 | Filed under:
The 2017 show season is in full swing, giving everyone in our industry the chance to show off new products, make deals with new business partners and prepare for a strong year of buying and selling.
Hot Products Video and Strong New York Attendance
Tuesday March 10, 2009 | Filed under:
New York is a great show town in every sense of the word and preliminary attendance is nearly 2,800 distributors from 1,338 firm firms - up more than 7% from 1,247 firms last year....
Colin Powell Live Q+A Tuesday
Thursday November 12, 2009 | Filed under:
If you've ever wanted to question a general, now's your chance. General Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.), the former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State, is the fe...
Thursday November 12, 2009 | Filed under:
If you've ever wanted to question a general, now's your chance. General Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.), the former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State, is the fe...
Orlando Attendance Soars 38% to New Record
Tuesday January 25, 2011 | Filed under:
The doors are closed and the results are in. The ASI Show Orlando posted record-breaking attendance of more than 6,110 distributors, up 38% from last year and up 5% from the prior ...
A Hot Time in Texas
Wednesday February 16, 2011 | Filed under:
The ASI show in Dallas opened Wednesday with a bustling Education Day featuring six dynamic new speakers and a slew of sessions – all of which qualify toward the Advertising Specia...
The Future is Mobile
Tuesday December 6, 2011 | Filed under:
Digital power player Randi Zuckerberg shared a ton of business-building advice with us on ASI Radio this week, but since we’re about to launch ESP Mobile, I was most excited by her...
Laura Bush Offers Advice and Insight
Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Filed under:
One statement really made an impression on me during Laura Bush’s interview on ASI’s radio program this week: “It’s important to nurture boys as well as we’ve nurtured girls.” The ...