TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Cool, Charismatic and Paying it Forward
Friday March 4, 2016 | Filed under:
If you read nothing else this week, I urge you to peruse the stories of the innovators and game changers who made the 2016 Counselor Hot 25 list.You’ll find entrepreneurs like Bayo...
Stirring the Pot
Monday April 25, 2016 | Filed under:
Thanks to social media, reactions to controversial issues hit fast and furious these days. Most recently, a few of you in the promotional products industry posted about ASI’s Advan...
Media Agrees That Promo Products Work, Now Grow Your Sales
Monday December 8, 2008 | Filed under:
From Scott Fuhr, director of corporate communications at ASI: There's been a lot of buzz recently about advertising specialties in the media. That's important for you, because th...
Texas Here We Come: Advantages Roadshow Continues 2010 Tour
Thursday March 11, 2010 | Filed under:
There's no sweeter phrase in business than "We're number one" and that distinction belongs to ASI's Advantages Roadshow. The industry's most successful traveling show is just 5 we...
New Full-Color Catalog Imprinting - Video
Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:
"New" is the word of the week here at ASI Show San Diego. New show. New city. And a new full-color imprinting machine, featured for the first time at our catalog booth on the sho...
Strong Momentum for ESP Web and ESP Orders
Monday January 25, 2010 | Filed under:
Everyone enjoys positive feedback, which is why I'm pleased to share some recent testimonials about ASI's ESP Web and ESP Orders. Philip Myers, owner of Myers Printing (asi/278937)...
Hot Orlando Product Videos and Interview With General Powell
Tuesday January 5, 2010 | Filed under:
The last day of ASI Show Orlando is upon us and by all accounts education day (more than 60 learning opportunities!) and networking have been above par. This morning, a packed hous...
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Speaking at Orlando Show
Tuesday August 18, 2009 | Filed under:
We're all fighting to advance our businesses during tumultuous times, which is why I'm so pleased General Colin Powell - a dedicated soldier and accomplished statesman - is joining...
Benefits of ASI Virtual Trade Show
Friday June 5, 2009 | Filed under:
The recent success of ASI's first virtual trade show is being showcased in Tradeshow Week, and the editor asked me to provide some information about the benefits of our inaugural s...
New Order Management System a Hit, Orlando Fashion Show
Monday January 12, 2009 | Filed under:
People have been responding to news of our multimillion-dollar initiative to create a seamless order management system for the industry, so I wanted to make sure that everyone has ...
ASI Show Orlando Posts Strong Attendance | Video
Monday January 5, 2009 | Filed under:
This has been a strong show, with preliminary attendance of about 5,200, equivalent to last year, from more than 2,000 distributor firms. Click here to watch a video wrap-up that...
Fashion Show Photos, New Products Videos, ProfitMaker Integrates with ESP
Monday January 5, 2009 | Filed under:
All good things must come to a close and today is the final day for ASI Show Orlando. What an incredible three days we've had previewing the best the industry has to offer and get...
What’s In Your Bag?
Monday September 19, 2011 | Filed under:
Once again our industry is tapping into a growing worldwide trend by capitalizing on the plastic bag bans enacted in states as diverse as Alaska, California and North Carolina, and...
ASI Spreads the News
Wednesday April 27, 2011 | Filed under:
If you were in Times Square recently, you could have looked up at one of the world’s largest digital signs and seen a 32-foot-tall ad for promo products. The ad featured a planter ...
Discount Credit Lines for Your Equipment Needs
Monday June 21, 2010 | Filed under:
At a time when banks and credit card companies are tightening up lines of credit, ASI is smoothing the way for members to increase their cash flow while building their business thr...