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’...
United States of Diversity
Tuesday February 2, 2016 | Filed under:
ASI’s Mickee Chai was a 20-year-old student living in her native Malaysia when she took her very first plane ride halfway around the world – a trip that changed the course of her l...
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...
ASI Earns Best Employer Title
Thursday March 24, 2016 | Filed under:
Validation is wonderful. In the case of corporate culture, it’s assurance you’re on the right track, that the work atmosphere you’ve created results in high productivity and happy ...
Roll ’Em: Proof That People Love Promos
Thursday April 21, 2016 | Filed under:
How many of you check online restaurant reviews before making a reservation? If you’re like me, you rely on them because superlatives (or warnings!) seem more genuine when they com...
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...
Connect With ESP Chat
Friday May 6, 2016 | Filed under:
A guest blog from ASI CTO Armughan Rafat: Imagine the business value in obtaining instant access to 50,000 people who understand exactly what you do day in and day out – like-minde...
Securing Your Online Accounts
Friday June 3, 2016 | Filed under:
Whether you have a mom-and-pop shop or a huge corporation, online security has never been more important, especially in light of recent criminal data breaches at social media sites...
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.
The Right to Vote
Friday November 4, 2016 | Filed under:
As we near the end of the 2016 presidential election, I’m reminded of a recent trip to Budapest and a guide named Edith, who taught me a lasting lesson on the importance of freedom and a wonderful privilege enjoyed by most Americans: the right to vote.
Counselor’s Power 50 Power On
Tuesday November 9, 2010 | Filed under:
The past couple of years forced change upon everyone. But the true leaders of the pack muscled their companies ever forward. This week, ASI recognized 2010’s hardest-charging leade...
Ad Specialties on TV in Dallas - Industry Exposure
Wednesday February 13, 2008 | Filed under:
I think it’s important for our industry to educate buyers about advertising specialties and the unlimited creativity, flexibility and branding power that promotional products provi...