TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
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...
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....
ASI Launches Company Stores
Tuesday December 18, 2012 | Filed under:
In today’s online age, there’s really no better way to impress new and even existing clients than with a customized microsite that shows off their brand in action, which is why ASI...
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...
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...
On the Air with ASI
Friday May 20, 2011 | Filed under:
The ASI Show in San Diego is big news this week in the gorgeous coastal city of 3 million. San Diego’s most popular morning show, on KUSI-TV, came to the convention center Thursday...
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...
Promo Products to Keep us Focused - Video
Wednesday March 18, 2009 | Filed under:
During tough times, innovation rules as businesses discover efficient and creative ways to thrive. The beauty of our industry is that promoting your business during downturns is c...
Hot Product Videos and Record Dallas Attendance
Friday February 6, 2009 | Filed under:
The ASI Show in Dallas wrapped up today with record attendance of 3,900 distributors, up 10% versus last year and representing 1,425 firms. With strong attendance at ASI Orlando i...
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 ...
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...
Are You Ready For Some Football (Products)?
Wednesday October 5, 2011 | Filed under:
Whether you’re betting on the Packers or the Bears, the Tarheels or the Cardinals, chances are you’re gearing up for some kind of NFL or college football party this season. Knowing...
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...
Media File Flying Off Shelves
Thursday April 22, 2010 | Filed under:
Nothing says "success" like "going-going-gone,"so I'm happy to share the news that we've already pre-sold 70% of our 2010 Media File, the world's largest promotional products catal...