TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Guest Blog: New Stitches Roadshow - More Growth Ideas
Sunday September 9, 2007 | Filed under:
I just received the below internal e-mail from Matthew Cohn, president of ASI Show!, and wanted to pass it along to you. We're very excited internally about this announcement, and ...
Trying to help after Virginia Tech
Monday April 23, 2007 | Filed under:
One of the things I like to talk about is the “drop-everything-and-help” nature of so many companies in the ad specialty industry. Many times, when unexpected events happen, busine...
Baby’s life saved | Real heroes where we live
Thursday April 12, 2007 | Filed under:
I believe that there are many hidden heroes living within our local communities, and that they have an impact on our lives every day through their volunteerism, admirable leadershi...
Guest Blog: Navigating the Trade Only Show in the U.K.
Sunday April 8, 2007 | Filed under:
From Dale Denham, senior vice president at ASI: I just returned from attending the launch of another trade show, but this time in the United Kingdom, where it seems that some peopl...
Video of New Eco Products to Sell and Orlando Preview
Thursday December 27, 2007 | Filed under:
Everyone is talking about environmentally friendly products that are made using recycled materials and we just produced a new section in our Idea Showcase catalog that features 30 ...
ASI Power Summit - Video From Distributor-Supplier Roundtable, New Power 50
Monday November 12, 2007 | Filed under:
The inaugural ASI Power Summit started and we just completed an interactive – and at times provocative – full first day. The Summit is a meeting of nearly 200 top leaders from our ...
ASI Power Summit - Video About Compensation, Succession at Family Business Panel
Wednesday November 14, 2007 | Filed under:
The final day of the inaugural ASI Power Summit featured the “Family Business” panelist session, with industry experts Chris Vernon of The Vernon Company, Matthew Cohn of ASI Show!...
Happy Thanksgiving
Monday December 3, 2007 | Filed under:
I really enjoy keeping in touch with many of you throughout the year at industry shows and events, on email and via my blog and I value the conversations and contributions we make ...
Dig the Data | Use Our Product Data to Improve Your Websites and Business
Monday December 17, 2007 | Filed under:
Today we launched a product data service that allows distributors to use supplier product data in their own technology platform and on their Websites, online stores and shopping pr...
Guest Blog: Michele Bell’s Travels and new Products from Overseas
Wednesday May 23, 2007 | Filed under:
From Michele Bell, Editor for ASI Publications: Hello from Asia! I have been busy traveling overseas with Rich Fairfield, ASI's senior vice president and publisher, and visited fou...
Guest Blog: Tim Andrews Promoted to President and CEO
Tuesday May 29, 2007 | Filed under:
From Norman Cohn, Chairman of ASI: It is with great pleasure that I announce today that Timothy M. Andrews has been promoted from President of ASI to President and Chief Executive ...
Guest Blog: Going Direct From China?
Wednesday June 13, 2007 | Filed under:
From Dale Denham, senior vice president for ASI: My first visit to China. Now I can go direct, but why? For over 15 years I've heard how going direct is the biggest threat to our i...
Save Big with Shopping Program for Office Supplies
Monday July 2, 2007 | Filed under:
ASI members have been telling me that one of the largest expenses they have is for office supplies. So today I’m excited to announce a personalized savings program, providing avera...
Suppliers can Update Product and Pricing Information for Buyers
Tuesday July 10, 2007 | Filed under:
Suppliers tell me that they appreciate all the work ASI does entering all of their product information and pricing from their catalogs, marketing materials and websites into ESP On...
Chicago Action|Counselor Awards Winners and Watch Video for “Green” Products to Sell
Thursday July 12, 2007 | Filed under:
I wanted to share with you some of the new “green” products that are environmentally-friendly and a trend that is providing more selling opportunities for suppliers and distributor...