TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Hot Products and Cool Video from the Lone Star State
Wednesday February 3, 2010 | Filed under:
There's lots of action on the show floor at a packed house in Dallas this week as we preview novel new products for 2010 while applauding some consistently reliable crowd pleasers....
Super Bowl Means Super Sales
Monday February 1, 2010 | Filed under:
For many Americans, Super Bowl Sunday is a day of ritual strictly observed in the Church of Sport. Everything - from the cold brew and hot wings to the commercials and halftime sho...
ASI Names Members of Advisory Boards
Thursday January 7, 2010 | Filed under:
A new era of industry leadership is upon us, thanks to the men and women who stepped-up and accepted a position on ASI's latest advisory boards. I applaud all of you!Click here fo...
Top 10 Giveaways for Earth Day
Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Filed under:
It's easy to observe Earth Day, coming up on April 22. You can use public transportation, car pool, plant trees, participate in community clean-ups and use plenty of eco-friendly ...
Let the Revolution Begin: ESP Web and ESP Orders Debut
Monday March 22, 2010 | Filed under:
Tomorrow, one of the most ambitious efforts we've ever undertaken becomes reality when we start rolling out the new ESP Web and ESP Orders during our first virtual trade show of 20...
Register Now for 2010’s First Virtual Trade Show
Thursday March 18, 2010 | Filed under:
This Tuesday, we launch our first virtual trade show of 2010. It's free for distributors - and there's still time to register by clicking here.The show, taking place from 10 a.m-3...
LogoMall Has Actors Walking Across the Screen
Monday February 22, 2010 | Filed under:
By now, most of us have seen the epic 3-D blockbuster "Avatar." There's little doubt the flick represents the moviemaking future.ASI's LogoMall is reaching for the stars as well, u...
Promo Products Save Taxpayers Millions
Friday May 28, 2010 | Filed under:
Don’t you love when the government saves us money – rather than spends it? If so, you’ll appreciate this: Using promotional items to remind people to mail back their census forms c...
Working for You: Promo Products on CBS Station
Wednesday May 19, 2010 | Filed under:
CBS affiliate WFMY of Greensboro/Winston-Salem (weekly audience: 671,980) recently showcased a number of promotional products on its long-running “Good Morning Show,” including caf...
ASI Boards Tackle Industry Challenges
Tuesday May 18, 2010 | Filed under:
The ASI Advisory Board held its second official meeting at the ASI Show New York, where we tackled two very important topics – expanding the industry and selling direct.While ackno...
Integration and Innovation: ProfitMaker Meets ESP
Monday May 3, 2010 | Filed under:
If you're at our New York Show this week, be sure to stop by booth 615 to see the experts from ASI Computer Systems. They're anxious to share the news on our latest innovation: ESP...
ESP Searches Jump After Virtual Trade Shows
Thursday April 29, 2010 | Filed under:
We held our fourth virtual trade show this week and all distributor feedback to date can be summed up in one word: great.Only one thing can make the virtual experience better - and...
ASI Heads Back to Vegas
Monday March 29, 2010 | Filed under:
ASI is shaking up Las Vegas this September with a newly-announced Holiday Preview trade show at the Sands Expo Center. We tweaked a previous show in response to requests from supp...
A Billion-Dollar Idea
Friday July 2, 2010 | Filed under:
How does a billion dollars in sales sound? That’s what the industry could realize if distributor firms answer my challenge to add 20,000 new sales reps to grow our market, stimulat...
Some Like it Cool…We Like it Hot
Thursday July 1, 2010 | Filed under:
One of the best parts of this job is checking out all the cool stuff fueling this industry. This week, we released a Top 10 list of the hottest products with the season’s coolest f...