TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Counselor Distributor Choice Award Winners and “Tim’s Take” Video
Monday January 4, 2010 | Filed under:
We're having a terrific time at the first show of the year in Orlando, despite getting caught in the same cold snap hitting the rest of the nation. Last night, we warmed things up ...
’Tis the Season to Shop, Spend and Send
Wednesday November 24, 2010 | Filed under:
Whether you shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, give or receive, we’re hoping a business gift-giving tip sheet and the results from a recent survey on corporate spending will rin...
New Members Join Advisory Boards
Monday November 8, 2010 | Filed under:
When we put out a call to the industry for nominations to ASI’s four newest advisory boards, we expected a reasonable response. Turns out, we received a whopping 1,300 votes – perh...
ASI’s Grade A Day for Education
Monday January 24, 2011 | Filed under:
We just enjoyed a milestone day in ASI’s education program. Monday, we “pinned” the first graduates of the Advertising Specialty Institute Certification Program and awarded them th...
Enjoying a Hot Time in Orlando
Monday January 24, 2011 | Filed under:
The ASI Show Orlando is off to a dynamic start. Sunday, show-goers took advantage of a bustling Education Day featuring more than 60 sessions, and last night we celebrated the 2011...
NYC Show Ends on High Note
Thursday March 24, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI just wrapped its New York City trade show and I’m pleased to announce an increase in distributor firms of 4% over last year.Like an army of dedicated mail carriers, 2,400 distr...
Go for the Green
Thursday March 17, 2011 | Filed under:
Test your St. Pat’s Day knowledge: What color was originally associated with the patron saint of Ireland? If you guessed blue, you’d be right. Today, of course, we brighten Irish-t...
Virtually a Snap
Thursday March 10, 2011 | Filed under:
Our March Virtual Trade Show attracted 1,700 attendees, no doubt drawn by the ease of networking from the comfort of home or office. We did get one “complaint,” but it’s one we’d g...
ASI Makes Some Noise
Monday February 28, 2011 | Filed under:
In an ongoing effort to increase awareness of the ad specialty industry, ASI has stepped up its public relations initiatives. Those efforts really paid off during our recent show i...
Dallas Show Sets Record
Friday February 18, 2011 | Filed under:
I’m very pleased to share the news that our Dallas show attracted nearly 3,600 distributors, an increase of 8.6% from last year, representing 1,545 distributor firms, up 10.5% – an...
Laura Bush Inspires Dallas Crowd
Friday February 18, 2011 | Filed under:
Former first lady Laura Bush wowed a standing room only crowd of nearly 600 at our keynote address in Dallas Friday morning. The audience laughed, cried – and gave her several stan...
Lights, Camera, Action from Dallas
Friday February 18, 2011 | Filed under:
We’re enjoying a terrific show in Dallas this week and if you’re not there, ASI TV is a great way to keep in touch with all the excitement.First up, a recap of my Town Hall meeting...
Promo Products Star in Dallas
Thursday February 17, 2011 | Filed under:
Look! What’s that, up in the sky? A bird? A plane? No, wait, it’s Promo Man! And he’s flying straight to a television set near you.Promo Man – the new superhero of the promotional ...
All’s Fair in Love and Promo Products
Thursday February 10, 2011 | Filed under:
No matter how you celebrate “love and affection between intimate companions” – the official Wikipedia definition of Valentine’s Day – you might get some fresh ideas after browsing...
Super Bowl Means Super Bucks
Thursday February 3, 2011 | Filed under:
No matter who wins the Super Bowl, it’s clear one industry will emerge a winner no matter who takes home the fancy rings: the ad specialty industry.We spoke to a number of companie...