TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
ASI Pledges $100k to Education Initiatives
Monday January 18, 2010 | Filed under:
ASI is seriously committed to education, so it should come as no surprise we're committing a serious amount of money - $100,000 - to our latest campaign to demonstrate the value of...
Imprint This!
Thursday January 14, 2010 | Filed under:
Every day, hundreds of thousands of harried end-buyers thumb nervously through dog-eared, coffee splattered publications looking for ideas to promote special events, sales meetings...
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...
5,500 ESP Websites … And Counting
Wednesday January 30, 2013 | Filed under:
Everyone loves celebrating milestones, whether it’s a birthday, graduation or even billions of burgers sold. Here at ASI®, we’re commemorating ESP Websites™ surpassing 5,500 publis...
Go Big Green
Wednesday March 21, 2012 | Filed under:
With spring officially here and Earth Day less than a month away, it’s the perfect time to think green. ASI has already sold over 60,000 copies of its eco-friendly Green Catalog, b...
Vote for Promo Products
Thursday March 22, 2012 | Filed under:
There’s no end to the creativity – and money – to be found in election-related ad specialties. As of this week, the Obama campaign reported already stocking nearly $800,000 in merc...
Onward To Dallas
Tuesday January 31, 2012 | Filed under:
We’re winging our way to the ASI show in Dallas for a three-day event that promises to be as action-packed as the great state of Texas itself. Education day on Wednesday features ...
Promo Products 101
Friday October 19, 2012 | Filed under:
Pop quiz: Next time you find yourself in a group of college students who don’t know what you do for a living, ask them about promotional products. Then ask if they’ve heard about ...
Super Bowl Means Super Sales
Friday February 3, 2012 | Filed under:
No matter which team scores the Super Bowl trophy, ASI member companies printing T-shirts, jackets and other sports-related memorabilia will be big winners this weekend. Hundreds o...
Experience the New ESP Web
Monday April 22, 2013 | Filed under:
To triumph in today’s supersonic business world, technology must pass a pretty stiff litmus test for speed, ease and intelligence. With that, I say welcome to the new ESP Web®exper...
Top 10 Sexiest Valentine’s Day Promotional Products
Friday February 5, 2010 | Filed under:
What gifts hit your list on Valentine's Day? Boxed candy and flowers? This year, think outside the box and check out ASI's very first list of Top 10 Valentine's Day Promotional Pro...
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...
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 ...
When Irish Eyes Are Shining, Promo Products Strike Gold
Wednesday March 3, 2010 | Filed under:
They say the whole world is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. I'm Irish (and Scottish) year-round, but you still won't catch me downing any green beer. Instead, I'll browse our very fi...