TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
More Advertising to End-Buyers? See our Folio ad
Tuesday June 3, 2008 | Filed under:
Our industry is about products that advertise, but interestingly there’s little advertising promoting advertising specialties to end-buyers. So, we thought we’d try something new. ...
NYC Results – More Business for You, Barbara Corcoran Tips, USA Today Mention
Monday May 12, 2008 | Filed under:
I wanted to let you know about last week's ASI New York Show and some feedback I’ve received from distributors and suppliers.Attendance was higher than we anticipated - more than 2...
From NYC: Watch Video of 7 Products to Sell and Counselor Awards Winners
Thursday May 8, 2008 | Filed under:
We’ve had an energetic event at our inaugural ASI Show in New York City and I’m excited to share seven unique products that caught my attention from suppliers.Over 100 suppliers he...
Bonjour! New Products from ASI Canada and Toast Your Buns
Tuesday April 29, 2008 | Filed under:
From Colin Graf, marketing manager for ASI catalogs:Bonjour! I recently returned from the great north city of Toronto at ASI Canada’s spring seminars, along with Jay Ostrow from AS...
Video of 7 Products to Sell
Friday April 11, 2008 | Filed under:
I just came from the energetic floor of ASI Vegas and noticed several interesting products to sell to your clients.Suppliers and distributors were buzzing about them and they’re pr...
Distributor Choice Awards and Business Examples From Supplier of the Year
Thursday January 3, 2008 | Filed under:
We just announced the winners of the 2008 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards at ASI Orlando.These popular awards recognize the most-valued ASI suppliers in 42 product categories, ...
Happy Holidays
Tuesday November 25, 2008 | Filed under:
As we prepare for our annual Thanksgiving traditions with family, friends and business associates, I'd like to take a moment to wish you the best this holiday season. I value your ...
Changes to '09 Shows All About You - Make Dollars Count
Wednesday November 19, 2008 | Filed under:
During the past few months, we've been reviewing our operations at ASI Show to determine what we need to do for you and for the industry in the face of an uncertain 2009. Now, mor...
Video About Incentivizing Top Reps
Thursday November 13, 2008 | Filed under:
Keeping sales reps motivated to reach peak performance is a challenge for nearly every industry company and is a hot topic among peers and in our publications. On the final day of ...
ASI Power Summit Video of Distributor-Supplier Roundtable, New Power 50
Tuesday November 11, 2008 | Filed under:
At the ASI Power Summit we just announced the third annual Counselor Power 50 ranking of the most influential leaders in the advertising specialty industry. You might be surprised...
New Study Reveals Value of Ad Specialties - From ASI Power Summit
Monday November 10, 2008 | Filed under:
The second ASI Power Summit - a meeting of nearly 200 top leaders from our industry is underway and it's already proving to be interactive and provocative in its first full day.Las...
Invest in Technology While Riding the Roller Coaster
Thursday October 23, 2008 | Filed under:
The news and editors at our magazines and on our ASI Internet Radio show are keeping us updated about the latest economic and market changes - with ups-and-downs like a roller coas...
Learning From Startups, Wearables Trends and Rising Prices
Wednesday October 8, 2008 | Filed under:
ASI was the winner of four national awards for editorial and design from FOLIO: magazine recently, recognizing coverage in our magazines of wearables trends, rising prices, and cha...
Greetings from Big, Fat, Ugly Me
Wednesday September 24, 2008 | Filed under:
Guest blog from Kathy Huston, Advantages magazine editor:Let me start by saying that I'm originally from Northern New Jersey.This is why my colleagues here in Trevose, PA make fun ...
Video Tips for Your Marketing
Monday September 15, 2008 | Filed under:
I've heard from ASI members that video is starting to transform how they're selling advertising specialties and they're thinking about using videos to increase sales faster. Some ...