TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Educating San Diego on FOX TV
Thursday February 25, 2010 | Filed under:
There's a noticeable vibe on the show floor here at ASI San Diego, so much so that FOX 5dispatched a crew to the convention center for a segment on products catching everyone's eye...
Find Your Way to San Diego – 2 Videos
Thursday February 25, 2010 | Filed under:
We're here in California enjoying day two of our very first show in San Diego. More than 5,000 sunshine state distributor firms belong to the ASI network. But guess what? More than...
Hats Off to ASI Show San Diego
Wednesday February 24, 2010 | Filed under:
I gotta hand it to our members. When they chose San Diego a "top choice" for a trade show, we quickly added it to our 2010 roster. Today, we kicked off our inaugural San Diego show...
Promo Products on the Charity Auction Block
Wednesday February 24, 2010 | Filed under:
The administrative team at ASI - spearheaded by Carole Seymour - organized a silent auction to benefit the Bucks County chapter of the American Red Cross. Over two days, employees...
Extend the Olive Branch by Extending Credit Terms
Tuesday February 23, 2010 | Filed under:
We all know the recession has wreaked havoc on the industry and made daily business a struggle, but it's also affected the way suppliers and distributors relate to one another. Any...
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...
Industry Sales $15.9 Billion for 2009
Monday February 22, 2010 | Filed under:
We recently announced industry sales results that reflect what we've been saying for months: while the industry took a major hit in 2009, the worst appears to be behind us.ASI's e...
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...
Let the Rebound Begin: 1st Quarter Sales Results
Thursday May 13, 2010 | Filed under:
Anyone who knows me would rightly describe me as bullish on this industry. Even during the stormiest days of the economic crisis, I always looked ahead, knowing a rebound was as ce...
Savvy Solutions Provide Keys to Success
Tuesday May 11, 2010 | Filed under:
I recently put MediaTree President Rob Watson on the “Hot Seat” at our New York Show to discuss how his company rode the Internet wave to become one of the world’s leading digital ...
Hot Products: A Real Treat from New York
Thursday May 6, 2010 | Filed under:
ASI TV shot a lot of video at our New York show this week and I'd like to share some highlights from my "Tim's Takes," direct from the Counselor awards and a bustling show floor at...
ASI Honors Best and Brightest
Thursday May 6, 2010 | Filed under:
I can't imagine a more glamorous setting than the Plaza in New York City. Last night, the historic landmark provided the perfect backdrop for our annual Counselor Awards, which hon...
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...