TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
ASI Hits the Headlines in Dallas
Thursday February 4, 2010 | Filed under:
Our Dallas trade show - which ended Wednesday after attracting 3,300 distributors - was big news in the Lone Star State this week.The Dallas Morning News, a Pulitzer Prize winning ...
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....
ASI Announces Dates for 2011 Shows
Friday January 29, 2010 | Filed under:
There's a reason smart seniors take advantage of early bird specials - they save major money. Today, we're announcing super savings on ASI's 2011 trade shows. I can't promise free ...
ASI Orlando Energizes Industry for 2010
Tuesday January 5, 2010 | Filed under:
The ASI Show Orlando kicked off a brand new show season - and a new year - at what we all hope is a turning point in our industry.This show really had it all - a rousing inspiratio...
Virtual Trade Show Attracts Nearly 1,500
Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Filed under:
We just completed our first virtual trade show of 2010 this week, and nearly 1,500 attendees visited, did business, went to education sessions, and learned about the new ESP Web an...
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...
The Power Within, California-style: Videos from ASI Show San Diego
Monday March 1, 2010 | Filed under:
This morning I took a cue from Tony Robbins and asked myself one important question: What will I focus on today to accomplish my goals?Tony brought a packed house to its feet at AS...
ASI San Diego Launch Exceeds Expectations
Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:
I'm very happy to report ASI's inaugural San Diego show just wrapped up after attracting more than 2,200 distributors, exceeding early projections.Distributors were drawn from abou...
Tips for Marketing to Women
Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:
Today, more than half of all businesses are owned by women, who make or influence 85 percent of all purchasing decisions - to the tune of $7 trillion a year by some estimates. Thei...
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...
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...