TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
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...
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...
Sell Laughs, Close Deals
Tuesday February 22, 2011 | Filed under:
Want to close more sales? Take a tip from improv extraordinaire Wayne Brady. He advised our ASI Radio audience the best way to close a sale is to turn potential clients into fans w...
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 ...
Showcasing Award-Winning Originality
Friday January 28, 2011 | Filed under:
The ingenuity of product design never fails to amaze me, but I’m particularly impressed by the clever designs companies in our industry employ that really set them apart.From our s...
Keys to a Virtual Kingdom
Wednesday June 15, 2011 | Filed under:
When I was a kid we loved nothing better than watching the Ed Sullivan Show. When he promised “a really big show,” Ed delivered.I like to think ASI delivers every time we host a sh...
Here Comes the Sun
Monday May 23, 2011 | Filed under:
What better place than California to check out cool new promo products for summer fun in the sun? In my final Tim’s Take video of the San Diego show, I preview several products fro...
Happy Happens in San Diego
Wednesday May 18, 2011 | Filed under:
We’re here in San Diego, enjoying the first day of the ASI Show in the most active industry region in the country. Participating companies represent nearly $2 billion in industry s...
Check Out the Show Stats Report
Thursday April 21, 2011 | Filed under:
The ASI Show now offers exhibitors a monthly report that allows them to track attendance metrics and determine their all-important rate of return.Show Statistics is a great tool fo...