TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Green is Good: The Green Catalog is Here
Wednesday April 7, 2010 | Filed under:
"Going green" can mean a lot of different things, from buying organic produce at your local supermarket to overhauling your company so it's as energy efficient as possible. "Green...
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...
ASI Provides Savings with UPS Ocean Freight
Monday January 4, 2010 | Filed under:
Good deals are wonderful. Great deals are even better, which is what supplier members now get when they ship ocean freight with UPS. This latest ASI benefit can add up to annual sa...
Who’s on the HOT List?
Wednesday August 12, 2009 | Filed under:
It's that time of year again. Rising temps, trips to the pool - and the second annual Counselor HOT issue. Our magazine's editors survey the scene and showcase the hottest people ...
Serious About Education with New ASI Distributor Success System
Wednesday July 15, 2009 | Filed under:
ASI is serious about education, as is evident from the $1.3 million we invest each year in ASI Education - live seminars, webcasts and videos, magazine content, digital newsletters...
Preview of Power Summit at La Costa Resort in CA
Thursday January 22, 2009 | Filed under:
We're blogging from the site of the upcoming ASI Power Summit at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. We're here to personally inspect every feature available to y...
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...
Guest Blog: Navigating the Trade Only Show in the U.K.
Sunday April 8, 2007 | Filed under:
From Dale Denham, senior vice president at ASI: I just returned from attending the launch of another trade show, but this time in the United Kingdom, where it seems that some peopl...
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...
Winning!
Thursday July 19, 2012 | Filed under:
Things are happening fast and furious here at ASI Chicago. Wednesday night, we celebrated this year’s Counselor Hot List with a wild party at the downtown hot spot, Crimson Lounge....
ASI Technology Smackdown
Wednesday December 5, 2012 | Filed under:
ASI® recently announced dozens of technology innovations members will begin benefiting from in a few short weeks. We know you’re excited about what’s ahead because a record number ...
Big News from the Big D
Wednesday February 6, 2013 | Filed under:
ASI® kicked off its latest show in Dallas Wednesday – the same day we announced the availability of thelatest version of our ESP Mobile™ app. The Texas show continues through Fri...
Do you know Word - Really?
Tuesday June 9, 2009 | Filed under:
Now is the time to make sure your company is positioned to take advantage of the turnaround from this challenging economic period. Every organization can find areas where improve...
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...