TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Save Thousands in Credit Card Processing Fees
Friday June 4, 2010 | Filed under:
Does your jaw drop to the floor each time you open your credit card statement? One comment I often hear from members is they’re getting “killed” with additional merchant account f...
Get Happy with Affinity Express
Monday October 18, 2010 | Filed under:
How many times do you wish you had an extra pair of hands to manage heavy workloads? If you’re like me, extra work and projects that need to be done “yesterday” have a habit of arr...
Industry Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer
Thursday September 30, 2010 | Filed under:
In October, during National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the promotional products industry is following the lead of the NFL, MLB and NHL to help raise money for cancer research –...
Log On, Tune In and Sell, Sell, Sell
Thursday September 23, 2010 | Filed under:
Our September Virtual Trade Show got off to a roaring start with 640 attendees logging on in the first hour alone. And they kept on coming. Each booth averaged 722 visitors and eac...
Education Is the Key to Success
Wednesday September 22, 2010 | Filed under:
We just took a giant step toward boosting the professionalism level of every member of our industry. Starting now, distributors, suppliers and decorators can work toward the indust...
Only Creative Corporate Cultures Need Apply
Wednesday September 15, 2010 | Filed under:
Anyone who’s ever placed a “help wanted” ad knows how much is involved in finding, training and retaining quality employees – even in a tough economy. Making sure those employees e...
Counselor Distributor Choice Award Winners and “Tim’s Take” Video
Monday January 4, 2010 | Filed under:
We're having a terrific time at the first show of the year in Orlando, despite getting caught in the same cold snap hitting the rest of the nation. Last night, we warmed things up ...
’Tis the Season to Shop, Spend and Send
Wednesday November 24, 2010 | Filed under:
Whether you shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, give or receive, we’re hoping a business gift-giving tip sheet and the results from a recent survey on corporate spending will rin...
Promotional Products Beat Prime-Time TV
Monday November 8, 2010 | Filed under:
ASI just released the results of a landmark study that proves advertising specialties beat out prime-time TV, radio and print advertising as the most cost-effective advertising med...
Sales Surge Continues
Thursday March 3, 2011 | Filed under:
While no one is uncorking the champagne quite yet, economic indicators point to recent consumer spending surges nationwide as a sure sign we’re heading in the right direction. If I...
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 ...
Super Bowl Means Super Bucks
Thursday February 3, 2011 | Filed under:
No matter who wins the Super Bowl, it’s clear one industry will emerge a winner no matter who takes home the fancy rings: the ad specialty industry.We spoke to a number of companie...
We Got Him
Thursday May 5, 2011 | Filed under:
One thing our industry does exceptionally well is jump on breaking waves and ride them right to shore. This week, companies like Northwest Embroidery in Washington state did just t...
You Spoke, We Listened
Wednesday August 31, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI has long been committed to staying ahead of the technology curve, continually updating and improving our many products with one firm goal in mind: helping you close more sales....