TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Cool, Charismatic and Paying it Forward
Friday March 4, 2016 | Filed under:
If you read nothing else this week, I urge you to peruse the stories of the innovators and game changers who made the 2016 Counselor Hot 25 list.You’ll find entrepreneurs like Bayo...
Connect With ESP Chat
Friday May 6, 2016 | Filed under:
A guest blog from ASI CTO Armughan Rafat: Imagine the business value in obtaining instant access to 50,000 people who understand exactly what you do day in and day out – like-minde...
Windy City Wrap-Up
Thursday July 21, 2016 | Filed under:
ASI® recently finished an incredibly positive, powerful week in Chicago, including our last large show of 2016. At ASI Show® Chicago, distributors enjoyed a ton of great events and...
Counselor’s Power 50 Power On
Tuesday November 9, 2010 | Filed under:
The past couple of years forced change upon everyone. But the true leaders of the pack muscled their companies ever forward. This week, ASI recognized 2010’s hardest-charging leade...
Orlando Attendance Soars 38% to New Record
Tuesday January 25, 2011 | Filed under:
The doors are closed and the results are in. The ASI Show Orlando posted record-breaking attendance of more than 6,110 distributors, up 38% from last year and up 5% from the prior ...
Power on to 2012
Tuesday November 15, 2011 | Filed under:
We spent three great days in California at the 2011 Power Summit – braving surprisingly chilly weather – debating, networking and strategizing with a diverse assemblage of about 25...
Out With the Old, In With the New
Thursday December 30, 2010 | Filed under:
The end of one year and the start of the next is a great opportunity to review your company’s jeers and cheers, set future goals and determine if you want to shake things up or mai...
How Tweet It Is
Wednesday July 20, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI education surveys show social networking is as hot as, well, the thermostat in Chicago, which is expected to hit 98 today. So we weren’t surprised a packed house attended a pow...
It’s a Heckuva Town
Tuesday July 19, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI is out in full force in Chicago for the last show of the 2011 season. The industry’s biggest event of the summer started off with a full day of education Tuesday, and it’s full...
Chicago Rocks!
Thursday July 15, 2010 | Filed under:
We just ended our show in Chicago and I’m delighted to share the news that we attracted 4,100 distributors, representing 1,755 firms – the most since 2007. The number of firms repr...
Promo Products to Keep us Focused - Video
Wednesday March 18, 2009 | Filed under:
During tough times, innovation rules as businesses discover efficient and creative ways to thrive. The beauty of our industry is that promoting your business during downturns is c...
Hot Product Videos and Record Dallas Attendance
Friday February 6, 2009 | Filed under:
The ASI Show in Dallas wrapped up today with record attendance of 3,900 distributors, up 10% versus last year and representing 1,425 firms. With strong attendance at ASI Orlando i...
Discount Credit Lines for Your Equipment Needs
Monday June 21, 2010 | Filed under:
At a time when banks and credit card companies are tightening up lines of credit, ASI is smoothing the way for members to increase their cash flow while building their business thr...
The Secret to Success: Do What You Love
Wednesday March 17, 2010 | Filed under:
In a recent radio interview, I was asked about my early goals and how they helped me realize my dreams. In short, I live by a pretty simple guiding rule: do what you love. I gre...
Educating End-Buyers Through Media: CBS TV
Tuesday February 16, 2010 | Filed under:
The media stampede continues, with Orlando's CBS station featuring five promotional products for Valentine's Day from ASI member companies. In a feature devoted to naughty and nice...