TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Tweet This: ASI Hosts Randi Zuckerberg
Wednesday May 9, 2012 | Filed under:
We’re thrilled social media expert and entrepreneur Randi Zuckerberg is the keynote speaker at the ASI Show in NYC Thursday at 8:45 a.m. I’m sure she’ll help everyone in the audien...
Big Show in the Big Apple
Monday May 7, 2012 | Filed under:
This week, we’re in New York City for our next-to-last show of the season. The schedule is packed and best of all, we’re unveiling a few surprises.The show is Tuesday, Wednesday an...
Q1 Revenues Jump
Thursday April 26, 2012 | Filed under:
As we steam toward the second half of the year, it’s a great time to give a shout-out to the positive results touted in ASI®’s most recent quarterly sales report, showing distribut...
Get Your Free, Extra ESP License
Wednesday April 25, 2012 | Filed under:
In 1964, the great R&B singer Sam Cooke sang “The Best Things in Life are Free,” live at the Copa. The moon, the stars, flowers in spring – all free. To that list, I’m happy to add...
Media File: Big, Bigger, Best
Monday April 16, 2012 | Filed under:
Sometimes, bigger is definitely better. Roller coasters, sales commissions, even juicy hamburgers – they’re all better bigger. To that list you can add 2012 Media File, the world’s...
Long Beach, Here We Come
Wednesday April 4, 2012 | Filed under:
We’re ending the ASI Show in San Diego after three strong days with a major announcement: We’re moving our West Coast show to Long Beach next year.The move was instigated in large ...
ASI’s Latest App is a Tap Away
Tuesday April 3, 2012 | Filed under:
ASI has exciting news: ESP Mobile™ HD for the iPad is now available free in the Apple App Store to more than 46,000 ESP users.ESP Mobile HD features the same business-friendly feat...
Page-Turning, Award-Winning Reporting
Friday March 30, 2012 | Filed under:
Dave Vagnoni is used to tackling challenging assignments in the course of reporting stories for Counselor magazine. But he went above and beyond the call of duty during his trip to...
Red Letter Day for Charity
Thursday March 29, 2012 | Filed under:
Every year, ASI’s administrative staff puts together a wonderful silent auction to raise money for the American Red Cross using sample promotional products sent by suppliers and fe...
ASI Offers 12 Tips For Success
Tuesday March 20, 2012 | Filed under:
Tips are great things to get … and not just for food servers, for everyone. When I started at ASI over five months ago, I couldn’t wait to receive some quick tips about the company...
Bow Wow Wow
Wednesday March 14, 2012 | Filed under:
I think the world can be divided into Dog People and Cat People. Which one are you? Although I have nothing against cats, I think I fall into the “dog” camp. Either way, you should...
Blown Away in the Windy City
Thursday July 19, 2012 | Filed under:
Here’s all you need to know about ASI Chicago: Tony Robbins rocked. Mayor Daley delivered. And from all accounts, everyone who attended enjoyed the nonstop networking, show floor a...
New International Alliance Launched
Wednesday July 18, 2012 | Filed under:
ASI, Sourcing City and PSI just announced the joint formation of PromoAlliance, a new international alliance to identify and introduce best practices and market development concept...
Home Made Holiday
Monday July 2, 2012 | Filed under:
A recent report from the Boston Consulting Group caught my eye, for it noted that the USA-made trend is picking up speed, as more than a third of U.S.-based manufacturing executive...
Opening the Lines of Communication
Monday July 2, 2012 | Filed under:
One of my favorite movies was “You’ve Got Mail,” an oldie but goodie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. And even though my computer no longer chimes the long-familiar AOL catchphrase...