TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
ASI Show New York: A World of Wonderful
Thursday May 6, 2010 | Filed under:
I'm pleased to share the news that our New York show - which just closed - posted a strong attendance of 2,500 distributors from 1,177 firms. All told, distributors were drawn to A...
On the Road with the Advantages Roadshow in 2011
Wednesday May 26, 2010 | Filed under:
By his own estimate, ASI’s Nick DiNicola has logged about a half-million miles since the first Advantages Roadshow in 2007. He’s not done yet. The industry’s largest and best-atten...
On With the Show!
Wednesday May 5, 2010 | Filed under:
Our New York show is well underway and I'm happy to report we're having a great time in a great city. Tuesday, Barbara Corcoran headlined ASI's very first Women's Summit and from a...
Sign Up Now for the ASI Women’s Summit
Monday March 29, 2010 | Filed under:
We've been busy, with our recent virtual trade show and the launch of the new ESP Web and ESP Orders - hopefully you were "at" the show. I want to let you know we've got more up o...
Texas Here We Come: Advantages Roadshow Continues 2010 Tour
Thursday March 11, 2010 | Filed under:
There's no sweeter phrase in business than "We're number one" and that distinction belongs to ASI's Advantages Roadshow. The industry's most successful traveling show is just 5 we...
New Full-Color Catalog Imprinting - Video
Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:
"New" is the word of the week here at ASI Show San Diego. New show. New city. And a new full-color imprinting machine, featured for the first time at our catalog booth on the sho...
Strong Momentum for ESP Web and ESP Orders
Monday January 25, 2010 | Filed under:
Everyone enjoys positive feedback, which is why I'm pleased to share some recent testimonials about ASI's ESP Web and ESP Orders. Philip Myers, owner of Myers Printing (asi/278937)...
Educating Buyers on Bumper Stickers – Orlando Sentinel and ASI
Wednesday January 6, 2010 | Filed under:
How many bumper stickers do you have on your car? And do you think they've ever influenced your vote? Two Florida politicians interviewed by Counselor editor Andy Cohen at A...
Hot Orlando Product Videos and Interview With General Powell
Tuesday January 5, 2010 | Filed under:
The last day of ASI Show Orlando is upon us and by all accounts education day (more than 60 learning opportunities!) and networking have been above par. This morning, a packed hous...
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Speaking at Orlando Show
Tuesday August 18, 2009 | Filed under:
We're all fighting to advance our businesses during tumultuous times, which is why I'm so pleased General Colin Powell - a dedicated soldier and accomplished statesman - is joining...
Benefits of ASI Virtual Trade Show
Friday June 5, 2009 | Filed under:
The recent success of ASI's first virtual trade show is being showcased in Tradeshow Week, and the editor asked me to provide some information about the benefits of our inaugural s...
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...
ASI Show Orlando Posts Strong Attendance | Video
Monday January 5, 2009 | Filed under:
This has been a strong show, with preliminary attendance of about 5,200, equivalent to last year, from more than 2,000 distributor firms. Click here to watch a video wrap-up that...
Fashion Show Photos, New Products Videos, ProfitMaker Integrates with ESP
Monday January 5, 2009 | Filed under:
All good things must come to a close and today is the final day for ASI Show Orlando. What an incredible three days we've had previewing the best the industry has to offer and get...
Applause! Applause!
Thursday November 3, 2011 | Filed under:
One of the first things I ever won was an award for a school science fair project. To this day I can remember the pride I felt. But I doubt it even comes close to the feelings expe...