TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Virtual Trade Show Attracts Nearly 1,500
Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Filed under:
We just completed our first virtual trade show of 2010 this week, and nearly 1,500 attendees visited, did business, went to education sessions, and learned about the new ESP Web an...
Top 10 Giveaways for Earth Day
Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Filed under:
It's easy to observe Earth Day, coming up on April 22. You can use public transportation, car pool, plant trees, participate in community clean-ups and use plenty of eco-friendly ...
Let the Revolution Begin: ESP Web and ESP Orders Debut
Monday March 22, 2010 | Filed under:
Tomorrow, one of the most ambitious efforts we've ever undertaken becomes reality when we start rolling out the new ESP Web and ESP Orders during our first virtual trade show of 20...
ASI Named a “Best Places to Work”
Friday March 19, 2010 | Filed under:
There's no doubt tough times cause businesses to ask a great deal of employees. So it was especially gratifying to me that so many of our employees recently voted ASI one of the r...
Register Now for 2010’s First Virtual Trade Show
Thursday March 18, 2010 | Filed under:
This Tuesday, we launch our first virtual trade show of 2010. It's free for distributors - and there's still time to register by clicking here.The show, taking place from 10 a.m-3...
Take the State of the Industry Survey Today
Monday March 8, 2010 | Filed under:
Each year, ASI conducts the most comprehensive and important research about our industry, the Counselor State of the Industry.So, why is it important? Because of the in-depth repor...
When Irish Eyes Are Shining, Promo Products Strike Gold
Wednesday March 3, 2010 | Filed under:
They say the whole world is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. I'm Irish (and Scottish) year-round, but you still won't catch me downing any green beer. Instead, I'll browse our very fi...
The Power Within, California-style: Videos from ASI Show San Diego
Monday March 1, 2010 | Filed under:
This morning I took a cue from Tony Robbins and asked myself one important question: What will I focus on today to accomplish my goals?Tony brought a packed house to its feet at AS...
ASI San Diego Launch Exceeds Expectations
Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:
I'm very happy to report ASI's inaugural San Diego show just wrapped up after attracting more than 2,200 distributors, exceeding early projections.Distributors were drawn from abou...
Tips for Marketing to Women
Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:
Today, more than half of all businesses are owned by women, who make or influence 85 percent of all purchasing decisions - to the tune of $7 trillion a year by some estimates. Thei...
Educating San Diego on FOX TV
Thursday February 25, 2010 | Filed under:
There's a noticeable vibe on the show floor here at ASI San Diego, so much so that FOX 5dispatched a crew to the convention center for a segment on products catching everyone's eye...
Find Your Way to San Diego – 2 Videos
Thursday February 25, 2010 | Filed under:
We're here in California enjoying day two of our very first show in San Diego. More than 5,000 sunshine state distributor firms belong to the ASI network. But guess what? More than...
Hats Off to ASI Show San Diego
Wednesday February 24, 2010 | Filed under:
I gotta hand it to our members. When they chose San Diego a "top choice" for a trade show, we quickly added it to our 2010 roster. Today, we kicked off our inaugural San Diego show...
Promo Products on the Charity Auction Block
Wednesday February 24, 2010 | Filed under:
The administrative team at ASI - spearheaded by Carole Seymour - organized a silent auction to benefit the Bucks County chapter of the American Red Cross. Over two days, employees...
Extend the Olive Branch by Extending Credit Terms
Tuesday February 23, 2010 | Filed under:
We all know the recession has wreaked havoc on the industry and made daily business a struggle, but it's also affected the way suppliers and distributors relate to one another. Any...