TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Court Votes with Promo Products
Tuesday October 19, 2010 | Filed under:
In a few weeks, ASI will unveil the newest version of the industry’s most influential survey: the 2010 Advertising Specialties Impressions Study. The much-anticipated study provide...
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...
MJF: Funny, Frank and Fond of Promos
Tuesday October 12, 2010 | Filed under:
Tuesday, we enjoyed an unprecedented event here at ASI – an interview with actor and Parkinson’s activist Michael J. Fox. Personally, it was a thrill for me to participate in the f...
What’s Your Question for MJF?
Monday October 11, 2010 | Filed under:
There’s still time to email a question to Michael J. Fox, who is being interviewed on ASI Radio Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Send your question now to radio@asicentral.com and we might re...
Select the Best of the Best
Wednesday October 6, 2010 | Filed under:
Here at ASI, we take your feedback seriously. In the last year, for instance, distributors rated over 100,000 transactions in 25,000 supplier ratings reports to help determine the ...
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...
The Tailgater’s Checklist: Games, Gear and More
Friday September 17, 2010 | Filed under:
No matter who you bet on during the NFL season opener, one clear winner emerges week after week: the billions being made on merchandising.Forbes estimates the Steelers alone are wo...
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...
Celeb Marketers=Sales
Thursday September 2, 2010 | Filed under:
As ASI’s Successful Promotions reports in this month’s issue, when it comes to marketing, sex still sells. And if you’ve got a sexy celebrity hawking your goods, look out: You just...
ASI Gets the Gold
Monday August 30, 2010 | Filed under:
I recently had the honor of accepting the Gold Award for service on behalf of ASI at the 23rd annual Proforma Convention and Family Reunion in Las Vegas. This is the second year i...
Media Stats Tracks Your ROI
Monday August 23, 2010 | Filed under:
There’s no question advertising is vitally important for any business. (It’s the first name of ASI!) Now, we’re offering a new way for advertisers in our print publications to effe...
Power On To Fall
Friday August 20, 2010 | Filed under:
With the dog days waning, it’s hard to think of anything besides a last-gasp vacation and Labor Day barbeque. But I’ve got the perfect way to help you plan strategically for 2011 a...
Lessons on Leadership and Life
Thursday August 5, 2010 | Filed under:
Anyone who follows the news is familiar with the tarnished image of many CEOs. Determined to counter the stereotype of out-of-touch executives, entrepreneur Scott Rosen interviewe...