TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Digitally Speaking, for Sex and the City and Wedding Crashers
Monday July 13, 2009 | Filed under:
Marketers across all industries are asking themselves the same question, "How can I capitalize on social media and actually integrate it into my marketing so it works?"Integrating ...
How Can I Enhance my Print Catalog Online to Grow Sales?
Wednesday July 1, 2009 | Filed under:
When it comes to catalogs, suppliers want to know how many to print and who to target. For distributors, the question always comes down to: what's the best use of catalogs for my...
What’s Your Question 35?
Tuesday June 23, 2009 | Filed under:
Let me admit something right off the bat - I'm not under 35. However, I was more than happy to answer some questions for the new Facebook group "Promo 35," which provides an onlin...
2010 Power Summit Announced - Special Pricing
Wednesday November 18, 2009 | Filed under:
How does sunny Florida in November sound to you? Then you'll be happy to hear registration's now open for ASI's 2010 Power Summit - at special rates for early birds.Next year's su...
Social Media Contest for ESP Online for Macs
Wednesday November 4, 2009 | Filed under:
I'm the chief technology officer for ASI and I'm also a Mac user, so I'm especially excited that we're developing ESP Online for Macs that will be available soon to the advertising...
ESP Online for Macs: The Revolution
Wednesday November 4, 2009 | Filed under:
You wanted it, and you got it. ESP Online for Macs will be here in early 2010. That means anyone using a Mac - including myself since I just switched from a PC - will now be able ...
End-User Buying Habits Study
Tuesday November 3, 2009 | Filed under:
ASI recently completed an exclusive study about end-buyer expectations for promotional products compared to other forms of advertising, the types of programs that use promotional p...
2009 Power 50 Announced
Tuesday November 3, 2009 | Filed under:
It's almost too easy to use superlatives when describing a company's top players. After all, they reached the apex because they're the best at what they do. The men and women on ...
Power Summit Video About Economy
Tuesday November 3, 2009 | Filed under:
Everyone gathered at the 2009 Power Summit in California has seen, heard and learned a lot already at numerous sessions, speeches and networking opportunities.Click here for a vide...
Help shape the future - join a new ASI advisory board
Monday November 2, 2009 | Filed under:
The secret to serving customers well is relatively simple: Listen, and then take action on what you've heard. Every day, ASI listens to members' needs via emails, phone calls and...
2009 Power Summit Happening Now
Monday November 2, 2009 | Filed under:
The ASI Power Summit 2009 at La Costa Resort and Spa near San Diego is underway.In the last 24 hours, we've enjoyed a speed networking event, a keynote speech by Hollywood marketin...
Calling All Rock Star Sales Reps for a Contest
Thursday October 29, 2009 | Filed under:
I love you: Salespeople who didn't view the bad economy the past year as a hopeless situation, but rather, looked at it as an opportunity to really stand out and get it done. In ...
ProfitMaker Speeds Your Monthly Close
Friday October 23, 2009 | Filed under:
In today's fast-paced marketplace, anything that speeds and simplifies business is a huge plus, which is why I'm excited about the new automated features in ProfitMaker that make r...
New ASI Study Reveals Third Quarter Sales Off 10.9%
Thursday October 22, 2009 | Filed under:
Today we're announcing the results of a new study that shows third quarter sales of promotional products are off 10.9% versus third quarter 2008. But while sales are still off, the...
New 70% savings on UPS Freight…the Real Deal
Monday October 19, 2009 | Filed under:
A keen competitive edge can often make the difference between closing a deal - or closing up shop - which is why I'm happy to announce that we're now providing 70% savings on ship...