TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Cool Products Video and HOT Party Photos
Thursday September 17, 2009 | Filed under:
Direct from the floor of the ASI Holiday & Incentives Expo in Las Vegas - here's my first cool products video, with seven unique products your clients will love for the all-importa...
We’re Launching a San Diego Show
Wednesday September 16, 2009 | Filed under:
While we're here at the ASI Holiday & Incentives Expo, I'm announcing some big show news: ASI is launching a new ASI Show this February in sunny San Diego. You voted and we liste...
Jay Ostrow Named Executive Director, Distributor Services
Wednesday September 9, 2009 | Filed under:
Today we're pleased to announce that Jay Ostrow has been named executive director of distributor services.Jay will continue to be responsible for managing the distributor business ...
You’re Reading the Best - Counselor Magazine Honored
Thursday September 3, 2009 | Filed under:
Simply put, the hallmark of ASI's Counselor magazine is editorial excellence. Whether it's a hard-driving investigative report or a quirky feature that perfectly captures the mood...
New office products discount program for ASI Canada
Tuesday September 1, 2009 | Filed under:
We're very proud of our commitment to our Canadianmembers - both distributors and suppliers - who are our "True North" neighbors. So I'm delighted to announce another new member be...
ASI Promotes Industry on MSNBC
Monday August 31, 2009 | Filed under:
ASI publisher Rich Fairfield made like a TV star last week during a lively appearance on MSNBC's "Your Business." The hot topic was the proven value of using ad specialties to mar...
Favor - ESP Feedback
Tuesday August 25, 2009 | Filed under:
We are working on the next version of ESP Online, and I'd like to ask your help. Post a comment or email me here and tell me, as briefly as possible since I'm reading all replies, ...
Second virtual trade show a success
Wednesday August 19, 2009 | Filed under:
Our second free online event just ended, and I'm happy to report we drew over 2,000 attendees - during the dog days of summer no less. More than 20 top suppliers exhibited, includi...
ASI Show Orlando | New Order Management System
Saturday January 3, 2009 | Filed under:
It's hard to beat kicking off the New Year amid 70-degree weather at the ASI Show Orlando, taking place today through Monday at the Orange County Convention Center.The show's buzz...
Sneak-Peek Video of ESP Web and ESP Orders
Wednesday December 30, 2009 | Filed under:
For my final blog post of 2009, I'd like to offer my best wishes for a very happy New Year - and share with you a cool video we just posted (final edits to come) with a sneak-peek ...
Vote Now For New Advisory Board Members
Tuesday December 22, 2009 | Filed under:
Voting is now open to select members of ASI's four new ASI advisory boards. To vote, simply click here by Thursday, December 31, and follow the on-screen instructions.Final board ...
New Sprint Wireless Savings for ASI Members
Monday December 21, 2009 | Filed under:
I hate to admit it, but I came of age when the very idea of cell phones was strictly sci-fi. Today, wireless devices of all kinds are so popular - and absolutely integral to any b...
Educating Buyers in Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer
Monday December 21, 2009 | Filed under:
Monday's Philadelphia Inquirer featured a story about the growth of hand sanitizers in our industry - educating end-buyers about the value of providing useful advertising specialti...
Hand Sanitizers Rival Pens in Popularity
Thursday December 17, 2009 | Filed under:
Here's an astonishing statistic to consider during cold, cough and sneeze season: searches for "hand sanitizers" by distributors via ASI's products database jumped 439% for the per...
ASI Radiothon: Help ASI Raise Money for The G.I. Go Fund
Thursday December 10, 2009 | Filed under:
The hosts of ASI Internet Radio's Tuesday Morning Show are getting their charitable vibe on this week. Just launched this week, we're introducing the first-ever ASI Radiothon. The ...