TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Photos From HOT Party - People, Trends and Products
Wednesday July 23, 2008 | Filed under:
We just wrapped up the HOT party celebrating the first-ever Counselor HOT issue that reveals cool trends and products and the exclusive list of 37 HOT people who are shaking up the...
ESP Upgrade: New Confirmed Supplier Data and Update Supplier Information Directly
Wednesday July 23, 2008 | Filed under:
I'm excited about our next upgrade for ESP Online today - it provides new confirmed supplier data and pricing for the first time - a powerful measure that ensures we have the best ...
New ASI ContentBridge – use our education and editorial for success
Monday July 21, 2008 | Filed under:
Today we launched ASI ContentBridge - a new product that allows ASI distributors to directly access, integrate and customize all of ASI's educational and editorial content and prod...
ASI Radio on the Air – Listen for Hot Topics Weekly
Thursday July 17, 2008 | Filed under:
Our editorial team hosted our first broadcast of ASI Radio this week on the Internet and the show provided a great way to discuss industry news provided by our seven award-winning ...
Help Now: New Red Cross Website to Support Flood Victims
Tuesday June 24, 2008 | Filed under:
You may have read in recent communications that ASI launched an effort to collect donations for the American Red Cross to help the tens of thousands of innocent people whose lives ...
ASI Computer Opens Iowa Office Space to Members
Friday June 20, 2008 | Filed under:
As you might have read a few days ago, ASI Computer is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, one of the areas struck by horrible flooding.Fortunately, our offices there have not been impacte...
ASI Launches Assistance for Flood Victims
Monday June 16, 2008 | Filed under:
During the past several days, I'm sure you have joined me in thoughts and concerns for the tens of thousands of innocent people whose lives have been disrupted by flooding across s...
Supplier Ratings and the ASI Holiday and Incentives Expo
Monday June 9, 2008 | Filed under:
I've received emails and calls from several suppliers and distributors about the ASI Holiday & Incentives Expo for fall 2009, which we announced a few weeks ago in a press release ...
More Advertising to End-Buyers? See our Folio ad
Tuesday June 3, 2008 | Filed under:
Our industry is about products that advertise, but interestingly there’s little advertising promoting advertising specialties to end-buyers. So, we thought we’d try something new. ...
NYC Results – More Business for You, Barbara Corcoran Tips, USA Today Mention
Monday May 12, 2008 | Filed under:
I wanted to let you know about last week's ASI New York Show and some feedback I’ve received from distributors and suppliers.Attendance was higher than we anticipated - more than 2...
From NYC: Watch Video of 7 Products to Sell and Counselor Awards Winners
Thursday May 8, 2008 | Filed under:
We’ve had an energetic event at our inaugural ASI Show in New York City and I’m excited to share seven unique products that caught my attention from suppliers.Over 100 suppliers he...
Bonjour! New Products from ASI Canada and Toast Your Buns
Tuesday April 29, 2008 | Filed under:
From Colin Graf, marketing manager for ASI catalogs:Bonjour! I recently returned from the great north city of Toronto at ASI Canada’s spring seminars, along with Jay Ostrow from AS...
Video of 7 Products to Sell
Friday April 11, 2008 | Filed under:
I just came from the energetic floor of ASI Vegas and noticed several interesting products to sell to your clients.Suppliers and distributors were buzzing about them and they’re pr...
Distributor Choice Awards and Business Examples From Supplier of the Year
Thursday January 3, 2008 | Filed under:
We just announced the winners of the 2008 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards at ASI Orlando.These popular awards recognize the most-valued ASI suppliers in 42 product categories, ...
Happy Holidays
Tuesday November 25, 2008 | Filed under:
As we prepare for our annual Thanksgiving traditions with family, friends and business associates, I'd like to take a moment to wish you the best this holiday season. I value your ...