TIM ANDREWS BLOG
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We’re Launching a San Diego Show
Wednesday September 16, 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sneak-Peek Video of ESP Web and ESP Orders
Wednesday December 30, 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
ESP Web Cash Giveaway
Tuesday December 1, 2009
We just announced two revolutionary new products: ESP Web and ESP Orders (espweb.asicentral.com). To celebrate, we're giving away a $250 gift card in a drawing among those who en...
Revolution! New ESP Web and ESP Orders Boost Sales and Productivity
Monday November 30, 2009
Imagine Google, Word and QuickBooks combined into one simple-to-use program focused on promotional products. It's here - welcome to the revolution!ESP is improving the way distrib...