TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
ASI Launching Oracle-Powered Tech Platform
Wednesday July 13, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI is in the midst of a very exciting technology launch, and I’d like to share some preliminary information – with much more to come as we prepare for the official fourth-quarter ...
Celebrating a New Catalog
Thursday July 7, 2011 | Filed under:
Launching a new catalog like the 2011 Spectrum Celebration is a really big deal. We forged ahead for two key reasons: because it provides distributors with a catalog featuring the ...
Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer
Monday June 27, 2011 | Filed under:
I love learning about new crazes. It gives me something to talk about at a party or while stuck in line at the DMV. Recently, Joe “The Joe Show” Haley turned me on to disc golf, wh...
Happy Holidays from ASI
Thursday December 22, 2011 | Filed under:
As everyone gets ready to head home for the holidays – or at least leave the office for a couple of days – I want to wish each of you my very best.Despite the economic uncertaintie...
Marching Toward Success with ASI
Monday December 12, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI’s ongoing commitment to advanced technology is moving two giant steps forward with the launch of two new initiatives: ASI SmartSales for distributors and ASI SalesPro for suppl...
No Pain, Lots of Gain
Tuesday November 22, 2011 | Filed under:
ASI is always researching new markets and industry trends, and Counselor magazine recently reported on a big one: incentives used in wellness programs.Turns out, incentives are key...
The Industry Responds
Thursday November 10, 2011 | Filed under:
I received immediate feedback to my letter to members concerning President Obama’s call for cuts in federal government spending on ad specialties. I appreciate everyone who respond...
Obama Attacks Fed Promo Product Spend
Wednesday November 9, 2011 | Filed under:
As you may have already seen, President Obama has announced a mandate to cut 20% from federal agency spending on “plaques, clothing, and other unnecessary promotional items.” The c...
What Do End-Users Really Want?
Wednesday November 9, 2011 | Filed under:
This week, ASI released its latest study, which addresses the key question, “Are you delivering what end-users really want?” The answer may surprise you.In the first industry study...
Counselor Names Power 50
Tuesday November 8, 2011 | Filed under:
Timidity has no place in business. And if Polyconcept’s recent history has shown us anything, it’s exactly that. When Polyconcept’s Philippe Varnier, Yann Leca and David Nicholson ...
James Carville Tackling ASI Radio
Monday November 7, 2011 | Filed under:
You could never accuse political pundit James Carville of being a shrinking violet. The upcoming ASI Show keynoter – a guest on ASI Radio this morning – stakes his claim to fame wi...
Delivering One-Click Confidence
Wednesday October 26, 2011 | Filed under:
Safety and compliance is a paramount issue in our industry – whether it’s lead content in children’s products or simply knowing a product won’t fall apart when handled. After consu...
Move Over, Doom and Gloom
Monday October 24, 2011 | Filed under:
In my experience, the one trait shared by successful business leaders is confidence. The more confidence you have in yourself and your company, the more you inspire employees, clie...
The Gift of Education
Monday October 17, 2011 | Filed under:
Back in the ’80s, I got tickets to Dr. Ruth’s talk show and had a blast listening to the sex expert once described as “a cross between Henry Kissinger and Minnie Mouse” tackle ques...
Automate with ASI SmartBooks
Tuesday October 11, 2011 | Filed under:
When I was a kid, my main chore was dishwashing. Since this was before automatic dishwashers were popular, it meant running hot soapy water, scrubbing hard with a threadbare dishra...