TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Slow, Steady Growth
Wednesday May 7, 2014 | Filed under:
With the U.S. reporting modest economic gains and a European recovery finally taking hold, the most recent ASI North American sales report on the promotional products industry also...
Promo Power 101
Monday April 28, 2014 | Filed under:
Tom Athan is a college student who produces and sells a clothing line called Dudz from his dorm room (imagine low-slung, custom-made M.C. Hammer-style lounge pants for guys and gir...
Making a Case to Congress
Tuesday April 22, 2014 | Filed under:
Perseverantia Vintia is a Latin motto that translates into “Perseverance Conquers.” This sentiment is a perfect description of the fifth annual Legislative Education and Action Da...
PR for Promos
Monday April 14, 2014 | Filed under:
ASI scored some major PR for the industry recently, thanks to a national story that aired on the MSNBC Sunday morning program, Your Business, which exclusively covers small busines...
Swimming with the Sharks
Friday April 4, 2014 | Filed under:
Shark Tank judge Daymond John blew the crowd away at ASI’s New York show. His rapid-fire presentation – chock full of personal stories, funny anecdotes and frank business advice – ...
Invest in People
Wednesday April 2, 2014 | Filed under:
Shark Tank judge Daymond John – the keynote speaker at ASI’s New York City show on Friday – believes one key to surefire success is to invest in people and not just ideas. John, a ...
Style and Substance in California
Friday March 28, 2014 | Filed under:
The ASI show in Long Beach, California was as provocative as it was successful. Artist Erik Wahl – one of the most unusual keynoters we’ve ever had – gave a presentation described ...
Presidential Memories from ASI Dallas
Friday February 7, 2014 | Filed under:
I’m standing in the wings at the Dallas convention center with President George W. Bush, seconds before our interview in front of a packed house of 1,200. The president turns to me...
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Thursday December 11, 2014 | Filed under:
Considering the whopping success of the ALS ice-bucket challenge, it’s clear online fundraising is here to stay. If you haven’t already, I urge you to also consider Kiva.org, an on...
Give Big or Go Home
Monday November 17, 2014 | Filed under:
The results of ASI’s just-released corporate gift-giving survey show six in 10 companies plan on thanking clients and employees with holiday gifts this year. What’s most surprising...
Get Ready for the Wearable Tech Revolution
Wednesday November 5, 2014 | Filed under:
Clearly, wearable technology is arriving. Fast. Four years ago, the U.S. wearable tech market was about $6 million. This year, it’s expected to clock in at over $5 billion. These d...
Steal This Study
Thursday October 16, 2014 | Filed under:
It’s here: ASI’s groundbreaking global research report packed with stats and graphics to help you convince customers to spend more of their marketing moolah on promo products.Click...
Into the Future
Wednesday September 17, 2014 | Filed under:
A major theme of this year’s U.S. Power Summit was helping prepare the promotional products industry for the future. The keynote speaker, Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard, advised b...
Power Summit 2014: Meet, Share, Solve, Succeed
Monday September 8, 2014 | Filed under:
One of the best aspects of any ASI Power Summit is up-close access to some of the greatest media and marketing minds in the world. At this week's event in Scottsdale, AZ, we’re pri...
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