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TIM ANDREWS BLOG

Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry

Vulnerability is the Key to Success

Wednesday January 6, 2016 | Filed under:

I admit, I didn’t know who reality TV star and businessman Marcus Lemonis was when we secured him last year as the keynote speaker at the 2016 ASI Show® Orlando. But since then, I’...

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United States of Diversity

Tuesday February 2, 2016 | Filed under:

ASI’s Mickee Chai was a 20-year-old student living in her native Malaysia when she took her very first plane ride halfway around the world – a trip that changed the course of her l...

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An Inspiring Story, From Hospital to Hollywood

Friday February 12, 2016 | Filed under:

Imagine this: You’re the 19-year-old son of a single mother. Low on money, and unsure of your direction in life, you join the U.S. Army in the hope it’ll help pay for college. Whil...

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Cool, Charismatic and Paying it Forward

Friday March 4, 2016 | Filed under:

If you read nothing else this week, I urge you to peruse the stories of the innovators and game changers who made the 2016 Counselor Hot 25 list.You’ll find entrepreneurs like Bayo...

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ASI Earns Best Employer Title

Thursday March 24, 2016 | Filed under:

Validation is wonderful. In the case of corporate culture, it’s assurance you’re on the right track, that the work atmosphere you’ve created results in high productivity and happy ...

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Roll ’Em: Proof That People Love Promos

Thursday April 21, 2016 | Filed under:

How many of you check online restaurant reviews before making a reservation? If you’re like me, you rely on them because superlatives (or warnings!) seem more genuine when they com...

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Stirring the Pot

Monday April 25, 2016 | Filed under:

Thanks to social media, reactions to controversial issues hit fast and furious these days. Most recently, a few of you in the promotional products industry posted about ASI’s Advan...

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Connect With ESP Chat

Connect With ESP Chat

Friday May 6, 2016 | Filed under:

A guest blog from ASI CTO Armughan Rafat: Imagine the business value in obtaining instant access to 50,000 people who understand exactly what you do day in and day out – like-minde...

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New Year, New Connections

Monday January 4, 2016 | Filed under:

Happy New Year!ASI® is thrilled to usher in a new year with its first major show of 2016 at ASI Show® Orlando, followed in a few weeks by our Dallas show, which is Tuesday, Februar...

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Tribute to a Friend, a Mentor, a Father

Tribute to a Friend, a Mentor, a Father

Thursday June 9, 2016 | Filed under:

I am mourning the passing of Everett Groseclose, who was more like a father to me than my own. I met Ev 33 years ago when I was working as an intern at Dow Jones, publisher of The ...

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All’s Fair in Love, War and Politics

All’s Fair in Love, War and Politics

Wednesday June 22, 2016 | Filed under:

No matter which candidate you support, ASI has you covered, starting with a special keynote Q&A at our Chicago show with political odd couple James Carville and Mary Matalin, and e...

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Windy City Wrap-Up

Windy City Wrap-Up

Thursday July 21, 2016 | Filed under:

ASI® recently finished an incredibly positive, powerful week in Chicago, including our last large show of 2016. At ASI Show® Chicago, distributors enjoyed a ton of great events and...

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Evolve To Succeed

Evolve To Succeed

Monday August 1, 2016 | Filed under:

ASI enjoyed a history-making 2016 Counselor Awards at the amazing Field Museum during our recent show in Chicago.

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Creating Connections and Inspiring Creativity

Creating Connections and Inspiring Creativity

Wednesday October 5, 2016 | Filed under:

Quarterback Dan Marino, Shark Tank judge Daymond John and Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey are all headlining at ASI shows in 2017.

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From Campus to Career

From Campus to Career

Monday November 14, 2016 | Filed under:

I’m a huge advocate of bringing more millennials into our industry, and one of the best ways to do that is through internships – paid, whenever possible. Millennials – and their $2...

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