TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
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ASI Computer Opens Iowa Office Space to Members
Friday June 20, 2008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, ...
Video of New Eco Products to Sell and Orlando Preview
Thursday December 27, 2007
Everyone is talking about environmentally friendly products that are made using recycled materials and we just produced a new section in our Idea Showcase catalog that features 30 ...
ASI Power Summit - Video From Distributor-Supplier Roundtable, New Power 50
Monday November 12, 2007
The inaugural ASI Power Summit started and we just completed an interactive – and at times provocative – full first day. The Summit is a meeting of nearly 200 top leaders from our ...
ASI Power Summit - Video About Compensation, Succession at Family Business Panel
Wednesday November 14, 2007
The final day of the inaugural ASI Power Summit featured the “Family Business” panelist session, with industry experts Chris Vernon of The Vernon Company, Matthew Cohn of ASI Show!...
Happy Thanksgiving
Monday December 3, 2007
I really enjoy keeping in touch with many of you throughout the year at industry shows and events, on email and via my blog and I value the conversations and contributions we make ...
Dig the Data | Use Our Product Data to Improve Your Websites and Business
Monday December 17, 2007
Today we launched a product data service that allows distributors to use supplier product data in their own technology platform and on their Websites, online stores and shopping pr...
Guest Blog: Michele Bell’s Travels and new Products from Overseas
Wednesday May 23, 2007
From Michele Bell, Editor for ASI Publications: Hello from Asia! I have been busy traveling overseas with Rich Fairfield, ASI's senior vice president and publisher, and visited fou...