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TIM ANDREWS BLOG

Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry

Counselor’s Power 50 Power On

Tuesday November 9, 2010 | Filed under:

The past couple of years forced change upon everyone. But the true leaders of the pack muscled their companies ever forward. This week, ASI recognized 2010’s hardest-charging leade...

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A Gift of Great Art

Tuesday December 21, 2010 | Filed under:

I love this time of year, although it seems to last no longer than wrapping paper on a child’s present. There’s so much going on it’s hard to take it all in. But if you happen to v...

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Laura Bush Offers Advice and Insight

Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Filed under:

One statement really made an impression on me during Laura Bush’s interview on ASI’s radio program this week: “It’s important to nurture boys as well as we’ve nurtured girls.” The ...

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Michael J. Fox and Laura Bush Headlining in 2011

Monday August 2, 2010 | Filed under:

Like many of you, I grew up watching Michael J. Fox in “Family Ties” and the “Back to the Future” blockbusters. But he’s really earned my respect for the incredible work he’s done ...

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Chicago Rocks!

Thursday July 15, 2010 | Filed under:

We just ended our show in Chicago and I’m delighted to share the news that we attracted 4,100 distributors, representing 1,755 firms – the most since 2007. The number of firms repr...

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Straight from Chicago: Strategies for Success

Wednesday July 14, 2010 | Filed under:

This morning I put Harris Cohen, president and CEO of All-In-One (asi/34256), on the Hot Seat to discuss a number of industry trends, including supplier inventory, investing in new...

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Celebrating Chicago

Tuesday July 13, 2010 | Filed under:

We’re off to a great start at our show in Chicago, which continues through Thursday at McCormick Place. ASI’s vice-chairman, Matthew Cohn, hit the ground running this morning with ...

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Happy Birthday, ASI Radio

Wednesday July 14, 2010 | Filed under:

Any day that starts with cake is a good day. And this morning we celebrated a wonderful milestone – the two-year anniversary of ASI Radio – with cake, balloons and special guests d...

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ASI Show New York: A World of Wonderful

Thursday May 6, 2010 | Filed under:

I'm pleased to share the news that our New York show - which just closed - posted a strong attendance of 2,500 distributors from 1,177 firms. All told, distributors were drawn to A...

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On the Road with the Advantages Roadshow in 2011

Wednesday May 26, 2010 | Filed under:

By his own estimate, ASI’s Nick DiNicola has logged about a half-million miles since the first Advantages Roadshow in 2007. He’s not done yet. The industry’s largest and best-atten...

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On With the Show!

Wednesday May 5, 2010 | Filed under:

Our New York show is well underway and I'm happy to report we're having a great time in a great city. Tuesday, Barbara Corcoran headlined ASI's very first Women's Summit and from a...

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Sign Up Now for the ASI Women’s Summit

Monday March 29, 2010 | Filed under:

We've been busy, with our recent virtual trade show and the launch of the new ESP Web and ESP Orders - hopefully you were "at" the show.  I want to let you know we've got more up o...

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Texas Here We Come: Advantages Roadshow Continues 2010 Tour

Thursday March 11, 2010 | Filed under:

There's no sweeter phrase in business than "We're number one" and that distinction belongs to ASI's Advantages Roadshow.  The industry's most successful traveling show is just 5 we...

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New Full-Color Catalog Imprinting - Video

Friday February 26, 2010 | Filed under:

"New" is the word of the week here at ASI Show San Diego. New show.  New city.  And a new full-color imprinting machine, featured for the first time at our catalog booth on the sho...

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Strong Momentum for ESP Web and ESP Orders

Monday January 25, 2010 | Filed under:

Everyone enjoys positive feedback, which is why I'm pleased to share some recent testimonials about ASI's ESP Web and ESP Orders. Philip Myers, owner of Myers Printing (asi/278937)...

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