TIM ANDREWS BLOG
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ASI Publications Win Three More National Awards
Friday December 18, 2009
One of the best parts of any job is handing out compliments to a deserving staff. So it is with great pride that I congratulate the editorial teams from Counselor, Advantages and W...
Act Now - Physician Payments Sunshine Act Could Pass
Thursday June 11, 2009
My father always told me to be prepared to fight for what I believe in and I've subscribed to that theory throughout my life. And while there are many causes and challenges to comm...
Do you know Word - Really?
Tuesday June 9, 2009
Now is the time to make sure your company is positioned to take advantage of the turnaround from this challenging economic period. Every organization can find areas where improve...
Top 10 Sexiest Valentine’s Day Promotional Products
Friday February 5, 2010
What gifts hit your list on Valentine's Day? Boxed candy and flowers? This year, think outside the box and check out ASI's very first list of Top 10 Valentine's Day Promotional Pro...
ASI Hits the Headlines in Dallas
Thursday February 4, 2010
Our Dallas trade show - which ended Wednesday after attracting 3,300 distributors - was big news in the Lone Star State this week.The Dallas Morning News, a Pulitzer Prize winning ...
Hot Products and Cool Video from the Lone Star State
Wednesday February 3, 2010
There's lots of action on the show floor at a packed house in Dallas this week as we preview novel new products for 2010 while applauding some consistently reliable crowd pleasers....
Super Bowl Means Super Sales
Monday February 1, 2010
For many Americans, Super Bowl Sunday is a day of ritual strictly observed in the Church of Sport. Everything - from the cold brew and hot wings to the commercials and halftime sho...
ASI Announces Dates for 2011 Shows
Friday January 29, 2010
There's a reason smart seniors take advantage of early bird specials - they save major money. Today, we're announcing super savings on ASI's 2011 trade shows. I can't promise free ...
ASI Names Members of Advisory Boards
Thursday January 7, 2010
A new era of industry leadership is upon us, thanks to the men and women who stepped-up and accepted a position on ASI's latest advisory boards. I applaud all of you!Click here fo...
ASI Orlando Energizes Industry for 2010
Tuesday January 5, 2010
The ASI Show Orlando kicked off a brand new show season - and a new year - at what we all hope is a turning point in our industry.This show really had it all - a rousing inspiratio...
Virtual Trade Show Attracts Nearly 1,500
Wednesday March 24, 2010
We just completed our first virtual trade show of 2010 this week, and nearly 1,500 attendees visited, did business, went to education sessions, and learned about the new ESP Web an...
Let the Revolution Begin: ESP Web and ESP Orders Debut
Monday March 22, 2010
Tomorrow, one of the most ambitious efforts we've ever undertaken becomes reality when we start rolling out the new ESP Web and ESP Orders during our first virtual trade show of 20...
ASI Named a “Best Places to Work”
Friday March 19, 2010
There's no doubt tough times cause businesses to ask a great deal of employees. So it was especially gratifying to me that so many of our employees recently voted ASI one of the r...
Register Now for 2010’s First Virtual Trade Show
Thursday March 18, 2010
This Tuesday, we launch our first virtual trade show of 2010. It's free for distributors - and there's still time to register by clicking here.The show, taking place from 10 a.m-3...
Take the State of the Industry Survey Today
Monday March 8, 2010
Each year, ASI conducts the most comprehensive and important research about our industry, the Counselor State of the Industry.So, why is it important? Because of the in-depth repor...