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TIM ANDREWS BLOG

Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry

Jay Ostrow Named Executive Director, Distributor Services

Wednesday September 9, 2009 | Filed under:

Today we're pleased to announce that Jay Ostrow has been named executive director of distributor services.Jay will continue to be responsible for managing the distributor business ...

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You’re Reading the Best - Counselor Magazine Honored

Thursday September 3, 2009 | Filed under:

Simply put, the hallmark of ASI's Counselor magazine is editorial excellence.  Whether it's a hard-driving investigative report or a quirky feature that perfectly captures the mood...

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New office products discount program for ASI Canada

Tuesday September 1, 2009 | Filed under:

We're very proud of our commitment to our Canadianmembers - both distributors and suppliers - who are our "True North" neighbors. So I'm delighted to announce another new member be...

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ASI Promotes Industry on MSNBC

Monday August 31, 2009 | Filed under:

ASI publisher Rich Fairfield made like a TV star last week during a lively appearance on MSNBC's "Your Business."  The hot topic was the proven value of using ad specialties to mar...

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Favor - ESP Feedback

Tuesday August 25, 2009 | Filed under:

We are working on the next version of ESP Online, and I'd like to ask your help. Post a comment or email me here and tell me, as briefly as possible since I'm reading all replies, ...

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Second virtual trade show a success

Wednesday August 19, 2009 | Filed under:

Our second free online event just ended, and I'm happy to report we drew over 2,000 attendees - during the dog days of summer no less. More than 20 top suppliers exhibited, includi...

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ASI Show Orlando | New Order Management System

Saturday January 3, 2009 | Filed under:

It's hard to beat kicking off the New Year amid 70-degree weather at the ASI Show Orlando, taking place today through Monday at the Orange County Convention Center.The show's buzz...

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Sneak-Peek Video of ESP Web and ESP Orders

Wednesday December 30, 2009 | Filed under:

For my final blog post of 2009, I'd like to offer my best wishes for a very happy New Year - and share with you a cool video we just posted (final edits to come) with a sneak-peek ...

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Vote Now For New Advisory Board Members

Tuesday December 22, 2009 | Filed under:

Voting is now open to select members of ASI's four new ASI advisory boards.  To vote, simply click here by Thursday, December 31, and follow the on-screen instructions.Final board ...

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New Sprint Wireless Savings for ASI Members

Monday December 21, 2009 | Filed under:

I hate to admit it, but I came of age when the very idea of cell phones was strictly sci-fi.  Today, wireless devices of all kinds are so popular - and absolutely integral to any b...

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Educating Buyers in Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer

Monday December 21, 2009 | Filed under:

Monday's Philadelphia Inquirer featured a story about the growth of hand sanitizers in our industry - educating end-buyers about the value of providing useful advertising specialti...

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Hand Sanitizers Rival Pens in Popularity

Thursday December 17, 2009 | Filed under:

Here's an astonishing statistic to consider during cold, cough and sneeze season: searches for "hand sanitizers" by distributors via ASI's products database jumped 439% for the per...

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ASI Radiothon: Help ASI Raise Money for The G.I. Go Fund

Thursday December 10, 2009 | Filed under:

The hosts of ASI Internet Radio's Tuesday Morning Show are getting their charitable vibe on this week. Just launched this week, we're introducing the first-ever ASI Radiothon. The ...

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ESP Web Cash Giveaway

Tuesday December 1, 2009 | Filed under:

We just announced two revolutionary new products:  ESP Web and ESP Orders (espweb.asicentral.com).  To celebrate, we're giving away a $250 gift card in a drawing among those who en...

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Revolution! New ESP Web and ESP Orders Boost Sales and Productivity

Monday November 30, 2009 | Filed under:

Imagine Google, Word and QuickBooks combined into one simple-to-use program focused on promotional products.  It's here - welcome to the revolution!ESP is improving the way distrib...

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