TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
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Video Tips for Your Marketing
Monday September 15, 2008
I've heard from ASI members that video is starting to transform how they're selling advertising specialties and they're thinking about using videos to increase sales faster. Some ...
Video About Incentivizing Top Reps
Thursday November 13, 2008
Keeping sales reps motivated to reach peak performance is a challenge for nearly every industry company and is a hot topic among peers and in our publications. On the final day of...
Tony Robbins Booked for ASI Orlando
Tuesday September 9, 2008
I'm excited to announce today that Tony Robbins, world-renowned authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround and peak performance, will be the...
Product Ideas from Estonia - Pics
Wednesday September 3, 2008
I just returned from vacation in Estonia, a former Soviet territory that sits on the Baltic Sea. It's a wonderful country, with tons of rural areas to explore, casual but deliciou...
New Study Reveals Value of Ad Specialties - From ASI Power Summit
Monday November 10, 2008
The second ASI Power Summit - a meeting of nearly 200 top leaders from our industry is underway and it's already proving to be interactive and provocative in its first full day. La...
Learning From Startups, Wearables Trends and Rising Prices
Wednesday October 8, 2008
ASI was the winner of four national awards for editorial and design from FOLIO: magazine recently, recognizing coverage in our magazines of wearables trends, rising prices, and cha...
Invest in Technology While Riding the Roller Coaster
Thursday October 23, 2008
The news and editors at our magazines and on our ASI Internet Radio show are keeping us updated about the latest economic and market changes - with ups-and-downs like a roller coas...
Happy Holidays
Tuesday November 25, 2008
As we prepare for our annual Thanksgiving traditions with family, friends and business associates, I'd like to take a moment to wish you the best this holiday season. I value your...
Greetings from Big, Fat, Ugly Me
Wednesday September 24, 2008
Guest blog from Kathy Huston, Advantages magazine editor: Let me start by saying that I'm originally from Northern New Jersey. This is why my colleagues here in Trevose, PA make fu...
Media Agrees That Promo Products Work, Now Grow Your Sales
Monday December 8, 2008
From Scott Fuhr, director of corporate communications at ASI: There's been a lot of buzz recently about advertising specialties in the media. That's important for you, because th...
Changes to '09 Shows All About You - Make Dollars Count
Wednesday November 19, 2008
During the past few months, we've been reviewing our operations at ASI Show to determine what we need to do for you and for the industry in the face of an uncertain 2009. Now, mor...
ASI Power Summit Video of Distributor-Supplier Roundtable, New Power 50
Tuesday November 11, 2008
At the ASI Power Summit we just announced the third annual Counselor Power 50 ranking of the most influential leaders in the advertising specialty industry. You might be surp...
Ad Specialties on TV in Dallas - Industry Exposure
Wednesday February 13, 2008
I think it’s important for our industry to educate buyers about advertising specialties and the unlimited creativity, flexibility and branding power that promotional products provi...
Advantages Roadshow Expands to 77 Locations
Wednesday June 4, 2008
The Advantages Roadshow provides opportunities for distributors, suppliers and decorators to connect and do business locally across the United States, and over 9,200 distributors ...
PowerPoint of Ad Specialties Study (With Video) for Your Use
Monday November 24, 2008
Readers have been asking me for a presentation with the results of the advertising specialties effectiveness study from ASI that they can use for training their sales staff. The P...