TIM ANDREWS BLOG
Thoughts and opinions on the advertising specialty industry
Idea Showcase is ideal - fits in your pocket!
Friday November 20, 2009 | Filed under:
What's packed with great promo items, terrific ideas and fits in your pocket? The hot-off-the-press 2010 spring Idea Showcase catalog of course. Idea Showcase is the ideal catalog...
Hot Products Video and Strong New York Attendance
Tuesday March 10, 2009 | Filed under:
New York is a great show town in every sense of the word and preliminary attendance is nearly 2,800 distributors from 1,338 firm firms - up more than 7% from 1,247 firms last year....
Colin Powell Live Q+A Tuesday
Thursday November 12, 2009 | Filed under:
If you've ever wanted to question a general, now's your chance. General Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.), the former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State, is the fe...
Thursday November 12, 2009 | Filed under:
If you've ever wanted to question a general, now's your chance. General Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.), the former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State, is the fe...
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) Speaking at Orlando Show
Tuesday August 18, 2009 | Filed under:
We're all fighting to advance our businesses during tumultuous times, which is why I'm so pleased General Colin Powell - a dedicated soldier and accomplished statesman - is joining...
Hot Product Videos and Record Dallas Attendance
Friday February 6, 2009 | Filed under:
The ASI Show in Dallas wrapped up today with record attendance of 3,900 distributors, up 10% versus last year and representing 1,425 firms. With strong attendance at ASI Orlando i...
New Order Management System a Hit, Orlando Fashion Show
Monday January 12, 2009 | Filed under:
People have been responding to news of our multimillion-dollar initiative to create a seamless order management system for the industry, so I wanted to make sure that everyone has ...
ASI Show Orlando Posts Strong Attendance | Video
Monday January 5, 2009 | Filed under:
This has been a strong show, with preliminary attendance of about 5,200, equivalent to last year, from more than 2,000 distributor firms. Click here to watch a video wrap-up that...
Fashion Show Photos, New Products Videos, ProfitMaker Integrates with ESP
Monday January 5, 2009 | Filed under:
All good things must come to a close and today is the final day for ASI Show Orlando. What an incredible three days we've had previewing the best the industry has to offer and get...
Who’s on the HOT List?
Wednesday August 12, 2009 | Filed under:
It's that time of year again. Rising temps, trips to the pool - and the second annual Counselor HOT issue. Our magazine's editors survey the scene and showcase the hottest people ...
The Gift Book - Get More Profit Now
Monday August 10, 2009 | Filed under:
A favorite saying around my Indiana hometown was "the proof is in the pudding." Today we'd say "show me the money." When it comes to gift buying, that money is in the prime four...
Serious About Education with New ASI Distributor Success System
Wednesday July 15, 2009 | Filed under:
ASI is serious about education, as is evident from the $1.3 million we invest each year in ASI Education - live seminars, webcasts and videos, magazine content, digital newsletters...
Preview of Power Summit at La Costa Resort in CA
Thursday January 22, 2009 | Filed under:
We're blogging from the site of the upcoming ASI Power Summit at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. We're here to personally inspect every feature available to y...
ASI Publications Win Three More National Awards
Friday December 18, 2009 | Filed under:
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 | Filed under:
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...