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TIM ANDREWS BLOG

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Counselor’s Power 50 Power On

Tuesday November 9, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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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