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Thursday
January 17, 2008 Industry Trends from DusseldorfFiled under: Education, Media Coverage I just got back from the PSI Show in Dusseldorf – the largest advertising specialty show in Europe – and I wanted to share some industry trends and new products with you. Some of these trends we’re already seeing in North America right now and your clients may be asking for some of the new products if they aren’t already. Suppliers and distributors emphasized eco-friendly products, including Everything Environmental, a company that provides new High Twist pens made from recycled CD cases. Polyconcept showed items powered by water instead of electricity and wooden toys are gaining popularity in the wake of alleged higher lead levels in some products from China.
Monday
January 7, 2008 Video with 7 New Products From Orlando for Your CustomersFiled under: Education, Media Coverage New products from ASI Orlando are attracting the attention of buyers and I wanted to share several of them with you to help your marketing take off in the New Year. [flashvideo image=wp-content/uploads/videos/PosterImages/tim_asishow_orlando_2008_final.jpg filename=wp-content/uploads/videos/tim_asishow_orlando_2008_final.flv /] Products featured in the video are:
Email me anytime about other interesting new products you’ve found this year, about the Orlando show, or anything else on your mind – my email is tim.andrews@asicentral.com
Thursday
January 3, 2008 Distributor Choice Awards and Business Examples From Supplier of the YearFiled under: News About ASI We just announced the winners of the 2008 Counselor Distributor Choice Awards at ASI Orlando. These popular awards recognize the most-valued ASI suppliers in 42 product categories, determined by ASI supplier performance ratings and real votes cast by ASI distributor peers. Over 230 finalists were recognized and 33 suppliers named winners at the ceremony at the Hard Rock Live Universal Studios. There were 40% more finalists this year versus last – an increase that indicates a solid turnout of distributor voters, the addition of new product categories and a healthy industry.
Thursday
December 27, 2007 Video of New Eco Products to Sell and Orlando PreviewFiled under: Education, Media Coverage, News About ASI Everyone is talking about environmentally friendly products that are made using recycled materials and we just produced a new section in our Idea Showcase catalog that features 30 pages of green products that end-buyers will love. [flashvideo filename=wp-content/uploads/videos/Tim_green_video_1.flv /] I feature seven products in the catalog and you can see several of them at the ASI Show in Orlando next week. You’ll be amazed what’s catching the attention of buyers:
These products are great for your clients and I encourage you to contact the suppliers identified in the video for more information. Tell me what you think about these products or other earth-friendly items you’ve seen – post now on the blog or email me anytime at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. TA
Monday
December 17, 2007 Dig the Data | Use Our Product Data to Improve Your Websites and BusinessFiled under: News About ASI Today we launched a product data service that allows distributors to use supplier product data in their own technology platform and on their Websites, online stores and shopping programs.
In fact, a dedicated team of more than 70 professionals at ASI confirms data, performs modifications and adds products and information every day. Not only is the data available to use in distributors’ internal technology platforms, but the new service also provides high-quality product images that will no doubt impress your clients – the same quality images included in ESP Online.
Monday
December 3, 2007 Happy ThanksgivingFiled under: News About ASI I really enjoy keeping in touch with many of you throughout the year at industry shows and events, on email and via my blog and I value the conversations and contributions we make to our industry and for each other. Our industry is alive and well, and as the holidays approach let’s keep in mind people and families that could use our help.
Wednesday
November 14, 2007 ASI Power Summit – Video About Compensation, Succession at Family Business PanelFiled under: News About ASI The final day of the inaugural ASI Power Summit featured the “Family Business” panelist session, with industry experts Chris Vernon of The Vernon Company, Matthew Cohn of ASI Show!, Jeff Lederer of Prime Resources Corp., and me as the moderator. Our group tackled prominent topics related to running a family-owned company, including:
[flashvideo filename=wp-content/uploads/videos/PSTim_family.flv /] Also, you can see pictures from the ASI Power Summit at www.asicentral.com/powersummit. Tell me what you think anytime – post now on the blog or email me at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. Regards, |
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