{"id":1657,"date":"2012-05-10T16:29:45","date_gmt":"2012-05-10T20:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2012-05-10T16:29:45","modified_gmt":"2012-05-10T20:29:45","slug":"bright-lights-big-city-great-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/2012\/05\/10\/bright-lights-big-city-great-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright Lights, Big City, Great Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ASI Show in New York City is a wrap. And after hearing from scores of the 2,300 distributors and 310 exhibitors who attended, I\u2019m happy to report it was a definite success all around.<\/p>\n

The stats are impressive: The three-day show at the Javits attracted distributors from more than 1,150 firms from 38 states and 11 different countries, making the show as cosmopolitan as the Big Apple itself.<\/p>\n

There was non-stop action, from a packed show floor and all-day education to continuous demos of the upcoming ESP Websites and the incredible Counselor Awards.<\/p>\n

A definite highlight was a captivating keynote by Facebook marketing executive Randi Zuckerberg (pictured with me, at right), who offered a slate of practical business tips on how to use social media to increase brand recognition and expand market share.<\/p>\n

In addition to sharing her Top 10 social media trends, she advised distributors to engage as much as possible with anyone who connects with their company through networking sites because, as she put it, \u201cHaters are an inch from loving you. They just want to be heard. Listen to them and they could become your most loyal customers.\u201d <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what some participants had to say about the show:<\/p>\n

Peter Zeiger, from Geiger (asi\/202900): \u201cHaving access to the newest products for the later part of the year is so important for our team. They have been able to talk with leading suppliers and find new ways to make more money.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tommy Lee, from Logomark (asi\/67866): \u201cThe traffic at ASI New York has been great. In fact, I\u2019m wishing I brought some more people to work the booth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael Leone, from Hit Promotional Products (asi\/61125): \u201cASI New York has been terrific. We have been so busy. There are so many great distributors at this show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out ASI\u2019s home page at www.asicentral.com for all the highlights from New York, including news, videos and photos.<\/p>\n

Before we start getting ready for ASI Chicago<\/a>, taking place July 17-19 and featuring a full day of education with leadership and negotiation guru Tony Robbins and an inspirational keynote by former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, there\u2019s already some news on New York 2013.<\/p>\n

Next year\u2019s show will be held in the bigger, brighter North Pavilion of the Javits Center and feature an expanded education program, fashion runway show and keynote by Buddy Valastro, star of TLC\u2019s hit show \u201cThe Cake Boss.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen DiTomasso, vice president of sales, at kditomasso@asicentral.com.<\/p>\n

If you were at the show, please let me know what you thought by emailing me or posting a comment. I\u2019m always interested in your feedback.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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