{"id":1777,"date":"2012-07-02T16:32:44","date_gmt":"2012-07-02T20:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/?p=1777"},"modified":"2012-07-02T16:32:44","modified_gmt":"2012-07-02T20:32:44","slug":"home-made-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/2012\/07\/02\/home-made-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Made Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/madeinusa\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" src=\"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/usa3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>A recent report from the Boston Consulting Group caught my eye, for it noted that the USA-made trend is picking up speed, as more than a third of U.S.-based manufacturing executives at companies with sales greater than $1 billion are planning to bring back production to the U.S. from China or are considering it.<\/p>\n<p>In light of the July 4 holiday, ASI put together its own list of USA-made ad specialties, along with a product demo video from Joe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/madeinusa\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Joe Show\u201d<\/a> Haley. Whether you watch fireworks, hit the beach or simply stay put in the AC with a cold one, I hope you enjoy your holiday &#8212; and can use some of the ideas below in an upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the list of ASI\u2019s Top 7 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/madeinusa\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Made-in-the-USA Products<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laptop backpack<\/strong>, from Sports System Custom Bag      Corp. (<em>asi\/88782<\/em>). Protects both      books and laptops in a fully-padded laptop compartment and an even larger      front compartment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocktail shakers<\/strong>, from Howw Manufacturing Company (<em>asi\/61952<\/em>). Light-up or clear      cocktail shaker adds pizzazz to any office party or company dinner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanyard and knit      bracelet<\/strong>, from      SnugZ\/USA Inc. (<em>asi\/88060<\/em>).<a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/madeinusa\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" src=\"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/usa2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> Flash a brand via knit bracelets and lanyards made from 100% Virginian      cotton.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beach towel<\/strong>, from Terry Town Inc. (<em>asi\/90913<\/em>). Make any sandy beach a      personal billboard by imprinting or embroidering logos, slogans or brand      names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mini Frisbees<\/strong>, from Target Line (<em>asi\/90640<\/em>). 100% biodegradable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wall mounted clock<\/strong>, from Calconix Inc. (<em>asi\/43270<\/em>). Time marches on with      branded clocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooler<\/strong>, from Visual Promotions (<em>asi\/93997<\/em>). Made from high-density plastic for      extra cold retention, it holds over 12 cans, making it perfect for company      picnics and retreats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To see photos of the products and a video demonstration, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/madeinusa\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know what you think of the USA-made trend and whether you\u2019re seeing more American-made\u00a0products by\u00a0posting a comment or\u00a0emailing me <a href=\"mailto:tim.andrews@asicentral.com\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. I\u2019m also on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/Tim_Andrews_ASI\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/timothymandrews\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/timasitv\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent report from the Boston Consulting Group caught my eye, for it noted that the USA-made trend is picking up speed, as more than a third of U.S.-based manufacturing executives at companies with sales greater than $1 billion are planning to bring back production to the U.S. from China or are considering it. 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