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Thursday
March 11, 2010

ASI Store: Reserve Your ASI Show Booth Online (And Save!)

Filed under: The ASI Show, Uncategorized

ASI Suppliers, have we got news for you!

Not only have we added the ability to reserve your 2010 and 2011 ASI Show booths online in the ASI Store, but if you act this month you can save big $$ on booths and marketing. The following are the deals being run this month:

  • March 15: Reserve your booth space by this date and you will save $300 per booth!
  • March 31*: Reserve your booth space through the ASI Store by this date and you will receive a $199 advertising coupon that can be used towards ASI Show marketing!

In addition to these deals, you can also get “Early Bird Specials” on 2011 shows as well as multi-show savings packages, all through the ASI Store.

So what are you waiting for?! Click here to learn more about reserving your ASI Show booth in the ASI Store. And if you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at feedback@asicentral.com.

For more information about The ASI Show, go to www.asishow.com, or call 877-ASI-SHOW. 

–TeamCentral

*Must be done through the ASI Store

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Monday
July 27, 2009

ASI Show Chicago Wrapup

Filed under: Counselor Awards, The ASI Show

The ASI Show Chicago 2009 has wrapped, and if you missed it you missed quite a show, with lots of videos, awards and happenings. But have no fear … that’s why Team Blog’s here!

Tuesday, July 21, Education Day & Counselor Awards

EDUCATION DAY:

  • ASI held a free luncheon for industry suppliers, during which a panel of top-selling distributor salespeople shared their insights and advice on what it takes to win their business and their loyalty. Watch a video of ASI’s Michele Bell interviewing Mike Riddle of Top 40 distributor WorkflowOne immediately after their session.
  • At one session during Education Day in Chicago, a panel of distributor experts explored the trends and sales techniques for five fast-changing markets. Counselor’s Dave Vagnoni spoke with Apur Sheth of Evigna (asi/155460) after the session. Watch the video here.
  • In the Wearables University session, “Top Decoration Techniques Decoded,” Ed Levy, owner of Digitize4U, broke down the most popular imprinting methods for attendees, explaining step-by-step how each is done and passing around samples. Watch Nicole Rollender, Stitches editor and director of education for ASI, talk with Ed Levy about why direct-to-garment printing is the imprinting technology to watch.

COUNSELOR AWARDS

Counselor presented its annual awards from the ASI Show Chicago Tuesday night.

Counselor Awards Video

  • Watch Editor Andy Cohen interview winners from the Counselor Awards
  • To check out an exclusive interview during the ceremony with ASI President and CEO Tim Andrews click here.
  • And for a firsthand look at the VIP guests as they arrived at the Counselor Awards banquet, click here to see a Red Carpet video from the event.

Wednesday, July 22, Day 1 from the Show Floor

  • Industry organization Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) – a group of 14 suppliers focused on certifying the safety of industry products – recently announced that it is opening up the organization to new members. Counselor Editor Andy Cohen caught up with two members of the group’s board for a video interview to find out about the mission of QCA. Click here to see his interview with Gemline’s Jonathan Isaacson and David Nicholson from Leed’s.
  • Wondering what ASI Chicago attendees were looking for as the headed out onto the trade show floor this morning? Counselor’s cameras caught up with some distributors just before they hit the exhibit booths. Click here to check out the video interviews.
  • Counselor Managing Editor Joe Haley scoured the trade show floor this morning for the latest and greatest products he could find. Click here to see what he found and to watch the Day One episode of The Joe Show from ASI Chicago.
  • In this video, Stitches Editor Nicole Rollender displays some hot sustainable fabric fashions that she found in the exhibit booths this morning. Click here to watch the Day One episode of Fashion Finds from The ASI Show Chicago.
  • After the exhibit floor closed on Day 1, distributors took the opportunity to kick back, relax and continue networking. And, yes, Counselor’s cameras were on the scene. Click here to see our interviews with show attendees as they tried to refuel after a busy day.
  • More than 200 suppliers were drawn on Day 1 to a purple room with Michael Jackson music blaring through speakers. The occasion? A launch party for ASI’s new Pay For Placement product within LogoMall. Click here to check out the scene as Counselor’s cameras got caught up in the fun.
  • Last night, attendees sailed around Lake Michigan on the four-level Spirit of Chicago boat. Our cameras were on-hand as distributors and suppliers enjoyed a full buffet and discoed with their best dance moves. When the boat returned to port, attendees watched a spectacular fireworks display over the Chicago skyline. Click here to see the video highlights from the ASI Show Chicago Gala.
  • ASI CEO and President Tim Andrews presents 6 unique products from the show floor. Watch the video.

Thursday, July 23, Day 2 from the Show Floor

  • Branding expert Harry Beckwith, strategic partner with Minneapolis-based Beckwith Partners and author of best-selling book Selling the Invisible, delivered an inspirational keynote speech on brand-building to a packed ballroom. “Relationships trump everything – the way you treat clients and connect with them is how you build your brand,” Beckwith told the audience of distributors and suppliers. Nicole Rollender, editor of Stitches and director of ASI education, caught up with Beckwith after his speech to find out more inspirational tips. Click here to watch the interview.
  • The ASI Show Chicago exhibit floor was teeming with hot products for the past couple of days. And Counselor Managing Editor Joe Haley was on the hunt for the most unique and interesting items he could find. In this video he shows off eight of the products he found. Click here to see the Day Two episode of The Joe Show.
  • Ready to offer your clients some bling on a budget? In this video, Nicole Rollender, Stitches editor and director of education for ASI, shows off some colorful and unique imprinting methods that won’t break the bank, plus a cool, new layered women’s shirt style that’s debuting at the ASI Show Chicago. Click here to see the Day Two episode of Fashion Finds.
  • ASI CEO and President Tim Andrews presents 4 more unique products from the show floor. Watch the video.

– WRAPstar D

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Friday
July 17, 2009

ASICentral @ The ASI Show Chicago via Twitter

Filed under: The ASI Show, Uncategorized

Live from The ASI Show Chicago, it’s ASICentral!

Actually, only one of us — Lil Spice — will be physically at the show, but thanks to social media we’ll be posting all happenings and content — including videos and Counselor Awards winners like the Distributor and Supplier Top 40s — in an easily accessible Twitter hashtag (#asichicago) for anyone to access!

Wait, what? If you’re confused by what I just said, let me break it down as simply as I can.

Suppose you can’t make it to this year’s ASI Show Chicago for whatever reason, maybe the economy’s kicking your arse and you can’t afford to go, but you’re still interested in accessing all the great content that is forthcoming, then all you need to do is click here and you will have everything at your fingertips!!! But how? Through the magic of Twitter and a clever tweet aggragator called hashtagging, each of our tweets can be collected in one place simply by us placing the text #asichicago in each of our posts. Starting early next week, we will be placing the hashtag #asichicago in every tweet that’s show-related so that you can use the aggragator to find them easily. Best of all you don’t even need to be on Twitter to access the content!

Simply click here to find all tweets marked with an ASI Chicago hashtag, or go to the handy Twitter Search tool and type in #asichicago and hit “Search”!

Man, this is too easy.

(NOTE: Our friends at The ASI Show will be doing the same. Follow us both on Twitter at @asicentral and @theasishow)

–tweetLE “D”

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Wednesday
March 11, 2009

ASI Show Videos - One Stop Shop

Filed under: The ASI Show, Video

We’re all about convenience here at ASICentral. Want to watch all the videos from the ASI Show New York in one place? Look no further than below.

–WeaverD’sDeliciousFineFoods (”automatic for the people”)

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Wednesday
March 11, 2009

ASI Show New York: Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights

Filed under: The ASI Show

The ASI Show New York has wrapped and we’ve got some highlights from Day 1 and Day 2.

Day 1:

  • ASI Internet Radio Show - Special guest ASI CEO and President Tim Andrews, interviews with suppliers from the show floor, and a game show including hoops (at right) and some prizes.
  • The Joe Show - Zany Counselor managing editor combs the show floors for new products and finds, among other things, a finger tip waver and a giant rubber golf ball.
  • Fashion Finds - Stitches’ Editor Nicole Rollender is back from maternity leave and looking for the hottest new wearables in the industry. Check out some cool apparel, including an eco-friendly bag.
  • Networking at Post-Show Reception - How did attendees like Day 1 of the show? And what is everyone up to in the Big Apple on Monday night? Joe Haley’s on the case.

Day 2:

  • How to Appeal to Women Buyers - Mary Lou Quinlan, founder of Just Ask A Woman, dishes on how distributors can improve their customer service by appealing to women buyers.
  • The Joe Show - Jugglin’ Joe Haley has seven new products he’d like to show you, including a kinetic wristband and cow bell.
  • Fun from the Show Floor - What was it like on the show floor at ASI New York? Our cameras caught up with suppliers, distributors and one enthusiastic, but not-so-talkative mascot.
  • Photos - Compliments of our friends at ASI Show, 49 high-res beauts for your viewing pleasure!

Overall:

  • Strong Attendance - Up by more than 7% from last year, the ASI Show New York was a definite success. Read Tim’s Blog and the recent press release about the show.

–GroundControl

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Tuesday
March 10, 2009

ASI Show New York: Education Day Videos

Filed under: Education, The ASI Show

For those industry members who couldn’t make this year’s NYC show, class is now officially in session!

Choose from one of the 4 Education Day videos below, and learn from some of the most knowledgable industry experts.

Video 1: New Distributor Advice & Tips

Video 2: Online Marketing Done Right

Video 3: Improving Relationships Between Suppliers and Distributors

Video 4: Improving Relationships Between Suppliers and Distributors Part II

And don’t forget to check out this link for complete ASI Show New York coverage!

–GroundControl

P.S.: EDUCATION BONUS QUESTION:

Can you pick out ‘Strap and Spice in the image below? You’d be a lot cooler if you could.

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Monday
March 9, 2009

ASICentral from the ASI Show New York

Filed under: The ASI Show

The ASI Show New York is in full throttle from the Javits Center and Team ASICentral is there! Well, half of us that is. ‘Strap and Spice are in the Big Apple producing the radio show, capturing video and snapping random pics when they can, while back here in PA Crack and I are serving as Ground Control.

We’ll soon have all kinds of content from the show — like videos, radio show archives, pics, newsletters, etc… And best of all we’ve created an index page on ASICentral for all the content from the show.

Check out the new ASI Show New York home page on ASICentral! The page will be updated often as content comes in, and don’t forget to check the blog too for more.

–MajorTom’sGhost

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Friday
February 6, 2009

ASI Show Dallas: Day 2

Filed under: The ASI Show

The ASI Show Dallas, Day 2, picked up in the same place as Day 1 … from the portable ASI Radio studios at the Dallas Convention Center. For a half-hour immediately before exhibit booths opened, The ASI Internet Radio team warmed up the crowd and offered up some ideas for how distributors can thrive in 2009. Listen to the archive.

At this morning’s keynote speech at ASI Dallas, author and business consultant Don Hutson shared his entrepreneurial experiences with an energetic audience. Hutson, co-author of The One Minute Entrepreneur, implored distributors in the crowd to have passion for their businesses and make sure to work harder and smarter this year. Watch a video now as Counselor caught up with Don immediately following his speech.

In a Power Session on the trade show floor ASI Dallas, David Fellman offered attendees ideas on how to expand their businesses from print and forms into the ad specialty market. Counselor caught up with Fellman immediately after his session to find out some ideas on how distributors can expand their businesses. Watch the video here.

Counselor was on the prowl this morning for the most unique and interesting items on the ASI Dallas show floor. Managing Editor Joe Haley even located a cooler-scooter.  Watch the Joe Show Day 2 here.

And finally, ASI’s Joe Haley interviews attendees at the conclusion of the ASI Show Dallas, 2009! Watch the video here.

Hope you enjoyed the coverage.

Reporting remotely from Trevose, PA …

–vicariousVIN

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Friday
February 6, 2009

ASI Show Dallas: Party Time!

Filed under: The ASI Show

Well, I wouldn’t have believed it with my own eyes, but apparently ASICentral’s multi-talented designer/radio engineer/brewmeister Steve “Chinstrap” Hawk is also a hit on the dance floor! (Well, at least in his own mind.) 

In this video from the famed ASI Show Gala, held Thursday night at Eddie Deen’s Ranch in Dallas, not only does Chinstrap don the ASI TV mic like a seasoned television reporter, but he gets down like Diddy, Line Dance-style. Watch a video of the ‘Strap schmoozin’ the ladies while learning some southern dance moves. Yee-haw, go on with your big self, Steve-O! Watch the video here.

And if that’s not enough party video for ya, check out this clip of ASI’s Melinda Ligos and Joe Haley interviewing other folks at the famed ASI Show Gala!

Stay tuned for coverage from the official Day 2 of The ASI Show Dallas!

Reporting remotely — and jealously – from Trevose, PA …

–vicariousVIN

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Friday
February 6, 2009

ASI Show Dallas: Day 1

Filed under: The ASI Show

The first official day of the ASI Show Dallas kicked off in fine fashion as the ASI Internet Radio gang broadcast live from the Dallas Convention Center. The rousing show included special guests discussing the economy, a game show, commentary from suppliers on the show floor with the Joe Show’s very own Joe Haley, and much more! Didn’t catch the show? Listen to the archive of the ASI Dallas Show Dallas Day 1 now!

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a big shout-out to Chinstrap and Spice, two of ASICentral’s finest down in Big D, who make the radio show tick. I just want to let you guys know, we’re all counting on ya! (And you came through again. Leslie Nielsen would be proud.)

Once the Radio Show wrapped, the ASI Show floor opened and the cameras were on! Don’t miss the following videos from Day 1:

  • ASI President and CEO Tim Andrews found some cool new products at the ASI Show Dallas that can be sold to clients. Watch the video here.
  • Tim Andrews also reports from the booth of supplier Spirit Hand Line at the ASI Show Dallas. Watch the video here.
  • The Joe Show’s Joe Haley reports from the ASI Show Dallas floor on Day 1 with 6 hot new products including square water bottles and s’mores kits. Watch the video here.
  • ASI’s Melinda Ligos interviews ASI Show Dallas attendees during Day 1. Watch the video here.
  • Counselor’s Andy Cohen interviews ASI Chairman Norman Cohn during the ASI Show Dallas. Watch the video here.

Stay tuned for coverage from the official Day 2 of The ASI Show Dallas!

Reporting remotely from Trevose, PA …

–vicariousVIN

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