{"id":1866,"date":"2023-01-09T11:16:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asi2.wpenginepowered.com\/uncategorized\/asi-orlando-enjoys-50-growth-at-first-promo-products-show-of-2023\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T11:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:30:59","slug":"asi-orlando-enjoys-50-growth-at-first-promo-products-show-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/press-releases\/asi-orlando-enjoys-50-growth-at-first-promo-products-show-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"ASI Orlando Enjoys 50% Growth At First Promo Products Show Of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keynoter \u201cA-Rod\u201d electrifies crowd with his love of baseball, business and branding<\/em><\/header>\n<\/article>\n

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\u201cWe charged into a brand new year by delivering a fantastic show for suppliers and distributors eager to jump into action,\u201d said ASI CEO Tim Andrews<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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ORLANDO, FL \u2013 January 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The highly successful <\/strong>ASI Show Orlando<\/a> brought together 4,500 supplier and distributor professionals this week on a bustling show floor jammed with more than 700 booths showcasing the top, in-stock products of 2023. Distributor attendance at the Orlando trade show was up by more than 50% over ASI\u2019s 2022 Orlando show.<\/p>\n

Of the nearly 400 unique supplier companies, 80% are members of the Counselor Top 40 and 65 were new exhibitors to Orlando this year. The show also attracted 351 woman-owned and 132 minority-owned supplier and distributor companies.<\/p>\n

ASI posted impressive numbers for all its events, perks and networking opportunities: 862 distributors took sales and marketing classes on Education Day, over 750 people enjoyed live bands, drinks and food at ASI\u2019s Promo Party at Universal CityWalk, sales expert Shawn Rhodes energized a packed house, and hundreds lined up for free professional headshots on the show floor.<\/p>\n

ASI Orlando took place Wednesday, Jan. 4, through Friday, Jan. 6, at the award-winning Orange County Convention Center. \u201cWe charged into a brand new year by delivering a fantastic show for suppliers and distributors eager to jump into action,\u201d said Timothy M. Andrews<\/a>, president and chief executive officer of ASI, the largest membership organization and technology provider in the $23.2 billion promotional products industry. \u201cAfter witnessing everyone coming together, networking, cutting deals and having fun along the way, I\u2019ve never been more excited about the future of the promo products industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orlando keynote speaker Alex \u201cA-Rod\u201d Rodriguez, an MLB champion turned business mogul, charmed and inspired 400 entrepreneurs and small-business owners during a nearly hour-long onstage Q&A with Andrews. ASI\u2019s CEO pumped up the audience with a question about Rodriguez\u2019s own logo, which depicts him in silhouette swinging a bat. Rodriguez said he was inspired by golf champ Greg Norman, who told him, \u201cThe most important thing in your life is your logo. Put it on as many places as possible.\u201d Rodriguez further won over the audience of branding professionals by saying, \u201cMaybe you guys will help us expand our business.\u201d<\/p>\n

The warm and engaging Yankees World Series winner offered a smooth blend of business advice honed from his phenomenal success both on and off the playing field. The son of Dominican Republic immigrants is now CEO of an investment firm with a $1 billion portfolio. A-Rod\u2019s advice?<\/p>\n