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VIDEO: The ASI Show Floor

ASI Show-goers enjoyed a great first exhibit day. Take a look by clicking on the video.

Sell It Now! The Experts Show You How

During yesterday morning's Keynote "Sell it Now! The Experts Show You How", top suppliers demonstrated their most innovative product ideas and advancements, while sharing the best way to sell these items. As a new feature to this popular Keynote, Ruth Verver, co-founder of Paperclip Promotions, a distributorship located in Austin, TX, led a discussion on how to be your customers' go-to distributor by using creative, on-the-fly techniques for generating unique promotional campaign ideas.

"The best part about 'Sell It Now!' is the energy the presenters bring. I plan to stop by each of their booths today to get a closer look at their products and take home some samples. Awesome – 10 out of 10!"

Steve Morrison, American Solutions for Business, asi/120075

"This program was so informative! I’m a new distributor looking to form relationships with suppliers, and 'Sell It Now!' gave me some great ideas on where to start. I'll definitely be visiting these companies' booths."

Ignacio Duran, Chile Media, asi/161708

A Jam-Packed Show Floor

The exhibit hall was packed yesterday as thousands of distributors looked for the hottest, new items to bring back to their clients for 2013.

Exhibits are open today, Friday, February 8, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

"The show floor is packed today and we’re seeing a lot of great new products. We came here with some specific ideas in mind and we’ve already found vendors who will meet our needs in just the first few aisles. What a great show!"

Chris Thompson, Lamb Specialty Advertising, asi/248196

"ASI Dallas has been great. We’ve seen a lot of new suppliers and have reestablished connections with old familiar faces as well. I specifically came looking for some new technology products and I found a few that I think may be the perfect fit."

Erin Moss, Boundless Network Inc, asi/143717

"Traffic has been consistently busy all day today! We’ve met a lot of customers who are coming to our booth on a mission. They have a specific project or need in mind, and they are asking us to help them shape a strategy to meet it."

Jeanna Abercrombie, Pepco Poms, asi/77280

"It’s been a fantastic day. We’ve had a steady flow of traffic since the show started, and our reps have been busy the entire day. The quality of the traffic and leads has been very high, and we’ve already bid out a number of large quantity items. ASI Dallas is always a great show for us."

Kevin Walsh, Showdown Displays, asi/87188

Add to Your Must-See List

Suppliers located in the New to Dallas Pavilion were busy all day. Distributors were excited to discover unique products and sales ideas, while making new vendor connections. Make sure to stop by this new area featured at the back of the Show Floor.

"We have been super busy since the doors opened this morning. We couldn’t be happier with the turnout! The quality of the traffic at our booth has been great. Distributors are asking us to immediately ship samples to them for specific projects."

Mark Sigel, Sofia's Cookies, asi/88099

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The Learning Never Ends

Hundreds of distributors took advantage of the free education being offered right on the show floor. Featuring a variety of topics, from sales and marketing to business-building strategies, these one-hour power sessions are the perfect way to take a break from walking the exhibits. Check your Show Directory for titles and times of today's sessions. Each one-hour class qualifies for one point toward the ASI Certification Program.

"We attended Don Sanders’ session, entitled “How to Sell $100,000 in 30 Days.” Don really challenged us to try something extraordinary, get outside of our comfort zone and reach our goals in ways we may not have thought of – all while keeping it simple. The techniques that he mentioned were very practical and will integrate well with the marketing program that we already have in place."

Tammy Alexander, Proforma Printmotions, asi/490997

The Winning Booth Is...

As chosen by ASI Dallas attendees, this innovative company won the ASI Best in Show Contest. Make sure to stop by their booth to congratulate them and to see their hottest items for the start of the new sales year!

Best In Show – Larger than 10X10 Booth
Fersten Worldwide Inc./Fila Golf, asi/53974, Booth #620

ASI Parties at Gilley's Dallas

Fun was had by all at last night's Gala Celebration held at Gilley's Dallas. From amazing BBQ and an open bar to live music by country band Chris Rivers and a mechanical bull, there was something for everyone!

"This place rocks! I love the barbeque. Thanks to ASI for putting on a great Gala!"

Britney Snyder, Scarborough Specialties Inc, asi/319940

"Gilley's is a great venue! The food and live band are great, and I even got a chance to do a little networking."

Ken Martasin, iPROMOTEu, asi/232119

Friday, February 8, 2013		Time
Registration Open		8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ASI BASI/MASI Breakfast		7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Emmitt Smith Keynote Presentation Co-sponsored by Pepco Poms, asi/77280 and Showdown Displays, asi/87188		8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
EXHIBITS OPEN		10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Power Sessions		11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Passport to Winnings Deadline		3:15 p.m.
Closing Celebration		3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Passport to Winnings Drawing		3:45 p.m.

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