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Hello, The 2015 ASI Show season starts next month! 61 distributors meetings are already secured over all five shows, taking place in Orlando, Dallas, Long Beach, New York and Chicago. With so many amenities to benefit from, will you be number 62? Trade shows and other live events are a cost-effective and time-efficient way to get your whole team together and grow your ad specialty business. Nothing replaces the value of face-to-face conversations with colleagues, vendors and peers, and seeing products up close and personal. The personal connections made will help you grow your business. Whether it is an intimate management meeting, a regional networking event or an annual convention, we’ll customize a package to make the most of your time at the ASI Show. Give us a call today – our concierge service is FREE to ASI distributor members. We’ll walk you through the benefits and cost savings that await you when holding your meeting at the ASI Show, including the education courses available for your staff, networking events taking place each day, personalized exhibit floor maps with your preferred vendors and so much more. Just another benefit of your ASI membership. We hope to hear from you soon. Have a great sales day! |
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Always Be Prepared: 12 Top Tips for Attending a Trade ShowAttending a trade show can be overwhelming for attendees. There are usually more booths to visit than time during the show. Prepare in advance, and you’ll be ready to see everything and everyone you want. Include appointments, a checklist, show floor map, and a schedule. Here are specific tips to prepare for the next trade show you attend. Read more.   National Sales Meetings, Things You Must KnowLooking for best practices for running impactful National Sales Meetings? Here are innovative tactics to try out, and how to keep meetings engaging and productive. Learn more. 
Justification Kit for the ASI ShowIf you haven’t registered yet for the ASI Show, now is the time! With ASI Show Orlando less than a month away, distributors and suppliers alike are getting ready for the 2015 sales season. If approval from your corporate office is what you’re waiting for, we are here to ease the process for you. Click here to download a justification letter to send to your manager and provide them with the information they need to approve your trip to the ASI Show. 
ASI Show TheaterAt the NEW ASI Show Theater at ASI Show Orlando, benefit from a 20 minute private, uninterrupted presentation with suppliers who are interested in working with YOU. You’ll learn the supplier’s brand story through presentation visuals, see their products up close and personal and have time to ask any questions you may have. So, stop by the ASI Show Theater on January 6 in Power Session Room 2 to see the list of suppliers and sit in on a session - no sign up required. The business possibilities will be endless. Advertisement 
Six Reasons Why Sales Reps Need to MeetThe real value of sales meetings will be time the sales reps spend together. So, if you are a sales manager or a company leader, bring your reps together. It’s always worth the time and energy to prepare for the meeting, as the benefits are real and the sales growth can certainly be measured! Click here for six reasons why sales reps need to meet. 
A Testimonial LIVE from the ASI Show Watch Timothy M. Andrews, President and CEO of ASI, interview Larry Zavadil of American Solutions for Business, about their experience bringing a group of executives and sales representatives to the ASI Show.
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Last Minute Planning StrategiesYou need to gather your national sales force in a hurry. How can you survive the stress of planning a major meeting at the last minute? Susan Friedmann, CSP, The Tradeshow Coach, provides a few lifesaving strategies. Read more. Upcoming Events:  The ASI Roadshow, the industry’s #1 traveling show, is coming to the Northeast! NEW for 2015, distributors can now escort clients to the Roadshow. Take a look at January’s schedule:January 19 ● Boston, MA ● Hilton Boston/Woburn January 20 ● Long Island, NY ● Hilton Long Island/Huntington January 21 ● NY/NJ ● Clarion Hotel Empire Meadowlands January 22 ● Philadelphia, PA ● DoubleTree by Hilton KOP January 23 ● Baltimore, MD ● Sheraton Baltimore/North All distributors and their clients may register for free using campaign code 11691 at www.asiroadshow.com. 
Are you a million-dollar producer? Click here to be pre-qualified for fASIlitate, ASI’s hosted buyer event in 2015.Las Vegas – March 9-12, 2015 Signature at the MGM Grand Resort & Casino New Orleans – June 1-4, 2015 Hotel Monteleone Coral Gables– August 17-20, 2015 The Biltmore Hotel San Antonio – September 29-October 2, 2015 Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown The format features private pre-set meetings between top-level decision makers from respected distributors and sought-after suppliers. Interested in participating? Fill out this form and someone will contact you shortly. For more information on all upcoming ASI Show events, visit www.asishow.com. Make New Connections New Ways to Network at ASI Shows Join our new networking clubs at some of the locals' favorite settings in each show city.
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