Bob Lederer, CEO of Prime spoke to reaching distributors Today.. Use unconventional methods Call them on weekends, late at night at home ..Email them Distributors and salespeople are busy during the day..Speak to them when they have time..remember time zones..3 hours difference from east to west ,Call them with specials and promotions.

Distributor panel of suppliers and distributors...Question What’s in a name Speciality Advertising vs Promotional Products Mixed feelings many felt advertising should be in our name Like ASI SAAGNY, SAAC SACDV, others felt it was how you promoted yourself and the fact is we sell products..Industry is made up of many types of salespeople.. very good discussion.. Good questions from the group. Is our name affecting legislation? Promotional Products a commodity in stead of advertising. Panel Dist Alan Baker, Tom Rondi, Ross Silverstein, Suppliers Jim Moore, John Pagano, Vi Schulmeier Smith.

Sherri lennarson and Steve Slagle PPAI, Spoke to Government Relations and how important it is to take action now.. Get involved go to the PPAI web site learn who your legislators are and write them and visit them.. Take action now. PPAI has hired a new lobbyist in Wash to help our Attorney John .. Sherri has listened to APS and members and is creating a new government committee so that PPAI may become more proactive. We must all pull together

Susan DeRagon, Assoc Director , Toys and Premiums at STR product testing, quality assurance, safety evaluations, and inspections She was great! Many suppliers have used her services.. Www.strquality.com Susanderagon@strquality.com 860-749-8371 ext. 291 If you need certification or have question call Susan.

Dennis Burnham Oscar Price Monitor catalog pricing, quoting made easy ..send prices direst to industry service providers..Created by suppliers for suppliers..
   A $250.00 soft ware package for $49.00 to APS Members. Free Demo 972-930-0525 Mark Hobbs APS Presentation History and Report Card More benefits for suppliers in the last 6 years than any other group has provided.. Discounts from industry service providers,,see web site.. Growth through sharing.. APS tells the suppliers story , needs and requirements to industry associations, to make suppliers bottom line and the industry stronger

Matthew Barnes, Promo Marketing, spoke to advertising today ..Look for the best ROI on magazine advertising Promo Marketing is the place to go. Check for results..Promo has had tremendous growth because it reaches the end user..those who actually buy the ideas and advertising programs and eventually the products. Thank You to SAAGNY, Promo Mkting, Burnham, Artworkservices, Pilot Pen, Prime, SAGE Moderne Line and Smartblast for being exhibiting sponsors.