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From the ASA President

Thank you, COVID - for creating this opportunity

September 4, 2020

At work, we often like to start our meetings with an icebreaker where we do a round of “gratitudes” to get in the right frame of mind

Natalie Forster: Virtual reality

Remainder of the year is full of virtual events and trade shows.

Natalie Forster

September 3, 2020

As we dive into the autumn months, the PHCP-PVF supply chain is diligently prepping for its first-ever season of virtual conferences and events.

Mike Miazga: ASA members show resiliency during pandemic

Mike Miazga

August 6, 2020

When I think of the word resilient, our first beagle dog immediately comes to mind.

Natalie Forster: Making the most of it

Rich-Tomkins rep agency uses lock-down as a time to improve and train.

Natalie Forster

August 6, 2020

In yet another recent conversation centered around the pandemic, I was truly impressed with a Philadelphia-based rep agency and its immediate ability to adapt.

Jeff Valles: A recipe for success

Vendors and distributors must communicate and share data.

Jeff Valles

July 27, 2020

A vendor creates the product and the distributor takes it to market; a simple, linear process that has evolved over many decades to best leverage the strengths of each player, and offset their weaknesses.

Dan Holohan: Teddy's lucky day

Plumbers can pay it forward, too.

Dan Holohan

July 27, 2020

Jane had given Teddy a coupon on his way out the door that morning. He was looking at it as he waited in line at the Burger King drive-through.

Bill Glockner: ASA University helps its members improve business

Bill Glockner

June 30, 2020

My number-one goal as 2020 ASA president is to drive ASA programs deeper into our member organizations so our members and their employees can "get in the game!"

Jim Kendzel: Time to be recognized for your worker safety excellence

ASA Safety Award applications now being accepted.

Jim Kendzel

June 29, 2020

The annual ASA Safety Award, sponsored by the ASA Safety Committee, recognizes ASA members that have shown they have gone above and beyond in the area of worker safety.

Jeff Valles: Where do your customers go to build their brand?

There is gold in those social media posts!

Jeff Valles

June 29, 2020

We have heard it a thousand times, marketing is now a dialogue; it is no longer just simply post and pray. When we post to our websites, Facebook or Instagram, we can see how many people visit, who they are and which of our products and stories they like.

Dan Holohan: It’s not me; it’s you.

The blame is often placed on the one who delivers truth.

Dan Holohan

June 29, 2020

I was sitting next to a 99-year-old woman in an auditorium. I knew she was 99 because she introduced herself as Irene and told me her exact age. Then she sat back and waited for me to say something.