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TREVOSE, PA \u2013 July 28, 2006 –<\/strong> Advertising Specialty Institute\u00ae, the largest media organization serving the promotional products industry, announced today the promotion of Ron Ball, MAS, to vice president, supplier sales.<\/p>\n

In his new role as vice president, Mr. Ball will expand upon his consulting roles \u2013 providing effective business solutions for his clients.\u00a0 Ball works closely with several Counselor<\/em>\u00ae Top 40 Suppliers\u2122 and other leading promotional products industry firms.<\/p>\n

Mr. Ball began his career with ASI in 1974 as a supplier services consultant.\u00a0 He progressed to director of sales in 1990, and most recently to executive director of national corporate accounts.<\/p>\n

\u201cRon has shown tremendous dedication and leadership within ASI and our industry for more than 30 years,\u201d said Timothy M. Andrews, president of ASI. \u00a0\u201cHis ability to consistently help suppliers find profitable business opportunities has earned him a prestigious reputation and I congratulate him on his promotion to vice president.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWithin the industry, Ron is known as a \u2018go-to\u2019 person,\u201d said Rich Fairfield, publisher for ASI. \u00a0\u201cHe is extremely dedicated to helping his clients find the right mix of opportunities.\u00a0 This year, for example, he has co-hosted a series of meetings to introduce emerging, high-growth distributors to his clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy clients know I’m their friend and their business partner,\u201d said Ball.\u00a0 \u201cThey trust me to give them advice that helps them build their promotional products business. \u00a0I enjoy working with them to find the right combination of ASI products and ASI services to help them achieve their goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Ball holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

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