{"id":2677,"date":"2023-10-20T15:44:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asi2.wpenginepowered.com\/uncategorized\/10-2023\/savannah-bananas-mastermind-and-ritz-carlton-exec-headline-asis-2024-trade-shows\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T11:30:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:30:54","slug":"savannah-bananas-mastermind-and-ritz-carlton-exec-headline-asis-2024-trade-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/press-releases\/savannah-bananas-mastermind-and-ritz-carlton-exec-headline-asis-2024-trade-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"Savannah Bananas Mastermind And Ritz-Carlton Exec Headline ASI’s 2024 Trade Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASI connects the industry with star-studded trade shows and five hosted-buyer events<\/em><\/header>\n<\/article>\n

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\u201cAlthough wildly different, the brains behind two of the world\u2019s leading brands will detail sales and marketing strategies that I know will resonate with distributors in the promo industry,\u201d said ASI CEO Tim Andrews<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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The marketing mastermind behind the baseball phenomenon Savannah Bananas and the Ritz-Carlton executive who transformed customer service for one of the world\u2019s most recognizable luxury brands are headlining the upcoming Orlando and Fort Worth trade shows hosted by the Advertising Specialty Institute<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup> (ASI).<\/p>\n

Often compared to Walt Disney and PT Barnum, Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole<\/strong> will share the hard-earned strategies that helped Georgia\u2019s exhibition barnstorming team earn over 1 billion social media views and add 500,000+ fans to the waiting list for tickets. Cole\u2019s keynote takes place Friday, January 5 during ASI Show Orlando<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruce Himelstein, former chief sales and marketing officer for Ritz-Carlton<\/strong>, will share insider tactics honed during 30+ years of surpassing customer expectations. In his keynote, he\u2019ll explain ways he successfully implemented the renewal and transformation of the trusted luxury brand. His keynote takes place Wednesday, March 6 during ASI Show Fort Worth<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough wildly different, the brains behind two of the world\u2019s leading brands will detail sales and marketing strategies that I know will resonate with distributors in the promo industry,\u201d said Timothy M. Andrews<\/a>, president and chief executive officer of ASI, the leading authority in technology, marketing and information for the $25.8 billion promo industry. \u201cJesse Cole single-handedly transformed the 200-year-old sport of baseball and Bruce Himelstein refined the way companies articulate their brand and provide customers with top service \u2013 the cornerstones of our industry. Registration is open!\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout 2024, ASI Show will host three large trade shows<\/a> and five hosted-buyer events<\/a> designed to help distributors and suppliers supercharge their business. Each trade show will feature top exhibitors, high-profile keynoters, full-day immersive education and fun and informative networking, including a Lunch & Learn and New Product Preview Reception showcasing suppliers\u2019 hottest products.<\/p>\n

Registration is already open for ASI\u2019s 2024 ASI trade shows:<\/p>\n