Jennifer Reissaus, MAS will be presenting her course Free Tech Tools (X)posed, on Monday January 11, 2010 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Ms. Reissaus uses a number of on line tools to streamline and improve services to her customers and communicate with her vendors in the promotional products industry. Her presentation is being given to other industry professionals for the first time at PPAI Exop, the promotional products industry's largest trade show and educational event.
Ms. Reissaus' course "Free Tech Tools (X)posed" has been approved for continuing education units toward obtaining or maintaining Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS)designation by the Promotional Products Association International.
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Promotional Consultants Meet in Cranberry Twp PA
Cranberry Township Pennsylvania
March 12, 2009
Jennifer Reissaus, MAS is a certified ADvocate speaker for Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Ms. Reissaus, a promotional Engineer and Principal in the firm Advertising Specialties Alliance in Cranberry Twp Pennsylvania, taught other industry professionals art submission standards for promotional products at a conference and tradeshow in Cranberry Township sponsored by Three Rivers Specialty Advertising Association, a regional affiliate of PPAI.
Ms. Reissaus’ class, Smart@rt, is a required class for those working toward professional certification as promotional consultants. Promotional Products International (PPAI) is the non profit education and trade association for the Promotional Products industry. There are two levels of certification based on class room work and experience. Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) is the first level, less than 5% of practitioners hold this certification. The second level is Master Advertising Specialist (MAS), less than 2% of practitioners hold this certification.
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Local Speaker Attends Workshop
Cranberry Township Pennsylvania
March 24, 2009
Jennifer Reissaus, MAS is a certified ADvocate speaker for Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the promotional products industry non profit educational and trade association. Ms. Reissaus, a promotional Engineer and Principal in the firm Advertising Specialties Alliance in Cranberry Twp Pennsylvania, attended a PPAI speakers workshop in Chicago on March 21 – 23.
Ms. Reissaus has provided instruction for artwork design on Promotional Products to industry professionals as well as instruction in developing promotions, given to local business organizations and in business school classes. She attended the workshop in Chicago for the purpose of working with other instructors to develop new programs for presentation to industry professionals.
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Nov 5,2008 - ASA Recognized by Family Business 250
ASA Recognized During Family Business Celebration 250
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Bruce Reissaus, MAS
Advertising Specialties Alliance
346 Haldeman Dr
Cranberry Twp PA 16066
Phone: 724-772-3690
www.asalink.com
clientcare@asalink.com
Local firm recognized during Family Business Celebration 250 at the Senator John Heinz Regional History Center
Pittsburgh, PA, November 5, 2008: The Family Business Roundtable of Pittsburgh honored 250 years of Family Business in the region with a special event held November 5,
2008 at the Senator John Heinz Regional History Center. Advertising Specialties Alliance, founded in 1995, was recognized in the 10+ years category. The event honored the history as well as
the future of family businesses and the importance they have on the local and global economy. Award-winning Pittsburgh filmmaker, Rick Sebak and television business reporter Bill Flanagan
were featured speakers for the evening. Family businesses that have been in existence for 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100+ years were recognized.
Founded in 1995, Advertising Specialties Alliance (ASA) is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Bruce Reissaus, MAS, and Jennifer Reissaus, MAS. ASA is a promotional products
agency specializing in helping clients acquire and retain clients and employees. With experience in a wide variety of business types, sizes and functions, ASA is uniquely positioned to
understand the challenges encountered in effectively delivering their clients’ message.
Both Bruce and Jennifer hold the Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) designation, awarded to promotional products professionals who have completed education requirements demonstrating
exemplary commitment to their profession. MAS's are recognized for providing the highest standard of conduct, integrity and professionalism to their customers. Less than 2% of industry
individuals hold the MAS designation.
For information: www.asalink.com or
Contact: clientcare@asalink.com
Phone: 724-772-3690
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Jul 9, 2007 - J. Reissaus acheives MAS designation
Reissaus acheives MAS designation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Anne Lardner
972-258-3041
AnneL@ppa.org
CRANBERRY TWP PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PROFESSIONAL EARNS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Irving, Texas, (July 9, 2007): Jennifer Reissaus, CAS of Advertising Specialties Alliance, Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania, passed the certification examination administered by
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) to receive the Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) industry certification.
MAS/CAS certification is the only recognized credential in the promotional products industry and signifies that an individual has reached and continues to meet a higher standard of
professionalism, knowledge and experience within the industry.
“Pursuit of professional certification adds another dimension of credibility and professionalism for individuals who choose to work toward them,” said Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president and CEO.
“Undoubtedly, their efforts will contribute to the continued excellence in services offered to their clients.”
The CAS certification requires 70 hours from a structured curriculum, three years experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score on the CAS certification exam. The MAS
certification requires 170 hours from a structured curriculum, five years experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score on the MAS certification exam.
Individuals who receive the industry benchmark MAS/CAS certification have made a commitment to increase the professionalism of the promotional products industry and its practitioners,
uphold and raise industry standards and provide superior service to their clients.
For more information on the Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) or Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) certifications, call 1-888-492-6892 or e-mail Certification@ppa.org. For more information
about Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) or to learn more about the proven power of promotional products (including research and case studies), visit the PPAI website at
www.ppa.org or contact PPAI at 972-258-3041 or PR@ppa.org.
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PPAI—the promotional products industry’s only international not-for-profit trade association—offers education, tradeshows, business products and services, mentoring, technology and legislative
support to its more than 7,500 global members. Promotional products are an $18 billion industry and include wearables, writing instruments, calendars, drinkware and many other items, usually
imprinted with a company’s name, logo or message. PPAI created and maintains the UPIC (Universal Promotional Identification Code), the industry’s only free identification system and universal
company database.
Dec. 2006 - Promotional Products Key Ingredient
New Study Proves Promotional Products Are The Key Ingredient To Integrated Marketing. Promotional Products are an effective stand-alone advertising medium, and work in conjunction with other media to increase overall effectiveness.
Local Husband - Wife Team attend Speakers Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Bruce Reissaus, MAS
Advertising Specialties Alliance
346 Haldeman Dr
Cranberry Twp PA 16066
Phone: 724-772-3690
www.asalink.com
clientcare@asalink.com
Local Promotional Consultants Bruce and Jennifer Reissaus become Certified ADvocate Speakers in a January workshop conducted by Promotional Products Association International in Las Vegas Nevada.
Pittsburgh, PA, January 20, 2006:
ADvocate Speakers are trained to give educational presentations and workshops for Community business organizations, college and high school marketing classes. Much more than traditional "give-aways", promotional products are an extremely effective advertising media when integrated properly with other media to create sought after Return on Investment. (ROI)
For information or to discuss a presentation for your organization contact: www.asalink.com or
clientcare@asalink.com
Phone: 724-772-3690
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Promotional Consultant Receives Top Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Bill
Prickett
972-258-3041
BillP@ppa.org
Cranberry Twp PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
PROFESSIONALEARNS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Irving, Texas, (January 16
2006) BruceReissaus, MAS, of Advertising Specialties Alliance, Cranberry
Twp, PA, passed the certification examination administered by Promotional Products Association
International (PPAI) to receive theMaster Advertising Specialist (MAS) industry certification.
MAS/CAS
certification is the only recognized credential in the promotional products
industry and signifies that an individual has reached and continues to meet a
higher standard of professionalism, knowledge and experience within the
industry.
“Pursuit
of professional certification adds another dimension of credibility and
professionalism for individuals who choose to work toward them,” said Steve
Slagle, CAE, PPAI president. “Undoubtedly, their efforts will contribute to the
continued excellence in services offered to their clients.”
The
CAS certification requires 70 classroom hours from a structured curriculum,
three years experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score
on the CAS certification exam. The MAS certification requires 170 classroom
hours from a structured curriculum, five years experience in the promotional
products industry and a passing score on the MAS certification exam.
Individuals
who receive the industry benchmark MAS/CAS certification have made a commitment
to increase the professionalism of the promotional products industry and its
practitioners, uphold and raise industry standards and provide superior service
to their clients.
The
number of professionals in the promotional products industry who have achieved
either the MAS or CAS certification grows each year. In 1996, the rules
governing the certification program were re-structured, and all industry
professionals who wish to achieve the MAS or CAS designation must pass a
certification exam.
For
more information on the Master Advertising Specialist or Certified Advertising
Specialist certifications, call 1-888-492-6892 or email to Certification@ppa.org.
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PPAI
is the promotional product industry’s only international nonprofit trade
association offering education, technology, trade shows and legislative support
to its more than 6,000 global members In 2006, PPAI
will be celebrating 103 years of service to the promotional products industry
and is one of the oldest trade associations in the country.
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December 2004 - Painless Projects
Bruce Reissaus, ASA founder, was recently featured in an article in the Small Business Network magazine. The article discussed how we developed our process for tracking orders to be sure we maintain our record of never failing to deliver on-time an order destined for a special event.
Cranberry Twp PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
PROFESSIONALEARNS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Irving, Texas, (February 20
2003) BruceReissaus, CAS, of Advertising Specialties Alliance, Cranberry
Twp, PA, passed the certification examination administered by Promotional Products Association
International (PPAI) to receive theCertified Advertising Specialist (CAS) industry certification.
MAS/CAS
certification is the only recognized credential in the promotional products
industry and signifies that an individual has reached and continues to meet a
higher standard of professionalism, knowledge and experience within the
industry.
“Pursuit
of professional certification adds another dimension of credibility and
professionalism for individuals who choose to work toward them,” said Steve
Slagle, CAE, PPAI president. “Undoubtedly, their efforts will contribute to the
continued excellence in services offered to their clients.”
The
CAS certification requires 70 classroom hours from a structured curriculum,
three years experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score
on the CAS certification exam. The MAS certification requires 170 classroom
hours from a structured curriculum, five years experience in the promotional
products industry and a passing score on the MAS certification exam.
Individuals
who receive the industry benchmark MAS/CAS certification have made a commitment
to increase the professionalism of the promotional products industry and its
practitioners, uphold and raise industry standards and provide superior service
to their clients.
The
number of professionals in the promotional products industry who have achieved
either the MAS or CAS certification grows each year. In 1996, the rules
governing the certification program were re-structured, and all industry
professionals who wish to achieve the MAS or CAS designation must pass a
certification exam.
For
more information on the Master Advertising Specialist or Certified Advertising
Specialist certifications, call 1-888-492-6892 or email to Certification@ppa.org.
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PPAI
is the promotional product industry’s only international nonprofit trade
association offering education, technology, trade shows and legislative support
to its more than 6,000 global members In 2003, PPAI
will be celebrating 100 years of service to the promotional products industry
and is one of the oldest trade associations in the country.
