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Philadelphia Area Marketing Business Recognized For 50th Anniv. By: Joe Ball, Publisher

Philadelphia Area Marketing Business Recognized For 50th Anniv.

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners has recognized a Philadelphia-area marketing business for its 50^th anniversary.

American Advertising Services, located at 29 Bala Avenue, in Bala Cynwyd, PA and its founder, Joseph H. Ball, who continues as American’s CEO received an “Official Commendation” plaque recently from the commission.

The commendation stated that: “American Advertising Services is this region’s longest established advertising agency, founded by one individual, Joe Ball, in 1956, with a $35 Royal Typewriter, working from a desk in his bedroom, which was shared with a ten-year-old sister.

For its other long established clients American Advertising Services has published commemorative books, produced open houses and provided memorabilia symbolic of 50 years in business. Further it has produced time capsule promotions and help set up endowments.

The firm a full-service advertising and public relations company, “has also been commended by the Philadelphia City Council, Pennsylvania Legislature & the United States Congress,” the commission reported.

Over American’s 50-year-history, under Ball’s leadership, other related marketing firms have been spawned, which continue in business.

They include:

ACT, Inc., the longest established, business-to-business monthly journal for company owners and executives in Philadelphia, Eastern PA, Southern NJ and Delaware. It is mailed to buyers of business services and products throughout this area.

The Philadelphia Advertising & Business Show: It is an annual direct-selling business show that brings buyers and sellers together. The next is November 12, 2009.

Whims for Rent: An event planning & special; events firm.

American Video Services: A full-service business video company, providing creative writing, talent, shooting & all post production needs.

Eastern U.S. Show Productions: Producers of trade shows, sports events, centennial or related commemorative happenings & theme parties.

Ball has also produced and/or published: The National Football & Basketball Coaches Convention at Notre Dame University; The Philadelphia Travel & Vacation Show, at Convention Hall; “Solar Utilization News” newspaper and “The Building & Realty Record” newspaper.

He originated the “Philadelphia Travel and Vacation Show,” Business Opportunity” & “Women’s Wonderland” consumer shows.

For information contact The American Advertising Services at 484-562-0060 or visit www.PhillyBizMedia.com, which also links to other businesses.