Despite a struggling world economy, 2009 at ASM was a year filled with new business wins, leadership transitions and a brand new national headquarters.

These are the top headlines seen throughout the year at ASM:

ASM wins Walmart in-store sampling and event business
ASM’s marketing services division is awarded Walmart’s in-store sampling and event business. Shopper Events is created though a joint venture and exists today as the sole planning company for all Walmart in-store events. Nearly 4,000 associates would be hired or transitioned to staff this new venture.

Key leadership transitions announced
President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Meyer made the personal decision to retire. His responsibilities are transitioned to Chris Olivier, named President of Sales, effective Feb. 2. More »

Associates honored with Leadership Advantage Awards
ASM honored 10 associates for outstanding leadership at its first Leadership Advantage Awards ceremony at the Executive Leadership Forum.

New Treasurer appointed
ASM appoints Bob Murray as Treasurer, effective Feb. 23. Bob reports directly to Brian G. Stevens, Vice President, Finance & Accounting. More »

Going to bat in the Sporting Goods Industry
ASM’s Home Center division enters the Sporting Goods Industry with the addition of two new sales associates and an impressive list of new clients and customers. The new team is located in Denver, Colo.

ASM wins for Energizer at Safeway
ASM is appointed to represent Energizer at Safeway stores.

National headquarters moves
ASM’s national headquarters relocates to a new building in Irvine, Calif. on May 22. More »

SC Johnson gets INspired
SC Johnson appoints Integrated Marketing for their shopper marketing and customer specific initiatives.

IT launches new videoconferencing technology
ASM’s IT department launches its new state-of-the-art videoconferencing technology tagged AVC. ASM Video Conference solution provides all the benefits of an in-person meeting without the cost or disruption associated with traveling. More »

New class of ACES participants launches
ASM welcomes its second class of potential future sales leaders in our development program tagged ACES—Accelerated Career Excellence in Sales. More »

ASM hires more than 200 new associates for Mars DRT
ASM’s Talent Acquisition team successfully recruits more than 200 new associates for the Mars Convenience Store Dedicated Retail Team.

The 2009 Walktober results are in…
Congratulations to all of our Walktober winners and thank you to all who participated in our month-long walking competition. This annual event serves as a “healthy” competition by encouraging associates to keep track of their steps throughout the month of October. Offices and individuals compete for weekly and overall rankings and prizes.

Supervalu elects Campaigners for their in-store demonstrations
ASM’s marketing services division Campaigners wins Supervalu’s in-store demonstration business. The Good Things In Store program will launch in all Supervalu banners in 2010.