PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUDIO-TECHNICA NAMES UNITED SALES ASSOCIATES
REP OF THE YEAR
NAMM SUMMER SESSION, AUSTIN, TX, July 27, 2007 — Audio-Technica,
a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless microphones and accessory
products, has recognized United Sales Associates, Florida as its 2007
Rep of the Year. Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica Vice President, Sales
and Glenn Roop, Audio-Technica Director, Professional Product Sales,
presented the award to United Sales Associates Principals Ed Rider and
Wendel Hartman. John Cheese, A-T Territory Manager, Professional Products,
joined in congratulating United Sales Associates on their achievement.
Based out of Tullahoma, TN, and Jamestown, NC, United Sales Associates
serves the territory of Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Audio-Technica held the awards ceremony during this year’s
InfoComm Expo, on June 19 at the Napa Rose Restaurant in Anaheim, CA,
to honor its dedicated force of manufacturer’s representatives.
The A-T Rep of the Year recipient was congratulated for outstanding
sales performance and bestowed with Audio-Technica’s beloved Samurai
doll award. United Sales Associates was acknowledged for the consistent
success of its efforts in the areas of sales, marketing and customer
service.
Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica Vice President, Sales, stated: “We
recognized United Sales Associates with our Rep of the Year Award for
their consistent success in the areas of sales, customer service and
marketing Audio-Technica within their territory. United Sales has a
vast knowledge and extensive experience in the market with a direct
connection to their customers. Everyone at Audio-Technica has tremendous
respect for Ed and Wendel’s commitment to growing and educating
our market.”
Photo File: RepYear07.JPG
Photo Caption: Audio-Technica presents United Sales Associates with
their Samurai award in honor of winning Rep of the Year. Shown from
L-R: John Cheese, A-T Territory Manager, Professional Products; Philip
Cajka, Audio-Technica President and CEO; Wendel Hartman, United Sales
Associates Principal; Ed Rider, United Sales Associates Principal; Marc
Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica Vice President, Sales; and Glenn Roop, Audio-Technica
Director, Professional Product Sales
Photo by Ron Neilson of Clyne Media, Inc. (This photo is the property
of Ron Neilson/Clyne Media Inc., and may be used by the press only for
the purpose of one-time reproduction. Unauthorized use, alteration or
reproduction of this photograph is strictly prohibited.)
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Celebrating over 45 years of audio excellence worldwide,
Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned
for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones,
headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry.
—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica
products, contact Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce
Drive, Stow, OH 44224. Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web:
www.audio-technica.com