by ambcadmin | Jan 11, 2017 | Posts
I was flipping through an issue of Architectural Digest last night and came across this stunning ad for JW Marriott–a simply perfect piece of marketing magic. The intention of this delightful spread is to communicate something exceptional to look for on your...
by ambcadmin | Dec 29, 2016 | Posts
As we head into the new year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the many changes in our industry in 2016. What a year it has been! On one hand, we’ve been dealing with dimensional weight issues with carriers for several years, but this year’s...
by ambcadmin | Dec 27, 2016 | Posts
I’ve been doing yoga for the past few months. I started going late in the summer, figuring it would be a good outlet for tension and pent-up stress. And it has been! Initially, I was just doing hot vinyasa yoga–sweating it out in a 105-degree room, trying...
by ambcadmin | Dec 16, 2016 | Posts
Dear AMBC Family, At this special time of year, on behalf of the AMBC board and staff, I want to extend our warm holiday wishes to you and yours. You, our members and our friends, are the reason we are able to do what we do. Watching you grow is what fuels our...
by ambcadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | Posts
‘Twas the week before Christmas, And down at her store, Our friend was quite frenzied, Of this we’re quite sure. She’s been packin’ and stackin’, Playing real life box Tetris, Which she tries to explain, But not many get...
by ambcadmin | Dec 6, 2016 | Posts
I got my first Christmas card yesterday. It was from my Aunt Bonnie, and it was spectacularly special. I send cards out every year, both personally and from my business. It’s quite a project! Though I must admit that I’m indeed exceptionally organized and...
by ambcadmin | Nov 29, 2016 | Posts
He’s making a list, and checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty or nice. Everyone knows that Santa is always watching. He sees you when you’re sleeping; he knows when you’re awake. As creepy as this might seem, it’s a good reminder to forego being naughty and...
by ambcadmin | Nov 18, 2016 | Posts
If you have not yet participated in Small Business Saturday, you might still have seen its signs in small businesses in your neighborhood.What is Small Business Saturday?Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving to support small businesses. It was...
by ambcadmin | Nov 15, 2016 | Posts
It’s the middle of November, and we’re all busy finalizing our holiday ads, mailings, and marketing messages. Do you have a proofreader? Unfortunate grammar and poor communication are detrimental to a business … especially in our industry, where our target...
by ambcadmin | Nov 11, 2016 | Posts
Here are 3 salient examples of why we need to constantly thank the veterans in our industry for their support, service and generosity. (I thought this post would be fitting for today, since it’s Veteran’s Day). Recently, my wife & I visited a store in...
