SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 5, 2002 (Date of earliest event report): ADVANTAGE MARKETING SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) OKLAHOMA 001-13343 73-1323256 (State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Number) Identification Incorporation or Number) Organization) 2601 N.W. Expressway, Suite 1210W, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (405) 842-0131 ITEM 5. Other Events. Attached is the speech to be presented by Advantage Marketing Systems, Inc. CEO John W. Hail at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on July 6, 2002. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Exhibits 99.1 John W. Hail speech for annual shareholder meeting SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized. ADVANTAGE MARKETING SYSTEMS, INC. REGGIE COOK By: Reggie Cook Chief Financial Officer Date: July 5, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing ------- ----------- ---------------- 99.1 John W. Hail speech for annual Filed herewith shareholder meeting electronically