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: October 24, 2002 (Date of earliest event report): October 23, 2002 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. On October 23, 2002, Craig Case, President of Advantage Marketing Systems, Inc., resigned his position effective immediately. The Company has begun the search process to hire a new President. 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. Date: October 24, 2002 /s/ REGGIE COOK By: Reggie Cook Chief Financial Officer