Showing posts with label MN AMA Conference. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MN AMA Conference. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 2, 2010


MN AMA Annual Conference Spotlight: David Brier

David Brier

Having a unique blend of practical realism coupled with the ability to challenge the normal and average, award-winning designer and brand identity expert David Brier wanted to arm this year's attendees with some crisis-crunching brand strategies. Tools to ignite or reinvigorate any brand. The result is a never-before-seen presentation, "What’s Killing Your Brand (and how to kill it before it kills you)."

 Brier states, "So many brands are struggling and getting frantic with ‘What do I say, how do I say it and where do I say it to make an impact?’ that I wanted to make a presentation at this year’s conference that would give each attendee a few powerful tools they could walk away with and apply immediately."

 
The presentation will be delivered with Brier's trademark wit and humor that professionals have come to love showcasing recent work (and the results from those strategies) for Botanical Bakery, Big Dot of Happiness, New York City celebrity skin care expert Joanna Vargas, Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, Legacy Chocolates and others.

 Brier’s presentation, focused on the B2C brand mix, will focus on:

• Minimizing waste while creating a killer brand

• Creating a brand that leads and doesn’t merely follow.

• Creating a brand that knows when to rock when others roll

• Using a little known exercise to elevate any brand’s perceived value

• A strategy for creating a brand that factually stands out (versus merely blending in)

• Saying goodbye to brand strategies that are a few fingers short of a high five (and loving your newfound freedom)
In addition, there will be a special section in the presentation on “what social media cannot achieve (unless you have one key element in place first).”

 Brier concludes, "If your brand is a few fingers short of a high five, this presentation will light your candle. It will also answer, 'Why is your brand is costing you a small fortune to achieve any success at all?' "

David Brier is a native New Yorker now living and working one hour east of Minneapolis. David is a brand identity expert, veteran designer, author, speaker and Fast Company expert blogger.  "Cookie cutters are for baking, not branding," states David Brier, chief gravity defyer at DBD International. David's worked with Revlon, Estee Lauder, Jim Henson Associates, Rolling Stone magazine, the New York Times Sunday magazine and the Trump Organization, as well as numerous local and regional companies and organizations earning David over 300 international and national industry awards.  Equally comfortable designing the look of words, David's skill with the use of words is equally respected. David released a remarkable book entitled DEFYING GRAVITY & RISING ABOVE THE NOISE, the book on brand elevation that has found its way into the hands of Donald Trump and Steve Jobs.  You can follow him on twitter @davidbrier.

Please register for the 2010 MN AMA Annual Conference taking place next Monday, November 8th in Minneapolis, MN.  This year, we will be hearing from a variety of innovative, strategic and on-trend marketing professionals, who have great insight on how to grow your business, as well as your professional skill set.  Registration concludes Wednesday, November 3rd at 12:00 a.m., so be sure to reserve your spot!


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Tuesday, October 26, 2010


Three proven ways to manage chaos in your work life



Some people love roller coasters; others don’t.  If you work in marketing, these days may feel just like a roller coaster – fast turns, someone screaming next to you, preparing yourself for the next set of twists and turns even as you hang on through the current one, and somewhere in the back of your mind wondering if it will ever get back to normal.  The one difference is that roller coasters are on a defined track; the life of a marketing professional is not!  

MNAMA’s annual conference this year is all about Conquering the Chaos that surrounds our professional work. 

What chaos you say?

How about the combined impact of new technology, the economy, demographics, and legislative rules that impact what we can and can’t do? And by the way, your budget just got cut again.  Basically everything is moving all at once.  As one of my colleagues says, “Only 100% of our clients struggle with driving the amount of change that is needed!” 

Three things are happening simultaneously in the field of marketing:
1.     It is expanding.  More technologies to consider, more global initiatives colliding with local ones, new entrants into the market, and an increasing diversity of people who work in this space.  You need to do more; if you are in a corporate job that usually means, “Do more with less.”
2.     It is evolving.  Just when you thought you were on top of one technology or trend, a new approach is fast on its heels. 
3.     It is accelerating.  The pace at which ideas, technology and opportunities expand and evolve is also accelerating.  Version 2.0 and 3.0 of just about everything is coming, and sooner than it might have just a few years ago.

Doesn’t it make you want to just stay in bed and pull the covers over your head? 

There is an alternative:

1.     Attend the conference.   Come for the day on November 8th at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.
2.     Network, inquire how others are experiencing chaos, discover that you are not alone and others have ideas that you can use.  There will never be a better forum for these types of conversations or to hear others talk candidly about how they handle the chaos around us.
3.     Commit to learn one new idea, one practice, one technique that you can apply quickly.  Your office will survive if you are gone for one day; they will be better off for it when you return.  You might even say that you owe it to them to attend this conference!

The conference includes speakers in both B2B and B2C domains.  See how others are successfully integrating old with new media; discover what ROI measures and research analytics really make a difference; see what the new marketing climate means for you. 

If you are going to conquer chaos in your profession and in your company, you need to have a good grasp of how the future is likely to unfold.   Keynote speakers will guide you along the way.

So don’t just keep reading, sign up already!

Marc Sokol is an organizational psychologist with an eye for how people and teams can be more effective, even in a dysfunctional company. He is part of M Squared Group, a data-driven marketing consultancy. 


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Tuesday, September 28, 2010


Want to Win $75 or More Off of your Annual Conference Registration Fee?

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Participate in our Twitter contest and tweet to win discounted - or even free - registration!

We’re hosting two contests for our 2010 Annual Conference “Conquering Chaos” to give you a chance to win discounted or free registration. Just follow us on Twitter and watch for tweets starting with “AC CONTEST”.

WHY THE CONTESTS?

We want to spread the word about the upcoming conference - to both AMA members as well as their networks - to increase excitement for those attending the event, and to increase attendance by attracting folks who might not typically attend this type of event. By enticing you to engage in our social media, we hope you like what you see and interact with us again and frequently!
             
PRIZES
-One free pass 
-Two $150 off
-Two $75 off

        HOW TO PARTICIPATE
o   Follow @MNAMA on Twitter.
o   Watch for MNAMA tweets starting with “AC CONTEST” between Tuesday, Sep. 28 and Friday, Nov. 5.
o   Be the first to respond - we’ll choose winners in order of correct responses and notify winners via direct messages on Twitter.
        •   If you have questions about your Twitter direct messages, feel free to contact Lisa Baker at lisa@elbiemarketing.com

o   There will be 2 contests including a series of tasks such as retweet requests and trivia.
CONTEST 1 (Tuesday, Sep 28 - Oct 7 early bird registration deadline)
-Watch for 3 tweets that begin with AC CONTEST 1-A, AC CONTEST 1-B, and AC CONTEST 1-C.
-Follow the instructions for all three retweet requests.
-Participants who execute all three requests will be entered in a drawing to win free or discounted early bird registration.

CONTEST 2 (Oct 7 regular registration prices - Friday, Nov. 5)
-Watch for 3 tweets that begin with AC CONTEST 2-A, AC CONTEST 2-B, and AC CONTEST 2-C.
             -Tweet the sentence with your answer.
-Participants who tweet correct phrases and qualifying answers to all 3 trivia questions will be entered in a drawing to win free or discounted registration.
RULES
­    - You do not need to be an AMA member to win.
­   - Response to contest questions must include hashtag #MNAMA10
­    - Winners can only win once, but we encourage you to continue participating if you want to help promote the event.
­    -You can participate even after you’ve registered for the event. We’ll notify you if you’re a winner and refund the prize amount.

Questions? Feel free to leave a comment here or reach us via Twitter @MNAMA. Good luck, and spread the word!
 
Lisa Baker manages B2B and B2C marketing for health advocacy products at CIGNA Healthcare, and she also owns her own agency - Elbie Marketing, LLC. She has a B.A. in communications and M.A. in ethnographic marketing research and servant leadership.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010


AMA's 2010 Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN


Just announced: The AMA’s 2010 Annual Conference will take place November 8 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. This year's theme is Conquering Chaos: Channeling marketing's universal truths, tools and tactics.

Here’s how you can stay connected to conference news and contests:


Session topics include B2B and B2C focuses in social media, integrating  traditional tactics with digital tactics, managing strategies with a variety of audiences and messages, the latest research and analytics for today's marketer, understanding today's marketing climate, and harnessing return-on-marketing-investment (ROMI).
More information and topic descriptions are available at www.ConqueringChaosConference.org. Presentation and speaker information will be available soon.
Also, watch our Twitter feed and this blog for contest information - you could win free or discounted admission!
Get ready to channel marketing’s universal truths, tools and tactics on November 8, 2010, 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM | 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Happy Hour
Cost
Discounted, early-bird registration rates available through September 30, 2010:
Before
After
Member
$225
$299
Nonmember
$299
$399
Student Member
$75
$75
Student Nonmember
$100
$100

 
Register today! Questions? Please contact the MN AMA office at 651-917-6241.
Location
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403



Lisa Baker manages B2B and B2C marketing for health advocacy products at CIGNA Healthcare, and she also owns her own agency - Elbie Marketing, LLC. She has a B.A. in communications and M.A. in ethnographic marketing research and servant leadership.
 
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Monday, October 26, 2009


Tweet Your Way to "Get in the Game"

The 2009 Annual Conference is just weeks away. We have an impressive line-up of speakers, and we are still busy planning what should be one of our best conferences yet. You don't want to miss this one. And we don't want you to miss it, either. That's why we're giving away a free pass, a $399 value, to one of our Twitter followers. Additionally, we’re offering $150 off of the standard registration price for three of our followers and $75 off the standard registration price for five other followers.

The rules are simple. First, follow @MNAMA on Twitter if you aren't already doing so. Then tell us why you'd like to attend this year's Annual Conference. Check out the conference Web site to see what's in store for this year. Then decide... Which of the sessions would you like to attend the most? Which speaker would you like to see in action? Why do you deserve to win this contest? Be honest. Be creative. All you have to do is tweet your reason(s). Tweet as much as you'd like- just be sure to mark it with the conference hashtag: #mnama09. *

Still haven't jumped on the Twitter bandwagon? It's easy to sign up. Set up your account, then participate. Don't want to join Twitter? Sorry... you'll have to pay your way to Get in the Game.

The contest will begin at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27 and run until noon on Wednesday, November 4. Any tweets submitted before or after these dates/times will not be considered. The winner will be announced at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 4. Note that the conference is on November 10 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, so please be sure you are able to attend! We promise it will be worth clearing your schedule for.

Questions? Feel free to leave a comment here or reach us via Twitter @MNAMA. Good luck, and spread the word!

*Tweets that do not contain the hashtag #mnama09 will not be considered in this contest.

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