2008 Annual NAMIC Conference

Diversity: Pipeline to Innovation

September 14-16, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis
New York, NY

From a diverse platform of thought leaders, breakthrough strategies and constructive dialogue flow creativity, resources and skills. These combine to lead the best ideas. Ideas give rise to innovation and from programming to marketing to technology to human resources, innovation drives the communications industry.

Presented by the industry’s leading resource for multi-ethnic diversity, the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference carries the energy that fuels innovation through diversity and inclusion. It is the place to mingle with the most diverse and brightest leaders, to acquire the newest ideas and to be at the forefront of the latest diversity research and trends. Be there!

Honorary Co-Chairs

Neil Smit
President & CEO, Charter Communications

David Zaslav
President & CEO, Discovery Communications

Planning Committee Co-Chairs

Kenetta Bailey
Senior Vice President, Marketing, We TV

Marsha J. Conaway
Regional Vice President, Human Resources, Midwest Region, Time Warner Cable

Charisse Lillie
Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast Corporation & Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast Cable Communications

Pragash Pillai
Vice President, Strategic Engineering, Bresnan Communications

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Agenda – As of July 15, 2008

Sunday, September 14, 2008

11:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Chapter Leadership Workshop (by invitation only)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm First Time Conference Attendee & New Member Orientation
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm National Membership Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Monday, September 15, 2008

7:30 am – 4:30 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:45 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Writers’ Workshop (by invitation only)
9:00 am – 11:15 am Opening General Session: Diversity Town Hall Meeting
11:15 am – 11:30 am Mid-Morning Break
11:30 am – 12:45 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Ad Sales, Corporate Diversity & Inclusion, Digital Media, Leadership Development
11:30 am – 1:00 pm NAMIC Multicultural Marketing Committee (by invitation only)
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Luncheon
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Ad Sales, Corporate Diversity & Inclusion, Digital Media, Leadership Development
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Mid-Afternoon Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Hot Topics: Hot Topic 1: Presentation of the NAMIC Excellence in Multi-Cultural Marketing Awards (EMMA), Hot Topic 2: Digital Transition: The Next Digital Divide?
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Reception for Alumni of the Executive Leadership Development Program and Leadership Seminar (by invitation only)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Opening Reception

Tuesday, September 16

7:30 am – 3:30 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:45 am Multichannel News Breakfast (separate registration required, not part of conference registration fee. For further information about tickets/tables for this event, contact Sandy Friedman at 646-746-6740 or safriedman@reedbusiness.com)
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Writers’ Workshop (by invitation only)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:30 am General Session
10:30 am – 10:45 am Mid-Morning Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Ad Sales, Corporate Diversity & Inclusion, Digital Media, Leadership Development
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Mickey Leland Humanitarian Achievement Award Luncheon
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Diversity in Communications Career Expo
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Ad Sales, Corporate Diversity & Inclusion, Digital Media, Leadership Development
4:15 pm – 6:30 pm Closing Reception

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

12:00 – 4:00 pm Concurrent Continuing Education Workshops for Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) and Leadership Seminar Alumni (invitation only)

Click here to view the most current agenda (PDF)

Speakers – As of July 15, 2008

Anjula Acharia-Bath, CEO, Desi Hits

Joe Abruzzese, President, Ad Sales, Discovery Communications

Joe Bernard, VP, Network Sales, mun2

Deanna Brown, President, Interactive Group, Scripps Networks Interactive

Adris Chakraborty, Director, Globosat Entertainment LLC

David Cohen, EVP, Comcast Corporation

Scott Collins, SVP, Ad Sales, WE tv

John DeMarchi, Director, Distribution, Saavn

Alma Derricks, Director, Media & Entertainment Strategy, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Keval Desai, Director, Product Management for TV Ads, Google

Rosalyn Durant, VP and GM, ESPNU

Phiderika Foust, SVP, Business Development, Scripps Networks Interactive

Vicky Free, VP, Entertainment Marketing, TNT, TBS and TCM

Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer, BET Networks

Joan Gillman, President, Media Sales, Time Warner Cable

Susan Jin Davis, VP, Corporate Development, Comcast

Robin Johnson, PhD, EQUEST

Pat Jones, SVP, Account Services, Carat Entertainment

Chet Kanojia, CEO, Navic Networks

Grace Killelea, VP, Talent and Leadership Initiatives, Comcast Cable

Alan Klein, SVP, Partnerships & Licensing, IFC

John Lansing, President, Scripps Networks

Jim Larrison, EVP, Platform Sales & Service, Adify Corp.

Debra Lee, Chairman & CEO, BET Networks

Tonia Lee, VP, New Products Group, Turner Broadcasting, Inc.

Wonya Lucas, Chief Marketing Officer, Discovery Communications

Kay Madati, VP, Audience Experience & Development, CNN Worldwide

Ian Mahoney, VP, Network Sales, ION Media

Arlene Manos, President, National Ad Sales, Rainbow Media Holdings LLC

Roland Martin, Journalist & Syndicated Columnist

Manny Martinez, VP and GM, Charter Communicationsv

Joe Matarese, VP/GM, OnDemand Business Unit, ARRIS Media and Communications Systems

Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO, NCTA

Don Moore, Agency Team Leader, Central Region, Google

John Morrow, VP, Strategy & Business Development, Cisco

JD Myers II, VP, Cox Business Services, Cox Communications

Ken Naz, President, North America, EROS International USA

John Norris, MTV News Correspondent

Stephen Palacios, EVP, Cheskin

Ron Phillips, VP, Human Resources, Comcast Western Division

Abbe Raven, President & CEO, A&E Television Networks

Johnathan Rodgers, President & CEO, TV One

Visael Rodriguez, Director, Cultural Competency & Diversity, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida

Bobby Sahni, Manager, Multicultural Marketing, Rogers Cable Communications

Michelle Scales, VP, Diverse Growth Segments, Wells Fargo

Wendell Scott, VP, Multimedia Marketing, ESPN

Kat Stewart, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Cable in the Classroom

Michele Thornton, Account Executive & Director, Multi-Cultural Sales, CNN Ad Sales

Wanda Townsend, VP, Government Relations, National Cable & Telecommunications Association

Luke Visconti, Co-founder & Partner, DiversityInc

Elain Waldman, VP, Ad Sales Marketing, WE tv

Bittou Wallia, Actor, Heaven on Earth

Tiffany Warren, VP, Director of Multicultural Programs and Community Outreach, Arnold

Karen Williams, Associate Publisher of Marketing, Essence Magazine

Registration

Register by:

August 15, 2008	Member: $1,160	Non-Member: $1,335*
September 10, 2008	Member: $1,260	Non-Member: $1,435*

*One year complimentary NAMIC membership included

Want to send multiple employees to the conference? You can do so and save! Take advantage of group registration:

$4,750 for 5 conference registrations ($950 each)
$9,000 for 10 conference registrations ($900 each)
$12,750 for 15 conference registrations ($850 each)

Click here to register online or click here to download the registration form (PDF)

Questions about registration, please contact Sandra Girado, Meetings and Events Manager, at 212-594-5985, ext. 23 or Sandra.girado@namic.com

Sponsorship

Expose your company’s brand to a broad range of multi-ethnic media industry thought leaders, influencers and experts. Sponsor the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference!

Sponsors to date include:

Conference Media Sponsors:

Click here to view sponsorship opportunities and benefits (PDF).

Questions about sponsorship, please contact Danny McGlone, Vice President of Fund Development at 212-594-5985, ext. 13 or danny.mcglone@namic.com

Diversity in Communications Career Expo

The Career Expo is an ideal opportunity for companies to recruit candidates to diversify their workforce and attract talented African-American, Asian and Latino professionals. Recruiters from a broad range of communications companies will exhibit.

Exhibitors: Is your company looking to diversify its workforce and attract talented African-American, Asian and Latin professionals?

Do you need bilingual and culturally competent employees in key positions to serve your diverse consumers?

If you answered YES to either question, then your company needs to exhibit at the Diversity in Communications Career Expo at the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference. It’s a diversity recruitment opportunity that you will not want to miss out on. Come out to meet and identify candidates who should be part of your team!

Single and double exhibit spaces are available for $750 and $1,000 each.

To learn more about exhibiting at the Diversity in Communications Career Expo, contact Monique Wells at (2123) 594-5985, ext 18 or monique.wells@namic.com.

Job Seekers: The Career Expo is a veritable Who’s Who of the communications industry, including top companies looking to meet, greet and hire multi-ethnic professionals at various levels.

The Career Expo is FREE and open to the public to attend, as well as all registered for the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference. Advance registration required.

To learn more about attending the Diversity in Communications Career Expo, contact Monique Wells at (2123) 594-5985, ext 18 or monique.wells@namic.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to view the FAQ (PDF)

Hotel Room Block

NAMIC has a room block at the New York Marriott Marquis at the rate of $409 per night that is available on a first come, first served basis. The room block is selling fast, so please book before the August 15th deadline by calling 800-228-9290.