2008 Events Calendar

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts!

Experience the impact of stereotypical comments. Explore why people don’t protest the use of stereotypes and other biased behaviors. Learn techniques for speaking up without blame or guilt.

NAMIC Members: $40.00
Non-members: $50.00
Open to all

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The Digital Media Evolution

Keynote Speaker:
Clayton Banks
President and Founder, Ember Media

Join NAMIC-San Francisco for a discussion on how digitalization will shape and change the future. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to Jaliza_Johnson@cable.comcast.com or call 510-567-9277

835 Market Street
San Francisco State University in the Westfield Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94103
Room 609
6:00 – 9:00pm

Members & Non-Members: $25.00

‘Career Development - Inside and Out’

Join NAMIC-Minnesota for a panel discussion on how to take your career to the next level inside and out of the work place. Light Appetizers will be served.

5:30 – 7:00
Harrington Mansion – Zuhrah Shrine Center
2540 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $25.00

RSVP to yolanda_sims@cable.comcast.com

Spring Membership Mixer

Thursday, June 19th
6:00 – 8:00pm
O. Henry Hotel
624 Green Valley Road
Greensboro, NC 27401

Join NAMIC-Carolinas for a Membership Mixer. Join a committee, meet the chapter officers and get involved! Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

To RSVP and for more information please email namic_carolinas@namic.com

Management Strategies: Today, Tomorrow and the Future

NAMIC-New York presents a special breakfast panel discussion about effective management strategies where a panel of experts will provide insight on how to successfully manage your career.

Tuesday, June 24
HBO
1100 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY

7:30am Check in/Breakfast
8:15 – 9:30am Panel Discussion

Members: $20.00
Non-members: $30.00

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For questions please email namic.ny.events@gmail.com

C3: Bringing Programmers & Advertisers Together

‘What is Neilsen C3, why is it so important, and how will it affect ratings & revenue?’

Come join our interactive panel discussion on the new commercial ratings system know as C3. This new system captures the average commercial minute ratings during the first viewing of a program plus 3 days of DVR playback. Executives representing programming, research, and ad sales will discuss how C3 will impact programmers and advertisers as both groups work to keep viewers tuned in to the marketing message. Participants will benefit by getting a clearer understanding of the new ratings system, its impact on broadcast and cable networks, and how it may influence the types of commercials seen in the future.

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Ad Sales Office - Southeastern Division
Metzler One Buckhead Plaza
3060 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
*Large Conference Room*

$25 - NAMIC members
$30 - Non-members

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For questions, please email namic_atlanta@namic.com

In Your Own Style: Relational Selling Skills

Unpack the key principles of relational selling techniques that are used by top sales executives and consultants in high growth, high performing companies.

To participate, you must be one of the following:

• A NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) participant
• A NAMIC Leadership Seminar Participant

The 4-1-1 on Ad Sales in the Digital World

Ask 100 people what they think they know about Ad Sales and get 100 different answers. Chances are, if you haven’t experienced this incredibly diverse and dynamic side of the industry close up, you probably don’t know what it is. Even more important, you probably aren’t aware of its “rich” possibilities!

How do commercials get on the air? What is a multi platform buy? What is the importance of mass reach versus niche? What is the upfront season? The fall new season? What is a media plan and how do you execute against it? How do you incorporate web sites, mobile, blogs etc? This is the chance you’ve been waiting for to hear these and other questions answered.

NAMIC Members: $40.00
Non-members: $50.00
Open to all

Executive Coaching for Multicultural Executives

To participate, you must be one of the following:

• A NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) participant
• A NAMIC Leadership Seminar Participant
• A NAMIC Platinum Level Member

(During Cable Diversity Week)
New York Marriott Marquis
New York, NY

Hotel Information
Reserve your room at the New York Marriott Marquis today!
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

For information about sponsoring this event, please contact Danny McGlone at (212) 594-5985, ext. 13.

Please click here for sponsorship opportunities. For general information about this event, please contact Sandra Girado at (212)594-5985, ext. 23.

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Social Networks: The Art of Successful Consumer Marketing and Engagement

Discover the nuances and differences between traditional digital marketing campaigns and the competitive edge that social networks inherently give brands as they seek to truly engage consumers in their unique brand experiences. Through the lens of real-world case studies, take a look at revealing digital media stats related to multicultural marketing and learn about best practices, key pitfalls and challenges, and how best to achieve ROI via a smart, engaging, targeted social networking campaign.

NAMIC Members: $40.00
Non-members: $50.00
Open to all

Words from the Wise: Let's Talk Power

To participate, you must be one of the following:
A NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) participant

I, We, They: Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution

Take part in a dialogue about relationships among Blacks, Latinos and Asians in the communications industry. Reach across the boundaries of culture and historical perceptions to forge new alliances and strengthen historical ties.

NAMIC Members: $40.00
Non-members: $50.00
Open to all