45th annual francis w. hatch awards
Boston, Sept. 20
This ceremony, to be held at Avalon, will celebrate creative excellence in New England advertising. The exhibit will be open prior to the show. For more info, call (617) 262-1100, ext. 17.
What The Best Agencies Do Differently
Cleveland, Sept. 22
What makes ad agencies innovative, financially successful and respected? Find out what sets great agencies apart from the crowd at this 4A's event. For more info, e-mail Bob Linden at bobl@aaaa.org.
ADWEEK'S CREATIVE SEMINAR
Las Vegas, Sept. 22-23
Speakers include Bartle Bogle Hegarty's John Hegarty, Coca-Cola's Esther Lee and Leo Burnett Worldwide's Mark Tutssel. This event will be held at the Green Valley Ranch Resort. For more info, visit www.creativeseminar.com.
Hispanic Retail 360
Dallas, Sept. 26-27
Learn how to target, segment and execute sales and marketing plans to Latino consumers. Integrated data and insights from VNU's world-leading information companies, including ACNielsen, will be featured. This event will be held at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel. For more info, call (770) 291-5409, or visit www.hispanicretail360.com.
advertising week
New York, Sept. 26-30
Join the industry's brightest stars at various locations, including the Apollo Theater, the Museum of Television & Radio, New York Public Library and the Time Warner Center. Last year, the event attracted more than 40,000 participants from more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.advertisingweek.com.
The 4A's And Adweek's Account Management Conference
New York, Sept. 28
Learn what a creative leader looks for in an account person; the role of an account person in a small- or medium-size agency; and what agencies should do to increase diversity. Join top agency executives at the Kimmel Center at New York University. For more info, e-mail aaaaconferences@aaaa.org, or visit www.aaaa.org.
2005 AICP Show: the art & technique of the american television commercial
Dallas, Oct. 19
This event, to be held at the Dallas Museum of Art, will also be held Nov. 17 in Chicago. For more info, call (214) 655-2662, or visit www.aicp.com.
Please send calendar listings to Diana Lee at dlee@adweek.com.
digitallife
New York, Oct. 14-16
Attendees will get a close look at the hottest new digital products available this holiday season from the world's leading technology companies. With the introduction of exciting innovations from TiVo, Xbox, XM Satellite Radio and many other popular exhibitors, products seen at DigitalLife are sure to top gift lists this year. This event will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. For more information, visit www.digitallife.com, or contact Tracy Pendleton at (310) 550-3271.
THE NEXT BIG IDEA: THE FUTURE OF BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT
New York, Oct. 19
This event will examine the convergence of marketing, music, sports and Hollywood. Discuss innovative strategies, including how to move beyond traditional licensing agreements and product placement to entertainment-as-marketing events. Hosted by Adweek Magazines, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter and Nielsen Entertainment, this event will be held at the Grand Hyatt. For more info, contact Jaime Kobin at (646) 654-5169, or visit www.thenextbigidea.com.
marketing technology luncheon
New York, Oct. 27
Discuss the challenges and opportunities in marketing technology. Hosted by The Advertising Club and USA Today, this event, to be held at the Roosevelt Hotel, will feature guest speakers from IBM and Xerox. For more info, visit www.theadvertisingclub.com.
advertising production club of new york's 37th annual Fall Dinner Dance
New York, Nov. 12
The Advertising Production Person of the Year (APPY) awards will be presented along with cocktails, dinner and dancing. This event will be held at the Roosevelt Hotel. For more information, e-mail admin@apc-ny.org.
silver medal luncheon
Washington, Nov. 18
The Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington, in collaboration with the American Advertising Federation, each year honors a person who has made outstanding contributions to advertising and has been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. This luncheon, which began in 1975, will be held at The Washington Post. For more info, call (703) 683-5954, or visit www.dcadclub.com.