Creative Summit
Atlanta, March 21
Speakers Dave Lubars of BBDO, New York, Linus Karlsson of Mother, New York, Daniel Russ of GSD&M, Austin, and Michael Hart of Mono, Minneapolis, are tentatively slated to show their reels and share their ideas on how to develop superior creative work. This event, to be held at the Atlanta History Center, is sponsored by the 4A's Atlanta Council Board of Governors. For more info, e-mail Cecilia Graham at cecilia@aaaa.org or visit www.aaaa.org.
SVA Portfolio Show
New York, March 21–31
The School of Visual Arts presents "Advertising and Graphic Design Portfolio," featuring some of the best in advertisements, campaigns, designs, digital videos and 3D work from students in the BFA advertising and graphic design department. A reception opens the show on March 21. The program has more than 700 matriculated students and a faculty comprised of 150 award- winning creative directors, copywriters, art directors and designers. The exhibition, to be held at the Art Directors Club, is curated by Richard Wilde, chair of the BFA advertising and graphic design department at SVA. For more information, call (212) 592-2010 or e-mail proffice@sva.edu.
ANA Television Advertising Forum
New York, March 22
The traditional model for television continues to change. Life Beyond the :30 (the theme for this year's conference) now includes VOD, the video iPod, branded entertainment and more. Industry constituents will discuss and debate the current state of the industry, and most importantly, where it's going. This event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. For more information, call Francesca Boniello at (212) 455-8013 or e-mail francesca@ana.net.
What Separates The Best From The Rest
Cincinnati, March 28
In this 4A's workshop, Tim Williams explores what America's most successful agencies do differently. These are the agencies that do the best work and attract a steady flow of new business. Participants will benefit from this in-depth discussion about improving agency performance. It will be of particular value to department heads and those with some supervisory responsibilities. For more info, e-mail Cecilia Graham at cecilia@aaaa.org or visit www.aaaa.org.
4a's Management Conference for CEOs
Scottsdale, Ariz., April 5-7
Network with executives and learn about domestic and international developments from renowned ad leaders and political figures. Speakers including Michael Jeary, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Ron Berger will address the industry's biggest challenges in the year to come. This conference will be held at the Phoenician Spa & Resort. For more info, e-mail Karen Proctor at karen@aaaa.org.
ANA Marketing Training Program
New York, April 10-12
This is the only marketing and media management training program designed by and for client-side marketers. Classes are taught by executives, industry CEOs, leading academics and experts, including consultants from the EMM Group, Triad and Arrow Group Ltd., among others. Sessions are hands-on and provide skills and processes you can apply immediately to your marketing career. This program will be held at the Coleman Center. For more info, contact Joanne Forbes at (212) 455-8086 or e-mail jforbes@ana.net.
10th Annual New York Magazine Day
New York, April 20
Join The Advertising Club and the Magazine Publishers of America in celebrating the 10th Annual New York Magazine Day, which offers insights and opportunities to connect with publishing and advertising influentials. This event will be held at the Marriott Marquis. For more information, visit www.theadvertisingclub.org.
VOZ LATINA 2006: MASTERING THE MARKETING MIX TO HISPANICS 18-34
South Beach, Fla., April 27
It is estimated there will be 56 million Latinos in the U.S. by 2010. Learn how to reach the young Hispanic consumer, effectively maximize your marketing spend and ensure maximum ROI. This event, hosted by Adweek's Marketing y Medios, will be held at the Ritz-Carlton. For more information, e-mail Jaime Kobin at jkobin@vnubusinessmedia.com or visit www.marketingtohispanics.com.
ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference
Naples, Fla., May 7-10
Financial and marketing management professionals will address efficiencies, cost savings and return on investment. This event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton. For more info, call Francesca Boniello at (212) 455-8013 or e-mail francesca@ana.net.
M2W: Marketing to Women Conference
Chicago, May 8-9
This national marketing conference, featuring several guest speakers, will help businesses learn to increase their emotional, cognitive and financial share of the powerful women's market. This event will be held at the Chicago Cultural Center. For more info, call (860) 724-2649, ext. 11, or visit www.m2w.biz.
47th annual Clio festival
Miami, May 13-16
Awards will be given for global advertising and design innovation. For more info, call Jack Mello at (201) 981-5617 or visit www.clioawards.com.
Art & Technique of the American Commercial
New York, June 8
The 15th Annual AICP Show, to be held at the Museum of Modern Art, will feature winning commercials in various craft categories. The black-tie event will include a cocktail reception and buffet dinner. For more info, call (212) 929-3000 or visit www.aicp.com.
ARF Audience Measurement Symposium
New York, June 20-21
This symposium will provide perspectives to help the industry become comfortable with the alternative new measurement solutions required for our rapidly changing media landscape. This event will be held at the Millennium Broadway Hotel. For more info, visit www.thearf.org.
Please send calendar listings to Diana Lee at dlee@adweek.com.