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Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 - MediaPost Events Calendar
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Search Engine Academy of Oregon : ULTIMATE SEO MASTERY WORKSHOP - 3-DAY ADVANCED
MacForce, 100 SE Salmon, Portland, OR, Portland, OR
Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon as she teaches the latest search engine marketing tips and tactics. In this 3-day course you will learn advanced strategies to capture your target market through the power of the search engines and the strength of compelling content.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT PLANNING & BUYING OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA - LEVEL I
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
This is a must-do course to gain comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of interactive media delivery, measurement and creative elements. If you're new to the industry, or need to improve your knowledge and skills this is an essential course. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SELLING OF INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - LEVEL I
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
This is a must-do course to gain comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of interactive media delivery, measurement and creative elements. If you're new to the industry, or need to improve your knowledge and skills this is an essential course. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Paragon Media : MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR
New York
This 4-module program (each a half-day, for which you can sign up individually) for advertisers, media sales reps, ad agencies and media agencies is designed to teach the fundamentals of the media planning and buying process. Basic terms & concepts are covered, with work sessions putting them to practical use. Each major medium is covered in depth, including how each medium is used, its value to the advertiser, the problems facing each medium and the potential impact upon the advertiser's message. Participants next learn how an advertiser translates their marketing goals into media solutions and finally, how media is selected & purchased.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT PLANNING & BUYING OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA - LEVEL II
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
This comprehensive "how to" course provides attendees with the knowledge needed to successfully plan, buy & manage digital media campaigns. Learn how to develop a winning strategy, integrate digital into your media mix, build an effective plan & optimize campaign performance. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SELLING OF INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - LEVEL II
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
Provides in-depth basic and intermediate "how to" knowledge and sales skills and techniques needed for selling online-only and integrated advertising programs. Learn advanced techniques in digital and integrated sales. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Advertising Women of New York (AWNY) : WHAT'S HOT IN PR 2010: DISSECTING THE BLOGOSPHERE--KNOW WHO IS HOLDING YOUR BRAND
USA Today, 535 Madison Avenue (at 54th St.), New York, NY
Social media has no doubt changed PR and marketing in the last year. This discussion will take a deep dive into one rapidly changing aspect - the blogosphere. Hear from marketers and bloggers alike about who is controlling and stewarding brands, with both positive and negative influence. Our panel will look at new technologies that are monitoring and measuring this influence and current FTC regulations that every brand needs to be aware of. If you plan to pitch, sponsor or read a blog in 2010, this panel is a must attend.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The ADVERTISING Club : THE GREAT DEBATE
Helen Mills Event Space, New York, NY
Leap into the New Year for a lively discussion to kick-off 2010 featuring the leaders of our business, as they discuss, and, debate topical issues facing our industry. Our all-star panel representing all facets of the business will bring a full circle perspective on some of the hot issues for 2010. Just a few topics on the table for discussion: The Rights of Marketers Data Ownership Paid Content Technology as the driving force for advertisers Consumer Control Bring your questions and be prepared to engage with the panel.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Laredo Group : HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY BUILD & MANAGE A DIGITAL AGENCY OR DIVISION
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
This is a must-do course for executives who need to start and operate a successful interactive media agency or division. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
Provides the knowledge and insights needed to successfully plan, implement, manage & measure social media marketing efforts, and align social media efforts with objectives. Learn to navigate tools & platforms, assign responsibilities and drive your company's presence & participation. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Online Media Today : THE 7 PILLARS OF INTERNET MARKETING
Pasadena, CA
Online Media Today (OMT) - Internet Marketing Workshop for Today's Business Owner - has fast become Southern California's marquee new media educational event! Join us as the industry's top internet marketing experts explore, teach and engage with local business owners, executives, managers and entrepreneurs (NOTE: no sales pitch allowed!). Programmed by Internet Marketing Magazine Publisher, Online Media Today, the interactive workshop delivers real world education and online marketing tips in a language, we guarntee, everyone will understand. In addition, OMT's events include personalized networking sessions designed to help you expand your professional network. Come spend the evening with us as we help to de-mystify the complex world of Internet Marketing.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Oregon Training Network : STRATEGIES FOR IT SOURCING FROM CO-LOCATION TO THE CLOUD
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower. 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR
In today's business environment, Information Technology (IT) is not an option. The outsourcing of IT infrastructure is quickly becoming a critical decision for many businesses that are challenged to reduce costs, while maintaining their competitive advantage and planning for the future.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sobel Media : AUGMENTED REALITY: IS IT FOR REAL AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Samsung Experience at the Time Warner Center, New York, NY
Explore and predict the business potential for Augmented Reality...from advertising to marketing, to entertainment and education...and beyond. Panelists include David Curcurcito (Creative Director at Esquire), David Polinchock (Brand Experience Lab), Doug Dimon (Creative Bubble/NYC) and marketing expert Adam Broitman.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010
DMA : DMA SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
DMA Seminar Center, New York, NY
This event gives you the opportunity to hear from top brands and experts on how they have applied Social media to their businesses and how you can apply their approach to your business. The DMA Social Media Council serves as a forum for Social Media Marketing practitioners to share best practices, promote the dissemination of expertise and education to Direct Marketers seeking to understand how to employ social media as a marketing channel, and advocate for the adoption of industry practices and government regulations that will favor the development of social media as an effective, sustainable communications medium for marketers and consumers. For a B2B or B2C marketer, the Social Media Council offers opportunities to better understand how to activate prospects and customers through social media, and to measure the effectiveness of social media marketing. It accomplishes these objectives via expert presentations, roundtable discussions and the publication of survey data and white papers. This information will be readily available through our bi-monthly council calls, web portal, LinkedIn page, in-person roundtable discussions, and upcoming Blogs.

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Friday, January 22, 2010
Paragon Media : INTERNET MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR 201
New York
This half-day draws upon the many principles introduced in the morning session. Covered are the various ways of targeting as well as the metrics that are used to measure success for branding versus performance objectives. Participants will learn how to evaluate digital options against marketing goals, the value of buying on a CPM versus CPC/CPA basis, how ads are served, how to evaluate providers, etc. Finally, participants learn how to execute a buy, what to include in an RFP as well as an insertion order and how to optimize a campaign.

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Friday, January 22, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT & ANALYTICS
New York Friars Club, New York, NY
Teaches the knowledge and skills needed to understand how & what research, measurement & data analytics are used to meet marketing objectives & deliver more effective advertising. Get beyond top-level strategy and basic audience profiling using data for campaign management & optimization. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline.

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Friday, January 22, 2010
Paragon Media : INTERNET MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR 101
New York
This half-day program for advertisers, media sales reps, ad agencies and media agencies covers the basics as well as the more recent developments in online advertising. Basic terms and concepts are covered followed by an overview of various solutions available today, including rich media, search, social media, email and viral marketing to name a few. Participants will leave the session with a thorough understanding of the different options available to them.

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Monday, January 25, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Media Buying Academy's Boot Camp is the only 4 1/2 day seminar that teaches the "how-to's" and "ins and outs" of buying both traditional media and the basics of Internet. We've been imitated by many, but ours is a fast-moving, information-packed curriculum taught by experienced, seasoned veterans with style and war stories that will reinforce why things are done the way they are. Our workbooks (5 of them) are over 2,000 pages and worth the cost of tuition by themselves. Don't miss this seminar! Learn how to buy media with power and confidence! Learn about Newspaper, Outdoor, Theater, Radio, Cable TV, Broadcast TV, Transit, Consumer Magazines, B2B, Media Planning Tips and Internet buying. Agency staffers love this class. Marketing Directors learn how to communicate with their agencies. Call 1-800-622-2893 or visit our website at: www.mediabuyingacademy.com Hurry, seating is limited.

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Monday, January 25, 2010
OMMA PERFORMANCE
San Francisco, CA
OMMA Performance is intensively focused on performance and lead gen tools and strategies for marketers, advertisers, publishers and third-party vendors.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
OMMA SOCIAL
San Francisco, CA
OMMA Social is designed to guide you through the terrain of social media and how it relates to your brand or web property. This one-day conference will address social marketing challenges and provide insight into the future of this new medium including valuable information on the tools and resources available to utilize components such as conversational advertising, widgets, hosted communities and syndicated user-generated content to its fullest extent. Top names in the industry will share secrets for connecting with consumers online using social networks and uncover new insights and emerging trends of this burgeoning phenomenon.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) : THE SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION'S 2010 INFORMATION INDUSTRY SUMMIT
Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
WHO: Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) WHAT: SIIA Information Industry Summit WHEN: 26-27 January 2010 WHERE: Cipriani 42nd Street, New York

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Red Door Interactive : RED DOOR INTERACTIVE SPEAKER SERIES: LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA TO ACCELERATE THE CUSTOMER LIFECYCLE
Diamond View Tower (15th Floor Skybox), San Diego, CA
Social media is playing a significant role in shaping customer buying decisions. As a result, retailers are abandoning traditional advertising channels in favor of social media and other digital channels to proactively engage consumers in real time. In this edition of Red Door's Speaker Series, a panel of experts will discuss these dramatic changes and provides insights to help optimize your social strategy.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
NEXT MEDIA LEADERS NYC NETWORKING EVENT | JAN 26 @ W-UNION SQ.
W-Hotel Union Square (Olives Lounge), New York, NY
Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to discuss, exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Media Leaders : NEXT MEDIA LEADERS LA NETWORKING EVENT | JAN 26 @ THE OTHER ROOM
The Other Room, Los Angeles, CA
PLEASE RSVP HERE on our main website: http://medialeaders.tv/ Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections. EVENT DETAILS: Where: The Other Room Venice Beach, CA When: Tues. Jan 26th @7-10PM RSVP HERE on our mainsite: http://medialeaders.tv/

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Media Leaders : NEXT MEDIA LEADERS SAN FRAN NETWORKING EVENT | JAN 26 @ W-HOTEL
W-Hotel San Francisco Lobby Bar, San Francisco, CA
PLEASE RSVP HERE on our main website: http://medialeaders.tv/ Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections. EVENT DETAILS: Where: W-Hotel San Francisco Lobby Bar 181 Third St , San Francisco, CA 94103 When: Tues. Jan 26th @7-10PM RSVP HERE on our mainsite: http://medialeaders.tv/

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Media Leaders : NEXT MEDIA LEADERS AUSTIN NETWORKING EVENT | JAN 26 @ 219 WEST
219 West, Austin, TX
PLEASE RSVP HERE on our main website: http://medialeaders.tv/ Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections. EVENT DETAILS: Where: 219 West, Austin, TX When: Tues. January 26th @ 7-10pm ENJOY THE DRINK SPECIALS FOR THE FIRST 2 HOURS (7-9PM, Don't be late!) $2 Beers | $5 Media Martinis RSVP HERE on our mainsite: http://medialeaders.tv/

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Media Leaders : NEXT MEDIA LEADERS BOSTON NETWORKING EVENT | JAN 26 @ CITY BAR
City-Bar, Boston, MA
PLEASE RSVP HERE on our main website: http://medialeaders.tv/ Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections. EVENT DETAILS: Where: City-Bar Boston @ The Lenox 61 Exeter Street (at Boylston) Boston, MA 02116 When: Tues. Jan 26th @7-10PM ENJOY THE DRINK SPECIALS $5 Beers | $8 Media Martinis RSVP HERE on our mainsite: http://medialeaders.tv/

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Media Leaders : NEXT MEDIA LEADERS CHICAGO NETWORKING EVENT | JAN 26 @ W-HOTEL
W Hotel Whiskey Sky Bar on the 33rd Floor, Chicago, IL
PLEASE RSVP HERE on our main website: http://medialeaders.tv/ Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections. EVENT DETAILS: Where: W Hotel Whiskey Sky Bar on the 33rd Floor 644 Lake Shore Drive (33rd Floor) | Chicago IL | 60611 When: Tues. Jan 26th @7-10PM RSVP HERE on our mainsite: http://medialeaders.tv/

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Chicago American Marketing Association : MARKETING TO WOMEN
W Chicago - City Center, 172 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
Join us for a Marketing to Women seminar where you'll hear marketing and thought leaders from Trendsight Group, BlogHer, Midas International, and Sara Lee Corporation share their insights on reaching the world's most powerful consumers and winning their business. You'll learn how to translate gender differences into business-boosting marketing ideas, take home a new understanding of women, tap into their immense purchasing power, appeal to key influencers, and how to promote products that aren't typically marketed to women (think auto, sports, electronics, and hardware).

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Media Recruiting Group - Course Division : SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING (SEO, SEM, BLOGGING, ETC.)
The Williams Club of New York, 24 E. 39th Street (Madison/Park), New York, NY
Customer buying patterns have shifted due to advances in the Web & social media. How have you responded? Learn how to combine social media marketing with tried and true SEO & SEM techniques to drive traffic to your site, build your online audience and increase your business. This course will cover the essentials of Social Media marketing tactics/strategies for growing traffic online, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other key social networks. It will also teach you how to integrate your social media marketing with your other digital and established campaigns.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
SF New Media : SF NEW MEDIA DRINKUP
Infusion Lounge - 124 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA
Welcome to the SF New Media Club! We are a group of marketing, advertising and entertainment professionals in San Francisco that meet monthly for casual mingling. If you are a brand marketer or work at an ad agency, interactive agency or media company (online or offline) then this is your chance to come and hang out with your peers in a laid-back environment. This month we will give away an XBox 360 and a couple of copies of the new Windows 7, courtesy of Microsoft! Also, Infusion Lounge is extending it's happy hour specials until 8:30 PM just for us! This will be the first of many amazing events this year, so make sure you stop by to learn all we've got planned!

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Thursday, January 28, 2010
The Advertising Research Foundation :
Bently Reserve, San Francisco, CA
Join us at our upcoming San Francisco event to learn how to use listening, evaluate listening applications, develop a listening strategy, integrate it into your existing research program, create an action plan and apply its learnings. Get answers to your questions on listening and develop an action plan that specifically addresses your business needs during this interactive day. Speakers include: ·Keynote: Jeremiah Owyang, digital media strategy superstar and blogger and Partner, Customer Strategy, Altimeter Group ·Steve Patrizi, Vice President, Advertising Sales & Operations at LinkedIn ARF Members: $595 Non-Members: $895

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Friday, January 29, 2010
DMA : ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO A DIGITAL AGENCY
Naples Grande Beach Resort, FL
Today, the most successful agencies have redefined themselves as companies that provide a combination of marketing services and specialized advertising for all available channels. Produced by and for senior direct marketing agency executives, this is the event of the year for candid discussions on improving performance and ROI.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010
Center for Sustainble Journalism, Kennesaw State University : SOCON10- ENOUGH THEORY; NOW SHOW ME THE MONEY - AND THE LOVE. PROVEN SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIAL NETWORK TACTICS TO ENRICH YOUR BUSINESS, NONPROFIT AND YOURSELF
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, GA
SoCon10, Southeast's premier social media and social networking conference is now in its fourth year.In the first three years, we introduced social media, user-generated content, blogs, podcasts, video logs, social networking, wikis, Twitter... but nothing stands still. Find out what you have to know in 2010 to stay ahead of the learning curve. Find out who is doing great stuff; who has great, innovative ideas. Network and learn -- and maybe even partner with -- independent content producers, new media pros, academics and people from across the spectrum of marketing, public relations, legal, human resources, and executive ranks. Just $99 for the full 1.5 days, including a Big Eating, Big Thinking Networking Dinner on Friday night. Or $49.95 just for Saturday, including a continental breakfast and networking lunch.

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Monday, February 01, 2010
ClickZ, DMA, & Email Experience Council : WHAT'S WORKING NOW IN EMAIL MARKETING
Eden Roc , Miami, FL
What's Working Now in Email Marketing: Practical Tips for Taking Your Already Successful Program to New Heights See real-life examples of how a wide variety of organizations are making their email marketing efforts more effective and more profitable. You'll gain practical tips you can take back, test and implement with your own email program.

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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Red Door Interactive : RED DOOR INTERACTIVE SPEAKER SERIES: LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA TO ACCELERATE THE CUSTOMER LIFECYCLE
Fuel Cafe - (Located at TAXI) 3455 Ringsby Court, Denver, CO 80216, Denver, CO
Social media is playing a significant role in shaping customer buying decisions. As a result, retailers are abandoning traditional advertising channels in favor of social media and other digital channels to proactively engage consumers in real time. In this edition of Red Door's Speaker Series, a panel of experts will discuss these dramatic changes and provides insights to help optimize your social strategy.

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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Gotham Media : DIGITAL COCKTAILS: KEYS TO SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
For Your Imagination Studios, New York
INCLUDES WINE RECEPTION Expert panelists in the field of social media and viral communications will offer insights and guidance to what works and what doesn't in creating successful social media and viral campaigns. A discussion of tools, techniques and ideas from the masters.

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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Laredo Group : HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY BUILD & MANAGE A DIGITAL AGENCY OR DIVISION
Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, CA
This is a must-do course for executives who need to start and operate a successful interactive media agency or division. Visit our website for a complete course description and outline. Alternate dates/locations also available.

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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Business Development Institute : HEALTHCARE SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM BREAKFAST
New York University Midtown Campus, 11 West 42nd Street, Rm 421, New York, NY
The Healthcare Social Communications Leadership Forum is an invitation-only exclusive group of senior marketing and communications executives from prominent pharmaceuticals, hospital groups, medical device and technology companies, and managed care providers. The forum was created from our July 23, 2009 Social Communications & Healthcare: Case Studies & Roundtables event which was sold out with over 375 attendees. The feedback from attendees, speakers, and sponsors was so positive that we saw an opportunity to have a smaller, more private forum for knowledge sharing and networking focused on how leading healthcare brands are embracing social communications to achieve business objectives.

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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Advertising Women of New York : WHAT'S HOT IN MEDIA BUYING FOR 2010
The New York Hilton, New York, NY
Moderator: Abbey Klaassen, Executive Editor, Advertising Age Panel: Rob Jayson, President Strategy, Zenith Media USA George Janson, Managing Partner, Director of Print, Group M Ben Kennedy, Director of Business Development, Joule Andy Chapman, Co-Lead of The Exchange, Mindshare

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Monday, February 08, 2010
Borrell Associates : 2010 LOCAL ONLINE ADVERTISING CONFERENCE
Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
Forget the hype. This conference is all about revenue. Borrell's 2010 Local Online Advertising: The 'Business of Making Money' Conference will be unlike any other interactive Internet conference you've attended. It's about making money. Period. At this conference you will explore online advertising business models and strategies, and gain tactical intelligence to "hit the ground running" when you return home.

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Monday, February 08, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Media Buying Academy's Boot Camp is the only 4 1/2 day seminar that teaches the "how-to's" and "ins and outs" of buying both traditional media and the basics of Internet. We've been imitated by many, but ours is a fast-moving, information-packed curriculum taught by experienced, seasoned veterans with style and war stories that will reinforce why things are done the way they are. Our workbooks (5 of them) are over 2,000 pages and worth the cost of tuition by themselves. Don't miss this seminar! Learn how to buy media with power and confidence! Learn about Newspaper, Outdoor, Theater, Radio, Cable TV, Broadcast TV, Transit, Consumer Magazines, B2B, Media Planning Tips and Internet buying. Agency staffers love this class. Marketing Directors learn how to communicate with their agencies. Call 1-800-622-2893 or visit our website at: www.mediabuyingacademy.com Hurry, seating is limited.

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Monday, February 08, 2010
Borrell Associates : 2010 LOCAL ONLINE ADVERTISING CONFERENCE
Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
Forget the hype. This conference is all about revenue. Borrell's 2010 Local Online Advertising: The 'Business of Making Money' Conference will be unlike any other interactive Internet conference you've attended. It's about making money. Period. At this conference you will explore online advertising business models and strategies, and gain tactical intelligence to "hit the ground running" when you return home.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Search Engine Academy of Oregon : SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING TIPS AND TACTICS - A FREE EVENT
MacForce, 100 SE Salmon, Portland, OR
Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon and get some search engine marketing tips and tactics that you can implement immediately at this free seminar. While introducing these marketing nuggets, she will also give you a brief overview of what you will learn in the "Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop" coming in July. If you have been thinking about taking the class or just want information on SEO basics, this is one hour you don't want to miss.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Gotham Media : FAIR USE: THE MEDIA BALANCING ACT
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC, New York, NY
This hands-on seminar will examine the balance that goes into determining what intellectual property must be licensed and what can be used free of charge in the creation of digital and traditional media. Expert panelists will discuss the application of law, precedent and the determination of what constitutes "Fair Use." This program will be extremely valuable to media and technology attorneys as well as to content producers who must deal with these issues on a regular basis. Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am Program: 8:30am-10:00am Attorneys will be awarded 1.5 CLE credit hours for attending this course. Financial assistance is available for attorneys upon request.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
DMA : DMA MOBILE MARKETING DAY
DMA Seminar Center, New York, NY
One day of sessions designed for non-technical marketing professionals needing to get their arms around what mobile means to their business.

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Monday, February 15, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
New York, New York, NY

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Predictive Analytics World : PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS WORLD
Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
GasPedal : BLOGWELL SAN DIEGO: HOW BIG BRANDS USE SOCIAL MEDIA
Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
HD EXPO : DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
Universal Hilton, Los Angeles, CA

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Paragon Media : MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR
Tampa, FL

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Direct Response Academy : DRTV BOOT CAMP WITH ADVANCED MEDIA & LOGISTICS
South Beach Marriott, Miami Beach, Miami, FL

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Thursday, February 18, 2010
DemandROMI : MARKETING ROI WORKSHOP WITH BONUS SOCIAL MEDIA ROI
The Ashford Club, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA

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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Oregon Training Network : AGILE SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR

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Friday, February 19, 2010
Paragon Media : INTERNET MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR 101
Tampa, FL

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Friday, February 19, 2010
Paragon Media : INTERNET MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR 201
Tampa, FL

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Monday, February 22, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Cincinnati, OH

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Monday, February 22, 2010
Gravity Summit : GRAVITY SUMMIT AT UCLA - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR BUSINESS
330 DeNeve Drive Los Angeles CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
OMMA METRICS & MEASUREMENT
New York City

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
OpenDialogue Inc. : 3RD ANNUAL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: GET CONNECTED: TAPPING INTO THE ZEITGEIST
The Old Mill Inn, Toronto

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Thursday, February 25, 2010
OMMA BEHAVIORAL
New York City

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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Direct Response Academy : ADVANCED DRTV MEDIA
(To be announced soon), San Francisco, CA

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Monday, March 01, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Boston, Boston, MA

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Monday, March 01, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SELLING OF INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - LEVEL I
Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY

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Monday, March 01, 2010
agencyside : REINVENTING THE AGENCY SALES MODEL
Tempe, AZ

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT PLANNING & BUYING OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA - LEVEL II
Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SELLING OF INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - LEVEL II
Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Omniture : OMNITURE SUMMIT 2010
Grand American Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY

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Thursday, March 04, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT & ANALYTICS
Friars Club, 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY

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Thursday, March 04, 2010
Sohobiztube.com : THE CO-ALIGNMENT OF THE CORPORATE AND PERSONAL BRAND - CHICAGO
The Simpson Multi-Purpose Room at Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monday, March 08, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Denver, Denver, CO

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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Next Level Summits : FOOD MARKETING SUMMIT
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa CA, SC

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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
We Media : WE MEDIA MIAMI '10
University of Miami, Storer Auditorium, Miami, FL

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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
We Media : WE MEDIA MIAMI CONFERENCE
University of Miami, Miami, FL

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Search Engine Academy of Oregon : SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING TIPS AND TACTICS - A FREE EVENT
MacForce, 100 SE Salmon Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR

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Monday, March 15, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
OMMA GLOBAL SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CA

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Paragon Media : MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR
Los Angeles

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Friday, March 19, 2010
Paragon Media : INTERNET MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR 101
Los Angeles

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Friday, March 19, 2010
Paragon Media : INTERNET MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING SEMINAR 201
Los Angeles

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Monday, March 22, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Monday, March 22, 2010
BIA/Kelsey : MARKETPLACES 2010
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA

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Monday, March 22, 2010
The Advertising Research Foundation : RE:THINK2010: THE ARF 56TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Marriott Marquis, New York, NY

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Custom Publishing Council : CUSTOM CONTENT CONFERENCE
Hutton Hotel, Nashville, TN

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Business Development Institute : SOCIAL REPUTATION MANAGEMENT PROTECTING & STRENGTHENING YOUR BRAND ACROSS THE SOCIAL WEB
The Graduate Center of The City University of NY 365 Fifth Avenue, Conference Level C, New York, NY

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Monday, March 29, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

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Thursday, April 01, 2010
MI6 : 2010 MI6 GAME MARKETING CONFERENCE
Grand Hyatt , San Francisco, CA

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Monday, April 05, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

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Monday, April 12, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Nashville, Nashville, TN

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Monday, April 12, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT PLANNING & BUYING OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA - LEVEL I
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Monday, April 12, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SELLING OF INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - LEVEL I
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT PLANNING & BUYING OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA - LEVEL II
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SELLING OF INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - LEVEL II
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Laredo Group : HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY BUILD & MANAGE A DIGITAL AGENCY OR DIVISION
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Laredo Group : INTELLIGENT RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT & ANALYTICS
New York Friars Club, New York, NY

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Monday, April 19, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
eMA -The eMarketing Association : THE POWER OF EMARKETING
Marriott Union Square, San Francisco, CA

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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Forrester Research : FORRESTER'S MARKETING FORUM 2010
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA

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Monday, April 26, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Syracuse, NY

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Monday, May 03, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monday, May 10, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Richmond, VA

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Monday, May 17, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING SOFTWARE SEMINAR
Austin, Austin, TX

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Monday, May 24, 2010
Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY'S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP
Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
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