Marketing executives searching for cutting-edge insights, and presenters scouting for 2015 speaking opportunities should consider attending the 5 marketing conferences listed below.
Each of these 2014 marketing conferences features presentations by leading experts, as well as opportunities to network with decision-makers from some of the world’s most influential brands.
1. The CMO Club Innovation and Inspiration Summit
When: October 1-2, 2014
Where: Beverly Hills, CA
At the Innovation and Inspiration Summit, you can attend sessions that will feature marketing and business leaders such as Luanne Calvert (CMO, Virgin America), Gordon Ho (SVP Marketing, Princess Cruises), Chris Curtin (Chief Digital Officer, Visa), and Tom Santora (CMO, Omni Hotels and Resorts).
Located at the SLS Hotel, just blocks from Rodeo Drive, this prestigious event is designed to inspire; consequently this summit prohibits vendor-selling which will be a relief to attendees who want to stay focused on the speaker sessions, and avoid the types of sales pitches that can diminish the quality of a conference.
The CMO Club is the world’s most engaged and inspired community of Senior Marketing Executives who help each other solve their biggest challenges, within a candid, trusted, and sharing environment, constantly raising the standard for what is required to be a successful Chief Marketing Officer. CMO Club Website
2. Dreamforce
When: October 13-16, 2014
Where: San Francisco, CA
Hosted by Salesforce.com, named the world’s most innovative company by Forbes four years in a row, Dreamforce is four high-energy days of innovation, fun, and giving back. It’s your chance to learn from industry visionaries, product experts, and world leaders who can help you transform your business and your life.
Dreamforce 2014 provides access to over 1,400 breakout sessions as well as presentations by some of the world’s most prominent leaders including Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Al Gore and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Dreamforce website
If you are on the fence about attending, check out the Why Attend section of the Dreamforce website to use the ROI calculator to estimate the return on investment you can expect from attending this great event.
3. iMedia Breakthrough Summit: The Next Wave of Marketing
When: October 25-28, 2014
Where: Atlanta, GA
In an industry where disruption is a constant, the iMedia Breakthrough Summit is where marketers go to gain perspective on breakthrough ways of doing business. This year’s summit will focus not only on anticipating the future, but creating it.
The first step to attending this conference is to submit an invitation request. iMedia events are open to qualified senior brand and agency marketers, and a limited number of technology and service companies and publishers.
Senior Marketers: iMedia Summit passes and accommodations are complimentary for brand and agency marketers.
Tech and Service Companies: Paid delegate and sponsor passes include all sessions, meals, networking functions, and up to 10 pre-scheduled meetings with senior marketers.
iMedia Website
To apply to speak at an iMedia Summit, submit your application here.
If you can’t attend the 2014 iMedia Breakthrough Summit, consider attending one of these other iMedia events:
iMedia Brand Summit September 7-10, 2014, Coronado, California
iMedia Agency Summit December 7-10, 2014, Bonita Springs, Florida
iMedia Brand Summit February 22-25, 2015, Amelia Island, Florida
iMedia Agency Summit May 3-6, 2015, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
iMedia Entertainment Summit June 2015, Southern California
iMedia Brand Summit September 13-16, 2015, Coronado, California
iMedia Agency Summit December 6-9, 2015, Scottsdale, Arizona
4. ad:tech New York
When: November 5-6, 2014
Where: New York City, NY
ad:tech New York’s two-day conference program features 30 conference sessions and 5 keynotes led by thought leaders from brands, agencies and publishers that are creating noise in the digital space.
2014 keynote speakers include Alan Cohen (Co-Founder, Giant Spoon), Brian Monahan (VP of Marketing, Walmart.com), and Babs Rangaiah (VP of Global Media Innovation & Ventures, Unilever). With such impressive speakers, as well as breakout sessions like Outsourcing Your Marketing Team, Demystifying “Viralness,” and The Death of Email Blasts, there is sure to be something for every type of marketing professional that attends ad:tech NY. ad:tech website
5. DMA: The Global Event for Data-Driven Marketers
When: October 25-30, 2014
Where: San Diego, CA
The homepage for the DMA conference features the following statistics about the event:
1. 30% of attendees are Vice President level or above
2. 80% learned something new at DMA 2013
3. 300+ speakers and innovation leaders
In addition to those stats, you should also know that DMA provides a 360° view of all the very latest and most effective marketing trends and tactic—social, mobile, search, retargeting, email, analytics, cutting-edge mail, [and] creative.
2014 keynote speakers include John Mellor (VP of Strategy & Business Development, Adobe), Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson (CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises), and Rob Michalak (Global Director of Social Mission, Ben & Jerry’s). DMA14 website
In addition, DMA hosts an above-average number of networking events and parties so attendees can make face-to-face connections with other like-minded professionals. Considering that the ROI of one new partnership could be enough to justify the cost of the entire event, these parties and networking events are a real value add.
Executives, entrepreneurs, and public speakers can all benefit from the stories, research, and case studies that are shared from the conference stage, as well as during breakout sessions and conference networking exchanges. Re-energize your marketing and business initiatives with fresh insights and inspiration; attend a 2014 marketing conference.
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