DMCNY  Schedule of Events 2008

For your convenience here's a look at what we have planned for 2008. We invite you to try one of our new features - The Calendar. Click on the calendar icon in the red navigation bar above. You can browse by month or select "Current & Upcoming Events" to see a full listing. You can even add an event to your own Outlook calendar!

REGISTRATION: call 516-746-6700 ext 201 or register online. Please pre-register by noon the day preceding each event to save money and allow us to plan for enough meals.

DEC 2 HOLIDAY NETWORKING PARTY

Opal Bar & Restaurant, E 52nd St. & 2nd Ave. 

JAN 10 LUNCHEON: Meet the Trade Press
A panel moderated by Joe Furgiuele, FCI including Ray Schultz, DIRECT; Hallie Mummert, Target Marketing; Elly Trickett, DMNews; and Paul Clolery, Non-Profit Times.
Sponsored by: Alliant

FEB 14 LUNCHEON: 2008 Predictions for Direct Marketers with Linda Gridley, CEO, Gridley & Company.
Sponsored by: ARGI

FEB 26 NETWORKING EVENT
Galway Hooker, 7 E 36th St (between 5th & Madison). View photos.
Sponsored by: Mazzone Marketing Group

MAR 13 LUNCHEON: A panel discussion with the DMA leadership team. Read event coverage and view photos.
Sponsored by: Equifax

APR 10 LUNCHEON: "Trends in Youth Marketing - The Net Generation". Read event coverage. Copy of presentation.
Sponsored by: American Student Lists

MAY 8 LUNCHEON: "How Marketers are Utilizing Databases to Target Best Customers and Improve Profitability" 

Copy of presentation. Read event coverage.

Sponsored by: MCH, Inc.

JUNE 19 LUNCHEON: Steve Cone  focuses on what businesses can learn from political campaigns and slogans to dramatically enhance performance. Read event coverage. Copy of presentation.
Sponsored by: Epsilon 

AUG 14 NETWORKING EVENT: Join your friends and colleagues at Butterfield 8 Lounge and your first drink is on us! 
Sponsored by Direct Network Inc.

SEP 11 LUNCHEON & PRESENTATION OF THE MAL DUNN LEADERSHIP AWARD
"Practical Ideas for Internet Direct Marketing to Generate Leads and Sales" with Jim Fosina.
President & CEO of Fosina Marketing Group will give an insider’s view of how successful marketers are using the Web to generate and cultivate leads. Read event coverage.  Copy of presentation.

Sponsored by: Alliant

SEP 24: THIRD ANNUAL DIRECT CLASSIC GOLF OUTING
Canyon Club, Armonk, NY

Sponsors: Charles Schwab & Co., Complete Mailing Lists, Namebank International, Statlistics, Walter Karl, True North 

SEP 23 FALL BREAKFAST SERIES #1

"Making the Most of Your Trade Show Exhibit" with Ruth Stevens.  Includes pre-show communication, what to do to maximize your presence at the show and how and when to follow up leads. 

OCT 1 FALL BREAKFAST SERIES #2
"Communicating for Success" with Adrian Miller and Paula Klee Parish. Includes the right way to use print, email, phone and text messages. Sponsored by: Direct Network Inc.

OCT 7 FALL BREAKFAST SERIES #3
"The ABCs of Selling Skills" with Scott Fenwick will arm you with how to prospect effectively, what to do and what not to do on the phone and how to overcome objections.

OCT 21 FALL BREAKFAST SERIES #4

"Sales Management - Leadership for 2009" with "Coach Nick" Papadopoulos  Includes how to motivate teams, individual salespeople and the skill sets required for success. Sponsored by: Complete Mailing Lists, LLC

OCT 2 LUNCHEON

"Effective Networking" with Andrea Nierenberg, The Nierenberg Group.

Sponsored by: Acxiom

OCT 28 FALL BREAKFAST SERIES #5
"How To Sell to "ME"" Tips from a panel of buyers on how to make a sale. Register.

NOV 7 SILVER APPLE AWARDS
The 2008 luncheon program completes with the 24th annual Silver Apple Awards gala at the NY Hilton & Towers. Register. Winner bios.