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The Global Event for Integrated Marketers is just over a month away. DMA is in full swing with planning and logistics teams in New York, Washington DC, and of course San Diego. DMA Councils, affiliates, and partners across the globe are preparing to converge in Southern California at the San Diego Convention Center.
The days you spend at the conference will be among the most dynamic and productive of the whole year. We’ve designed this newsletter to help you maximize your time in San Diego by helping you plan and prepare. Use the tools and information below to hit all the sights and sessions that will make DMA09 your most valuable experience this year!
Finally, if you haven’t already taken advantage of the stellar travel deals available through the DMA travel desk, do so today! A number of major airlines are offering discounts on fall travel! Plus, the negotiated discounted rates will end on the DMA09 housing deadline of September 10. To book your hotel, go to the DMA09 Official Housing site today.
October will be here before you know it — please send an email to info@dma09.org if you have any questions. We are happy to assist — we want to ensure that you have a stellar experience in San Diego.
Regards,
Paul A. McDonough
Vice President, Conferences & Events
DMA09 Group Show Director
Direct Marketing Association, Inc.
We know there are many places where you can make your reservations, but with the DMA09 Travel Desk, rest assured that you are getting the best rates and the best in customer service. DMA09 and our official hotel services provider, Travel Technology Group, are committed to helping DMA09 attendees keep travel costs down.
Within the competitive climate of the travel industry, TTG’s priority is to serve you best and provide the lowest hotel rate available for your stay by:
- Securing an exclusive rate agreement with the official event hotels
- Negotiating further discounted rates at event hotels when necessary
- Automatically reconfirming existing bookings with amended rates
If you haven’t already booked your DMA09 travel, do so today.
Hotel Specials + Comp Services: Only Until Thursday September 10th!The following discounted rates and promotions are a sampling of those offered to event participants staying within the official DMA09 room block:
- $229 single/double - Hilton San Diego Bayfront (Co - Headquarter Hotel)
- Complimentary fitness center, complimentary internet - $239 single/double - Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (Co - Headquarter Hotel) - Double Reward Points, complimentary in-room internet, 10% discount at all Food and Beverage Outlets, 20% off all Spa Services at KIN Spa, complimentary Health Club & Sports Courts
- $249 single/double - San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina (Co - Headquarter Hotel) - Additional 500 Marriott reward points, complimentary internet, 15% discount in DW’s Pub, LC’s and Starbuck’s (Hotel outlets)
- On-site activity: sharing features, blogs, digital assets, and participation
- Off-site activity: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Integration between platforms and activities
- The Social Media Broadcast System
- The importance of monitoring and measurement
- Wednesday, September 30, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Register
- Wednesday, October 7, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Register
- ClickStream
- Fresh Address
- BLI Messaging
- Strong Mail
- Quantam Group
- JAPS Olson
- First Data
- IWCO Direct
- City Twist
- Dukky
- V12 Group
- Quantam Group
- NextMark
For a full list of hotels, current availability, and the most up-to-date rates and promotions, please visit us online at www.dma09.org.
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DMA09 will be packed with world-class educational programming with 130 sessions, labs, intensives, thought leadership sessions, and keynotes. Busy conference attendees can't be in two places at one time. The burning question has always been "Which sessions do I attend?" The solution is the DMA09 Live Learning Center!
Go to the sessions you want while in San Diego, and re-experience the sessions you missed when you return to the office, as they were delivered, captured as true multimedia re-creations with synchronized slides of the handout. You can even download many sessions in MP3 format to your iPod for portable viewing!
Getting access to the DMA09 Live Learning Center allows you to take full advantage of this fantastic networking opportunity. Prices are discounted 10%, starting as low as $89 for a daily packages. Take advantage today.
The DMA09 Live Learning Center. Be Everywhere.
Learn more and order at: www.softconference.com/DMA.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
By Appointment Only
These 15-minute sessions are designed to give 1:1 time with a subject-matter expert to discuss your individual social media situation and allow you the opportunity to ask questions about strategy and measurement.
Social Media 1:1 Labs will review:
Schedule your Complimentary Social Media Lab today!
FREE DMA09 Webinar on “What You Will Gain at DMA09”
Wednesday, September 9
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Join DMA09 Group Show Director, Paul A. McDonnough who will discusses how you can get the most out of DMA09. This is where you can find out about the latest sessions added, how to utilize the networking tools, and general logistics on getting around San Diego and the Convention Center. Register for this FREE webinar today!
If you cannot join us on September 9, plan to attend on one of these dates:
Please register using the links above or call DMA Customer Service at 212.768.7277, ext. 1500 to register.
NEW FOR 2009: VENDOR SOLUTION SHOWCASE
Confused by the myriad of solution providers? Want to find out how one vendor’s capabilities differ from another? Stop by the Vendor Solutions Sessions, held on Monday, October 19th in the Convention Center Room 26A, and hear what suppliers have to say about their products and services. Get a better understanding of how these companies can help satisfy your particular needs in this ever changing global 1:1 marketplace. You’ll hear from representatives from a variety of companies, including the following:
MyDMA09, a free suite of web-based tools that helps you identify and connect with the attendees, vendors and sessions that match your interests and objectives, is the best way to plan and manage your time at DMA09. Let MyDMA09 help you navigate the sea of booths and business people at DMA09. This free event-planning portal will enable you to map your most productive path on the show floor so that you can meet with the providers that offer the best solutions for your needs.
After signing up and building your profile, you’ll receive weekly updates, plus a dynamically updates “My Show Plan” with your agenda and incoming requests for onsite meetings. For more information or questions please contact (410) 402-1028, option 1. Make the most of your show experience and start using MyDMA09 today.
INTERNATIONAL ECHO AWARDS GALA—Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Get ready for a festive evening celebrating creative excellence in direct marketing from around the globe! The ECHO gala promises to be an evening of excellence, elegance and excitement, as host Jay Leno serves as your master of ceremonies.
Attendees who have already purchased tickets for the ECHO Gala may pick up tickets and table assignments at the ECHO Concierge Desk located in the registration area at the San Diego Convention Center.
Still Haven’t Purchased Your ECHO Gala Ticket?
What are you waiting for? You’ll have a grand time at DMA09’s premier event! Tickets are going fast! Purchase your ticket online today.
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