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13 - 16 October 2010
Southampton

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24 - 26 October 2010
Arizona

The Digital Marketing Forum
16th March 2011
London

The Retail Forum
13th April 2011
near Silverstone, Northamptonshire

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7th June 2011
London

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Testimonials

"I could spend an entire year trying to identify, track down, and get in the door with the caliber of people, the level of company we hope to partner with. At THE FORUM, it's all done for me … and it fuels my entire year of winning new clients."

Client Services Director
AKQA

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"THE example of effective relationship-based commerce - a worthy investment of time and money for both clients and suppliers, complemented by relevant educational sessions."

SVP, Sales & Marketing
Coastal Hotel Group



"I was truly inspired by conversations and experiences with both peers and vendors. The quality of people was exceptional. I left with clarity and focus knowing what I need to do to move our business forward. Thank you!"

Director of Marketing
Cambria



"The event far exceeded my expectations - great!"

VP, Marketing & Communications
Health Management Associates



"Enjoyable - invigorating - perfect."

Director of Marketing & Communications
G4S



"Good experience and I met some interesting suppliers who can help my business, so it was beneficial."

SVP, Marketing
Scotts Miracle-Gro



"Very beneficial from the standpoint of sharing experiences, meeting Suppliers, learning Best Practices & opportunities for new methods of doing business."

Director of Marketing
Loews Hotels



"Good focused way to learn about trends, opportunities and suppliers capabilities."

Director of Marketing - Hispanic Segment
Western Union



"In my experience THE MARKETING FORUM is a great place to meet some of the smartest people in the business."

SVP, Marketing
Glaceau VitaminWater

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"It was my first time attending and I was very pleased; great discussions with some very smart people. I also really enjoyed the golf tournament."

CMO
Profiles International



"Great interaction, good people, good information... at a whirlwind pace! A great way to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time."

Director of Marketing
Merial



"The Marketing Forum is a very productive and efficient way to network. Both Keynote speakers were great."

CMO
El Dorado Furniture



"I feel this event is a great way to engage with over 20 organizations within a 2-3 day time frame... prospects that may not traditionally be open to a cold call."

VP Sales and Marketing
Robinson Radio



"Excellent, exhilarating, exhausting. I found everyone focused, professional and eager to engage."

Director, Database & CRM
Brooks Brothers



"An excellent opportunity to learn, share ideas and feel excited about the business."

Director of Retail Marketing
Alfred Angelo Bridal



"This was my first Forum, but it won't be my last! Change is happening at an increasingly fast pace, and this is an excellent way to keep current."

VP, Marketing Services
GAF



"As a first time attendee, the event exceeded all expectations. Format, use of time, isolation from office and meetings were excellent. Made more contacts, had more productive meetings and learned more about the industry in three days than I would have in two years doing it any other way."

Director, Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales
Mitsubishi



"I particularly enjoyed the roundtable discussions where I had the opportunity to hear from marketing colleagues. The lectures were excellent since the speakers were professional presenters, rather than case studies."

VP, Marketing
Lion Brand



"Great way to meet high-level suppliers and industry peers."

AVP, Marketing
Destination Hotels & Resorts



"Intense and Rewarding!"

Director of Global Customer Marketing
Expedia / Hotels.com



"Unlike a trade show, where you might have to weed through hundreds of vendors, here you can quickly focus on the 10 or 15 services you really need."

SVP, Marketing
Omaha Steaks

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"I come to find suppliers who are pushing the envelope: people who aren't really on our radar screen. They couldn't get through to me otherwise - I'm not a cold call kind of person."

COO
Real Living



"Exhilarating, informative and highly rewarding. Best sales and business strategy I could do for my business, especially in current economic conditions."

President and Founder
Anvil Media



"I approached the Forum event with anticipation, not knowing what to expect. In the end, it exceeded expectations. The conference was chock full of relevant and actionable insight for me to take back to my organization. The personalized, structured schedule catered to my needs and interests. I feel stronger having attended the event."

Digital Marketing Manager
LG Electronics



"In three days at THE FORUM, we saw enough targeted prospects to keep our sales pipeline busy for at least six months, if not longer."

Chairman
The Horah Group

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"We've been attending the Forum for eight years, it's our primary event of the year, and from our perspective, it’s a really rich opportunity."

Chief Marketing Officer
Zipatoni

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"I want to get my potential clients' undivided attention - at THE MARKETING FORUM, I have that. I'm there to start relationships, and The Forum is relationship marketing at its best."

Senior Vice President
The Integer Group

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Past Speakers
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION: APOLLO 13 NARRATIVES FROM EARTH AND THE CAPSULE
Gene Kranz and Captain James Lovell

AMERICA'S ECONOMIC FUTURE
Dr. Barry Asmus, Political, Business, and Financial Expert

Getting Consumers to Consume in Tough Times: How can Marketers Motivate Reluctant Buyers?
Michael R. Solomon, Ph.D. Author, Director of the Center for Consumer Research in the Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia

Leveraging Your Branding Budget for Maximum Impact: An Alternative Strategy for Engaging Employees using Personal Branding
Lesley Everett, Personal Branding Professional Speaker and Executive Brand Coach, Walking Tall International

CFO Friendly Evaluation Process for Measuring ROI in Marketing
Jack Phillips, Ph.D., Chairman, ROI Institute

Gaining the Competitive Edge: How Companies Drive Business Growth by Operationalizing Their Brands without Huge Marketing Budgets
denise lee yohn, brand as businessTM consulting partner

Structuring Effective Business Communications: Strategically Conveying Value To Business Partners through Compelling Proposals
Mike Figliuolo, Managing Director, ThoughtLEADERS

Performance Under Pressure: Leadership and Mental Toughness in Stressful Times
Dr. Mark Lowry, Winning Minds

Innovation: Ideas that Build the Business
Bill Bertolet and Eugene Ritchie, Dale Carnegie

!#$%@!?! – Where Did the Customers Go? Tools and Techniques to Understand New Consumer Mindsets and Trends
Ryan Garton, Director Corporate Brand Strategy, Discover Financial

Creating Your Own Leadership Identity: Lessons From a Combat Helicopter Pilot
Ray Bender, Speaker, Author, Consultant, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Executive Precision: Leading a High Performing Marketing Function
Nadine Vogel, President Springboard Consulting

How to Infuse Outside Industry Experts into the New Product Development Process
Michael Maddock, Founding Partner, Maddock Douglas