ABC's conference chair, Sunni Boot, president and CEO of ZenithOptimedia Canada Inc. invites you to join us as we address Media in Transformation: Harnessing Today's Digital World, Nov. 10 - 11, 2010 at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
- Gain insights from leaders on the front lines of the print/digital transformation.
- Learn how the latest developments in apps and e-readers are fueling opportunities today.
- Explore audience development and digital media best practices.
- Hear how publishers are addressing brand extensions and the issue of paid content.
- Network with peers and colleagues to glean ideas and insights you can use immediately.
Find out this and more when you spend a day and a half with your peers to discuss audience metrics, circulation and ways to build revenue streams.
Registration Fees (Early Bird / After 10/08):
MEMBER
Full Conference - $795 / $895
Wed. Only - $200 / $250
Thur. Only - $595 / $645
Thur. Luncheon Only - $200 / $250
SPOUSE
Full Conference - $350
Thur. Luncheon Only - $125
NON-MEMBER
Full Conference - $995
Wed. Only - $300
Thur. Only - $695
Thur. Luncheon Only - $300
REGISTER HERE
Special rates for attendees at The Fairmont Royal York: $242.00 CDN plus tax
Hotel: 1-800-663-7229
Global Reservations: 1-800-441-1414
- Be sure to mention ABC conference to obtain the reduced rate.
- Book by 10/08/2010 to be guaranteed a room
- Check-in is 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out is 12 noon
PROGRAM
Wednesday, Nov. 10
Thursday, Nov. 11
Director Nominations & Elections
ABC Board Nominations and Proxy Deadlines
ABC board nominations and elections will take place during ABC's annual business meeting on Nov. 11 in Toronto. The filing deadline for written nominations is Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at 5 p.m. CT. Please see below for a listing of open and expiring board positions.
Proxies, voting procedures and the official Secretary's Notice of the Annual Meeting will be mailed to member representatives on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010.
According to ABC Bylaw 6.2 Votes, Proxies, members are required to file their proxy forms with ABC headquarters by 5 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010.
Nominations & Elections
U.S. Advertiser DivisionDirectors whose terms expire [two-year terms]
- Ed Cicale, AutoNation, Inc.
- Merle Davidson, JCPenney Co., Inc.
- Mark Kaline, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Bill Stabile, Siemens Corporation
Directors whose terms expire [one-year term]
- Chris Schembri, AT&T
- Vacancy (formerly held by Irene Grieco)
U.S. Advertising Agency Division
Directors whose terms expire [two-year terms]
- Charlie Rutman, MPG
- Suzanne Silber, Optimedia
- Judy Vogel, PHD USA
- Dave Walker, NSA Media and Geomentum
U.S. or Canadian Advertiser or Advertising Agency Division
Director whose term expires [one-year term]
- Vacancy (new position as of 7/2010)
Canadian Group
Advertising Agency
Directors whose terms expire [two-year terms]
- Sunni Boot, ZenithOptimedia Canada Inc.
- Lorraine Hughes, OMD Canada
- Shelagh Stoneham, Rogers Communications Inc.
- Vacancy (formerly held by Dennis Skulsky) [Class 1 - All newspapers published in Canada]
Director whose term expires [one-year term]
- Vacancy (new position as of 7/2010) [Class 2 - All newspapers published in Canada]
U.S. Business Publication Division
Director whose term expires [two-year terms]
- Rob Fisher, American City Business Journals
Director whose term expires [one-year term]
- Planned vacancy (currently held by Jay McGraw)
U.S. Consumer Magazine Division
Directors whose terms expire [two-year terms]
- John Q. Griffin, National Geographic Society
- Dave Leckey, American Media, Inc.
- Vacancy (formerly held by Lorelei Calvert)
Directors whose terms expire [two-year terms]
- Caroline Diamond Harrison, Staten Island Advance
[Class 3 - Daily Newspapers at-large published in the U.S.] - Scott Heekin-Canedy, The New York Times
[Class 5 - Daily Newspapers having 250,000 or more net paid circulation published in the U.S.] - Todd Larsen, Dow Jones & Company
[Class 4 - Daily Newspapers at-large published in the U.S.]
