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Marketing Trends Conference
A one-day update on the most innovative, creative, can’t-miss happenings in the marketing world

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Program Description:

Why settle for average, when you can be exceptional?

If you’re looking for ways to seriously upgrade your marketing efforts ... look no further. This all-new Conference is chock-full of the latest trends in marketing. Trends that will get you exceptional results. Full of interactive sessions ... idea-generating games ... real-world solutions, this Conference is the “risk-free’ way to take your marketing from so-so to sensational.

That’s right. Risk-free. Why? Because we’ve done the work for you. You’ll learn what’s working for leading organizations ... what’s just hype and what’ll send your results through the roof.

Break Free From Old Ideas!
Gear Up With Fresh Solutions That Inspire Your Customers to Act Now!

The old ways of marketing are just that — old. You know that if you want to succeed in today’s highly competitive market you have to be on the cutting edge. Your competition knows this and your customers expect it.

This ultra-fresh marketing Conference invites you to think in new ways ... challenge the status quo ... break free from the way you’ve always done it for results that go above and beyond “average.’ From copywriting tips to the latest news on e-marketing, you’ll learn critical dos and don’ts that’ll save you time and money.

We’ve designed your day to give you unlimited opportunities to shake off the mental cobwebs and let your imagination run wild! With inspiring sessions like “Creative Tricks for Marketers in a Pinch,’ you’ll leave with tons of fresh ideas and inventive solutions.

Customize Your Conference Agenda — You’ve Got Tons of Choices
Since no two marketers are alike, this Conference puts you in control of your agenda. You pick and choose only the sessions you want to attend — the ones that are most important to you and your organizations. As an all-new bonus, we’ve pulled out a specific session just for B2B marketers. So whether you’re a B2B or B2C marketing team, we have solutions for you. See pages 4 and 5 for your comprehensive agenda.

So enroll today — right now — for the marketing event of the year in your area. Don’t miss it — or your competitors will have all the fun without you!


1-Day Conference w/ Optional 2nd-Day Workshops

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Expand Your Knowledge With These Optional 2nd Day Workshops:
Workshop options and pricing information are available during checkout

Copywriting 101: Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Clinic hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Discover how to write incredibly powerful, compelling copy that moves your readers to respond every time. Send your response rates soaring with the cutting-edge strategies that bring your product to life ... can’t-miss tips for grabbing your readers’ attention and how-tos for selling your product or service. After this one-day clinic, you’ll learn how to make your readers hungry for what you’re selling.

A glance at your agenda:

  • Tips on targeting your audience with the benefits that speak to them
  • Strategies guaranteed to keep your reader moving through your campaign
  • The top 10 mistakes that will kill your message and blow your sale
  • Grammar and editing tips from the pros
  • How to talk one-on-one to your customer and mean it
  • Techniques for writing for the Web
  • Ideas for emphasizing your offer without sounding cheesy

The Basics of B2B Marketing
Clinic hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Gain a better understanding of business-to-business marketing and how to make it work more effectively in today’s marketplace. This highly interactive clinic is the most complete guide to B2B marketing for business professionals everywhere. You’ll learn the vital how-tos for planning, executing, evaluating, and overseeing your B2B marketing efforts with confidence and success.

A glance at your agenda:

  • The difference between B2B and B2C marketing
  • Tips on forecasting and budgeting your campaign
  • B2B lists and database marketing trends
  • Offers and promotions that are guaranteed to generate sales
  • Writing in a B2B world
  • Design tips from the most successful B2B campaigns out there
  • Testing and analysis — the holy grail of B2B marketing
  • Mail package techniques that will always get opened


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STAR12 is the premier training resource professionals go to for the answers they need. STAR12 offers the only complete learning center that combines unlimited, free access to live one- and two-day seminars, webinars, and online training.

When you register for the STAR12 All-Access Training Pass, you’ll get this event — and every event after this — for FREE!* And the best part is, you can get everything the STAR12 pass includes for only $299. Learn more

*You’ll have the option of registering for STAR12 during checkout.


+ Who Should Attend? (click + to expand)

  • Copywriters
  • Editors
  • Marketing managers
  • Ad directors
  • Account executives
  • Designers/art directors
  • Creative directors
  • “Do-it-all“ marketing professionals
  • Anyone wanting to enhance their skills
  • Anybody looking for new ideas


+ Conference Agenda at a Glance: (click + to expand)

DAY ONE
8:30 a.m. Registration begins


9:00 - 10:00 a.m.


Opening Session:
What’s New in Marketing? From Podcasts to forums, see how the latest trends in marketing are really shaping up.

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break
Conference Break-Out Sessions Begin

Concurrent Sessions
Choose one
Track 1
Modern Marketing Trends
Track 2
Creative Marketing Tune-Up


Session 1
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.


E-marketing: The Latest Trends


Creative Tricks for Marketers in a Pinch

11:00 - 11:15 a.m. Break


Session 2
11:15 - 12:00 p.m.


Demographics: Understanding Consumer Behavior: Special B2B Session


Killer Marketing Strategies From the Real World

12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch (on your own)


Session 3
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.


Customer Acquisition and Retention: 10 Tips Guaranteed to Make It Easy


Design Trends for Today: Do Your Customers Like What They See?

2:00 - 2:15 p.m. Break


Session 4
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.


Branding and the Customer Experience



FRESH Copy: Words That Guarantee a Reaction (and Words Customers Ignore)

3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Break



3:15 - 4:00 p.m.


Closing Session: Unbreakable Rules of Unbreakable Rules of Marketing – and When to Break Them (No Matter Whom Your Audience Is!)

OPTIONAL SECOND DAY -
Choose which workshop best fits your training needs
8:30 a.m. Registration begins

Workshop #1
9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Copywriting 101: Tips, Tricks & Techniques

Workshop #2
9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Basics of B2B Marketing


+ Session Descriptions: (click + to expand)

Track A: Modern Marketing Trends

Session 1: E-marketing: The Latest Trends
Nothing is evolving faster in marketing than e-mail. This dynamic session examines the latest trends in e-marketing from getting into the in-box to getting your mail opened to what your e-mails MUST include. Jam-packed with the most up-to-date information, you’ll discover the best practices for optimizing your e-mail campaigns for record-breaking results — in a marketing world that keeps evolving.

Session 2: Demographics: Understanding Consumer: Behavior Special B2B Session
“Know your audience” is by far THE rule successful marketing follows. But when your customer is a business, you’re playing a whole new ballgame. This exclusive session looks at B2B customer behavior. You’ll learn breakthrough ideas for targeting your customers ... ways to get them to buy and secrets that will get you noticed.

Session 3: Customer Acquisition and Retention: 10 Tips Guaranteed to Make It Easy
Getting new and keeping old customers is harder than ever — people have so many choices when it comes to products and services. But if you don’t balance acquisition and retention, you could be throwing your hard-earned revenue out the window. This all-new session explores where you should focus your efforts and why. You’ll also get tips you can use right away to jump-start customer acquisition and retention.

Session 4: Branding and the Customer Experience
In a brand-heavy marketing world, nothing is more important than the experience your brand sets up for your customers. In this breakthrough session, you’ll learn from the best of the best in branding — from identity to image. You’ll discover tips for pumping up your brand — quickly and easily.

TRACK B: Creative Marketing Tune-Up

Session 1: Creative Tricks for Marketers in a Pinch
Got a project that needed to be done yesterday? Got a campaign headed for a nose dive? This fast and furious session is chock-full of ideas for pulling you out of a pinch. From design tips to copywriting to testing strategies, you’ll leave with tips, tricks, and techniques for fixing up any campaign — without wasting precious time.

Session 2: Killer Marketing Strategies From the Real World
Want killer marketing strategies that are proven to work? This session looks at examples of incredibly successful campaigns from industry leaders. You’ll walk away with tons of new ideas from the best of the best — including your peers. Take a sneak peek into some of the best campaigns in marketing today.

Session 3: Design Trends for Today: Do Your Customers Like What They See?
If you’re looking for fresh ideas to spruce up your campaigns, look no further. This eye-opening session explores vital dos and don’ts of great design for print and e-media. You’ll explore hot trends that are making waves and ones that are just falling flat. You’ll look at real-world examples and get ideas from true design experts.

Session 4: FRESH Copy: Words That Guarantee a Reaction (and Words Customers Ignore)
Learn how to add a little magic to your copy without all the effort. This dynamic session covers the latest trends in copywriting — from buzz words that grab your reader’s attention to words that are just dead weight. If you want to add power and polish to your marketing campaigns, you want to attend this session.

Closing Session: Unbreakable Rules of Marketing — and When to Break Them (No Matter Whom Your Audience Is!)
In an industry that seems to change at the drop of a hat, it’s hard to know which rules you should follow and which you should break. Find out what top marketing gurus say about these unbreakable rules and why you should forge full steam ahead. You’ll learn about pricing ... freebies ... subject lines ... and more.



+ Attendee Reviews: (click + to expand)

“Articulate, energetic trainers that concisely convey messages, concepts and actions. I’m renewed — looking forward to making some of the changes in my marketing program.”
B. Sheehan
PR Supervisor

“The instructors were OUTSTANDING!”
D. Lorinez
Marketing Director

“Motivating ... Entertaining ... Useful!”
J . Budreau
General Manager

“Just what the doctor ordered! Great instructors! Super energy! I feel professionally refreshed!”
J. Riesman
Communication Director

“Great ideas to bring back to our company – AWESOME!”
S . Keenan
Marketing Coordinator

“Very fun! The day flew by and I left with a TON of GREAT INFORMATION! Thank you!”
J. Ehm
Vice President



Cancellation Details: If circumstances arise that require you to cancel your enrollment in Marketing Trends Conference, you may substitute another person in your place or receive a credit memo for a future seminar of equal value. Or, you may receive a refund, minus a $10 enrollment processing charge, provided you notify us at least five days before the training. At that time, any additional online training materials included in your registration will be deactivated.

Additionally, if your enrollment included a STAR12 membership, it will also be cancelled at that time. Once you attend Marketing Trends Conference, or any other seminar through your STAR12 membership, no refunds will be granted.

 

Continuing education credits may be recognized by your professional board. Contact your own board to find what’s required.

If you have any specific questions concerning our CEU/CPE programs, please e-mail our CEU/CPE representative.

 

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