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Successfully Managing the Creative Process 

21 N. Juniper Street 
Philadelphia , PA  19107 
12/1/2010 8:00 AM  - 12/2/2010 5:00 PM 
Register by 11/1/2010 12:00 AM  for early registration fee

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    Successfully Managing the Creative Process Brochure

Listen to a sneak peek podcast by Instructor Dave Hamel, the Founder of Challenger Brand Marketing and Executive Vice President of Marketing Support Inc.

Successfully Managing the Creative Process is designed to give managers a solid framework which they can use in real-world situations to develop and provide strong creative direction, to guide and steward the creative process, to evaluate whether tactical directions are strong, and to present creative ideas to their management. 

This program focuses on the underpinnings of effective creative: objectives and strategies.  Additionally, it provides hands-on experience in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives based on the potential and possibility.

Session participants will be provided tools that have been successfully used by leading organizations in guiding the creative process. 

Who should attend
Both B2B and B2C corporate and agency-side marketers who would like to see improved results in the quality, effectiveness and value of internal and external communications efforts.

Learning Objectives
In two full days you’ll acquire the skills needed to dramatically improve the creative product for your organization, whether you’re working with internal or external resources

You will:

·        Understand and practice the development and evaluation of a
         successful creative strategy

·        Know the right information that leads to strong creative output

·        Be better able to align the team on direction

·        Understand how Brand Personality is used to strengthen creative
         efforts

·        Learn how to strengthen tactical ideation and results

·        Develop an understanding of how to better evaluate the creative
         product

·        Learn how to better measure the effectiveness of your creative

·        Be better prepared to present and sell creative direction and
         creative output to your management

·        Obtain the tools for future use:

­       SMART objective definition

­       Strategy alternative outline

­       Creative direction brief

Day 1
8:00     AM       Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30     AM       Introductions
9:00     AM       The manager’s role in the creative process – participant
                          vs guide
9:15     AM       Objectives – the importance of where it all starts
10:00   AM       Understanding Creative Strategy Development
10:30   AM       Break
10:45   AM       Understanding Creative Strategy Development (cont.)
11:00   AM       Creative Strategy Development: class exercise
12:00   PM       Lunch
1:00     PM       Review of morning, Q&A
1:30     PM       Determination of the strongest direction
2:00     PM       Brand personality
2:30     PM       Creative direction: the creative brief
3:15     PM       Examples and discussion of creative directions and
                          creative
4:00     PM       Defining and measuring what is success
4:30     PM       Q&A and Wrap Up Day 1

Day 2
8:00     AM       Continental Breakfast
8:30     AM       Review of Strategy Development
8:45     AM       Case presentation
9:00     AM       Team exercises in development of creative strategy per
                          case
Break as needed by teams
11:00   AM       Team presentations of creative strategies
12:00   PM       Lunch
1:00     PM       Continuation of team presentations of creative strategies
1:30     PM       Identifying appropriate participants in the creative
                          process
1:45     PM       The Idea: here’s what we’re doing
2:15     PM       Development of Tactics
3:00     PM       Keeping the process on track
3:30     PM       Presenting the plan and the creative
4:30     PM       Review, Wrap-up and Q&A

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21 N. Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA
12/1/2010 - 12/2/2010

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Training Series Hotel Location
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
21 N. Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 1 215.496.3200
Fax: 1 215.496.3696
Hotel Website:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phldc-courtyard-philadelphia-downtown/

A PIECE OF PHILADELPHIA HISTORY! The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown hotel opened after a grand $75 million restoration, recapturing the grandeur of its 1926 origins and placing it among the premier downtown Philadelphia hotels. Unlike other downtown Philadelphia hotels, the 18-story, 498-room hotel is listed on the "National Register of Historic Places" and stands as a charming testament to time with unique architectural details. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, the elegant historic downtown Philadelphia hotel is ideally located in the "Heart of Center City" across from City Hall, 1 block to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and within walking distance of the Financial & Historic Districts, Avenue of the Arts and renowned restaurants and shopping.

Rates: $159.00 Single/Double occupancy (plus applicable state & local taxes, currently 15.2%)
Rates are based on availability.
Rates include complimentary in-room high speed Internet access.

Please call 1 800.228.9290 or 1 215.496.3200 & mention the American Marketing Association Training Series “Successfully Managing the Creative Process”. You must make your hotel reservations by November 2, 2010 and properly identify yourself to qualify for the special group rate.  

In order to confirm a reservation, the hotel will require a credit card or first night’s room & tax deposit, refundable up to 6:00 p.m hotel time on the day of arrival.  Cancellations made after 6:00 p.m. hotel time on the day of arrival & no-shows will forfeit the initial deposit.

Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out is at 12:00 p.m.  Anyone arriving earlier than 3:00 p.m. will be checked in as soon as a room(s) becomes available.  Guests checking out early may be assessed an early departure fee.  Upon check in, guests will be asked to verify their departure date.  At that time, scheduled departure dates may be altered.

Area Attractions, Events & Tourism
Please visit the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau website http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/ for additional city information.

ADA
The AMA is committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all attendees.  If you are an attendee with a disability and require program accommodations, please contact the AMA Meeting Services Department, and a member of our staff will ensure that appropriate access arrangements are made.  If you have specific disability related needs for your hotel sleeping room, please be sure to communicate those directly to the hotel when you make your reservation.  In an effort to provide the highest quality of service to all attendees, we require that details of all access requests be communicated to our office at least 14 days in advance of the beginning of the meeting.

Travel
AMA's travel coordinator, Tower Travel Management, is available to assist with reservations.  Call 1 800.542.9700 within the U.S. and Canada.  Reservation lines are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST or, you may contact them via email at association@towertravel.com

Tower Travel will proactively research airfares on ALL airline carriers to ensure that the lowest available fares are offered to all attendees.  They are dedicated to providing superior customer service and hassle-free travel arrangements.  Please note that fees, restrictions and cancellation penalties will apply.

Rental Car
For your convenience, the American Marketing Association has made arrangements with Avis for your car rental needs. Special rates have been negotiated for you.  Please contact 1 800-331-1600 to reserve a car. In addition, please be sure to use the AVIS Worldwide Discount Number:  D098599.

Directions
Area Airport
Philadelphia International Airport - PHL
Phone:  1 215.937.6937
Distance: 10 miles SE
Driving Directions: Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 676 West (Central Philadelphia) and exit at Broad Street (Route 611). Stay in the left lane and take the first left turn onto Vine Street. Continue on Vine Street to 12th Street and turn right. Proceed to Market Street and turn right. Follow Market Street toward City Hall and the hotel will be on the right immediately after the first traffic light.

Transportation
Taxis
Taxicabs are readily available at the Philadelphia International Airport. The estimated taxi fare is approx. $29.00 one-way.

Public Transportation
Train service from the airport is available on SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority).
Please visit the SEPTA website for more information http://www.septa.org/.

Shuttle Service
Lady Liberty Transportation provides airport shuttle service to & from the Philadelphia International Airport. Fares are $10.00 one-way (subject to change without notice).
Travel from the Philadelphia International Airport:
Reservations are not required for airport arrivals. Service is available from 5:30am until 12:00 midnight. Proceed to Ground Transportation counter upon arrival (located near Baggage Claim) and register with the counter attendant (ticket number will be called when van arrives). Dial 27 from courtesy phones at counter and inform dispatcher of destination and number in party (please call after luggage is claimed).
Travel to the Philadelphia International Airport:
Call 1 215.724.8888 to make a reservation in advance. Recommended pick-up time is at least 2 to 2.5 hours before departure time for domestic flights. Recommended pick-up time is at least 3 to 3.5 hours before departure time for international flights.
Please visit http://ladylibertyshuttle.com for more information.

Parking at the Hotel
The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown offers valet parking at a rate of $43.20 per day (subject to change without notice).

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