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Spring Meeting 2006

Spring Meeting

In our 100th year, ABM is helping to redefine the philosophy of business media. Be a part of its creation at the 2006 Spring Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.

As publishing technology and audience-demand continues to evolve, media executives must be prepared to respond with continuous innovation. This year’s Spring Meeting will go beyond simple solutions and offer b-to-b media leaders a platform in which to develop the strategies that will move business forward during the next century.

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Sunday, May 7  
9:00am-10:30am Governmental Affairs Meeting
10:30am-12:00pm Board of Directors’ Meeting
12:30pm-2:00pm Marketing Committee Lunch Meeting
12:30pm-2:00pm Ethics & Admission Committee Lunch Meeting
4:00pm-5:30pm Smaller Publishers’ Event
6:30pm-8:00pm Welcome Reception at Hacienda Plaza & Trellis
8:00pm-10:30pm New Member Dinner at Hacienda Barbacoa


Monday, May 8  
7:00am-8:00am

NEW! BREAKFAST DISCUSSION

The Philosophy of Tomorrow’s Media
A breakfast panel where Editors discuss the way technology affects editorial mission and accountability.

Speakers:

  • Anne Armstrong, Publisher, Federal Computer Week, 101communications
  • Scott Donaton, Editor, Advertising Age, Crain Communications Inc
  • Michael Miller, Editor-in-Chief, PC Magazine, Ziff Davis Media
8:10am-8:55am ABM Business Meeting
Incoming Chairman’s Report & Opening Comments
9:00am-12:20am

General Session

Keynote Speakers

  • Terry McGraw, President & CEO/Chairman, The McGraw-Hill Companies

PANEL DISCUSSION

Critical Realism for a changing industry: Visionaries share insights on tomorrow's media

Speakers:

  • Bob Carrigan, President, IDG Communications
  • John French, President & CEO, Prism Business Media
  • William Pecover, Chairman & CEO, Haymarket Media
  • Steve Weitzner, CEO, CMP Media LLC

PANEL DISCUSSION

Vertical Search: Deciphering a new behavior
Speakers to be announced shortly

12:25pm-2:00pm

NEW! LUNCH DISCUSSION

Advertising Objectivism: The other side of the mirror
Greg Mitchell, Editor, Editor & Publisher, VNU Business Media interviews a newsmaker of the day

2:00pm-3:00pm NEW! Midday Salons: high-level, in-depth discussions on:
  • The International Story: Global expansion possibilities
  • Corporate Individualism: The power of Custom Media
  • Dualism: Building the sales and editorial relationship
1:00pm-5:30pm Golf and Tennis Tournaments
6:45pm-10:15pm Arabian Horse Ranch Evening at Los Cedros

Tuesday, May 9  

7:30am-8:45am
8:50am-9:15am
9:20am-12:00pm

 


 



  7:00pm-11:00pm

Media Services Committee & Councils Breakfast
Washington Update
General Session

Keynote Speakers

  • Pat McGovern, Chairman, IDG
  • Sean Finnegan, U.S. Director, OMD Digital


******* Check back for more speakers *******

- Evening dinner & entertainment

  • Dinner & concert at Desert Foothills

 

Wednesday, May 10th  
8:00am-9:00am Awards Breakfast

 

Functions

Media Services Committees & Council Breakfast: 05/09/2005 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Smaller Publishers' Event: 05/07/2006 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Although this meeting is geared to smaller publishing members, all registrations are welcomed to atttend.
Welcome Reception: 05/07/2006 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us as we welcome you to our special 2006 centennial Spring Meeting to be held at La Hacienda Plaza & Trellis.
New! Breakfast Discussion: 05/08/2006 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
The Philosophy of Tomorrow's Media
A breakfast panel where Editors discuss the way technology affects editorial mission and accountability.
New! Luncheon Discussion: 05/08/2006 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Advertising Objectivism: The other side of the mirror
Greg Mitchell, Editor, Editor & Publisher, VNU Business Media will interview a newsmaker of the day.
Arabian Horse Ranch Evening at Los Cedros: 05/08/2006 6:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Deconstructionism in the desert: 05/09/2006 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Top off three days of media theory with some media therapy as we dine in the desert and listen to the cool sounds of a hot musical group.