Step 1. View the schedule of events below and start filling in your business and party schedules in New Orleans.
Step 2. Learn more about the special events planned for The Great Ideas Summit 2010.
Step 3. Check out the education sessions and the industry experts speaking at The Great Ideas Summit 2010.
Step 4. Map out your plan of attack and see where your favorite company is exhibiting and view the show floor plan.
Step 5. Register for The Great Ideas Summit 2010.
Friday, January 29
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
ERA Board of Directors Dinner (invitation-only) - Sponsored by Litle & Co. |
River Room |
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Saturday, January 30
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
ERA Finance Committee Meeting |
Chart Room |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
ERA Executive Committee Meeting |
Chart Room |
| 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
ERA Board of Directors Meeting |
River Room |
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Sunday, January 31
| 7:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Restore New Orleans Volunteer Event - Sponsored by Guthy-Renker, Murad and Thane Direct |
Meet in Salon A |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Private Meeting Rooms Open |
3rd Floor |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
ERA Strategic Planning Committee Prep |
River Room |
| 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
ERA Strategic Planning Meeting |
River Room |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
VIP Reception (invitation-only) |
The Deck |
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Monday, February 1
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Move-In |
Expo Zone |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
ERA Committee and Council Chairman Orientation & Breakfast |
Magnolia |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Private Meeting Suites and Rooms Open |
3rd Floor |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
ERA Europe Board Meeting |
Elmwood |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Magazine Advisory Board |
Melrose |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
ERA Exhibitor Advisory Committee Meeting |
Rosedown |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
ERA Internet & Emerging Media Council Meeting |
Warwick |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
ERA Public Relations Committee Meeting |
Magnolia |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
ERA Platinum Member Strategic Plan Briefing |
Magnolia |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
ERA Government Affairs Committee Meeting |
Warwick |
| 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Attendee/Exhibitor Registration |
3rd Floor Reg Area |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
ERA Nominating Committee Meeting |
Elmwood |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
ERA Asia Committee Meeting |
Rosedown |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
New Product Showcase Task Force Meeting |
Warwick |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
ERA Education Committee Meeting |
Rosedown |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
ERA Membership Committee Meeting |
Magnolia |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception - Sponsored by Liquid Focus Direct and TransFirst ePayment Services |
RIVER ROOM, 2nd Floor |
| 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
ERA Customer Appreciation Dinner
/ Electronic Retailer Marketer of the Year Award Presentation (invitation-only) |
Belle Chasse |
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Tuesday, February 2
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Attendee/Exhibitor Registration |
3rd Floor Reg Area |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Free Networking Breakfast |
Versailles Ballroom |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Private Meeting Suites and Rooms Open |
3rd Floor |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Expo Zone Open |
Court Assembly |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Keynote Address: Jeff Taylor |
Versailles Ballroom |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
TRACK 1: The Intersecting Worlds of Television and Online |
Belle Chasse |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
TRACK 2: Secrets to Maximizing Credit Card Operations |
Rosedown |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Free Networking Lunch |
Napoleon Ballroom |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
TRACK 1: Affiliate Marketing: From the Front Lines |
Belle Chasse |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
TRACK 2: The Great Debate: An Open Forum on Online Marketing Best Practices |
Rosedown |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
U.S. Hispanic Council Reception |
Melrose |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
TRACK 1: Mobile Has Arrived - Now What? |
Belle Chasse |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Happy Hour - Sponsored by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips |
Napoleon Ballroom |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
New Member Reception (invitation-only) - Sponsored by Venable LLP |
Melrose |
| 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Jazz Dinner on the Mississippi River (additional registration required)
- Sponsored by Adcomm Advertising |
Meet in Lobby to Walk to Steamboat Natchez |
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Wednesday, February 3
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Attendee/Exhibitor Registration |
3rd Floor Reg Area |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Free Networking Breakfast |
Versailles Ballroom |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Private Meeting Suites and Rooms Open |
3rd Floor |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Expo Zone Open |
Court Assembly |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Keynote Address: David Vladeck |
Versailles Ballroom |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
TRACK 1: Direct Response: State of the Union |
Belle Chasse |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
TRACK 2: Extending the Continuity Cycle – Securing that “Extra Turn” |
Rosedown |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Free Networking Lunch |
Napoleon Ballroom |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
TRACK 1: Executive Media Dialog 2010: The Future of Paid Programming |
Belle Chasse |
| 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
TRACK 2: Crafting Powerful—and FTC-Compliant—Testimonials |
Rosedown |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
TRACK 1: Viral Marketing: Real World Word-of-Mouth Tactics |
Belle Chasse |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Happy Hour - Sponsored by Venable LLP |
Napoleon Ballroom |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Closing Reception - Sponsored by Telebrands |
Mark Twain Courtyard, 2nd Floor (Back Up: Versailles) |
| 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Move-Out |
3rd Floor |
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*Schedule subject to change.
