[May 20, 2013] BCAMA Presents the Biggest Marketing Event of the Year-VISION 2013: Explore the Crowd Tweet (Marketwire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 20, 2013) - Join us this Wednesday, May 22, 2013 for the annual VISION Conference organized by BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (BCAMA). This year's conference has been restructured to provide more speakers and interactivity. Marketing professionals will learn from our well-renowned speakers and expert panel, network with other industry professionals and unwind at the Penthouse Party. This conference is about the participants...register now and Explore the Crowd! VISION will be a full day of learning with expert speakers. Below is a sneak peak at the speakers and discussion topics. Featured Keynote Speakers Ryan Holiday Director of Marketing, American Apparel & Author Topic: Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator Just how much of today's news - even in mainstream media outlets - is controlled and distorted by blogs In this talk, Ryan rips back the veil to expose the inner workings of our hyper-competitive media industry. Ryan Holiday is a leading media strategist whose campaigns have been studied by YouTube, Twitter, and Google, and covered in Fast Company, Ad Age, and Gawker. Doug Stephens Retail & Consumer Futurist; Founder of Retail Prophet Topic: What's In-Store Doug is an expert on retail business strategy and he brings his wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge to your company. What are the latest trends within the marketing industry How are demographic and technological shifts affecting your customer base Arguably the most influential retail futurist on the planet, Doug Stephens' research and insights have helped major organizations understand exactly how mega-trends in demographics, economics, technology, and media are forever altering consumer/brand relationships and what they need to do to adapt and evolve. Lyn Heward Director of Creation, Cirque du Soleil Topic: The Creative Spark In her magnificent keynote, Lyn takes you behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil to explore the nature of creativity and innovation. Montreal's Cirque du Soleil is one of the world's most innovative companies, and Lyn Heward is a major reason why: She shaped its performers, designers, and technicians into an artistic and commercial juggernaut. Panel Session: Purple Cow Campaigns We will share five or so outrageous marketing campaigns that the 'expert panel' can analyze. The session will address the how, what, and why of the campaigns. The experts will be asked to comment on whether or not they think the campaigns are effective and what they think the campaigns were intended to achieve. What experts will you hear from -- Mike Rodenburgh - Ipsos ASI -- Tim Hassed - TELUS -- Adrian Scott - Go2 Productions Spotlight Breakout Sessions These smaller group sessions provide an opportunity for you to participate in discussing key industry trends and learn about how you can use existing tools to your advantage. -- Tamara Mendelsohn, VP of Marketing, Eventbrite Topic: The Social Economy -- Mona Elesseily, Author, Search Engine Land Topic: Site Tests You Need To Run Tomorrow -- Bob Humphreys, Country Leader, IBM Topic: Three Mandates for New CMOs During Times of Change WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00am: Vision Conference 4:30pm: Speed Networking for Marketers 7:00pm: Penthouse Party WHERE: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2W6) For more event information please visit the VISION event page or register now and attend the marketing event of the year! About the BCAMA The BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association has been this province's leading marketing source since 1955. As one of the most highly regarded chapters in North America, the BCAMA serves the marketing community with numerous networking and educational events that feature today's thought leaders, trends and innovative strategies. The annual Vision Conference is the largest marketing event of the. It's an opportunity for marketing professionals learn from industry experts, network with their peers, and engage with top industry leaders. For more information on the BCAMA, events and membership, please visit: www.bcama.com. Visit the BCAMA website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: BCAMA Director of Communications Sabrina Santoro 778.908.3960 [email protected] Source: BCAMA (BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]