UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

March 18 and 24
CTAM Midwest – Third Annual CTAM Midwest Road Show 09: “Marketing On a Lean Budget - Growing Customers In a Down Economy”
CTAM Midwest is hosting a traveling educational forum tackling hot button cable issues and their impact on markets in the Midwest. The first stop is the OCTA Conference on Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00a.m. in Columbus, OH. The second stop is the North Central Show on Tuesday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m. in Minneapolis, MN.
For more:
eclaytor@tv-one.tv
 
March 24
CTAM Europe – Non-Traditional On Demand Content
CTAM Europe presents the second installment of its On Demand webcast series which will focus on non-traditional On Demand content and free On Demand. The webcast will take place on Tuesday, March 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CET.
For more:
audrey.hoffmann@ctameurope.com
 
March 24
CTAM West - CTAM West Leadership Summit: “Full Speed Ahead!”
The CTAM West Leadership Summit will take place on March 24 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Learn how to navigate through today’s challenging economic climate from top industry leaders.
For more:
www.ctamwest.com

March 26
CTAM Florida - “The Economy Rollercoaster and Its Effects on Cable” Webcast
Join CTAM Florida on March 26 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. as they explore how the current economic environment has affected viewers’ consumption and buying behaviors. Also, in this webcast, the presenters will talk about how their particular sector of the industry has been impacted.
For more:
Lavel.Brady@hsn.net

March 26
CTAM Texas - TexTAM
CTAM Texas presents TexTAM at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Hotel. Panelists include: Jerry Dow, Suddenlink; Jon Gary Herrera, Time Warner Cable; Jamey Rootes, Houston Texans; Tony Speller, Comcast and Moderator, Frank Guerra, Guerra DeBerry Coody. Recognized in 2008 as the national CTAM educational event of the year, TexTAM offers participants three educational opportunities and one social mixer covering a wide range of topics.
For more:
mark.langseth@twcable.com
tonia.johnson@twcable.com
scott.pleyte@twcable.com
dnadel@hd.net

April 9 – 12
CTAM Rocky Mountains - SkiTAM
On April 9, CTAM Rocky Mountains will present the panel discussion “Do you hear an echo?” in conjunction with SkiTAM 2009. The speakers will explore the use of social networking to market products and services to the Echo Boomer Generation. Thursday-only registrations are available.
For more:
www.skitam.com
For more on the panel discussion:
sviard@altitude.tv

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CTAM Caribbean presented “The Ten Commandments of Employee Motivation,” with moderator John Zamoiski, at the CCTA Annual Meeting. An audience of 30 heard relevant information and success stories about incentives and contests for employees and customers.
 
CTAM Louisiana kicked off the LCTA show with the panel discussion “How to Market on a Shoe String Budget.” With 37 in attendance, the discussion was lively, and very timely, as panelists provided information on how to maximize marketing efforts in the current economy. 

CTAM Washington-Baltimore convened at “The Mansion on O” in Washington, DC for its 2009 kickoff party. The event was a networking opportunity for 120 guests to establish pivotal business relationships. 

CTAM West chapter members and prospects kicked off 2009 with a bang at the annual President's Reception at the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel garnering 112 volunteers and 150 attendees. 

Mark Awards Entry Deadline Soon!
Through the Mark Awards, CTAM offers the most prestigious competition in the industry, recognizing excellence in cable marketing. What a great way to combat the doldrums of our economic crisis by honoring outstanding marketing and boosting the morale of your staff. Get your entries in by March 24, 2009!

Research! Research! Research!
You are invited to attend CTAM’s annual Research Conference to learn how to stay on top of today’s hypercompetitive marketplace. The best research minds in the industry are always in attendance to help you understand how consumers are using technology, content and media. This is a members-only benefit.