Calendar of Columbus AMA Events

2008 Achievement in Marketing Awards Banquet

Don’t miss this year’s must-attend AMA event.  Celebrate the best Columbus-area marketing from 2007, hobnob with friends, and make new connections. Register now - early registration deadline is Friday, May 9th!

Master of Ceremonies: Angela An

Speaker: Steven Schreibman, Vice-President of Advertising and Brand Management, Nationwide Insurance

When: Thursday, May 15, 2008; 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Where: Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 221-3344

Cost: Single Ticket: Members - $45*, Non-Members - $55*, Students - $30*, Additional tickets: Members - $35*, Non-Members - $45*, Students - $30*

* add $10 to tickets purchased after May 9, 2008

RSVP Deadline: May 11, 2008

Register for event: Cvent

Questions: Please e-mail AIM@ColumbusAMA.org or call Erik Bjornard at (419) 524-4312

Sponsors: Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, Franklin University, Worthington Jewelers, and Mlicki

About Angela An:

Angela An co-anchors 10TV News HD's weekend morning newscasts with Live Doppler 10 meteorologist Carlos Gonzales.

Angela joined 10TV in August 2000.  Along with her anchoring duties, An is the lead reporter for 10TV's CrimeTracker 10 series.  In 2007, she was awarded Best Reporter in Ohio from the Society of Professional Journalists, as well as Best Coverage of Minority Issues in Ohio. 

An has won numerous other awards, including Best Spot News Coverage from the Associated Press, Award for Excellence from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Media Person of the Year from CrimeStoppers of Central Ohio, and most Supportive Civilian of the Year from the Ohio State University Army ROTC Program.  Angela has also received several Emmy nominations in the past several years.

An said that the most memorable story she has covered was the deadly tsunami in southeast Asia in 2004.  She and a photographer spent 10 days reporting on Sri Lanka's road to recovery and brought back a weeklong series of stories about survival, loss and determination to rebuild.

Prior to joining 10TV, An worked at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City as a reporter/fill-in anchor.  She was one of the first journalists in the market to certify as a county wild land firefighter.  Angela also co-founded a news magazine program, "China Near and Far," based out of New York City.  Her journalism career began behind the scenes at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles.

Angela is a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Capital Area Humane Society and the Columbus Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  She is a native of Holmdel, N.J., but has lived in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Taiwan.  Angela graduated from the University of Southern California with a dual major in Broadcast Journalism and East Asian Area Studies. 

More About Angela:

Favorite CBS Program: "NCIS." Why I'm A Journalist: A chance to better society. Hidden Talent: I'm a classical pianist. First Car: Datsun hatchback. Height: Depends on which heels I'm wearing! Zodiac Sign: Capricorn. Favorite Movie Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Clark Gable, John Wayne. Favorite Destination: Someplace warm with a beach and mojito nearby. Favorite Food: Sushi, White Castle and pizza. First Concert: Amy Grant. Hobbies: Golf. Family Pet: Munchkin, my dog.

About Steven Schreibman:

Steven Schreibman is a high-energy, award-winning marketing/advertising professional with 24 years experience. He joined Nationwide in December of 2003 after a successful period at the Limited Brands, Inc. as Director of Marketing for the Limited's Victoria's Secret Stores division. Steven led the strategy and execution behind marketing programs that drove over $250 million in incremental revenue over a 5-year period.

Steven's conceptual thinking and clear vision have lead to successful advertising and marketing strategies for other marketers, including Parfums Givenchy; L'Oreal USA; Phillip Morris and well known products that include Cool Whip, Clearasil and Bain de Soleil. Steven also led the restructuring of the VH-1 marketing department that resulted in profitable strategic planning and a "win/win" situation for VH-1 and their advertisers.

Steven's position as Vice President of Advertising and Brand Management offers the challange of rallying the Nationwide associates behind the new Brand positioning, while conceptualizing, creating and leading Nationwide's first-ever "umbrella" brand campaign, which incorporates all communication touch points across all business units.

Visit www.marketology.org for more information.

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June Luncheon

Topic: Cult Branding: The good, the bad and WOM

Speaker: Kim Kelly-Bartley, VP of Marketing, White Castle and Brian Newberry, VP/General Manager, Northlich

When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Where: Arlington Banquets, 1967 Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH (614) 538-8400
(Located between Kroger and Complete Petmart in the shopping plaza between Reed Road and Dierker Road; find the entrance and parking in the rear by Arlington Café, enter by Cazzie's.  Or, turn onto Nugent Drive from Henderson Rd. and left again into Arlington Café parking lot.)

Cost: Members - $30, Non-Members - $45, Students - $10

RSVP Deadline: June 12, 2008

Register for event: Cvent

Sponsor: The Creative Group

Dessert Sponsor: Mills James

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