The Art of Marketing Conference Coming To Toronto May 25 and a Promo Code #TheArtOf
Last year around this time, I had the opportunity to attend The Art of Leadership for Women. I spent the day hearing from a talented and diverse group of women who excelled at marketing and business. Hayley Wickenheiser was a real show stopper for me and Martha Stewart is always interesting, to say the least. Last year my personal, and business philosophy, was all about growth. I grew in a lot of ways last year and the social media consulting business at Thrifty Mom Media flourished as well. Growth took me to places I never knew I would be. I worked with World Vision Canada to tell some important stories about their work in Colombia and other areas of the world. It was a great year. Seizing the opportunities that are right for me, and ones that challenge me, was something I got better at last year. I know my first ever Mom 2.0 summit conference helped me to take business to the next level. I believe that the Art of Leadership for Women was another one of those great chances to build skills and knowledge, while also networking.
Last year’s event was great. So this year I am looking forward to building on that at a similar conference called The Art of Marketing. The Art of Marketing takes place in Toronto on Monday, May 25: http://www.theartof.com/marketing-toronto-2015. Some of you who know me well and hang out here occasionally know that my background is English Literature and writing and that I did graduate work in journalism. I worked for years at newspapers and magazines and then I built my business. My background and education prepared me for a lot of things. I can write fast and edit and coordinate and research. I also believe that my arts undergraduate years taught me the art of being flexible. I have been able to pivot several times successfully. That has led to resiliency and success in business. I can sometimes predict trends and see where things are headed in my field, but at the same time I am abundantly aware that I do not have a traditional marketing background. In fact, I began a marketing course in my first year at university and dropped it like a hot cake because the instructor was so boring. That was the year I made up my mind to follow my passion towards journalism. It was an important revelation. Nonetheless, I am aware that this particular skill set, traditional marketing knowledge and networking are the spaces I need to cultivate. Networking does not come naturally to me. So this is why I was curious and hoping I might have the chance to do The Art of Marketing this year.
This year I am happy I get to hear from speakers such as Dr. Robert Cialdini, best-selling New York Times author and expert in the field of the psychology of influence. That speaks to me for obvious reasons as a blogger and social media consultant. Also his list of clients has me impressed.
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How could I resist a conference with Gene Simmons of Kiss fame as a speaker? How cool is that? His topic is Branding and Creativity: Unleashing Your Inner Rock God in Business. Other speakers are: Charlene Yi, on how to measure the impact of social against business goals. Nir Eyal will speak about why some products flop and others do not. Brian Wong will address the future of mobile and how to build every day moments. He’s also talking about the marketing currency of happy.
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Tickets cost $449 but right now I have a special promo code CONNECT26. That gives my friends and followers $50 off each ticket. If you purchase 3 or more tickets, you get an ADDITIONAL $50 off per ticket.
There are more details on The Art of Marketing promo code here: http://info.theartof.com/mt15/connect26
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I am working with The Art of Marketing conference and have received a ticket to attend as compensation for this post. My opinion is my own and 100 % truthful.
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29 Comments
Emily Endrizzi
Sounds like an interesting and helpful conference. I bet it will be really fun! I’ve never been to Canada. Have a great time and learn a lot!
Lois M.
I’ve never heard of this conference, but I’m certainly jealous about where it will be – wouldn’t mind visiting Toronto at some point! Have fun! 🙂
Dale hunsberger
Sounds like a great conference! I hope you share it once it is done. I won’t be able to attend.
Paula
Dale: I will be sharing what I learned when I return. Thanks for asking. I hope you return then to read more.
Susan M.
Sounds like a very interesting conference that would be very helpful! I’ve been to Toronto before; it’s a really nice city, you should have a great time there!
Paula
Susan: Thanks very much! I enjoy visiting Toronto every month or two.
Kristin K
Hey!
Just read your comment…you better visit while you can! Come July through middle of August, it’s going to be VERY crowded!!! Hosting the PanAm Games then!!!
Paula
You are right. It will be chaos then I bet.
Lindsey L
Sounds like a great confrence!
Joseph Hawkshaw
Looks cool would love to attend.
Kristin K
I would love to meet Gene Simmons!!! Kiss is an ultimate band from way back!!!
lisa
That’s not really my type of thing that I’d be interested in.
Michelle Bartley
Sounds like an interesting conference!
Cynthia C
This sounds interesting. Hope you enjoy it.
rochelle haynes
Looks good thanks for the review like to see this
Amber Ludwig
Oooh this sounds like such a great event!! Im jealous of those that will be attending 🙂 Toronto is pretty far for me 😉
Crystal Rogers Walker
I have never heard of this but it looks very interesting and I would love to go see Gene Simmons talk
Tamra Phelps
I would guess Gene Simmons knows something about marketing! KISS has to be one of the most heavily marketed bands in history. I must have owned every KISS item available in the late 70s!
dina s
I would love to go to Toronto to go here, have been to Manitoba once
M.Clark
The Art of Marketing Conference sounds like a great conference with great speakers. Thank you for sharing this post.
Rosanne Morrison
I have not been to a conference as this is something I am unfamiliar with until I read your review
Debbie Welchert
Sounds pretty interesting. I would love to hear what Gene Simmons has to say…
Jerry Marquardt
I would love to go to Toronto and see the conference, but I read the review and I like it very much.
Natalie
I wish I could have attended that conference! Glad you go the opportunity to do so.
Shakeia Rieux
I have never heard about it until now.It would be something i would be interested in going to
JulIe Simpson
This sounds informative and enlightening and imam for anything that gives women a leg, not that we need it, but the more you know the better you are armed. Good luck!
Christina Abrahamson
Wow very interesting indeed!
Rachael Roberts
I would love to attend this conference because it sounds interesting,informative & fun!! You are so LUCKY to get to go 🙂 I am going to try to see if I can make it this year but it has been a tough year financially,physically,emotionally & my Uncle is dying.
Lily Kwan
This conference sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing!