11/06-08.
Ad: Tech New York. In addition to a hands-on technology showcase, Ad: Tech will feature speakers such as Michael B. Stoeckel III, VP advertising innovations and operations, Fox Interactive Media, on topics ranging from ‘The Gaming Ecosystem’ to ‘Digital Media Innovators.’ Presented by Ad:Tech Expositions. New York Hilton, NYC. 415.464.8510. www.ad-tech.com.
11/13.
18th Annual EPM Marketing Conference:
Engaging the Multi-Screen Consumer. Presented by NYC publishing and research firm EPM Communications, one of the keynotes is Jeremy Cornfeldt, VP Search & Affiliate Marketing, Carat Fusion, whose subject is ‘Leave No Screen Untuned.’ Hilton Los Angeles, Universal City, Calif. 888-852-9467. www.epmcom.com
11/14.
Word Up! Canada’s Word of Mouth Marketing
Conference welcomes companies such as Yahoo! Canada and Ice.com to share case studies on getting the most out of WOM online and offline. Presented by word-of-mouth blog Profectio at The Design Exchange, Toronto. 416.760.3344. www.profectio.com/wom.
10/11-11/1.
2006 Clio Awards Screenings. Presented by ihaveanidea, these screenings will be held in Montreal on Oct. 11, Calgary on Oct. 18, Vancouver on Oct. 25 and Halifax on Nov. 1. info@ihaveanidea.or. www.ihaveanidea.org.
10/19.
ACA Executive Forum and Gold Medal Award Luncheon honours Nestle’s Ed Marra. Keynote speaker is Rex Briggs, co-author of What Sticks: Why Most Advertising Fails and How to Guarantee Yours Succeeds. The Granite Club, Toronto. 416.964.3805. www.acaweb.ca.
11/07.
Strategic Sponsorship Marketing: The Canadian Summit. Presented by the newsletter The Sponsorship Report, topics range from how multiculturalism is affecting sponsorship decisions to the impact of mobile communication on maximizing sponsorship. The MaRS Collaboration Centre, Toronto. 705-653-1112. www.sponsorship.ca.
11/16.
The Advertising & Design Club of Canada Awards will be held at the McMillan Theatre, Toronto. 416.423.4113. www.theadcc.ca.
11/23.
Design Exchange Awards. Presented by the DX, categories include branding, marketing, and packaging, among others. Deadline for entries is Oct. 6. 416.216.2134. www.dx.org/dxa.