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The Business of Creativity Media Conference

The Business of Creativity Conference

The Graduate Media Association presents The Business of Creativity Media Conference

Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Location: Metropolitan College of New York Manhattan Campus 75 Varick Street New York, NY 10013

The Business of Creativity Media Conference is an exciting, information-packed, high-powered networking event for up-and-coming media professionals and experienced players. Enjoy hands-on sessions, speakers, and a networking reception.

Full conference package: $55 ($60 at door)
Afternoon sessions, Evening sessions, Keynote Speaker and Cocktail Hour

Evening Session package: $30 ($35 at door)
Evening session, Keynote Speaker and Cocktail Hour

After Sunday, April 24, the online payment for the Media Conference will be closed. Interested participants can register in person on Tuesday, April 26 at the entrance.

Program Schedule

Registration: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Afternoon program
Sessions 1 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions 2 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Evening program
Sessions 3 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Keynote Speaker 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Cocktail Hour 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Track 1 - Breaking In
Geared toward budding entrepreneurs and media professionals. Topics include: Cross Media Entrepreneurship, Breaking into the Music Industry, Financing the Independent Media Venture, New Media Ventures: Nonprofit or For-Profit? 		Track 2 - Getting Ahead
Take your media venture to the next level with workshops on branding, marketing and financing. Topics include: Building Your Brand, E-commerce and Strategic Marketing, and Successful Networking Strategies 		Track 3 - Issues
Discover the major issues facing media professionals and learn how to use them to your advantage. Topics include: The Fusion of New Media, The Power of Urban and International Media, and Navigating Legal and Regulatory Waters.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Debra Ann Byrd
Starting your own not-for-profit, Grant Writing 		Speaker: Adam Forest
Non Profit and For Profit Models of Independent Media Ventures
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: George Avgerakis
Networking 		Speaker: Marcel Florestal
Business Structures, Tax Info, Legal Info

Speaker: Keiser Wahab
Legal Issues in Entertainment and Film, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property

Speaker: Ann Tripp
Political Issues in Media, Self-Promotion and Branding
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Jack Welde
E-commerce and Strategic Marketing

Speaker: Alberto Serreras
The cutting Edge of the Entertainment Landscape

Speaker Info:

Keynote speaker of the day: Richard Lorber, Co-Founder of Lorber Media, Faculty of The New School University, Media Management program

Debra Ann Byrd, Founder and Chief Executive, Take Wing and Soar Productions, Inc. a women-led, not-for-profit, NYS 501(c)(3) Theatre Arts Corporation

Adam Forest, Founder and Executive Director, Fractured Atlas

George Avgerakis, VP Creative Director and co-founder, Avetka Productions Inc

Marcel Florestal, Partner and founding member, Florestal Law Firm, PLLC

Kaiser Wahab, Partner Attorney, Wahab, Riveles, Medenica, LLC

Ann Tripp, On-Air Personality, WBLS Radio Station

Jack Welde, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Runtime Technologies

Alberto Serreras, Executive Producer at HBO

For general information or sponsorship for Media Conference, contact: e-mail: phone: 212-343-1234 Ext. 7017

Click Here to Register Online

The Graduate Media Association is a student-based organization created at the Metropolitan College of New York to service media students who are looking for ways to make important connections and enhance their careers. Official hompage: www.graduatemedia.com.

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