2010 Meet the Pros
Monday, February 8 & Tuesday, February 9
Meet the Pros is Nebraska’s premier student event for advertising and design. Sponsored annually by the AAF – Omaha (formerly Omaha Advertising Federation), Meet the Pros is a two-day conference full of programming to prepare you for the real world after graduation. All of our seminars, breakouts, keynotes, round-tables and one-on-ones are hosted by real, working professionals. This way you know you’re getting a real-life picture of what it’s like to work in one of the most exciting industries in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. Click here to register »
Registration Pricing
Early Bird Registration (Deadline: January 18)
With an AAFO student membership – $90
Without a student membership – $125 (Cost will include membership to AAFO.)
Regular Registration
With an AAFO student membership – $110
Without a student membership – $145 (Cost will include membership to AAFO.)
Day of Event Registration
With an AAFO student membership – $125
Without a student membership – $160 (Cost will include membership to AAFO.)
Professor Registration
Professor Registration – $65
Please contact Teri Hamburger, Executive Director, at 402-561-6625 for the professor’s promotional discount code.
Why is a Membership Encouraged?
With the pricing increase and the state of the economy, I’m sure the new pricing structure came with a little sticker shock. Our intention in packaging a student membership along with the Meet the Pros registration is to emphasis the importance of networking and staying aware of industry happenings especially in this instable economy. This is a scary time for our industry. Having a student membership is an important first step for students to be proactive in their advertising future. Students can take advantage of a lower price in attending Meet the Pros and they can also open the door to other opportunities such as educational luncheons, networking opportunities, scholarship information and job/internship postings. These experiences are invaluable as a newcomer to the industry scene.
Lodging Information
A block of rooms have been reserved February 7 and 8 at the Country Inn & Suites, a hotel located next to the Mid-America Center. Rooms with double beds are $89.99 + tax. There is a maximum of four people per room. The hotel will hold rooms at the $89.99 rate until January 30.
For Reservations:
712-322-8282
Country Inn & Suites
www.countryinns.com
17 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Most Important Message of All
We can remember what it was like being a cash-strapped college student hoping to break into the industry and make a name for ourselves. Our overall goal is to keep students actively engaged in advertising and set them up for a positive, educational experience as cost effectively as possible. Meet the Pros is fantastic opportunity to give students one-on-one face time with professionals. Click here to register »
If you have any questions you can contact event co-chairs Randa Zalman(rzalman@redstoneweb.com; 402-392-4852); Jerry Underwood (junderwood@woodmen.org; 402-342-1890, ext. 7390) or Teri Hamburger, Executive Director, at 402-561-6625.
