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A brand born from a big idea is something we can identify with. It becomes an extension of our personality, a part of who we are and a personal badge that we wear with pride.
Join an all star line-up of forward thinking leaders as they discuss the transition from hatching the Big Idea to growing a successful company, building a culture to continue promoting Big Idea thinking and overcoming ever changing constraints. |
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Jill Krop
Anchor, News Hour Final, Global BC
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Jill Krop anchors the one hour late night newscast “News Hour Final” on Global BC at 11 p.m. Over the years Jill has had some amazing experiences in a number of cities, and is glad to have worked right across Canada.
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Ken Schmidt
Former Communications Director at Harley Davidson Motor Company/Leading Fortune 500 Consultant
Revving Up Customers to Make the Big Noise
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Ken Schmidt is one of the most in-demand business speakers and communications consultants in North America. His expertise in corporate positioning and media relations played a pivotal role in one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history. He details how successful corporate cultures must maintain relationships with veteran customers and innovatively pursue new ones.
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Richard Bartrem
Vice-President, Culture and Communications, WestJet
Five Secrets to Success
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In an industry rife with failure and renowned low service standards, WestJet’s Big Idea in 1996 was “Hey let’s start an airline!” Join Richard Bartrem, WestJet’s Vice-President, Culture and Communications as he takes you through what big ideas WestJet had to make them one of the most commercially successful airlines in the world.
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Brad Gamble
Senior Director of Marketing, McDonald’s Canada
Still lovin’ It
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McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc, founded the most successful family restaurant chain in the world today. The brand is a global institution. That said, McDonald’s is under constant pressure, internally and externally, to challenge itself to re-examine its business and to engage its customers in new, compelling ways. In his presentation, Brad Gamble shares some of the big idea strategies and cutting edge tactics employed to connect with customers, and to renew the love and affinity they have for the brand.
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Brian Scudamore
President & CEO, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Corporate Culture Turns Local Entrepreneur into Awarded International Brand
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1-800-GOT-JUNK? Founder and CEO Brian Scudamore started his junk removal business in 1989 with the big idea of professionalizing an entire industry and growing a successful franchised business. Brian discusses his big ideas on how corporate culture, goal setting, and developing people have translated into explosive growth for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.
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Jim Carroll
Futurist & Marketing Trend Consultant to Fortune 500
Innovation in the High Velocity Economy
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Jim Carroll is an expert consultant on marketing trends and innovation to the Fortune 500. In today’s economic climate, marketers are faced with overwhelming challenges. In times like these, the new leaders that have emerged from recession are the ones that through innovation have changed the competitive landscape. With this understanding, Jim explains what highly innovative big idea companies do differently from other companies, and what we can learn from them to unlock our potential in this “High Velocity Economy”.
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The Yahoo! Big Idea Chair |
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Kerry Munro dialogues and yields the Big Idea! Chair to forward thinking leaders who share their expertise from the academic, social media and agency perspectives.
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Kerry Munro
General Manager, Yahoo! Canada |
In his role as General Manager, Yahoo! Canada Kerry Munro is responsible for the company’s overall operation and strategic growth. Since joining the company in 2005 he has significantly increased the size and influence of Yahoo!'s presence in Canada by expanding the operational staff, increasing revenue and making Yahoo! Canada one of the most successful Yahoo! business units worldwide.
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Ken Wong
Highly Acclaimed Business Professor, Author & Strategist |
Dialoguing on new brand management structures that need to be put into place given the current market conditions, integrating campaigns and strategies.
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Maggie Fox
CEO and Founder of Social Media Group |
Dialoguing on the future of social media given today’s landscape and tomorrow’s future opportunities.
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Clare Meridew
VP, Creative Director Interactive of GREYcanada Agency |
Dialoguing on creative innovation, advertising and agency approach.
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Don't miss the Final Registration for the hottest Conference in Vancouver on May 7th - BCAMA VISION Conference 2009. Buy your tickets TODAY before they SELL OUT!
After a day of inspiration and education relax and re-energize at the VISION After Party in the Pavilion Room.
Watch Game 4 - Canucks vs Blackhawks Playoff on a BIG screen with a couple hundred of your marketing buddies
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Argentinean Fuzion wine
Taste a BIG Idea Martini
Have a chance to win exclusive prizes including a WestJet trip for two, and a Whistler Mountaineer train adventure
Nibble on a few snacks
Connect with key marketing professionals
Tickets for the VISION After Party only are also available for $40 before May 7, or $55 on-site.
INSPIRE YOUR NEXT BIG IDEA - CONNECT - HAVE FUN!
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