The French Quarter comes alive at night, which CRMA members will experience at the Conference.



33rd Annual Conference
Saturday to Monday
May 30-June 1, 2009
Marriott New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Welcome to New Orleans and the 2009 CRMA Conference

FLASH: Click here for details on a tour of the area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. (Onsite ticket sales only)

The annual City and Regional Magazine Association Conference, May 30-June 1, is shaping up to be our best conference to date. New Orleans is a great city -- one that you and your colleagues are certain to enjoy visiting.

On Saturday, May 30, Steve Borseti, president of the Sandler Training affiliate, Strategy Sales, Inc., will present the optional ad sales workshop, "Empowering Your Magazine’s Salespeople in Tough Times" -- one that you won’t want to miss. Also, publishing consultant Seija Goldstein of NYC will give the results of the annual Financial Standards Survey, offering participating publishers invaluable, vital information on how their publications measure up within the industry.

On Sunday, May 31 at lunch, 5280: Denver’s Magazine Executive Editor Maximillian Potter will introduce Susan Lyne and host a conversational Q&A entitled, "How to Maximize the Power of Your Magazine, Everywhere," in this challenging economy. After serving as the managing editor of the Village Voice, Ms. Lyne became the founding editor of Premiere Magazine. Currently, she is CEO of the Gilt Groupe, a member-based online retailer of luxury fashion.

Check out the Schedule of Events linked to this web page for activities, sessions, speakers and more.

Our hosts from New Orleans magazine will keep you entertained with host events and insights on the best of the Big Easy. Make your reservations now - The Marriott New Orleans is certain to sell out.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans, LA.

Conference Committee
Chair: Daniel Brogan, 5280: Denver's Magazine
Conference Host: Todd Matherne, New Orleans magazine

Conference Track Chairs
Advertising:
Remy Spreeuw, 5280: Denver's Magazine
Co-Chair: Marian Conicella, Philadelphia magazine

Circulation:
Gretchen Kimble, New Orleans magazine

Editorial & Art:
Maximillian Potter, 5280: Denver's Magazine
Co-Chair: Errol Laborde, New Orleans magazine

Management:
John Balardo, Hour Detroit
Co-Chair: Marian Conicella, Philadelphia magazine

Marketing:
Tiffany Thom, Madison magazine

Production/Technology:

Walter Jungbauer,Greenspring Media Group

PUBLICATIONS DISPLAY

As always, the Publications Display near the registration desk will be a popular attraction this year. Members are encouraged to ship 100-120 copies of your magazine to be displayed. Your packages should be shipped to arrive no earlier than three days before the Conference and should be addressed as follows:

Your name/publication, CRMA, 5/30-6/1/09

            Marriott New Orleans

            Attn: Lauren Miller, Conv. Svcs.

            555 Canal St.

            New Orleans, LA 70130

            504/581-1000

 

Please be sure you ship your magazines in such a way that you can track them and be sure that you have the tracking information with you when you arrive in New Orleans. It will also help if the name of your magazine is on the outside of the box (instead of your printer's name.)

The Marriott New Orleans
This luxurious New Orleans hotel in the French Quarter is just steps from Bourbon Street, downtown business district and iconic Big Easy attractions. Fresh from a recent $38 million renovation, the Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Hotel features a fully equipped fitness center, updated Concierge Lounge and on-site business center. Highlights include a new lobby with stylish wine bar, Starbucks Coffee Shop, gift shop and convenient bell and concierge stands. The Marriott Hotel in New Orleans is home to the award-winning 5 Fifty 5 restaurant.

The CRMA 33rd Annual Conference will be held at Marriott New Orleans. CRMA has negotiated a special rate of $149/night single/double (additional person $30) for delegates. To reserve your room, call 504/581-1000 or 800/228-9290 and ask for the special CRMA Conference rate. To book online, click here, select your nights, enter crmcrma in the Group Code box and click on Find. Rate is only available until our block sells out or May 8, 2009, whichever comes first. Thereafter, reservations are accepted on a space and rate available basis. Be sure to tell the hotel you are with the CRMA Conference. Book now!