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| Sunday, April 29 | ||
| Sunday began with a flood at the registration desk. Groups began forming impromptu meetings in the Hilton's many sitting area, old friends caught up in the hallways, and excitement grew for the programming that was scheduled for the next few days. | ||
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| Speed Dating: One-On-One Meeting Opportunities An overwhelming number of companies participated in this year's One-On-One Meetings. These pre-scheduled 10-minute meetings allow participants to discover new business contacts and get focused time with current trading partners. Many have called these sessions the most efficient and productive meetings of the Convention. |
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| Welcome Reception Rhino Entertainment helped to kick this party off right with a cocktail and a chance to catch up with friends and associates to toast another memorable year. The Guitar Hero feature attracted many gamers. In true Rhino fashion, the room was elbow-to-elbow with attendees. |
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| Monday, April 30 | ||
| Opening Session & Annual
Meeting Following a breakfast buffet sponsored by WEA Corp., the business of the Convention began in earnest. NARM President Jim Donio provided the Association update, reaffirming NARM's mission, and NARM Board Chairman Sue Peterson, Target Stores, announced the slate of officers for the 2007-2008 Board term. Donio presented the NARM Presidential Award For Sustained Executive Achievement to Soul Train's Don Cornelius. WBR's Peter Cincotti entertained the audience before Billboard Magazine's Scott McKenzie led a panel of label executives in a discussion centering around the state of music industry. |
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| NPD Research Presentation This in-depth research presentation provided detailed results from focus groups and survey studies commissioned by NARM. Download the following PDF to find out not only how and where consumers discover music, but also what motivates them to ultimately purchase the product and in what format. |
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| Nielsen SoundScan Overview Nielsen's Rob Sisco and Chris Muratore returned this year to provide a year-over-year comparison and analysis of the U.S. music and entertainment market. They pointed to key trends regarding physical and digital product in the U.S. market, and took a look at digital purchases on an international scale. Click here to download the PDF version of the presentation. |
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| Alliance Entertainment's WEB AMI Interactive Presentation Indie retailers were invited to a special demonstrate of Alliance's WEB AMI Interactive B2B resource. |
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| Best Practices: Making The Most Of Your E-mail Lists "E-mail Diva," Melinda Krueger, demonstrated how savvy music retailers are developing their direct-response programs and gave pointers how to best grow your e-mail lists and reach your customers. |
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| Scholarship Foundation Dinner Cruise Attendees relaxed aboard the cruise ship Odyssey for a evening honoring the Scholarship Foundation Class Of 2007 and the Foundation's generous donors. Sponsored by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, those aboard enjoyed breath-taking views of the Chicago skyline while listening to Sony BMG DJs. For photos and bios of the Class of 2007 recipients, click here. |
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| Club NARM: Rocket Science Showcase Rocket Science took their show outside the hotel to the famous Buddy Guy's Legends. Co-sponsored by JetBlue, the showcase featured new independent artists and plenty of prizes, flight giveaways, and more. |
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| Tuesday, May 1 | ||
| Universal Music Group Distribution Product Presentation Following a breakfast buffet sponsored by WEA Corp., Universal Music Group Distribution took the stage. And, in true UMGD fashion, this was one event not to miss. With six live performances and electrifying video, attendees were still buzzing about it long into the evening. |
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| Digital NARM Day 1 of Digital NARM offered attendees forecasts for digital entertainment sales from leading research firms, discussions of the economic realities of using advertising in as digital environment, tips to build strategic relationships that will enable physical retailers to profit from digital delivery, a glimpse into the mobile marketplace, and an introduction of the latest products to hit the digital arena. |
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| "The Experience:" Artist Interview With Chaka Khan An interview between Chicago music guru, Dedry Jones, and Burgundy Records's Chaka Khan provided the audience with an in-depth look into Khan's life and latest releases. Sponsored by Sony BMG, Khan performed before an audience of NARM attendees as well as 350 fans from the Chicago area. |
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| Astonish Entertainment Club NARM Showcase with Ketel One Attendees went back to Buddy Guy's Legends for the second night of Club NARM. Astonish Entertainment showcased their hottest talent while Ketel One offered complimentary cocktails all night. |
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| Wednesday, May 2 | ||
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| Red Carpet Reception We got the party started early for NARM's culminating event, the Awards Dinner Finale. Sponsored by EMI Music Marketing, the red carpet included the the winning entries of NARM's Advertising & Marketing Awards, as well as the Scholarship Foundation raffle. |
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| Awards Dinner Finale The party continued with the Awards Dinner Finale. Emceed by NARM President Jim Donio and Hickory Records's Elliott Yamin the evening kicked off with the announcement of the winners of NARM's Advertising & Marketing Awards. After a brief performance, American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin, introduced the evening's second act, Rodrigo y Gabriela. The fast-fingered guitar duo had the audience mesmerized. NARM Chairman Sue Peterson presented the legendary Rock band Chicago with the Chairman's Award For Sustained Creative Achievement. Winners of NARM's coveted Merchandiser & Supplier Of The Year Awards were named. |
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