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3-Hour Workshops Designed to Give You a Competitive Edge
All workshops are 100% Guaranteed & Fully Refundable

Spend time in Chicago with us at our 3-hour intensives that are created to educate, fortify and inspire the marketing professional in you.  The sessions are collegiate quality instruction that is highly relevant and engaging.  Register now, space is limited.  Register before May 30th, 2009 and receive a Summer Chicago tote package at the workshop. To register, click on the workshop of your choice below and follow the instructions to enter our secure and easy online registration process.  

Workshops are structured as follows:  
Introduction
Core workshop discussion
Break-out/collaborative session
Lunch (complimentary)
Conclusion
Q&A and resource material

Marketing for Artists & Arts Managers

Whether you are a performing, visual artist, or an arts manager, in this workshop you will learn:

· how the starving artist is out and the savvy artist who markets him/herself is in.  See how other creative persons are “doing it” profitably

· ways to pinpoint and better define who your target market is

· how to segment your market to find new users

· how cutting edge concepts in new media and technology can help you to tap into new markets and “up” your game

$75.00

6/25/09

11am—2pm

6/25/09

8a.m.

Chicago

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“Marketing for Entrepreneurs”      

This workshop will help to provide the entrepreneur with help in key areas that are crucial to business survival:  positioning and awareness.  These topics entail:

· influencing how the customer perceives your product and weighs it against the competition

· using forms of communication to inform consumers about your product

· catering to niche markets, like the affluent

· a special discussion on using the internet to better reach or expand your target market

$75.00

6/11/09

11am—2pm

6/11/09

8 a.m.

Chicago

 

All About Marketing — A Crash Course for the Rest of Us

This is an introductory workshop for those of us who know nothing about marketing.  You will learn about:

· the definition and the purpose of marketing

· defining who the typical buyer is for products

· the importance of establishing a mission for your company

· analyzing influences outside of your company (competition, technology, regulations, etc.) that impact your viability

· identifying your product strengths and weaknesses, and setting goals

· the importance of product packaging, and ways to price products, distribute and promote them

 

$75.00

6/18/09

11am—2pm

6/18/09

8a.m.

Chicago