MEDIA FINANCE FOCUS 2010
MFM & BCCA 50th Annual Conference
May 23-25, 2010
The Renaissance Hotel
611 Commerce Street * Nashville, Tennessee 37203 USA
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Welcome from the 2010 Conference Chair & Committee:
Media Finance Focus 2010, MFM & BCCA’s 50th Annual Conference Celebration, at The Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, TN, begins on Sunday, May 23 at 8:30am, and concludes on Tuesday, May 25 at 4:00pm. From start to finish, be prepared for three days packed with sessions relevant to you as an industry professional.
Remember that you will pick up valuable tips from fellow attendees as well as experts who are familiar with issues and challenges you face. Learn new solutions to problems you encounter in this rapidly changing business climate. Plan now to attend to become a more valuable contributor to your company’s bottom line and strengthen your professional skills. And…earn CPE credits.
Cheryl Ingram (SVP/Controller/CAO, Turner Broadcasting System)
2010 Conference Chair
Dawn Sciarrino (Sciarrino & Shubert PLLC)
Mark Ross (Washington Post Co.)
2010 Conference Committee
About Media Finance Focus 2010…
Media Finance Focus 2010 is your exclusive source for professional education targeting media financial and business executives. More than 100 speakers/panelists will provide the latest information on accounting, taxes, human resources, technology, newspaper, television, radio, cable, and credit & collection issues. Expand your professional knowledge and apply these new skills to improve your company’s profits.
Who Should Attend…
Business Managers, CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, Human Resources, Internal Auditors, Accountants, CPAs, New Media Professionals, IT professionals, Credit Managers, Station Managers, General Managers, Sales Staff and others involved in the financial and business management of media organizations can benefit from attending this Conference since it focuses entirely on their educational needs. MFM has a 50-year history of providing industry professionals with the tools to enhance their productivity. Join us!
Entertainment by BMI singer/songwriters...Lee Thomas Miller, Wynn Varble and Luke Laird
Keynote Speakers...
David Altig, SVP and Director of Research, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank; Alison Brown, CFO, Compass Records & Grammy Award Winning Banjo player; Josh Sapan, CEO Rainbow Media and Frank Sutherland former editor and senior vice president of news at The Tennessean...more coming soon!!!
Media Finance Focus 2010 Benefits:
- Earn CPE credits
- Early Registration Discounts
- 2-Hour Expanded Sessions Sunday Morning & Afternoon
- 50 industry-specific sessions
- 30+ Exhibitors/Sponsors
- Professional Roundtable Discussions
- 2 luncheons
- Opening Night Reception in Exhibit Hall
- Opening Night Party
- Happy Hour and a Half w/ Awards Ceremony
- Breakfasts and Refreshment Breaks
- Spouse/Guest Tickets
- Major Prize Giveaways
- Numerous Networking Opportunities
- and much more.......
FULL REGISTRATION RATES:
MFM/BCCA Member Early bird Registration
1/16/10 - 4/16/10 - $850/attendee (1-4 attendees from same company)
- $800/attendee (5-9 attendees from same company)**
- $750/attendee (10+ attendees from same company)**
MFM/BCCA Member Regular Registration
4/17/10 - 5/23/10 - $950/attendee (1-4 attendees from same company)
- $900/attendee (5-9 attendees from same company)**
- $850/attendee (10+ attendees from same company)**
MFM Corporate Member Early bird Registration***
1/16/10 - 4/16/10 - $750/attendee (1-4 attendees from same company)
- $700/attendee (5-9 attendees from same company)**
- $650/attendee (10+ attendees from same company)**
MFM Corporate Member Regular Registration***
4/17/10 - 5/23/10 - $850/attendee (1-4 attendees from same company)
- $800/attendee (5-9 attendees from same company)**
- $750/attendee (10+ attendees from same company)**
Past MFM/BCCA Chairpersons
1/16/10 - 4/16/10 - $675
4/17/09 - 5/23/09 - $775
Non-Member Early bird Registration
1/16/10-4/16/10 - $1050*
Non-Member Regular Registration
4/17/10-5/23/10 - $1150*
**fee includes a membership to MFM
*must send registrations together and can not register on-line. Must submit registration form via fax or mail.
***MFM Corporate members (as of July 1, 2009): BET, BMP (Border Media Partners), Cox Communications/ Radio/TV/Media, Dispatch Broadcasting, Turner Broadcasting System/Time Warner, Saga Communications, Regent Communications, Media General, Greater Media, Radio One, Allbritton Communications, Lincoln Financial Media, and Hearst Television. (All other members/companies are considered individual memberships.)
Full Registrants receive all Sessions, Continental Breakfast, General Session Breakfast, Monday & Tuesday Luncheons, Refreshment Breaks, Social Event Tickets, Exhibit Hall entry, raffle prize ticket, official Conference badge, attendee bag and registration materials.
Online Registration (full registration)
Printable Registration (full registration)
Extra Ticket/Daily Sessions
Daily Rates
Below are daily rates available for those of who work, live or will be in the Nashville area for a day or two and still want to attend the Conference.
•Sunday Sessions Only - $175
•Sunday Sessions, Opening Reception & Evening Event - $325
•Sunday Opening Reception & Evening Event Only - $150
•Monday Sessions (Includes General Session Breakfast, Educational Sessions,
Refreshment Breaks, Exhibits & Lunch in Exhibit Hall) - $325
•Monday General Session Breakfast - $75
•Monday Luncheon - $75
•Monday Sessions and Evening Event - $375
•Monday Evening Event Only - $75
•Tuesday Sessions (Includes Continental Breakfast, Educational Sessions,
Refreshment Breaks, Exhibits & Luncheon) - $325
•Tuesday Luncheon Only - $75
Cancellation policy
$100 cancellation fee until April 20, 2010. No refunds or credits after that date. You may transfer your registration to a colleague at anytime to avoid losing any of your registration payment.
CPE at Media Finance Focus 2010
All sessions are presented in group-live instructional/delivery method. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. CPE sheets and stickers are available at each session offering CPE. Your Conference registration materials will include a sheet to be submitted to MFM at the conclusion of the Conference. CPAs will be mailed a CPE Certificate from MFM following the Conference. With the co-location of the MFM/BCCA and INFE Conferences, CPAs could potentially earn up to 20 units at the 2010 Conference. For questions regarding CPE, please call Debi Borden at 847.716.7000.
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