2009 Sponsorship Opportunities

September 12, 2008

Sponsorship Packages NARMS International is the leader in bringing all facets of the Retail Marketing Industry together in their annual conference. Continuous positive responses from attendees who cite the quality of keynote speakers, exhibitors, and fellow attendees as the reason they keep returning year after year.
Become a part of this exciting opportunity through sponsorship of the 2009 NARMS Annual Spring Conference, Broadmoor, CO. Your company’s logo will be viewed over 2 million times a month by being listed on www.narms.com, signage exposure at the conference, access to Sponsors/Exhibitor Lounge, and so much more just by sponsoring your association!

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities. (PDF)

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Christine Clifford Beckwith

September 5, 2008

Christine CliffordChristine Clifford Beckwith, CSP is CEO and President of Christine Clifford Enterprises. Christine’s vast corporate experience taught her how to market and sell products, services and herself. Now, she shares that message with others. [Read more]

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Trust Your Brand

September 4, 2008

As your closing keynote speaker for the 2009 NARMS Annual Conference in April, 2009 in Colorado Springs, I encourage you to tune in to www.voiceamerica.com on Friday, September 5th. Go to the business channel and search “Earning Serendipity Radio Show” where I will be interviewed about the importance of both individuals and organizations developing a trust in self; a trust in their personal brands. Hosted by Stephen Smith and Glenn Llopis.

For more information on Christine Clifford, visit Christine Clifford Beckwith, CSP

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Register Early!

September 4, 2008

The first 50 Saturday night reservations will receive a $50 rebate on their Saturday night accommodations at The Broadmoor.

The next 20 Saturday night reservation at The Broadmoor will receive a $20 gift card to be used at the resort.

All Conference Registrants will receive a discount registration fee of $450 per person prior to December 31st, 2008 with the fee increasing to $500 through February 28th and $550 after February 28th and $600 if you register on-site.

Register now!

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Christine Clifford Beckwith to Present “The Art of Selling To Your Retail Service Client” at NARMS Spring Conference

September 3, 2008

Stevens Point, WI – Christine Clifford Beckwith, author of You, Inc. – The Art of Selling Yourself, will be presenting as a Keynote Speaker at the 14th Annual NARMS International Spring Conference Annual Meeting & Exposition next April. Written along with husband, Harry Beckwith, her newest book was named a “Notable Book of 2007” by the American Booksellers Association. Ms. Beckwith will appear on the NARMS program on Tuesday, April 7 at the Closing General Session. [Read more]

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Bryan Gildenberg

September 2, 2008

Bryan GildenbergBryan Gildenberg, Chief Knowledge Officer of Management Ventures, Inc., a retail research and consulting firm supplying breakthrough retail insight, analysis and thought leadership.

Gildenberg will keynote the opening general session of the NARMS Conference on Sunday afternoon, April 5. As MVI’s Chief Knowledge Officer since 2004, Gildenberg oversees MVI’s Analysis and Insight efforts and is often cited as a global expert in retail insight by leading business publications and electronic media worldwide.

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Paco Underhill

September 2, 2008

Paco Underhill

Paco Underhill

Paco Underhill is Founder, CEO and President of Envirosell.

Underhill has spent more than 25 years conducting research on the different aspects of shopping behavior, earning his status as a leading expert and pioneer in the field. Paco helps companies understand what motivates the behaviors of today’s consumer. His research shows how today’s retail world is ruled by factors such as gender, “trial and touch” and human anatomy. He is an insightful and captivating speaker, who frequently presents to trade associations and professional groups about the methodology and findings of his research.

Underhill and Envirosell have been profiled by major publications, such as, The New Yorker, Fortune, Fast Company, Business Week and Smithsonian Magazine, and have been featured on ABC’s 20/20, and CBS’s 48 Hours. Paco is a regular contributor to NPR and BBC Radio. His columns and editorials have appeared in the New York Times, London Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Christian Science Monitor. His first book, Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping has been published in twenty-six languages, and has sold more copies than any other retail book in history. His second book, entitled Call of the Mall: The Geography of Shopping, was released in February 2004 by Simon & Schuster.

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IFBA

September 1, 2008

Independent Food Brokers of America Division consists of companies that provide outsourced and synergistic Head Quarter marketing and sales services to customers who sell food and non-food products. Most Food Brokers (but not all) provide retail merchandising services in support of the HQ efforts. IFBA divisional meeting is planed to take place at this year’s conference. Stay tuned for more information regarding Independent Food Brokers sessions at the 2009 Conference!

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PIC

September 1, 2008

Professional Installation Companies division provide or specialize in implementation of displays, showcases, graphics, racking, cash wraps, fitting rooms, kiosks, millwork and other fixtures designed to hold and present merchandise or to serve consumers in retail and commercial channels. This year’s conference will hold a PIC divisional meeting. In addition, PIC members will get to partake in an Open Forum focusing on issues member companies are facing. Seminars include The Missing Piece – motivating and galvanizing a remote workforce and Early Warning System – avoiding losses from contractual pitfalls. Stay tuned for more information regarding Professional Installation Companies sessions at the 2009 Conference!

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