The Future of Shopping April 12 - 14, 2015, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The lines between online and offline shopping aren't just blurring; they've disappeared altogether. If your marketing strategies don't reflect this convergence, you will get left behind. Omni-channel marketing -- a seamless approach to the consumer experience through all available shopping channels -- is the new minimum consumer expectation. Are your e-commerce, shopper marketing, and mobile strategies aligned to deliver on this requirement?
At the iMedia Commerce Summit, join senior brand marketers to discuss strategies and tactics related to the challenges of omni-channel marketing. Featured presentations and discussions will cover:
- Retailer spotlights: case studies and stories directly from brands that successfully blend disparate channels into a seamless customer experience
- Game changers: technologies driving the future of retail marketing, both online and off
- New insights: the latest in e-commerce tools and trends
- Shopper science: emerging patterns in the brand values and technology that drive purchases
Special event includes:
- Mobile Bootcamp
Attendee Benefits
For a limited number of agencies/publishers/service providers, the iMedia Commerce Summit offers an exclusive and intimate opportunity to have meaningful interaction with brand and agency executives to help them address their digital marketing challenges and strategies. iMedia regulates the number of "seller" passes sold to ensure a rich buyer-to-seller ratio. In addition to collaboration with marketers during content sessions, iMedia has designed a program rich in both structured and unstructured networking opportunities.
Please be our guest and Request Your Invitation. Space is limited so act now. This summit is FREE to qualified brand and retail marketers and offers:
- 2 full days of peer-to-peer exchange
- Informative, insightful sessions & keynotes on the most timely and critical issues
- Roundtable discussions
- Participant materials
- Meals and networking functions, including iMedia's exclusive one:one program
- 2-night stay at a gorgeous resort
Featured Speakers

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Leading Media Strategist & Prominent Writer

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Agenda
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Mobile Bootcamp Cocktails & Dinner (Open to brand & agency guests only) More
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Breakfast & Sponsored Presentations (open to brand & agency guests only)
Opening Remarks from iMedia (open to brand & agency guests only)
Franchesca Nguyen, Content Manager, iMedia Communications
Welcome by Mobile Bootcamp Host (open to brand & agency guests only)
Brian Wong, Founder & CEO, Kiip
Opening Insight Presentation: "Advanced Targeting & Tracking Techniques in Mobile" (open to brand & agency guests only)
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Jamie Turner, CEO, 60 Second Communications & 60 Second Marketer
Networking Break
Case Study: "Local + Social Best Practices & Pitfalls for National Brick & Mortar Brands"
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Lauren Zarzour, Account Strategy Supervisor, Vert
Damon Davoudpour, Director of Marketing, Shoney's Restaurants
Case Study: "Turning Loyalty Into Advocacy: The Evolution of Incentivized Marketing"
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Jenn McClain-De Jong, SVP eCommerce & Alternate Channels, The Limited
Lunch & Sponsored Presentations (open to brand & agency guests only)
Fireside Chat: "Mobile-First Is Here & It's The Future" (open to brand & agency guests only)
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Adam Kmiec, Sr. Director, Walgreens
Cora Kmiec, Mobile User
Wearables: "The Next Big Thing is Here" (open to brand & agency guests only)
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Alanna Cotton, VP of Marketing Mobile Computing Business, Samsung
Break & Wearables Playtime
Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussions
Registration Desk Opens
Mobile Bootcamp Conclusion (open to brand & agency guests only)
Brian Wong, Founder & CEO, Kiip
Sponsored Presentations (brand & agency guests only)
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Monday, April 13, 2015
Registration Desk Opens
Breakfast (brand & agency guests only)
Seller Breakfast
Sponsored Presentations (brand & agency guests only)
Transition Break
Welcome by Summit Co-Hosts
Lori H. Schwartz, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Catalyst, StoryTech
Jennifer Marlo, Content Director, iMedia Communications, Inc.
Opening Keynote: "Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing, & Advertising"
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Ryan Holiday, Leading Media Strategist & Prominent Writer
Hot Trends in Retail More
Hot Trends in Retail: "The Social Customer Experience"
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Peter Friedman, Chairman & CEO, LiveWorld
Hot Trends in Retail: "Bitcoin Pavilion"
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Michael Terpin, Chairman, BitAngels
Marshall Long, Interim CTO, Cryptsy
Steven Sprague, CEO, Rivetz
Bob Wilkins, CEO, Ziftr
Hot Trends in Retail: "Proximity & Beacon Technology"
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Mark Kapczynski, CEO / Co-Founder, LocationX Corp
Transition Break
Spotlight A: "How eCommerce Sites Offer Big Media Opportunities to Brands"
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Paige Fitzgibbons, Director, Media Network Online & Mobile Ad Sales, Best Buy
Patrick Cartmel, SVP, Client Services & Strategy, HookLogic
Tracy Garbowski, Brand Manager, Playtex Infant Care
Kaylyn Miller, Partner, Group Director Search & Social, MEC Global
Jason Danieli, Sr. Manager, Omni-Channel Specialist - Americas, LEGO
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Spotlight B: "Attribution Revolution: The Mobile Series"
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Paul Pellman, CEO, Adometry
Duncan McCall, CEO & Co-Founder, PlaceIQ
James Green, CEO, Magnetic
Nick Jordan, SVP, Product & Strategy, Tapad
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Networking Break
Spotlights (Repeat)
Lunch

A by-appointment networking program for buyers and sellers, during which each has an opportunity to participate in a series of 10-minute introductory meeting. Sponsored by:
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Networking Break
Panel Discussion: "How Retailers & Consumer Product Brands Are Collaborating to Drive Business Results With Audience Data"
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Kevin Lyons, SVP & GM of eCommerce, H.H. Gregg
Tim Trus, Director Search & Media, Rosetta
Welcome to the Layer Cake: "How to Find the Marketer Sweet Spot"
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Dustin Engel, Head of Analytics & Data Activation, PMG
Brad Wilson, GM, Travelocity
Roundtable Discussions
Michael Moore, CMO & SVP, PC Tools / Symantec
Michael O'Hanlon, VP Corporate & Business Development, Wayfair
Trey Moser, Senior Director, Retail Analytics, Inmar
Free Time
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Registration Desk Opens
Breakfast (brand and agency guests only)
Seller Breakfast
Sponsored Presentations (brand and agency guests only)
Networking Break

A by-appointment networking program for buyers and sellers, during which each has an opportunity to participate in a series of 10-minute introductory meeting. Sponsored by:
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Transition Break
Welcome Back by Summit Host
Jennifer Marlo, Content Director, iMedia Communications, Inc.
Keynote: "How Video is Transforming the Way People Shop"
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Diana Williams, Co-Founder, Joyus.com
User Generated Content: "Strategies for Driving Sales Online & In-Store"
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Matt Moog, CEO, PowerReviews
Kimberly Ruthenbeck, Director of Web Customer Experience, Room & Board
Lunch & Learn: Panel + Discussion
Panel Discussion: "The eCommerce & Integrated Retail Challenge"
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Jim Schuh, Director of Digital Marketing, Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
Sam Norpel, VP, Digital Transformation & Acquisition, Lands' End
Wayne Duan, Director, Walgreens Digital Commerce, Walgreens.com and Drugstore.com
Igor Bekker, VP, eCommerce, Alex & Ani
Erik Huberman, CEO, Hawke Media
Tara Vollmert, Senior shopper insights manager, Kimberly-Clark
Matt Pierre, Director of eCommerce, General Mills
Discussion
Erik Huberman, CEO, Hawke Media
Closing Remarks
Summit Ambassadors
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Director of Digital Marketing
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VP, eCommerce
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VP of Marketing Mobile Computing Business
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Director Digital Marketing & eCommerce
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SVP eCommerce & Alternate Channels
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President - Digital Communications
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CEO / Co-Founder
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Director, Marketing & eCommerce
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President, Gilt City & Business Development
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Vice President, Marketing
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Director of Interactive Marketing & eCommerce
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Chairman
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Senior shopper insights manager
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Director, Digital Marketing & eCommerce
Event Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsor
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Mobile Bootcamp Sponsor
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Mobile Bootcamp Sponsor
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Mobile Bootcamp Sponsor
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Mobile Bootcamp Sponsor
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Spotlight Sponsor
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Spotlight Sponsor
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Supporting Sponsor
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Media Partner
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Research Partner
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Media Outreach Partner
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Featured Partner
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Beacon Partner
iMedia Summit attendees represent over $3 billion in digital marketing spend and hail from some of the biggest companies in the Fortune-500 and the agency world. High-value, customizable sponsorship opportunities are available, but won't last.
For more information, please contact:
Oscar Gardner, Sales Director
[email protected]
Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
612-370-1234
Experience the contemporary Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, perfectly situated on Nicollet Mall. The recently redesigned hotel pays tribute to the unique culture of Minnesota, with sleek mid-century Scandinavian décor highlighted by a spacious lobby featuring an expansive stone fireplace framed by rustic wooden logs. The hotel's premiere downtown location provides convenient access to an incredible array of Twin Cities' attractions, from shopping to sports, the arts or the great outdoors.