Design Management Morning Forum March 24, 2008

SVAMA Presents: The Design Management Morning Forum: "Connection, Planning in Practice"
Specifically for Design Managers, this morning forum focuses on strategic planning based on consumer insights to help connect those insights with branding.

This month's SVAMA Design Management Morning Forum features a discussion on Connection Planning as a way of putting unexpected strategic thinking into practice to do just that.

Speakers:
Adam Pierno, Santy Creative Director
Dan Santy, Principal, Santy
http://www.santy.com

Adam Pierno works with creative, media and interactive personnel to shape Breakthrough ideas across all media. He began his career at powerhouse agencies Hill, Holliday and JWT after graduating from Boston University. His work and the work of his team have been recognized by many of the awards most coveted by creative's. Adam believes that the best and most effective creative work is that work which the consumer happily receives.

Team leader of Santy (agency), Dan Santy orchestrates strategic planning, research, marketing direction and creative development. With a degree in marketing from Arizona State University and over 22 years experience, Dan's unique perspective allows him to be a strategic planner and expert on the subject of branding.

When: March 24th 2008 8:30am - 10:00am

Where: Scott's Seafood Restaurant and Grill
855 El Camino Real
Town and Country Shopping Center (Embarcadero and El Camino)
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 323-1555

Cost: Members $0, Non-Members $15.
Method: Cash or check
(Breakfast not included)

RSVP: Please help the host to manage appropriate seating! RSVP to [email protected] at least three days before the event.

Members, no charge; Non-Members $15; plus your meal cost.

Official Website: http://www.svama.org/morning_forums.html