BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LVIMA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LVIMA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lvima.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LVIMA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205351 CREATED:20180822T011847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T171119Z UID:10000034-1537462800-1537470000@lvima.com SUMMARY:SeptemBEER 2018 DESCRIPTION:It’s the beginning of the end of summer and time for our annual SeptemBEER event!  Autumn approaches\, days get shorter but workdays seem to keep getting longer.  That’s why we have this event for you\, our hard working LVIMA members. \nOur Event Sponsor\nStay tuned for more information. \nThe Venue – ameriCAN Beer and Cocktails\nAs the latest addition to Las Vegas’ bustling LINQ Promenade\, ameriCAN focuses entirely on canned beer. While ameriCAN also serves cocktails\, the beer menu of nearly 70 beers are served in cans. The bar seeks to offer a different beer from each of the 50 U.S. states\, inciting our guests to explore the menu and try a diverse assortment of brews. URL:https://lvima.com/events/septembeer-2018/ LOCATION:The AmeriCAN Beer Bar\, 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SeptemBEER_banner_01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205351 CREATED:20180427T170702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T173525Z UID:10000047-1533213000-1533232800@lvima.com SUMMARY:Digital Technology & Planning Day 2018 DESCRIPTION:Limit 1 ticket per order\, please.  We ask that each attendee RSVP individually. \n——————————————————————————– \nDigital Planning Day is the one day of the year we help you play hookey!   \nLVIMA Members – We bring in amazing presenters and we help you prepare for your busy fall planning season with a close-up preview of the latest media\, advertising and marketing technologies.  You get a day out of the office\, and we bring on the content and the party. \nOur Event CoSponsor\nOur Cocktail CoSponsor\n  \nOur Presenting Sponsors\nWatch this space for continued announcements about our event sponsors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Program\n\nRegistration at 1:30p.m. – please come early for check-in as we start promptly at 2p.m.!\nContent program from 2p.m.-5p.m.\nFollowed by Cocktail reception from 5p.m. to 7p.m.\n\nOur Venue\nWe are excited to return to the Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip for our event.  Located on Las Vegas Boulevard next to the MGM Grand\, the Hard Rock Cafe has one of the nicest event spaces in Las Vegas.  The event center has a meeting space and a reception area that overlooks the Strip.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nParking and Ride Sharing\n\nParking instructions – Parking for Hard Rock Cafe is at the Showcase Mall parking garage\, adjacent to the venue.  The garage elevator exit  takes attendees to the side street at UA Theaters\, where they will walk up to the strip\, make a right and enter the Hard Rock Cafe.\nUber/Lyft options – Drop off/pick up for Hard Rock Cafe are on the side street next to the UA Theater entrance. URL:https://lvima.com/events/digital-technology-planning-day-2018/ LOCATION:Hard Rock Cafe\, 3771 S Las Vegas Blvd #120\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Digital_Technology_PlanningDay_banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.104192;-115.172249 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hard Rock Cafe 3771 S Las Vegas Blvd #120 Las Vegas NV 89109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3771 S Las Vegas Blvd #120:geo:-115.172249,36.104192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180510T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180510T090000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205351 CREATED:20180329T221239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T010952Z UID:10000013-1525935600-1525942800@lvima.com SUMMARY:LVIMA Sponsored Breakfast - Raise The Stakes DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker\n\nAndrew Davis\nAndrew Davis is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. Before building and selling a thriving digital marketing agency\, Andrew produced for NBC and worked for The Muppets. He’s appeared in the New York Times and on the Today Show. He’s crafted documentary films and award-winning content for tiny start-ups and Fortune 500 brands. Today\, Andrew Davis teaches business leaders how to grow their businesses\, transform their cities\, and leave their legacy. \n \n\n \nRaise the Stakes:\nThe psychological phenomenon brilliant brands use to turn video views into revenue. \nWe’re ready to raise the stakes and go all in on video. We want to create engaging videos\, viral videos\, videos that capture our audience’s attention. Unfortunately\, our audience’s attention span is shorter than ever. So how do successful brands earn and maintain the attention of their video viewers? How do they create video after video that delivers real revenue results? \nMaybe\, just maybe\, in our quest to make our videos consumable we’ve made our videos unwatchable. It turns out\, the most successful video producers in the world don’t worry about how long their video is. Instead\, they force the audience to chase answers. \nIn this exhilarating 45-minute keynote presentation\, former television producer and bestselling author Andrew Davis will show you how to turn video duds into dynamite. You’ll be challenged to think like a reality tv editor\, and he’ll show you the five things that brilliant businesses do to transform their videos from boring to brilliant. More importantly\, you’ll learn the simple secret to creating videos that drive real revenue. \nAre you ready to transform attention into revenue?! \nOur Sponsor\nOUTCOME-BASED VIDEO MARKETING\n\n\nIt’s time to move past media metrics and ad delivery.  It’s time for video to drive results.\nToday’s marketing is all about the outcome. So is Eyeview.\nWith our proprietary VideoIQ® technology\, Eyeview easily leverages the brand\, product\, and consumer data to create and deliver 1-to-1 video ads to every consumer and ultimately drive sales. VideoIQ provides an elemental knowledge of video variables that powers a results-driven decision engine\, capable of making billions of decisions each day\, delivering the most relevant message to every consumer across television\, desktop\, mobile and Facebook. \nHeadquartered in New York City\, with offices in LA\, Detroit\, Seattle\, Chicago and London\, Eyeview serves the nation’s top brands\, including P&G\, Walgreens\, Lowe’s\, Honda\, BMW\, and Priceline. Eyeview was ranked as the second-fastest growing company in the Tri-State Area by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™. \n\nOur Panel of Experts\nAfter our keynote\, our panel of experts will share their insights and how they’ve used video to turn views into revenue. Panelists include: \n\nDina Sankari\nVP Client Solutions – Eyeview\nDina Sankari is a proven leader in the digital space with a passion for solving problems for marketers. As the VP of Client Solutions at Eyeview\, Dina leads a team of strategists who create personalized video programs that deliver real business outcomes. Prior to joining Eyeview\, Dina spent a decade overseeing digital planning at several media agencies for brands across the Retail\, CPG\, Auto and Travel verticals.\n \n \n  \n \nJoe Ward\nDir Hospitality Marketing-Bally’s\, Paris\, Planet Hollywood\nJoe has worked in the hospitality industry for 20+ years\, gaining experience in hotel operations\, sales\, and marketing. He has worked for MGM Resorts opening New York-New York Hotel & Casino and most recently the travel/tech companies of Orbitz and Viant. Leaving the start-up world after 10 years\, Joe returned to the hotel side and joined Caesars Entertainment as the Director of Hospitality Marketing. He is passionate about finding new ways to capture customers’ attention and building unique brands. His first project back was organizing The Killer’s concert in front of Caesars Palace which was televised on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! Outside of work\, Joe enjoys traveling with his family to as many places as possible and playing poker and golf. \nMamie Peers\nVP Digital Marketing – Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas\nMamie Peers serves as Vice President of Digital Marketing at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas\, the 3\,005-room resort located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. She oversees the resort’s digital communications strategy\, which includes the redesign and mobilization of the resort’s website\, a revamp of its social media channels\, and an inspired approach to online advertising. The new website features a clean\, simple yet compelling layout that guests can easily navigate to book reservations and entertainment options from their mobile phones. Most recently Peers launched Rose\, a mischief-making SMS chatbot who helps guests have more fun on their trips to Vegas by dishing out insider tips in a playful tone distinct to The Cosmopolitan.\n  \n\nOur Venue\nR&R builds innovative brand relationships across a wide range of audiences through integrated services.  Their creative space reflects their work.   We thank them for being gracious hosts again this year. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R URL:https://lvima.com/events/lvima-sponsored-breakfast-raise-the-stakes/ LOCATION:R&R Partners\, 900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89144\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eventBanner_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1612488;-115.32943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=R&R Partners 900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100 Las Vegas NV 89144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100:geo:-115.32943,36.1612488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205351 CREATED:20180118T194835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T185339Z UID:10000012-1521738000-1521748800@lvima.com SUMMARY:Marketing Madness Mixer - This event is sold out DESCRIPTION:This Event is Sold Out\nJoin us for our first event of 2018!  We begin our year with a mixer in the middle of March Madness.  In the midst of a chaotic\, competitive and crazy fast industry\, we have the one sponsor who can guide us through the madness. \nOur Event Sponsor – Netmining\n \nAudience targeting. Powered by data\, shaped by minds.SM\nNetmining helps uncover untapped audience data\, then unleash it to power online marketing campaigns.  Click to visit their site HERE.\n \nOur Venue – The View at the Palms\nLocated at the top of the Palms Fantasy Tower\, The View boasts an incredible\, panoramic view of Las Vegas.  LVIMA is known for amazing venues and The View will be one to remember!  URL:https://lvima.com/events/marketing-madness-mixer/ LOCATION:The View (Level52 of the Palms Fantasy Tower)\, 4321 West Flamingo Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89103\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LVIMA-NM-MarchMadness-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1144832;-115.1948136 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The View (Level52 of the Palms Fantasy Tower) 4321 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas NV 89103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4321 West Flamingo Road:geo:-115.1948136,36.1144832 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20170503T040241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T020950Z UID:10000048-1512666000-1512676800@lvima.com SUMMARY:Las Vegas Digital Media Awards - Sold Out DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\nLVDMA 2017\nThe Las Vegas Digital Media Awards are the biggest event of our year.  At this event\, we honor the best work in digital marketing in the Las Vegas Valley.  \nAward Categories\nClick here to see our award categories. \nTable Sponsors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nInterested in Sponsoring the Digital Media Awards?\nWe have several sponsorships available for this event.   For options\, click here.  Any questions?  Contact us and we are happy to assist. \nOur Venue – Enclave Las Vegas\nWe are so excited to be hosting our year-end event at the newest and most highly regarded event space in Las Vegas.  Enclave is centrally located and is very close to McCarran Airport for those coming from out of town.  We will be hosting a cocktail hour in the garden and then we move into the ballroom for dinner and our awards presentation. URL:https://lvima.com/events/las-vegas-digital-media-awards/ LOCATION:Enclave Las Vegas\, 5810 S. Eastern Avenue\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV\, 89119\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards,Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LVDMA-Banner-2017.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.0841103;-115.1171489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Enclave Las Vegas 5810 S. Eastern Avenue Las Vegas NV NV 89119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5810 S. Eastern Avenue:geo:-115.1171489,36.0841103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20170503T040530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T164905Z UID:10000001-1506618000-1506628800@lvima.com SUMMARY:SeptemBEER 2017 DESCRIPTION:Every year\, September transitions us from summer to fall.  Work seems to accelerate and we all need a break.  Join us at our third SeptemBEER\, where we get together to network and let off some steam.  We look forward to seeing you there! \nTremor Video – Our Event Sponsor and Co-Host\nTremor Video DSP’s Buyer Platform offers brand marketers and their agencies access to 95% of Open Auction video inventory in the U.S. \nBuy the brand outcomes you want across high-quality placements with their powerful pure-play video software for buyers. Purposely built for video KPIs\, the Buyer Platform optimizes in real time to your performance goals and streamlines execution of any programmatic video advertising deal you want. All-Screen Video also allows brands to seamlessly include TV Everywhere (OTT\, CTV) within broader digital video KPIs. \nLearn more about Tremor Video here. \nThe Venue\nWe are pleased to be returning to the Foundation Room at the top of Mandalay Bay.  The Foundation Room features one of the finest views of the Las Vegas Strip in town.   URL:https://lvima.com/events/septembeer-2017/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay\, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV\, 89119\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SeptemBEER-2017.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.0908614;-115.1750272 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV NV 89119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3950 S Las Vegas Blvd:geo:-115.1750272,36.0908614 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20170501T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T224851Z UID:10000006-1501156800-1501171200@lvima.com SUMMARY:Digital Planning Day 2017 DESCRIPTION:Digital Planning Day is the one day of the year we help you play hookey!    \nLVIMA Members – We bring in ten amazing presenters who also bring in ten amazing giveaways! – and we help you prepare for your busy fall planning season with a close-up preview of the latest media\, advertising and marketing technologies.  You get a day out of the office\, and we bring on the content and the party to celebrate the brief summer lull before the busy autumn storm. \nSponsors and Presenters – we’re taking names and saving spots!  We top out at 10 presenter spots\, so make sure you reserve your chance to put your best foot forward with our awesome members.  LVIMA members know you are investing in their digital marketing education when you participate in this fun-filled day\, and they respond favorably when you are knocking on their door for fall business.  (Contact lvima@lvima.com for details and pricing).  \nOur Event Sponsor\n \n  \nIMI Vegas is a locally focused subsidiary of Internet Marketing Inc. (IMI)\, one of the fastest-growing\, full-service online marketing agencies in the country\, with offices in San Diego\, Las Vegas\, and New York.   \nOur Presenting Sponsors\nWatch this space for continued announcements about our event sponsors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOur Venue\nWe are extremely excited to have the Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip as our event host.  Located on Las Vegas Boulevard next to the MGM Grand\, the Hard Rock Cafe has a great third story event space that overlooks the Strip.  We will hold our entire program in that space; after our speakers our mixer will begin at 5 in the space. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Program\n\nRegistration at 12:30 – please come early for check-in as we start promptly at 1:00p.m.!\nContent program from 1p.m.-5p.m.\nFollowed by Cocktail reception from 5p.m. to 7p.m.\n\nParking and Ride Sharing\n\nParking instructions – Parking for Hard Rock Cafe is at the Showcase Mall parking garage\, adjacent to the venue.  The garage elevator exit  takes attendees to the side street at UA Theaters\, where they will walk up to the strip\, make a right and enter the Hard Rock Cafe.\nUber/Lyft options – Drop off/pick up for Hard Rock Cafe are on the side street next to the UA Theater entrance. URL:https://lvima.com/events/digital-planning-day-2017/ LOCATION:Hard Rock Cafe\, 3771 S Las Vegas Blvd #120\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Digital-Planning-Day-2017.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.104192;-115.172249 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hard Rock Cafe 3771 S Las Vegas Blvd #120 Las Vegas NV 89109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3771 S Las Vegas Blvd #120:geo:-115.172249,36.104192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T093000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20170424T161049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T175038Z UID:10000049-1495091700-1495099800@lvima.com SUMMARY:Member Breakfast - The Digital Marketing Industry Relationship Outlook for 2017 DESCRIPTION:This breakfast is open to all LVIMA members.  Non-members\, please request membership before RSVPing to this event.\nOur Topic\nLast year\, 15 local IMA chapters (including LVIMA) in markets across the country participated in a “first of its kind” national study.  The goal of the study was to assess the current state of relationships between leading agencies\, brand marketers and media/technology solutions providers in an attempt to also better understand how media and technology priorities are changing.  Additionally\, the study benchmarked the value\, strengths and opportunity areas of local associations in these markets.  This breakfast will help you understand the wider agency/marketer/solutions provider relationships and will also help you find ways to more deeply participate in your own local LVIMA chapter. \nOur Featured Speaker\n \nJim Nichols is the author of a study on behalf of the IMA Network.  This survey of nearly a thousand members of agencies\, technology providers and brands in 15 markets across the country. \nJim is also the VP of Marketing for Apsalar\, a leading enterprise marketing analytics solution for mobile app marketers.  He is a former VP of marketing for Valueclick and Conversant. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOur Panel\n \nLisa Archambault is the Senior Director\, Advertising at Caesars Entertainment \n\nLisa Archambault is a leading marketing and media professional based in Las Vegas\, spanning over 15 years of digital experience with well-known brands in hospitality\, entertainment and technology.  Lisa began her digital career at Genealogy.com in the San Francisco bay area\, where she was responsible for content development and performance marketing. Upon moving to Las Vegas in early 2002\, she oversaw the display channel for Vegas.com . Lisa more recently headed the digital media strategy for  Zappos.com  where she and her team were responsible for all digital marketing and advertising strategy across web and mobile devices.  Currently Lisa is the Senior Director of Global Advertising for Caesars Entertainment\, Enterprise Marketing\, where she oversees global efforts for digital and traditional advertising (Search/Social/SEO/Affiliate/Mobile/Video\, and Print/OOH/TV/Radio).\n \nWith a strong passion for bottom-line contribution marketing\, her and her teams focus covers the entire purchase funnel – from upper-funnel brand awareness\, through mid-funnel prospecting\, to lower funnel retargeting\, loyalty\, and retention.\n\n \nChris Evans Vice President of Media\, R&R Partners\nIn the light-speed world of media planning\, buying and analytics\, where new trends and platforms are an almost weekly occurrence\, it is critical to have smart\, insightful leadership at the helm of your media strategy. This is why Chris leads the media department for R&R Partners across our network of 9 offices\, managing a team of 40+ buyers and planners across traditional and digital media for multimillion-dollar brands. \nPrior to joining R&R\, he served as SVP/Media Director for True Media\, where he oversaw a staff of 35 team members across multiple Midwest offices. In this role\, he helped clients such as Monsanto\, State of Missouri\, Hospital Corporation of America\, University of Missouri and Jefferson City Tourism. \nPreviously\, he was with Starcom MediaVest Group in Detroit\, where he developed strategies for General Motors brands including Cadillac\, Hummer and Pontiac\, and GM Goodwrench.  \n \nKevin Boryk – Regional Director of Sales\, Medallia\nKevin has been a software sales professional covering the Las Vegas Market for several years. After a long time with the Oracle Marketing Cloud\, Kevin is now Director of Sales for Medallia. Medallia is a software provider whose mission is to improve customer experiences and relationships. \nHe has spent his career to date with MarTech and AdTech Software\, and serves on the LVIMA Board of Directors. If you are a vendor partner trying to ‘figure out’ selling in the Las Vegas Marketing Community\, he is happy to be a resource to you. \n  \n  \n  \nThis breakfast is open to all LVIMA members.  Non-members\, please request membership before RSVPing to this event. URL:https://lvima.com/events/member-breakfast-the-digital-marketing-industry-relationship-outlook-for-2017/ LOCATION:R&R Partners\, 900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89144\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/May-2017-Breakfast-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1612488;-115.32943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=R&R Partners 900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100 Las Vegas NV 89144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100:geo:-115.32943,36.1612488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20170208T014055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T173339Z UID:10000050-1490893200-1490900400@lvima.com SUMMARY:2017 Kickoff Mixer at the Ghostbar Hosted by VIANT DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nJoin us for our first mixer of 2017!  This mixer is open to all of our Las Vegas Members\, Professional Members and Sponsor Members.  Our first mixer will be a great event for networking and fun.  We hope to see you all there. \nOur Drink Sponsor\n \nViant is a technology company focused on driving growth for marketers.\n\n\n\nViant Technology LLC is a premier people-based advertising technology company\, enabling marketers to plan\, execute\, and measure their digital media investments through a cloud-based platform. Built on a foundation of people instead of cookies\, the Viant Advertising Cloud™ provides marketers with access to over 1.2 billion registered users\, one of the largest registered user databases in the world\, infusing accuracy\, reach\, and accountability into cross device advertising. \nLearn more about Viant’s TV solution using our Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology: \nClick Here:   Viant TV ACR Introductory Guide\n \nThanks to The Viant Team!\nBrandon Johnson \nKelly Smith \nDanny Reuben \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \nThe Venue – The Ghostbar in the Palms\nLocated on the 55th floor of the freshly upgraded Ivory Tower\, Ghostbar has a sensual\, sophisticated vibe featuring an elegant design with a feminine feel and an exquisite color scheme of white\, black\, and fuchsia. Intimate booths frame the boutique-nightclub’s 14-foot floor-to-ceiling windows which complement the lounge’s unparalleled view of the night sky and city below. URL:https://lvima.com/events/2017-kickoff-mixer-at-the-ghostbar/ LOCATION:Ghost Bar\, 55th floor Ivory Tower\, 4321 W Flamingo Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89103\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/000000-nightlifebars-ghostbar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.114483;-115.194814 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ghost Bar 55th floor Ivory Tower 4321 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas NV 89103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55th floor Ivory Tower\, 4321 W Flamingo Rd:geo:-115.194814,36.114483 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T090000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20170208T005144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T002958Z UID:10000011-1488956400-1488963600@lvima.com SUMMARY:Sponsored Breakfast Series - Consumer Connections in a Location-Based World DESCRIPTION:LVIMA Sponsored Breakfast\nIn addition to our usual event schedule in 2017\, LVIMA is also offering a new co-sponsored breakfast series\, held in conjunction with a select few (one per quarter) of our sponsor partners.  \nThese quarterly breakfasts\, open to local marketers only\, are focused on education and thought leadership on a variety of current topics that concern Las Vegas marketers in our rapidly-changing world. Sponsors will be working in partnership with LVIMA to bring expert speakers and high quality content to this new series! \nBecause these are separate from our normal 2017 LVIMA schedule and hosted by a partner\, only qualified local marketers may attend.  Professional members receive access to our regular schedule but not to these marketer-focused breakfasts.   \nIf you would like to partner with LVIMA on an educational event like this\, please email us at lvima@lvima.com \nOur Event Sponsor\n \nOur Keynote – Consumer Connections in a Location-Based World\nLocation-based data and technologies are changing the way consumers\, devices and marketers interact. Data and connectivity are enabling new kinds of marketing networks that provide brands with tools to better engage their customers. Thinknear will deep-dive on the data to highlight real use-cases for marketers\, including a sneak peak at how location will impact the emergence of connected cars. \n \n\n \nBrett Kohn\nPresident & GM\, Thinknear\nBrett Kohn is the President and GM of Thinknear by Telenav. As a mobile and location evangelist\, Brett works with the MMA\, the IAB\, and other leading technology providers to develop tools\, research\, and industry initiatives that allow marketers to more effectively connect with mobile consumers. Brett has spent over seven years in the location-based mobile industry and is based in Silicon Valley. Outside of work\, he spends most of his time taking orders from his two toddler daughters. \nOur Panelists\n \nLiz Lundstrum \nMedia Director\, Kirvin Doak \nLiz Lundstrum has more than 15 years experience in the media industry. She joined Kirvin Doak Communications in 2008 and has worked on successful show launches including Jersey Boys\, Rock of Ages and Absinthe as well as many other gaming and entertainment clients. Prior to joining KDC\, Liz was part of the planning/media buying team at Las Vegas based SK+G\, where she worked on MGM Grand\, Luxor\, New York New York\, Zumanity and KA by Cirque du Soleil. Liz was Research Director with Sinclair Broadcasting’s Las Vegas-based television stations. Liz began her career as a broadcast media buyer with Barkley in Kansas City. She purchased 30+ markets for clients including Sonic Drive-In\, Blue Bunny Ice Cream\, Payless Shoes and Kansas and Missouri Lotteries. \n \nEric Wardrip \nVice President of West Sales at Placed \nEric Warddrip is the VP of West Sales at Placed. Eric has over 14 years of digital sales and management experience\, opening sales offices for SportsIllustrated.com and FOXSports.com\, and leading the west coast sales team for FOX Sports Digital and Sporting News Digital. Additionally\, Eric held the position of Senior Director of Sales for sports blog start up Yardbarker\, where he grew and managed all national ad revenue through their acquisition by FOX Sports Digital in 2010. \n \nThomas Atkins \nDigital Supervisor from R&R Partners \nThomas supervises a team of digital media specialists in concepting and planning tactics\, recommending media partners\, as well as developing media schedules and negotiating budgets\, contracts and position placements. He’s also responsible for the reporting\, optimization and analysis of media plans for a number of R&R clients’ brands\, including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority\, University of Maryland University College\, and the Utah Transit Authority\, to name a few.   \nPrior to joining R&R\, Thomas was a member of the UCLA communications board operations committee\, which oversaw quality control of multiple media outlines supporting UCLA student\, faculty and organizational interests\, including the Daily Bruin\, UCLA Radio\, Bruinwalk.com\, La Gente\, among others. Before that\, he led the account executive team of Daily Bruin marketing for localresearch.com\, a social commerce platform for the UCLA Daily Bruin. \n—————————————————- \nBecause these are separate from our normal 2017 LVIMA schedule and hosted by a partner\, only qualified local marketers may attend.  Professional members receive access to our regular schedule but not to these marketer-focused breakfasts.   URL:https://lvima.com/events/sponsored-breakfast-series-consumer-connections-in-a-location-based-world/ LOCATION:Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Club\, 5160 S. Las Vegas Boulevard\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States CATEGORIES:Sponsored Invitation-Only Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/42228818_l.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.0800239;-115.1764856 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Club 5160 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas NV 89119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5160 S. Las Vegas Boulevard:geo:-115.1764856,36.0800239 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20161024T000051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T192305Z UID:10000046-1481216400-1481227200@lvima.com SUMMARY:2016 Las Vegas Digital Media Awards DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 2016\nWe are so proud to announce our Digital Media Awards for 2016.  This annual event recognizes our local\, digital community’s best work.  In an industry that puts out an incredible volume of digital media\, we will recognize Las Vegas’ finest.   Thanks to our sponsors this event is free for our members! \nOur Event Sponsor\nWe want to thank our annual sponsors for their support throughout the year.  Also\, for this event\, we want to thank Oracle\, who will be the presenting sponsor of the event: \nOur Table Sponsors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nClick HERE to Learn About Other Sponsorship Opportunities\n  \nOur Venue\nWe return to The Venue in Downtown Las Vegas.  They were excellent hosts last year and we are proud to be returning for our awards this year! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAward Categories!\n\nBest Mobile Execution\nBest Use of Social Media\nBest Use of Big Data\nBest Video Program\nBest Email Program\nBest Blog\nBest Creative Storytelling\nBest Direct Response Program\nBest Omni Channel Program\nUp and Coming Shining Star\nMedia Technology Partner Shining Star\nSalesperson Shining Star\nAccount Manager Shining Star\n\nSee Past Winners HERE URL:https://lvima.com/events/2016-las-vegas-digital-media-awards/ LOCATION:The Venue\, 750 Fremont Street\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV\, 89101\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/61460495_l.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1682511;-115.1374065 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Venue 750 Fremont Street Las Vegas NV NV 89101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=750 Fremont Street:geo:-115.1374065,36.1682511 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T100000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20161005T170711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161014T232257Z UID:10000045-1477551600-1477562400@lvima.com SUMMARY:Breakfast Panel: Virtual Reality DESCRIPTION:Virtual Reality\nVirtual Reality is the newest frontier in digital marketing.  It allows marketers to create an immersive\, branded experience for customers.  Marketers are starting to use it to tell stories and to help consumers choose or demo products.  Where is it heading?  What is the adoption curve for this new technology?  Join us for the latest on this fascinating topic. \nOur Speakers\n \nCyler Pennington \nContent Director \nR&R Partners \nCyler knows the right medium is a critical part of the message in the frequently changing social media environment. As corporate director of engagement of R&R Partners’ social media team\, his guidance in driving our digital marketing team in developing a steady stream of innovative social media strategies and implementation tactics for a diverse mix of R&R clients is nothing short of incredible. \nSuccessfully building brand affinity and awareness through insightful content creation and community management\, Cyler leads his team in creating highly effective social and digital native content strategies for highly visible clients that include the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority\, MGM Resorts International\, Aristocrat Gaming and Barrick Gold\, among others. His work creating native content with high-level media properties such as Vice and Saveur\, and leading alpha/beta partnerships with Google\, Twitter\, and Facebook for LVCVA has helped solidified their profile and raised the approval quotient among key influencers in the social space. \nCyler came to R&R from SBE Entertainment where he managed the launch of five nightlife venues’ interactive marketing profiles along with social media efforts for the luxury boutique SLS Las Vegas. Prior to that he served as Internet marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment executing paid social and digital media strategies for a number of its resort properties. \nAn outdoorsman at heart\, Cyler grew up in Oregon and Montana and is always up for an adventure. It could be the reason he chose to get married in Africa. Or why he loves camping\, skiing and watching Oregon Ducks football – which is an adventure in itself. \n \n  \nFelix Gomez \nVice President \nYuMe \nFelix has been with YuMe since 2013 when he joined as Director of the West Coast. He’s had the opportunity to speak and participate at several different industry events on the West coast; most recently was when he presented “Making a Connection Using Neuroscience” at Digital Planning Day in Las Vegas. \n  \n \nRandy Saaf \nCEO \nLucid Sight \nRandy Saaf is currently CEO of Lucid Sight\, Inc. Lucid Sight\, Inc. develops VR games and experiences for the next generation of Virtual Reality devices (Daydream\, Samsung Gear VR\, Oculus Rift\, HTC Vive\, and Playstation VR).\nLucid Sight also provides advertisers an immersive and high-quality platform to engage with VR users. Lucid Sight is founded by Randy Saaf and Octavio Herrera (serial entrepreneurs and founding investors of mobile advertising company AdColony) along with experienced game developer Fazri Zubair. \nRandy is a proven entrepreneur who has built technology companies since he was 23 years old. In 2008\, Randy co founded mobile game company Jirbo\, Inc. In 2011 Jirbo was renamed to AdColony and became the leading mobile video advertising platform trusted by top grossing mobile app developers and Fortune 500 brands. AdColony was purchased by Opera Software for $350MM in 2014. Previous to that Randy was founder and CEO of MediaDefender\, Inc. Randy started MediaDefender in 2000 and grew it into the largest Internet anti-piracy company in the world. In 2005 Randy sold MediaDefender to ARTISTdirect\, Inc for $42.5MM. Previously\, Randy worked as a software engineer at Raytheon Systems Company where he developed software for the F-15 Radar System. Randy holds a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College. \nRandy is a veteran speaker and has been on panels at conferences such as Digital Hollywood\, SXSW Interactive\, and Predictive Analytics World. Randy has also been interviewed by various news sources such as 60 Minutes\, CNBC\, CBS Evening News\, the Wall Street Journal\, and The Financial Times. Randy has also testified to The United States Congress three times in various technology matters. \nLocation\nWe are pleased to be holding this event at Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Course on Las Vegas Boulevard. URL:https://lvima.com/events/breakfast-panel-virtual-reality/ LOCATION:Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Club\, 5160 S. Las Vegas Boulevard\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/unnamed.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.0800239;-115.1764856 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Club 5160 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas NV 89119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5160 S. Las Vegas Boulevard:geo:-115.1764856,36.0800239 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20160823T052453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160922T174837Z UID:10000044-1474563600-1474574400@lvima.com SUMMARY:SeptemBEER 2016 - Top Golf Edition DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, This Event is Sold Out\nWelcome to our Fall mixer! \nThe Venue\nTop Golf is the newest entertainment destination in Las Vegas and it is located directly behind the MGM Grand.  Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Each venue offers an upscale\, laid-back experience that features climate-controlled hitting bays\, event spaces for groups of all sizes\, and an impressive food and drink menu. \nhttps://youtu.be/ykKjoWogAmI \nEvent Parking\nDuring the dates of September 12th through September 23rd.  the Topgolf parking lot will be closed to Self-Park and we suggest using one of the alternate options at MGM Grand. \nSelf-Park at Topgolf: Complimentary self-park is available however there are a limited number of spaces. We recommend taking advantage of the options below during peak times. Self-Park will NOT be available between September 12th-23th. \nValet at Topgolf: Valet is available every day after 4:00pm at a $5 charge. There will be limited valet parking available at no chargebetween September 12th-23th. \nSelf-Parking at MGM Grand: We recommend parking at the spaces on the North side of the parking garage closest to the MGM Grand Convention Center.  Arrangements have been made for guests to walk along the West side of the Convention Center (closest to the pool) to Topgolf.  Signage will be present. \nValet at MGM Grand: From MGM Grand valet guests may walk to the Topgolf Lounge next to the MGM Grand entrance and access our complimentary Topgolf shuttle running every 20 minutes Complimentary Shuttle service from MGM Grand is available as follows:Monday – Friday 11am-Close. Saturday and Sunday 9am-Close. \nUber/Lyft\, Taxi\, Limo drop off options are also always options to consider. URL:https://lvima.com/events/septembeer-2016-top-golf-edition/ LOCATION:Top Golf\, MGM Grand\, 4627 Koval Ln\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-22_22-04-24.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1046734;-115.1663782 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Top Golf MGM Grand 4627 Koval Ln Las Vegas NV 89109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=MGM Grand\, 4627 Koval Ln:geo:-115.1663782,36.1046734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20160418T184711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160727T191418Z UID:10000043-1469707200-1469719800@lvima.com SUMMARY:Digital Planning Day 2016 at the T-Mobile Arena DESCRIPTION:LVIMA is excited to announce the July 28th return of Digital Planning Day\, with two lead sponsors!  PodcastOne has joined as lead content sponsor\, and Oracle will host the networking cocktail party following the sessions. \nEach July\, LVIMA brings together our digital marketing members (who are also advertising\, marketing and technology decision-makers) from the brand and agency communities.  We share an afternoon of learning and exposure to industry thought leadership.  We have 10 Presenting sponsors bring valuable research and marketing insight to the group in 10-minute presentations. This is a year’s worth of education in an afternoon\, with networking to follow! \nEvent Location\nLVIMA is proud to be working with the T-Mobile Arena for this year’s Digital Planning Day.  The T-Mobile Arena is Las Vegas’ newest event space.  This joint venture between MGM and AEG seats up to 20K.  The Goose Island Lounge is one of the arena’s great event spaces.   Come join us in this amazing facility that opened in April 2016. \nParking\nGoose Island Inside T-Mobile Arena\nPark at NY-NY parking garage.\nUse the garage’s 4th floor bridge to enter the arena \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © Al Powers\, PowersImagery.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please park at NYNY parking garage. Use the garage’s 4th floor bridge to enter the arena (Goose Island is right there)\n \n \n\n  \nPodcastOne is our Lead Content Sponsor\n \nOracle is our Networking/ Cocktail Sponsor\n \nReception Follows the Presentations at 4:30 pm\nOur Presenting Sponsors\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMeet Our Panel\nNorm Pattiz – Panel Moderator and CEO of Podcast One \nNorm Pattiz is Founder and Executive Chairman of PodcastOne.  With over 40 years of experience in radio syndication\, Norm Pattiz is also the Founder of Westwood One which\, under his leadership\, became America’s largest provider of news\, sports\, entertainment\, talk and traffic programming to the Broadcast Industry.  Recognizing the untapped opportunities in the audio on-demand industry\, Pattiz then launched PodcastOne at the end of 2012. The company quickly became the leading producer/ distributer in audio on-demand programming.  Today\, PodcastOne’s popular line-up of personalities and brands include Adam Carolla\, Shaquille O’Neal\, Steve Austin\, Dan Patrick\, Heather Dubrow\, Larry King\, Chris Jericho\, Penn Jillette\, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi\, Laura Ingraham\, Dr. Drew and TheCHIVE\, plus WNYC’s Radiolab\, Freakonomics and over 200 more of today’s most popular podcasts.  In 2009\, Pattiz was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and received the Giants of Broadcasting Award from the Library of American Broadcasting. \nHeather Dubrow – Panelist \nHeathers extensive acting career includes film\, stage and series regular roles on many television shows including Jenny( NBC) \, Stark Raving Mad (NBC) \, That’s Life (CBS) and SEQUESTERED ( Crackle) to name a few. Heather toured with a 14 piece Big Band as the lead singer for four years opening for artists such as Mel Torme\, Manhattan Transfer and Dana Carvey. She sang the theme song to CBS’s THAT’S LIFE.  Heather joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 7 as the witty\, down-to-earth\, gorgeous brunette deftly juggling family life and multiple business ventures.   She is also an accomplished host with credits ranging from news rooms to talk shows\, most recently hosting the BOTCHED after show\, BOTCHED POST OP on the E! Network.  Heather is also conquering the podcast world with her highly successful show “Heather Dubrow’s World” on Podcast One\, premiering at #3 on the iTunes Charts for North America.  She is a graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. \n  \nDan Granger – Panelist \nDan Granger is the Founder and CEO of the L.A.-based ad agency\, Oxford Road.  His company brings analytics and innovation to influencer marketing campaigns for the most innovative companies in the world\, including Hulu\, DollarShaveClub and LegalZoom. Oxford Road went from startup to over $1M per month in billing in its first year.  Dan’s background is in radio. He worked at ClearChannel—now iHeartMedia—for 10 years. Dan helped digital companies use radio to drive customer acquisitions\, then he discovered the emerging platform of podcasts\, and started placing ads for his radio clients\, like LegalZoom\, j2 Global\, GameFly\, Weinstein Company\, LendingClub\, Prosper\, RingCentral\, and Reputation.com\, in podcast programming. After seeing its early success\, he saw an opportunity and Oxford Road was born. Now\, they are a stacked agency\, with experts in TV\, Radio\, Podcasts\, YouTube\, and Digital Streaming. \nLizzie Widhelm – Panelist \n  \nToday\, as the senior vice president of ad product sales and strategy for Pandora\, the world’s most powerful music discovery platform\, Lizzie brings ad products to life that enable marketers to tell their stories and build connections with consumers.  She has been with Pandora since the company’s formative moments over a decade ago.  Lizzie started at Pandora as the company’s very first salesperson\, selling “digital audio” … a product that no one had ever heard of.  After cracking accounts with some of the most prominent advertisers in the country\, Lizzie became Pandora’s vice president of west coast sales and vice president of national entertainment sales\, driving Pandora’s success with entertainment\, film\, and TV advertisers.  Next\, Lizzie was vice president of digital where she was responsible for Pandora’s digital advertising positioning and oversaw the advertising sales strategy team.  Prior to Pandora\, Lizzie worked with startups such as Broadband Enterprises and game companies (iWin\, Uproar\, and Flipside) before and subsequent to their sale to Vivendi Universal.  Lizzie received a bachelor’s of science in finance and accounting from the University of Arizona.  Outside of work\, she enjoys being a mother to three wild boys and a wife to her loving husband Ben. \nChris Evans – Panelist \nChris Evans is the Vice President of Media for R&R Partners and is a LVIMA Board Member. \nIn the light-speed world of media planning\, buying and analytics\, where new trends and platforms are an almost weekly occurrence\, it is critical to have smart\, insightful leadership at the helm of your media strategy. This is why Chris leads the media department for R&R Partners across our network of 9 offices\, managing a team of 40+ buyers and planners across traditional and digital media for multimillion-dollar brands.  Prior to joining R&R\, he served as SVP/Media Director for True Media\, where he oversaw a staff of 35 team members across multiple Midwest offices. In this role\, he helped clients such as Monsanto\, State of Missouri\, Hospital Corporation of America\, University of Missouri and Jefferson City Tourism.  Previously\, he was with Starcom MediaVest Group in Detroit\, where he developed strategies for General Motors brands including Cadillac\, Hummer and Pontiac\, and GM Goodwrench. URL:https://lvima.com/events/digital-planning-day-2016-at-the-t-mobile-arena/ LOCATION:Goose Island Lounge at the T-Mobile Arena\, 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd\, \, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89158\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/26924559_l.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.103518;-115.173592 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goose Island Lounge at the T-Mobile Arena 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV 89158 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3780 S Las Vegas Blvd\,:geo:-115.173592,36.103518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160512T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160512T090000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20160324T184448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T171521Z UID:10000042-1463038200-1463043600@lvima.com SUMMARY:The Ad Free Future DESCRIPTION:This Event is Sold Out\nThe Ad Free Future and Why Data and Stories Will Save Our Industry!\nData is all the rage yet consumers have banner blindness\, consume content a few minutes at a time and are adapting ad blockers. To combat ad avoidance\, we are marketers must embrace better storytelling and apply meaningful data while measuring the metrics that count. This requires a team effort\, from creative to media to analytics and must be mastered before we lose the battle. \nSpeakers\nWatch this space for announcements about our speakers. \nOur Host\n \nChris Evans is R&R’s Vice President of Media.  He is a LVIMA Board Member who chairs our Content Committee. \nOur Venue\nThanks to our hosts\, R&R Partners!  R&R Partners is a full-service\, independent\, international agency dedicated to helping clients thrive in complex\, fast-moving business climates.  Their creative work is reflected by their modern\, open and innovative office space.   We thank them for opening their facility for our LVIMA event. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n \n \n R&R\n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://lvima.com/events/the-ad-free-future/ LOCATION:R&R Partners\, 900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89144\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RR-2b.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1612488;-115.32943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=R&R Partners 900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100 Las Vegas NV 89144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 100:geo:-115.32943,36.1612488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20160220T044627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T161138Z UID:10000041-1458838800-1458849600@lvima.com SUMMARY:Top Of The World 2016 Kickoff Mixer DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT\nJoin us for the first LVIMA event of 2016!  The LVIMA team is excited to kick off the year at our Top of the World 2016 Kickoff Mixer.  Come to the Stratosphere for a great evening at Level 108 in the Stratosphere Tower! \nWelcome New and Returning Sponsors\nLVIMA is free for Las Vegas Marketers because of the support of our annual sponsors and professional members.  Please look for them and thank all of them for their support.  They are listed on LVIMA.com. \nA special thank you to our new 2016 Platinum Sponsor:\n \nMeet The 2016 Board\nOur volunteer board is responsible for all of our events\, working with sponsors and for keeping the lights on.  We have incredible plans for 2016.   Many familiar faces returned but we are also welcoming several new Board Members.  Check our Board Member Profiles to see who is working to bring you LVIMA this year! \nOur Venue\nOur Top of the World Kickoff Mixer on March 24 at 6pm at Air Bar is set to be the best one yet! A few fun surprises include FREE ride passes\, a giveaway fro Stratosphere’s infamous Sky Jump and BOGO Happy Hour after 9pm. \nWhether heightening your perspective on Sin City or offering the best Vegas views\, the Stratosphere Casino\, Hotel & Tower is on the lookout for you. A unique fixture in the Vegas skyline\, the 1\,149 foot tall Vegas resort Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and one of the most exciting attractions among Las Vegas resorts. Even if you’re not afraid of heights\, you may feel braver viewing the city from behind our angled windows\, while taking in the many attractions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLimit one reservation per user.  \nMembers Only Events\nLVIMA mixers are restricted to approved LVIMA members\, paid attendees and sponsors. \nNot a Member?\nIf you have not joined\, click here to apply as a Las Vegas Marketer OR to purchase a professional or sponsor membership. \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT URL:https://lvima.com/events/top-of-the-world-2016-kickoff-mixer/ LOCATION:Stratosphere Hotel & Casino – Level 108 Observation Deck\, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S.\, Las Vegas\, 89104\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Dollarphotoclub_763522.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1474086;-115.1553903 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stratosphere Hotel & Casino – Level 108 Observation Deck 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas 89104 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S.:geo:-115.1553903,36.1474086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20151103T062039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T231446Z UID:10000040-1449766800-1449781200@lvima.com SUMMARY:2015 Las Vegas Digital Media Awards DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nThanks to everyone for RSVPing.  We look forward to seeing you all on the 10th!\nCelebrate 2015\nWe are so proud to announce our Digital Media Awards for 2015.  This annual event recognizes our local\, digital community’s best work.  In an industry that puts out an incredible volume of digital media\, we will recognize Las Vegas’ finest.   This year\, thanks to our sponsors\, the event is free for our members!\nOur Event Sponsor\nWe want to thank our annual sponsors for their support throughout the year.  Also\, for this event\, we want to thank Oracle\, who will be the presenting sponsor of the event:\n\nOur Table Sponsors\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nClick HERE to Learn About Other Sponsorship Opportunities\nOur Keynote Speaker\, Michael Tschong\n\n\nMichael is the founder of Social Revolution — a start-up that aims to reshape the future of marketing by leveraging next-generation user experiences to help marketers improve their ROI. Michael is an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco and UC Berkeley\, where he lectures on innovation. His leading-edge analysis can be found at ubercool.com.\nThe Venue is The Venue\nThe Venue Las Vegas is the newest and most versatile state-of-the-art multi-functional facility in Downtown Las Vegas\, with over 38\,000 square feet of customizable special event space\, including a main floor ballroom with a built-in stage\, a first level lounge and bar\, a second level with four flexible event spaces and outdoor patio\, and a rooftop lounge and bar that overlooks the popular Fremont East Entertainment District.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAward Categories!\n\n Best Social Execution\n Best Micro Site/Landing Page\n Best Interactive Branding\n Best Company Website\n Best Business Blog\n Best Gaming Experience\n Best Web Video\n Best Mobile Experience\n Best Innovative Campaign\n Best in Show URL:https://lvima.com/events/2015-las-vegas-digital-media-awards/ LOCATION:The Venue\, 750 Fremont Street\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV\, 89101\, United States CATEGORIES:Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/las-vegas-digital-media-awards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1682511;-115.1374065 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Venue 750 Fremont Street Las Vegas NV NV 89101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=750 Fremont Street:geo:-115.1374065,36.1682511 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151015T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151015T093000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20150924T200505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T231442Z UID:10000003-1444892400-1444901400@lvima.com SUMMARY:Mad Men and Women in the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:Mad Men and Women in the 21st Century\nA Panel Discussion About the Modern Agency\, Client\, Seller Relationship\nPlease note:  LVIMA events are for Members\, Sponsors and Paid Attendees.  If you are not a member\, please go here for information about eligibility or to request a membership.  For long time members who do not have an account on the site\, please do register to RSVP for this event.  \n\nSchedule\n\n Doors open @ 8am\n Breakfast @ 8am\n Content @ 9am-10am\n\nTopics\n\n Clients bringing media/technology/social in house\n Talent / Poaching\n Digital Complexity…Who Owns What?\n IPA Client Relationship Group Study on Agency / Client Relationships\n Agency Model\, Does it Need to Change?\n\nThe Downtown Grand’s Fremont Room\n\nThe Fremont room is the perfect place to hold a private affair or reception\, meeting or conference. Fremont room is equipped with enhanced audio-visual capabilities including a flat screen TV at entrance. The room has dramatic floor to ceiling drapery\, stylish tiffany blue banquet chairs\, silver glossed banquet tables\, and breathtaking chandeliers.\n\nBreakfast Will Include\n\n Assorted Chilled Fruit Juices\n Seasonal Fruit Salad\n Bakery Basket to Include Danish Pastries\, Croissants\, Muffins\n Sweet Butter\, Honey and Fruit Preserves\n Breakfast Burritos\n Coffee and Deluxe Tea Service\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Submit a Question/Volunteer for a Panel\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company*Email*\n \n Untitled*Clients bringing media/technology/social in houseTalent / PoachingDigital Complexity…Who Owns What?IPA Client Relationship Group Study on Agency / Client RelationshipsAgency Model\, Does it Need to Change?Submit a Question/ Volunteer For a Panel*CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\nPlease note:  LVIMA events are for Members\, Sponsors and Paid Attendees.  If you are not a member\, please go here for information about eligibility or to request a membership.  For long time members who do not have an account on the site\, please do register to RSVP for this event.  URL:https://lvima.com/events/mad-men-and-women-in-the-21st-century/ LOCATION:Downtown Grand’s Freemont Room\, 206 N 3rd Street\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mad-men-and-mad-women-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1718091;-115.1415023 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Downtown Grand’s Freemont Room 206 N 3rd Street Las Vegas 89101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=206 N 3rd Street:geo:-115.1415023,36.1718091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150910T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20150810T143140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T231437Z UID:10000019-1441904400-1441915200@lvima.com SUMMARY:SeptemBeer LVIMA Mixer DESCRIPTION:Come back from Labor Day and jump into Fall with LVIMA on Thursday\, September 10th! Our first mixer since Digital Planning Day will be held at Double Barrel Roadhouse in the Monte Carlo and we’re looking forward to catching up with all of you. RSVP today and be sure to invite a colleague!\n\nPlease note\, this event is free for local members of LVIMA.  If you are a vendor wishing to attend from outside Las Vegas\, please sign up for our pro membership or inquire about becoming a sponsor. URL:https://lvima.com/events/septembeer-lvima-mixer/ LOCATION:Double Barrel Roadhouse\, Monte Carlo Resort 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South\, Las Vegas \, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/double-barrel-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Laifsky":MAILTO:ben@hmglv.com GEO:36.1043656;-115.1766783 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Double Barrel Roadhouse Monte Carlo Resort 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas NV 89109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Monte Carlo Resort 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South:geo:-115.1766783,36.1043656 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150716T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20150602T212117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201229Z UID:10000018-1437048000-1437062400@lvima.com SUMMARY:Digital Planning Day 2015 DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Ticket At The Bottom of This Page\nPlease note\, if you are a member but have not registered on LVIMA.com\, you will need to create an account on the site to reserve your ticket.  (Our web team assured us that this is all in the name of progress.)\nClick Here to Enter Our Digital Planning Day Survey – We Want Your Feedback\nFood and Drinks will follow the event.  Watch this space for updates!\nIn keeping with the LVIMA (Las Vegas Innovation Marketing Association) mission to provide both educational and networking resources to local digital marketing professionals)\, we invite you to join the July 16th Digital Planning Day sessions.  The afternoon of informative sessions provides an inside look at the strengths and capabilities of our vendor\, technology\, and publisher partners and will also provide candid insights into new marketing technologies emerging in today’s advertising workplace.\n\nFor presenters\, this is an opportunity to reach the active buyers and digital decision-makers just as they are approaching the busy fall planning season.\n\nFor LVIMA members\, this is an afternoon filled with information and insights – curated to hone in on the particular Las Vegas marketing challenges. This informative day will provide instructional overviews and actionable insights on the appropriate use of digital mediums for members to apply to their audience goals and revenue objectives.\n\nIn short\, Digital Planning Day saves both sellers and buyers many hours of future meeting times\, and the afternoon of presentation shines the spotlight on those sellers who are investing time\, research and dollars to showcase their company’s research and unique offerings.\n\nAt the end of the day\, both audience and presenters are invited to stay for drinks\, food\, and lively conversation because\, well\, this is Las Vegas and that is how we roll.\n\nReserve Your Spot At The Bottom of This Page\nOur Presenters:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOur Venue: URL:https://lvima.com/events/digital-planning-day-2015/ LOCATION:Las Vegas Harley Davidson\, 5191 S. Las Vegas Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Harley-Davidson-2-Anthony-Mair11.jpg GEO:36.083086;-115.171351 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Las Vegas Harley Davidson 5191 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas NV 89119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5191 S. Las Vegas Blvd.:geo:-115.171351,36.083086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20150507T195052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T231431Z UID:10000017-1431622800-1431633600@lvima.com SUMMARY:May 2015 Mixer - BeerVima DESCRIPTION:LVIMA Events are members only.  Non-members may purchase a $600 annual Professional Membership that allows them to attend events.  Please note\, you must be logged in to reserve a ticket.  If you are not registered\, please go here and request an account.\n\nPlease scroll to the bottom of the page to register for the event.  Space is limited!\nOur event registration has changed!  Event registration is now done through our online ticketing system.  Please register on the site or create an account as you check out.  Existing LVIMA Members will need to set up an account through the site as well.\nAny trouble?  Contact us here URL:https://lvima.com/events/may-2015-mixer-beervima/ LOCATION:Biergarden at the Plaza Hotel\, 1 S Main Street\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/beergarden.png ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Deremo":MAILTO:dderemo05@gmail.com GEO:36.1720776;-115.1468298 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Biergarden at the Plaza Hotel 1 S Main Street Las Vegas NV 89101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 S Main Street:geo:-115.1468298,36.1720776 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205352 CREATED:20150313T003156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T231508Z UID:10000016-1427389200-1427400000@lvima.com SUMMARY:2015 Kickoff Event DESCRIPTION:Ready to kick off 2015 LVIMA Style?\nOur March 26th Kickoff Mixer will be held at Foxtail SLS Las Vegas from 6 – 9PM and you won’t want to miss it!\n\nThis is a members only event!  Limit one per user.\n\nClick to reserve your ticket at the bottom of this page.\n\nPlease note\, our event registration has changed!  Event registration is now done through our online ticketing system.  Please register on the site or create an account as you check out.\nAny trouble?  Contact us here\n  URL:https://lvima.com/events/2015-kickoff-event/ LOCATION:Foxtail at the SLS\, 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89052 CATEGORIES:Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lvima.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/foxtail-350x350.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Deremo":MAILTO:dderemo05@gmail.com GEO:36.1423259;-115.1561477 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foxtail at the SLS 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV 89052;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2535 S Las Vegas Blvd:geo:-115.1561477,36.1423259 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR