The 2016 CDS Global Media Summit returns, reinvented for you. 

We’re focused on providing you the best of the best content on leveraging data, marketing automation and new CDS Global solutions to help manage, attract, retain and grow your audience.

5 REASONS TO ATTEND MEDIA SUMMIT 

#1. Ann Handley – Marketing Expert Extraordinaire

Ann Handley speaks and writes about how you can rethink the way your business markets. Cited in Forbes as the most influential woman in social media and recognized by ForbesWoman as one of the top 20 women bloggers, Ann is the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs. 

She is a monthly columnist for Entrepreneur, a member of the LinkedIn Influencer program and a best-selling author.

#2. Modern Marketing & Smart Data

We’ll explore latest marketing tactics, talk about ways you can maximize your marketing efforts and discuss how you can leverage your data to better target your consumers. 

And we don’t stop with just marketing and data – we’ll host a panel of executives from leading brands to talk about the future of the industry, deep dive into new BI and analytics tools, discuss how to implement new payment solutions, share some case studies, and highlight how you can create the best customer experience.

#3. Endless Opportunities

Want to rub shoulders with the best and brightest in the media industry?

Our conference provides access to leaders from the world’s top media brands. In fact, attendees of our previous Summit had over 2,043 years of combined media experience.

You’ll pick from various expert-led sessions, selecting sessions that meet your needs– and the needs of your organization.

#4. 24/7 Networking 

Soak up knowledge, make new connections, share ideas and gather insights among some of the media industry’s leading circulators and marketers at our structured networking breaks and our opening night party.

#5. It's Fun!

Des Moines has been named a top city in countless magazine and website rankings, and there’s plenty to do here. At Media Summit, you’ll meet new people, reconnect with old colleagues and relax with food, drinks and live bands at our opening-night party at West End Architectural Salvage, which was featured in a TV show on HGTV and DIY Network.

Our sessions and speakers have been hand-picked for their content and expertise. We hope you’ll join us May 18-19 in Des Moines!

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