There are plenty of events happening in Canada that can help you become a better marketer. Below are just a few we put together in a handy list for you.

Please send us an e-mail if you would like to suggest an event that you think we should include.

May 2010 l June 2010









    May 7, 2010

    AdClub's Internet Day 2010: VIRAL LOOP
    Four Season's Hotel, Toronto

    Join the online advertising industry's leading figures for one of the biggest networking events of the year. This year's event hosts special guest speaker Adam Penenberg as he discusses VIRAL LOOPs, the breakthrough methodology for growing businesses through technology and the web.

    Adam is a journalism professor and assistant director of the Business and Economic Program at New York University. A contributing writer to Fast Company, he has also written for Inc., Forbes, The New York Times, Slate, Wired, The Economist, Playboy and Mother Jones.

    Tickets are $95 or 10 tickets for $900. For more information
    visit www.adclub.ca.




    May 11, 2010

    NABS 26th Annual Fundraising Gala - "It's a Mad Ad World"
    Toronto, ON – Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay East

    Join 450 of the most influential senior executives in the communications industry as they gather to honour, celebrate and support their charitable organization. This evening of fine dining, networking, auctions and fabulous entertainment is sure to be the ‘breakthrough' concept of the year. INFO: Visit
    www.eplyevents.com/nabsgala2010/




    May 13-14, 2010

    Ink & Beyond Newspaper Conference
    Sheraton Toronto Centre

    Ink & Beyond is the national conference for the Canadian newspaper industry, an event where you can hear all about new concepts from international speakers, celebrate industry award winners, and catch up on the latest technology at the trade show. Hosted by the Canadian Newspaper Association, the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association, attendees will learn new strategies, network with colleagues and return home inspired!

    Info: Visit www.inkandbeyond.ca/


    May 14, 2010

    The One Show Interactive
    New York City, NY - 610 W 56th Street.

    The best in new media advertising is recognized and awarded at One Show Interactive, now in its 13th year. With cutting-edge categories like Microsites, New Media Innovation and Development, and the new Online Branded Content category, One Show Interactive reflects the ever-expanding realm of online and interactive work.

    Cocktail Reception: 6-8 p.m.
    Awards Ceremony and After Party: 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
    Info: Visit www.oneclub.org/







    May 18-19, 2010

    AMA Toronto Social Media Boot Camp
    Toronto, ON

    Keeping pace with today’s savvy consumer means that you must have command of the latest social media marketing tools and know how to deploy them in your marketing strategy. In order to take advantage of the tremendous power of social media, you need to start with a hands-on approach to give you a plan, the tools and the know-how to make these state of the art marketing tools work for you and your organization

    In this intensive two day event you will learn:
    • How to determine which social media channels will best fit your audience and objectives
    • What metrics are important and how to measure social media in your organization
    • How to put together a social media strategy and tactical plan to put social media to work immediately
    • How organizations have successfully used social media and what you can apply from their successes
    • Where social media fits in the consumer purchase process and how you can leverage it for brand feedback
    Info: Visit www.marketingpower.com





    May 25, 2010

    Shift Disturbers
    Toronto, ON

    Shift Disturbers brings a mash-up of visionaries from the worlds of advertising, art and design for a half-day of inspiration from the gods of creativity.

    Info: Call 416-408-2300x650 or visit www.shiftdisturbers.ca




    May 26 & 27, 2010

    Canadian Marketing Association 2010 National Convention
    Toronto, ON

    Be part of the conversation at the CMA's biggest event of the year and Canada's largest marketing convention.
    Info: Visit www.the-cma.org/convention




    May 30 to June 2, 2010

    MRIA's 2010 Conference - celebrating 50 years of marketing research in Canada
    Toronto, ON

    The Marketing Research and Intelligence Association present a star-studded line-up of business leaders from the fields of research, marketing, loyalty and advertising for an unforgettable exploration of the future at its 2010 conference.
    Register by the early bird deadline of April 30 and save $300.
    INFO: Email
    conference@mria-arim.ca