This year’s Portland Creative Conference promises to be a wild mix of old and new media. Dan Wieden, Bill Oakley, Jen Jako, Emek, and Larry Brooks will electrify the electic collection of creative minds at the conference. Not to discount the improv session, a panel, a reception, and a special creativity session lead by Jerry Ketel.

Join us on the patio at Nel Centro, 1408 SW Sixth Avenue, downtown Portland. No registration necessary.

This is your chance to start your creative juices flowing early so you can make the best of every second during Saturday’s conference.

Speaking of Saturday’s Portland Creative Conference, get your ticket for only $75 by using our special DISCOUNT CODE “SMC” when you register at www.cre8con.com.

Saturday, September 12th, only $99
(use DISCOUNT CODE “SMC” to save 25%)

Looking Back, Leaping Forward

The past is not irrelevant just because we’re all moving forward. When advertising legends like confirmed presenter Dan Wieden swap insights with an eclectic audience of Creative Industries professionals–from artists to social media pioneers–it sparks a fusion that closes the gap between old and new media.

Attend the Portland Creative Conference on Saturday, September 12th and be inspired by an exclusive exchange of ideas and an electrifying ride inside the heads of such luminaries as presenters*:

* Dan Wieden, legendary advertising guru and co-founder of Wieden + Kennedy

* Bill Oakley, creative genius, writer and producer known for his work on TV’s popular, The Simpsons

* Jen Jako, Designer Extraordinaire, Director/ Producer for MTV aired broadcast documentary, cover of Newsweek

* Emek, “The Thinking Man’s Poster Artist”

* Larry Brooks, writer and former Texas Rangers pitcher

* On Your Feet, the improv group in a return engagement by popular demand

* Rick Emerson, conference emcee and KUFO morning show personality

…all for the regular price of just $99, and even less with your membership discount (use DISCOUNT CODE “SMC”).

In addition to several keynote presenters, there will be an improv session, a panel, a reception, a special creativity presentation by Jerry Ketel President of the Portland Ad Federation -  and other networking opportunities.

Last year over 450 people registered to attend this event.

Registration starts at just $99 and Social Media Club PDX members receive 25% off by using Discount Code “SMC”.

For complete details and to register, visit: http://www.cre8con.com

Proceeds go to support K-12 arts education programs in Oregon.

A Special Thank You to our Sponsors:
@Large Films
MERC & PCPA
52 LTD
IIDA
AIGA
OMPA

OVERVIEW:
Portland Creative Conference 2009
Newmark Theater, PCPA
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9:15am Check-in and networking
10:00am – 5:00pm Main program
5:00 – 7:00pm Wrap Party
8:00 – ? After-party
http://www.cre8con.com
info@cre8con.com
503.740.2404

•Times & speakers subject to change – that’s show business

PS: Want to warm up for the conference? Meet us Friday at 5:00 p.m. at Nel Centro for a mixer with Portland Creative Conference attendees and speakers.

Sunset Shines on Social Media Mix (photo by Greg Giersch)

The sun was still up and hot as everyone got into the act of making business contacts. The evening temperature cooled quickly, but attendees were still networking as the event closed at 9:00 p.m.

The Portland Beavers were playing a couple of blocks away, although not many people noticed. The rooftop music kept everyone focused on meeting and greeting, with lots of business cards changing hands over introductions.

Besides Social Media Club PDX, the other participating groups were:

• American Marketing Association (AMA)
• Internet Strategy Forum (ISF)
• Oregon Creative Industries (OCI)
• Oregon Columbia International Association of Business Communicators (OCIABC)
• Oregon Entrepreneur Network (OEN)
• Portland State University: Multimedia Professional Program
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
• SEMpdx
• Webtrends

A big thank you is deserved for all those putting in time and energy on the event.