The Age of Average: Challenging Mediocrity

Mediocrity = average and average = ordinary as a consequence of being unremarkable. It seems that more and more people find it acceptable to say, "It's good enough" or "It's too hard." Thankfully, not everyone is suffering from a general downgrading of ambition and drive. Omar Honigh has collected a wealth of examples from the world of advertising, branding and promotions to take you on a journey of discovery. In this entertaining and highly visual session Omar Honigh, a keen traveler, will feature tales from around the globe – from the bizarre to the sublime, all unique, all inspiring!

Speaker:
Omar Honigh, Managing Director, Kemistry

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Ahead of the Curve: Staying Relevant in An Ever-Evolving Job Market

Want that next great job? It'll take more than just a resume, a reel and a reputation. With our industry evolving at ever faster speeds, we all need an arsenal of skills to make ourselves indispensable. Members of our panel have not only navigated successful and innovative career paths, they also recruit and hire, making them experts on what you need to move forward and stay ahead.

Moderator:
Seth Berkowitz, Executive Producer, Workshop Creative

Panelists:
Paul Leys, Director, Ignition Factory East, OMD
Steven Melnick, SVP, Marketing, 20th Century Fox Television
Kent Rees, SVP, Marketing, IFC
Lisa Solana, VP, Drama, Movies and Miniseries, Marketing, ABC Entertainment
Steven Spector, Partner, ML Search Partners

An Evening With The Hitman: David Foster

Don’t miss this intimate and interactive performance and conversation with 15-time Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer, David Foster. In addition to some of the greatest hits of all time, you’ll hear about creative inspiration, the evolving role music plays in sonic branding and how ‘The Hitman’ keeps ahead of the curve, continuing to set the bar for auditory excellence.

Hosted by:
Frank J. Radice, Creative Advisor, On-Air Pro and Expert in Residence, Definition6

Speaker:
David Foster, Artist, Song Writer, Producer