Welcome to the preview of our next NEMOA Summit! We’re already looking forward to springtime in Boston and gathering together March 20-22, 2019, to share, learn, and connect at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel.
NEMOA works year-round to stay on the forefront of emerging trends and technology and deliver the most relevant information to the direct marketing industry. We recognize that our members operate and thrive in not one, but two robust marketing channels, so we’ve brought the following insights to the Spring Summit:
We love print: NEMOA actively supports print marketers! Come learn what’s working for others and hear about changes in the industry that can affect your bottom line.
Digital is constantly advancing: Digital channels constantly advance in the short time between summits, so we bring in speakers who can share how to ride the digital wave instead of drowning under it.
Combining print + digital is a balancing act: Information from both speakers and peers can help you find your company’s marketing sweet spot and harness the power of both channels!
I look forward to learning about the latest advances in both channels along with you and hearing how each of you is blending print and digital marketing to drive your business forward. Also, while you’re at the summit, be sure to take a moment to thank a sponsor—we couldn’t create this dynamic learning environment without their ongoing support.
See you in Boston!
Dana Springfield, NEMOA President
P.S. Don’t forget about Early Bird registration: register for the Summit by February 22nd to save $250!
Registration
The more you send, the more you save!
The following fees cover all summit sessions, event and meals. Discounts are available for small companies, VT/NH Marketing Group Members, Rising Stars and sponsors (scroll down for more details). Members receive discounted conference pricing because they support NEMOA with annual dues. Contact NEMOA to find out if your company is a member or to become one before the Summit.
Member Pricing (prices are per person)
Register by Feb. 22
Register Feb. 23 or later
Cataloger/Etailer 1-2 people
$749
$999
Cataloger/Etailer 3 or more people*
$669
$919
Service/Supplier 1-2 people
$899
$1,149
Service/Supplier 3 or more people*
$779
$1,029
Non-Member Pricing (prices are per person)
Cataloger/Etailer 1-2 people
$1,049
$1,299
Cataloger/Etailer 3 or more people*
$969
$1,219
Service/Supplier 1-2 people
$1,199
$1,449
Service/Supplier 3 or more people*
$1,079
$1,329
*The “3 or more“ price is good for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. attendee from the same company. The first two attendees must pay full price in order for the 3rd and subsequent attendees to be eligible for a discount.
*The “3 or more” price is also valid for any registrant from a company with three or fewer employees.
Send 3 or more people and save! First two attendees must pay full price in order for the third and subsequent attendees to be eligible for a discount. If you are registering more than two attendees, please choose a regular price ticket ("1-2 Attendees" price). Discounts (if applicable) will be applied automatically at checkout.
Discounts For Small Companies
If your company has 3 or fewer employees, you are eligible for a discounted price equivalent to the "3 or more" rate in the pricing chart above. A Discount Code is required to register at this special price. Contact the NEMOA office to request your Discount Code.
Discounts For VT/NH Marketing Group Members
VT/NH Marketing Group Members can receive a 15% discount off of Non-Member registration prices. Contact the NEMOA office for instructions.
Free Registration For Rising Stars
NEMOA Member companies can submit a Rising Star Nomination Form to recognize a deserving employee with a free Summit registration. Deadline to submit a Nomination Form is Friday, February 8th.
Sponsor Passes require a Discount Code. Contact the NEMOA office to obtain or confirm your code.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the Summit, substitutions are allowed at any time. Please notify the NEMOA office to make arrangements for the replacement attendee. If you cannot send a substitute, notify the NEMOA office in writing immediately so that we are able to adjust our headcounts and planning accordingly.
Cancellation Refund Schedule
On or before Friday, March 1 2019 - 100% refund or account credit towards the next NEMOA Summit
Saturday, March 2, 2019 – Friday, March 15, 2019 - Account credit towards the next NEMOA Summit
Saturday, March 16 or later/‘No Show’ - No refund, no account credit
3, 2, 1...NETWORK!You asked, we answered: Attendees wanted more time to connect, so we set aside a block of specially devoted face time. Join us in the Connection Lounge to mingle with merchants, suppliers, and sponsors. Join our Attendify App so you know who’s coming, and set up meetings in advance to make the most of your afternoon. Plus, we’ll have refreshments to energize you, and interactive games to help you meet the right people and kick off the Summit in style.
1:30pm — 2:30pm
First-Timer Welcome BriefingThis session is for First Timers. Hear personally from the NEMOA Board of Directors, veteran attendees and members about what you can expect at the conference and how to get the most from your first Summit experience! Sponsored by Arandell
3:00pm — 3:45pm
Opening Session“Augmented Reality - The Rise of Digital Twins” Nicolas Robe, Hoverlay
Summit Welcome ReceptionAll registered attendees are invited to attend this one-hour reception featuring an open bar and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsored by Oracle Data Cloud
3 Concurrent Breakfast Club ConversationsBreakfast Club #1: "Customer experience"Mandy Miller, Oracle Data CloudBreakfast Club #2: "How to critique your catalog like a customer" Sara Florin, Sara Florin DesignBreakfast Club #3: "Do you really know your customers?" Alexia Phipps, Jebbit
9:30am — 10:15am
Opening Session “Delivering Killer Marketing in a Digital Age” Steve August, Road Scholar
10:30am — 11:15am
3 Concurrent Breakout SessionsBreakout #1: “Catalog 101: Strategy & Planning” Dana Springfield, Dover Saddlery & Steve August, Road ScholarBreakout #2: “Mixing traditional & new marketing techniques to drive customer growth” Eileen White, Indrio Brands (Hale Groves) & Matthew Kenyon, LiveIntent, Inc.Breakout #3: “Transforming your brand into a life: When creativity powers your marketing strategy” Alexandra Oberson, Oberson & Anne-Marie Boissonnault, Solisco
11:45am — 12:30pm
3 Concurrent Breakout SessionsBreakout #1: “Catalog 102: Creative, print, production & mailing” Dana Springfield, Dover Saddlery & Whitney Keeley, Dover SaddleryBreakout #2: “One Lenox: A single company brand for a single customer view” Elizabeth Ragone, Lenox & Nick Godfrey, Customer PortfoliosBreakout #3: “The top 5 secrets to SmartPak’s eCommerce success” Kent Phillips, SmartPak
12:30pm — 1:15pm
Lunch Buffet & Networking
12:50pm — 1:10pm
Rising Star AwardsJoin us as we congratulate the recipients of our Rising Star Scholarship Awards. Rising Star Program sponsored by Nahan
1:15pm — 2:00pm
General Session"The Grommet's Why" Jules Pieri, The Grommet
2:30pm — 3:15pm
3 Concurrent Breakout SessionsBreakout #1: “Catalog 103: Circulation Planning & Analytics” Dana Springfield, Dover Saddlery & Richard Senzel, Yankee CandleBreakout#2: "Busting the catalog mindset" Margot Murphy Moore, 1-800-Homeopathy & Debbie Roth, Japs-Olson CompanyBreakout #3: “Key steps to selling successfully on Amazon as a third party seller” Liz Lavallee, The Vermont Teddy Bear Company
3:30pm — 3:45pm
Town Hall: Annual MeetingJoin us as President, Dana Springfield, provides an update on NEMOA, its board and membership.
3:45pm — 4:15pm
Town Hall: Case StudiesTHIS WORKED, THAT DIDN’T: Join 5 brands as they open their books and share a quick 5-minute case study. Learn from what others are doing as they share tests ranging from acquisition, creative, social and research.
4:15pm — 4:55pm
Town Hall: Sponsor-Hosted RoundtablesPARTNER CASE STUDIES: Connect with suppliers in our industry as they share what’s working in their specific expertise. Learn from suppliers who are testing their theories every day. You’ll be sure to take home a couple of new ideas to test!
6:15pm — 7:15pm
Summit Happy Hour (for registered attendees)Cheers to you! Enjoy appetizers, an open bar, and networking right at the Westin (compliments of NEMOA) before you head out on the town for the evening.
Sponsored by J.Schmid
7:15pm — whenever
Post-Happy Hour SocializingUp for more fun and socializing after the Summit Happy Hour? Join your fellow attendees at various local restaurants, pubs, and entertainment venues (did someone say karaoke?!). NEMOA will provide bus transportation - Sponsored by J.Schmid
Attendees pay for their own food and beverage.
A list of locations and a bus schedule will be provided at the Registration Desk.
Friday 03/22/2019
7:30am
Registration Desk & Connection Lounge Open
7:30am — 8:30am
Yoga Class Start your day (or finish your night) with a gentle yoga class led by Jennifra Norton. This 60-minute session is for all levels, especially beginners. Dress casually. Mats provided or bring your own. Class size limited to 25 participants.
7:45am — 9:30am
Breakfast Buffet & NetworkingSponsored by Dataline
8:00am — 9:30am
C-Level Breakfast Session(By invite only) Sponsored by Lindenmeyr Central
Closing Panel Session"The Future of Print in the Digital World" Join a panel of thought leaders from across the industry, multi-channel veterans, and experts at the forefront of technology for a fun and casual exchange of ideas and suggestions on how direct mail drives and supports digital advertising. This session provides a recap of some of the highlights and learnings from the conference as well as a chance for the experts to ask each other what keeps them up at night...and working all day. Moderated by Wade Lee Jones. Panelists to be announced.
Companies Attending
Check back here for updates on companies registered to attend the Summit. Please note that NEMOA does not give out attendee contact information.
Catalogers/Etailers
1-800-Homeopathy
AmeriMark Holdings
Artifact Uprising
Batesville
Baudville, Inc.
Bella Luna Toys
BJ's Wholesale Club
Boden
Colony Brands/IMS
Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs
Cuddledown
Cross Jewelers
Design Toscano
Direct Checks Unlimited Sales
Distinctive Apparel, Inc.
Dover Saddlery
Earth Sun Moon Trading Company
Enstrom Candies
Franklin Planner
FULLBEAUTY Brands
H2O Wear
Harvey Performance Company LLC
Heart To Home Meals
Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
Honeywell
Indrio Brands
King Arthur Flour
LEGO
Lenox
Littleton Coin Company
L.L.Bean
Lovepop
MBI, Inc.
Moo
Morinda
Mystic Stamp Company
National Collectors Mint
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats
Oberson
Physicians Mutual Insurance Co
Plow & Hearth
Potpourri Group
Publishers Clearing House
Road Scholar
Savannah Bee Company
Serious Brands
SmartPak
Smithsonian Enterprises
Specialty Commerce Corp.
Sporty's
Strawberry Hill Povitica
Swanson Health
Talbots
Tectran Manufacturing
Territorial Seed Company
The Bradford Exchange
The Folio Society
The Grommet
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company
The Vermont Country Store
Trainers Warehouse/Office Oxygen
Uline
Uncommon Goods
U.S. Longevity Institute
Valley Vet Supply
Wisteria
Yankee Candle
Service Providers
4Cite Marketing, LLC
5W Strategists
ACMA
Adronitis Marketing Group
Amherst Direct, Inc.
Anchor Computer
AGIA Affinity
ALC
Alliant
Archway Partnerships
Augeo
Ballard Communications, Inc.
BCC Software
Belardi Wong
Boston University - Metropolitan College
Bright Cloud Marketing
Calhoun Digital, Inc.
Catalog Design Studios
Catamount Color/The Offset House
CohereOne, Inc.
Compu-Mail
Computech Direct
Cross Country Computer Corp
Customer Portfolios
Dataline
de Rham & Company, Inc.
Decision Software
DSA Direct
EP Graphics, Inc.
Epsilon
ForwardPMX
FreshAddress, LLC
Fry Communications
Hoverlay
Infinite-Media/Mailinglists.com
Infogroup Media Solutions
InteQ
Japs-Olson Company
Jebbit
JP Gould
J.Schmid & Assoc. Inc.
J.S. Eliezer Associates
KDM, LLC
Lake Group Media
LeBel Marketing LLC
Lett Direct
LiftEngine
Lindenmeyr Central
LiveIntent
List Services, Corp.
LSC Communications
LS Direct Marketing
Marketsmith Inc.
Mediabids
Media Horizons
Media People
MeritDirect
Miglautsch Marketing
MSpark
Multichannel Merchant
Namaste Consulting Group
NaviStone
Newmine
Oracle Data Cloud
Path2Response LLC
Peyton Digital
Pitney Bowes
Quad
QuickPivot
R Squared Marketing
Red Crane Media
RedPoint Global
Rolland
Royle Printing
Sara Florin Design
Sempris
Solisco Printers
Sound Beach Marketing Partners
Specialists Marketing Services
Speedeon Data
Spire
The Dingley Press
The Mail Group
The Refinery
Tinyclues
U.S. Postal Service
Virid
Wiland
Wunderman Data Products
Xerox
Yes Marketing
Zatz Direct Inc.
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Travel Details
Please visit www.westinbostonwaterfront.com for directions and transportation options. On-Site parking is $40/day with valet parking available for $50 (rates subject to change). Two complimentary electric car charging stations are available.
Coming from Logan Airport?
Spend $0 to get from the airport to the hotel:
At Logan follow signs indicating ground transportation and the Silver Line. There’s a big sign outside where the Silver Line picks up. Hop on the bus. Get off at the World Trade Center stop. The Westin is across the street. Take escalator up to 2nd floor – cross the street using the overpass above the street- escalator or stairs down and hotel is just on your left. Very quick walk there.
Did we mention it’s FREE?!
It goes to South Station as well for easy access to trains.
Shipping Instructions
If you are planning to send a shipment to the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel for the NEMOA Spring 2019 Summit, please follow these instructions. A FedEx Office and Business Center is located at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel and handles the shipping and receiving.
To avoid headaches onsite, please include instructions inside your box(es) as to where the materials should be placed so that the NEMOA staff can assist with getting them where they need to go:
Connection Lounge: Shared tables for collateral located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer
Reserved Sponsor Table: Private table for Gold, Platinum and Diamond sponsors in the Grand Ballroom Foyer
Speed Meetings Table: If you are a sponsor hosting a roundtable on Thursday in the Grand Ballroom
Your session room: If you are leading a session and are sending supplies that you need in your session room
Other: Please specify
Label your package(s) as follows:
Hold for: Attendee Name (NEMOA Office)
c/o The Westin Boston Waterfront
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Event: NEMOA Spring 2019 Summit?
Box __ of__
Please make sure to indicate the name of the event on the label
Ship your package(s)
Please schedule your package to arrive between March 15 - March 19. If it arrives earlier than March 15th you may be charged additional storage fees.
Arrange payment
Receiving fees are applied based on the weight of your package. Please consult the "Package Handling and Storage Fees" chart on the FedEx Form.
If making a payment by phone, please call ahead to 857-338-2258 with the following information:
Tracking number
Recipient name
Weight of package
Email address
Estimated arrival date
Or bill your FedEx account by sending an email to usa1154@fedex.com or calling 857-338-2258 with the following information:
Your account will be billed once the packages are received. The FedEx office will release the boxes to NEMOA Staff as they arrive (as long as your payment has been received).
Your FedEx account number to which the charges can be billed
Tracking number
Recipient name
Weight of package
Email address
Estimated arrival date
FAQ's
Do I have to ship my materials?
You are welcome to bring the materials yourself instead of shipping them.
How much space will I have on the shared tables in the Connection Lounge?
We suggest shipping/bringing a limited amount of materials since the table space is shared amongst all attending companies.
What happens to these materials once the Summit is over?
Any materials left over after the Summit go to trash/recycling. Please make arrangements to collect your materials at the end of the Summit if you would like to keep them.
The Rising Stars Scholarship Program is open to all NEMOA Member Companies. NEMOA recognizes the importance of attracting, developing and retaining “the best and brightest” people for our industry. To promote that goal, NEMOA granted a limited number of scholarships to its Spring 2019 Summit.
Congratulations to our Spring 2019 Rising Stars!
Richard Clements, Indrio Brands
Chelsea Hadlock, King Arthur Flour
Jaime Dodd, Road Scholar
Josh Gillespie, Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Kate Rideout, The Vermont Country Store
Photos and names of all past winners of a Rising Stars scholarship can be seen here.
Please contact the NEMOA office with any questions about the Rising Stars program.
Questions
For any questions about the summit, please contact our offices:
