"Internet Marketing Reimagined" in Las Vegas, Sept. 24-26

IMPACT14 Conference to Offer Multiple Opportunities for Business Intelligence, Executive Networking, Economic Development and Recognition - Google, Adobe, Oracle, Microsoft set to headline conference

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Sep 03, 2014, 12:03 ET

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Marketing Association's (IMA) IMPACT14 Conference (http://impact14.org/conference/event-registration) is set for Sept. 24-26, 2014, at the beautiful CityCenter in Las Vegas. The event will offer a multitude of opportunities for attendees to gain insights on the latest industry trends, innovations and best practices, along with peer networking and professional interaction. Attendees will also learn about a number of exciting new products and services planned by IMA for its members in 2015.

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The three-day conference will kick off with a special evening welcome reception at High Roller, the largest Ferris wheel in the world, with opening remarks by Brian Wong, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiip (featured this month on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine). Then, in a single day, Internet marketing professionals will hear eight keynote addresses, choose from 18 in-depth breakout sessions with the industry's leading experts, peruse a large exhibitor showcase, and experience the IMPACT Awards dinner. The following morning, a farewell brunch will offer an opportunity to discuss what's been learned and strengthen connections. A full slate of exciting entertainment is planned as well, including Cirque du Soleil, the High Roller Ferris Wheel, a top live band and more.

"Our focus is twofold this year as we continue to see measurable increases in synergy between the worlds of the CIO and the CMO," said IMA Chairman Sinan Kanatsiz. "On one hand, we're addressing the current state of this dynamic and constantly evolving industry. And, on the other, we are striving to provide personal and professional development opportunities on leadership and the very latest strategies, technologies and resources. It's a balanced approach that we envision as the key to building the Internet marketing executives of tomorrow."

Keynote speakers will include:

Kevin Akeroyd General Manger and SVP, Oracle Marketing Cloud
Lisa Arthur, CMO, Marketing Applications, Teradata
Joe DeMike, Principle Marketing Consultant, Advertising & Commerce, Global Business Unit, Google
Rob Friedman, Chairman, Auction.com
Frank Holland, CVP, Advertising & Online, Microsoft
Tomo Mizutani, President, Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas
Tyler Tanaka, President, CIE Studios
Frederick Vallaeys, co-Founder of Optmyzr and Thought Leader, Google.

Breakout session facilitators will include:

Justin Choi	CEO	Nativo
Mike Brown	CEO	ModBargains.com
Garrett Dallas	Senior Manager	Coinstar Exchange
Mick Darling	CEO and Founder	Tomrrowish
David Foos	CEO	Meeting Match
Tamara Gaffney	Principal Analyst	Adobe Digital Index Adobe Systems Incorporated
Joe Green	President and Founder	FWD.us
Sinan Kanatsiz	CIM, Founder and Chairman	Internet Marketing Association
Casey Kasprzyk	Producer	The Bold and Beautiful
Joe Khoie	CEO	SalesX
Charles Kirkconnell	CEO	Cayman Enterprise City
Ray Kruck	CEO	Optmyzr
Matt Langie	CIM, Vice President	Strategic Marketing Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Jeff Marcoux	CMO Lead	Worldwide Enterprise Marketing, Microsoft
Katerina Markov	Venture Partner	Atom Factory
David May	Director, Web and Interactive Marketing	Chapman University
Anthony Miller	Chief Marketing Officer	Lanyon
Chris Palmer	Deputy District Director	for Congressman John Campbell
Garrett Pendergraf	Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Faculty Advisor	Mobile Strategy Group
Justin Ramers	Co-Founder	Meeting Match
Dave Read	Principal and co-Founder	CPR
Shane Reppert	Vice President	MultiLingual Solutions
David Rosner	Senior Vice President of Marketing	ZEFR
Alex Sapiz	Head of Sales and Partner Engagements and Recognition	Cisco Systems
Ryan Scott	Vice President of Strategy and Platforms	SapientNitro
Christoph Trappe	Chief Storyteller	The Authentic Storytelling Project
Frederick Vallaeys	co-Founder	Optmyzr, and former Thought Leader, Google
Adrian Vender	Director of Analytics	Internet Marketing Inc.
Bill Vreeland	Senior Business Strategist	EUXMedia
Paolo Zeppa	SVP, Strategy & Planning	George P Johnson Experience Marketing

In addition, IMPACT14 is supported by the following partners: Adobe, Oracle, Microsoft, KCOMM, KPMG, MultiLingual Solutions, Skylight Global, BrightTALK, cie Digital Labs, CPR, EUXMedia, George P Johnson Experience Marketing, Internet Marketing Inc. Optmyzr, PR Newswire, SapientNitro, Atom Factory, Auction.com, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, CBS, Chapman University, Cirque du Soleil, Cisco, Coinstar, Command Packaging, Football.com, FWD.us, Google, Idio, KIIP, KPP Financial, Lanyon, Little Creek Casino Resort, Meeting Match, Meggitt, MGM Resorts International, Microsemi, Microsoft Ventures, Mobile Roadie, ModBargains.com, Nativo, NexGate, Mike, Nitto, Nook by Barnes & Noble, NuVision Federal Credit Union, Ruhm Destination Marketing, SalesX, SkyOne, SpinGo, STAjets, Teredata, Toyo Tires, Boys Town California and THINK Together.

For complete information on the IMPACT14 conference and registration, visit http://impact14.org/conference

About the Internet Marketing Association
IMA is one of the fastest growing Internet marketing groups in the world, with more than 1,000,000 professional members in fields including sales, marketing, business ownership, programming and creative development. It provides a platform where proven Internet marketing strategies are demonstrated and shared to increase members' value to their organizations. IMA is underwritten by corporate partners to provide an opportunity to learn, engage and define best practices without making a financial commitment. www.imanetwork.org

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