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June 2008, Vol. 1, Edition 5
Gary PhotoThis year at our four ICOM Regional Meetings (Taipei, Bucharest, Boston & Lima) we are asking the “regular” attendees, usually but not always the CEO, to bring some one else from the agency.  Here’s why…

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As we begin to collect registrations for the upcoming fall regional meetings, it seems a good time to review the online registration process.

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ICOM Welcomes Channel 7 Communications of Pakistan

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Please note the upcoming fall meeting schedule

Asia/Pacific Regional Meeting
 July 31-August 2, 2008
Taipei, Taiwan
DEADLINE TO REGISTER - JUNE 30, 2008
           

European Regional Meeting
September 18-20, 2008
Bucharest, Romania
            

North American Regional Meeting
October 22-24 2008
Boston, Massachusetts
            

Latin American Regional Meeting  \
November 6-8, 2008
Lima, Peru

Dear ICOM Team,

If you have not already done so, the last half of your 2008 member dues needs to be paid by 15, June 2008. If you have any questions concerning your payment status, contact me so we can bring your account current.

The member agencies listed below have unpaid invoices that are over 90 days past due:

 Europe:

  • MAG Communications
  • Switch
  • Uzina
  • WPC

Latin America:

  • DaVinci
  • Publiteca
  • Smart Advertising

Alice Lemoine
Manager of Finance   
        

So many CEOs and presidents lament about working too many hours and not having enough time or energy for family or a personal (social) life. Most, if not all, would embrace the mantra of "working smarter, not harder" if they could only figure out how and what to change. And in these times, it seems we are working more for the same compensation.

Be sure to read the article on this issue, which includes a 10-step SMART by Jeff Gundersen, CEO Executive Connections, LLC
Periodically ICOM will be bringing you a series of Agency Pitch Mistakes from Robb High's New Business Boot Camp 3.0

Agency Pitch Mistake #11 The mistake: believing your really cool web site is really selling you effectively.

Adformatix - Manila, Philappines
Mano-a-Mano with the Market Leader - Clusivol - Read more...
Creative In-house - Bangkok, Thailand
GlenAsia Resort + Residences - Thai Warmth, Scandinavian Cool
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MACS909 - Jakarta, Indonesa
MACS909 launches new TVC and 3 new print ads for McDonalds
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United Advertising - Taipei, Taiwan
United Introduces Two New Concepts for Chinatrust Hotel - Read more...
Rock+Partner - Vienna, Austria
In Search of the LatteStar! - Read more...
Publinter - San Salvador, El Salvador
Publinter adds new client, El Primer Banco de los Trabajadores (PBT)” (The First Bank of the Workers) - Read more...
Rino Publicidade - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Danfoss Branding Campaign is Launched in Brazil - Read more...
Arteaga & Arteaga - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Awarded For Groundbreaking HIV Awareness Campaign - Read more...
Colle+McVoy - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation teamed up with Colle+McVoy to overhaul their most recognizable brand, Take Me Fishing - Read more...
Cramer-Krasselt - Chicago, Illinois
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney in a new spot called “Bootprints" for Corona - Read more...
Diccicco Battista Communications - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DBC expanded secures seven new clients in the healthcare, entertainment, and financial industries - Read more...
Northlich - Cincinnati, Ohio
Northlich Serves Up Tasty Social Marketing Campaign - Read more...
Quarry Integrated Communications - Ontario, Canada
Indiana Jones and the Power of a Co-branded Campaign - Read more...
The Phelps Group - Santa Monica, California
Phelps retains Tahiti Tourisme North America account after a lengthy review - Read more...
Weyforth-Haas - Overland Park, Kansas
Weyforth-Haas Co-Sponsors The 60-Second Marketer - Read more...