LVIMA has "Kicked-Off"!
"Marketers-Only Mixer" initiates 2008 with new faces, fabulous views and special announcements....

Las Vegas marketers began pouring into MIX Nightclub at the top of THEhotel at Mandalay Bay.  It was painfully obvious everyone's work schedules haven't slowed down enough to stay in touch as much as they wanted to.  After a short while, conversations flowed (along with the cocktails) and everyone enjoyed themselves with a spectacular view of Sin City.

This "Marketers-Only" event marked the beginning of the new face of LVIMA.  The association chairman, Shawn Rorick spoke to the importance of realizing we are in emerging media times and stressed how LVIMA would focus on quality education with sponsors oriented toward products and services in this changing space.  Emphasis would be placed on creating speaker engagements and sessions that would be "beyond the click" as he put it.

The only two non-Las Vegas marketers attending were Kash Sen (IZEA) and Matt Wong (DrivePM).  They were the first to sponsor LVIMA events this year and were invited to meet and greet with the core group of LVIMA members. 

Over 60 members turned out for the event and there was a definite level of excitement in the air as specific subject matter that would be covered this year along with activities was briefly presented.    Membership cards were a small change for everyone, but definitely gave off the impression that 2008 will be a year like no other in LVIMA history. 

Word-of-mouth travels quickly in Las Vegas which was apparent by all the new faces in attendance.  The outreach to companies and agencies "beyond" the strip was notably successful as the association is showing strong support from all marketing and advertising professionals - both offline and online!

(Special thanks to Stephany Lobban of R&R partners for great photos!)