2008-09-02 23:52:04 -

www.intermarketnetwork.com/ - Risdall Marketing Group John Risdall, 651-286-6702 john@risdall.com or Juice Communications Ed Kleban, 303-629-0565 ekleban@juicecoms.com The Intermarket Agency Network (IAN), a nationwide association of independent advertising agencies, will hold its 2008 fall meeting in Denver on Sept. 17-20. Members will listen to top industry speakers, participate in roundtable discussions and share business suggestions.

Chuck Porter, chairman of Crispin

Porter + Bogusky, will provide industry expertise as well as a tour of the Boulder agency during the September meeting. Attendees will also hear from the CMO of Pearl Izumi, an innovative niche sports marketer, and Elizabeth Stoller will discuss how to understand best practices and improve an agency's bottom line.

"Through semi-annual meetings and close relationships with sister agencies, IAN members have an ability to harness resources across the United States, Europe and South America," said Bill Eisner, an agency member of IAN. "We're very excited to provide our members with the opportunity meet such great marketing minds - like Chuck Porter - at the 2008 Denver meeting."

IAN 2008 Denver Meeting Schedule:

Wednesday, Sept. 17

-- 3 p.m. - Arrival and check in (Hotel Teatro, 1100 14th Street, Denver)

-- 6-9 p.m. - Reception (Hotel Teatro Wine Cellar)

Thursday, Sept. 18

-- 8-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast in the Meeting Room

-- 8:30-8:45 a.m. - Introduction

-- 8:45-10:15 a.m. - Members Round Table

-- 10:30-12:30 p.m. - Guest speaker Elizabeth Stoller, followed by a workshop

-- 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Lunch (Hotel Teatro)

-- 1:30-3:15 p.m. - Account Planning panel and round table discussion

-- 4-6 p.m. - Reception (Juice Communications, 1824 Lincoln, Denver)

Friday, Sept. 19

-- 8-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

-- 8:15-9 a.m. - IAN Member's and guests present their best work of 2008

-- 9:15-10:15 a.m.- Bus to The Republic of Boulder

-- 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - Tour Pearl Izumi

-- 12:15-1:15 p.m. - Lunch at Centro Latin Kitchen

-- 1:30-3 p.m. - Meet with Chuck Porter and tour Crispin Porter + Bogusky

-- 4:30-5:15 p.m. - IAN Member's and guests present their best work of 2008

-- 7-9:30 p.m. - Dinner

Saturday, Sept. 20

-- 8:30-9 a.m. - Continental breakfast at the meeting room

-- 9-11:30 a.m. - Member-only business meeting

IAN holds various meetings at different locations throughout the United States, and non-IAN members are invited to apply to attend the 2008 Denver meeting by contacting John Risdall at 651.286.6702 or john@risdall.com.

About Intermarket Agency Network (IAN)

IAN is a nationwide organization of carefully selected independent advertising agencies, each a leader in its region, that freely share experiences, ideas and resources. By limiting membership to the top leaders in each major market, IAN members do not compete with one another, but rather share business suggestions or ask for advice from fellow members. With associations in Europe, South America and Canada, IAN members have a high-level of professionalism, sound business practices, creativity and long-range planning as well as a constant passion to help their clients succeed. For more information on how to become a member of IAN, visit the Web site at www.intermarketnetwork.com/memberapp.htm

Chuck Porter to present during semi-annual meeting in Denver