Conferences

Connecting with the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) consumer continues to be a high priority interest with corporate marketers from all industries. To meet this demand, The National LGBT Business Convention will host one of the only LGBT marketing programs available. Presented by leading advertising professionals, The National LGBT Business Convention will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott on Monday, November 8, 2004.

AD2 Miami, a group of young professionals in advertising, marketing and communications will create an edgy, high-impact fashion show that will help sponsor a local South Florida advertising campaign for the Non-Violence Project. The show entitled “Fashion Stripped: Sex, Fashion & Advertising” will take place on Thursday, October 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Oxygen Lounge in Coconut Grove.

Entravision Communications hosted a Bowling Party in Miami for the Hispanic Agencies last week.

At a thriving 25th Annual National Convention and Business Expo, in Austin, Texas, David Lizarraga, newly elected United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Chairman, assumed his new leadership role and pledged to lead the organization towards greater triumphs and a new era of growth and prosperity.

Guy Garcia, a novelist, former Time magazine staff writer and Internet entrepreneur, will address more than 500 Hispanic advertising experts on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 9:30 a.m. to kick-off the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) 17th semi-annual conference.

At its recent board meeting, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation Board of Directors elected its new officers and leadership including Massey Villarreal, Chair, Vincent Rangel, Vice-Chair, Eric Carson, Finance Committee Chair, and Peter Granillo, Secretary.