Media Finance Focus 2012 Stacking the Deck in Your Favor May 21-23, 2012 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV Back by POPULAR Demand Roundtables Looking for a chance to roll up your sleeves and talk about business issues with peers? Roundtable discussions at the conference are your answer. Each session is moderated by an industry insider armed with a list of topics. We ve taken care to schedule them so you can attend several during your three days in Las Vegas: Group Controllers - Monday, May 21, 1:40 to 3:20PM Major Metros - Monday, May 21, 3:40 to 5:20PM Community Newspapers - Monday, May 21, 3:40 to 5:20PM Cable Programmers (invitation only) - Monday, May 21, 3:40 to 5:20PM BCCA - Monday, May 21, 1:40 to 3:20PM Internal Auditors - Monday, May 21, 3:40 to 5:20PM Radio Roundtable - Monday, May 21, 1:40 to 3:20PM CFO (invitation only) - Tuesday, May 22, 2:00 to 3:50 PM Additional Opportunity for CPE at Media Finance Focus 2012 Good News CPAs looking for additional CPE credits can do so this year. We have added three more sessions on Sunday afternoon, May 20 th priced separately that you can earn up to 3 more credits. Watch your email and the MFM website for details. Keynote Speakers Conference Info Digital TFM MFM Board Election BCCA FAQs And much more Hotel Rooms at Caesars Palace Rooms at Caesars Palace are $189/night s/d plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling 702-731-7222 or 1-866-227-5944 and requesting the Media Finance Focus 2012 rate or online at: https://resweb.passkey.com/resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupid= 3629662 (MFM/BCCA's group registration). Hotel room fees are not included in your conference registration. (NOTE: MFM has a limited number of rooms remaining in the block before and after the conference. Contact the hotel as soon as possible to reserve your room if you are planning on coming in early or staying after the conference.) 550 W. Frontage Road, Ste. 3600 Northfield, IL 60093 MFM Phone: 847.716.7000 MFM Fax: 847.716.7004 MFM Email: info@mediafinance.org BCCA Phone: 847.881.8757 BCCA Fax: 847.784.8059 BCCA Email: info@bccacredit.com MFM FEIN: 13-1984011 BCCA FEIN: 36-2750062 1
REGISTRATION FEES EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS ON APRIL 9 REGISTRATION FEES MFM or BCCA Member Early Bird Registration (Until 4/9/12) - $945/attendee (1-4 attendees from same company) - $895/attendee (5-9 attendees from same company) ** - $845/attendee (10+ attendees from same company) ** MFM Corporate Member Early Bird Registration*** (Until 4/9/12) - $845/attendee (1-4 attendees from same company) - $785/attendee (5-9 attendees from same company) ** - $745/attendee (10+ attendees from same company) ** Never-Member Advance Registration (Until 4/9/12) - $1,145* Past MFM & BCCA Chair (Until 4/9/12) - $745 *fee includes a promotional membership to MFM (expires one year from date of registration). Former members must renew their membership before registering. **must send all registrations together via fax or mail to receive the group rate; cannot register on-line. ***MFM Corporate member companies (as of January 1, 2012): Allbritton Communications, Belo Corp., BET, BMP (Border Media Partners),Cox Enterprises/Communications/Media/Digital, Dispatch Broadcasting, Hearst Television, Hearst Corporation, Turner Broadcasting System/Time Warner, Saga Communications, Media General, Greater Media, Schurz Communications and Lincoln Financial Media. (All other members/companies are considered individual memberships. MFM & BCCA are separate memberships.) NOTE: All full-registration rates will increase $300 on April 10, 2012. DAILY RATES If you work, live or will be in the Las Vegas area May 21-23, you may want to think about taking advantage of Conference Daily Rates: Monday Sessions Only (includes breaks and sessions, evening events not included) $200 Monday Sessions, Opening Reception & Evening Event $350 Monday Opening Reception & Evening Event $150 Monday Evening Event Only $100 Tuesday Sessions (Includes General Session Breakfast, Sessions, Refreshment Breaks, Exhibits & Lunch in Exhibit Hall, evening event not included) $350 Tuesday General Session Breakfast $75 Tuesday Lunch in Exhibit Hall Only $75 Tuesday Sessions and Evening Event $400 Tuesday Evening Event Only $75 Wednesday Sessions (Includes Continental Breakfast, Sessions, Refreshment Breaks, Exhibits & Luncheon) $350 Wednesday Luncheon Only $75 Daily Rate Form: http://www.mediafinance.org/docs/mfm%2012%20reg%20form%20daily%20events.pdf Cancellation & Refund Policy No refunds or credits after April 20, 2012. NO cancellation fee for written notification via email or letter on company letterhead prior to April 20, 2012. You may transfer your registration to a colleague at any time to avoid losing any of your registration payment. 2
Newcomers & Greet the Groups Again this year s invitation-only Newcomers Reception will be held in conjunction with the invitation-only Greet the Groups Reception. Sponsored by MFM/BCCA and BET and Grant Thornton, the reception will begin at 5:30pm in Caesars Palace. If this is your first conference, or if you are attending the conference with a group from your company, please make sure your travel plans include arriving in time to join us at 5:30. For more information, contact Arcelia Pimentel (Arcelia.Pimentel@mediafinance.org or 847/716-7000 x104). Following the Newcomers & Greet the Groups Reception all attendees are invited to join the Board of Directors at Planet Hollywood Restaurant (in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace) for entertainment (7:00pm-10:00pm). Food and drinks will be available for purchase and there will be no cover charge for MFM/BCCA conference attendees. Committee Member Luncheon This invitation-only event is sponsored by MFM/BCCA and Cable Audit Associates will be held on Monday, May 21 at 12:20pm for all members currently participating in MFM & BCCA Committees. An invitation will be emailed, along with details, to all committee members in April. Committee members must RSVP to get a ticket for this event. Due to the limited amount of space, tickets are required for admission. WANTED: Room Monitors If you are planning to attend the MFM/BCCA Conference, MEDIA FINANCE FOCUS 2012 in Las Vegas, May 21-23; we are looking for Room Monitors. Basic duties include ensuring that session attendance stickers are available for CPA attendees; taking a head-count of attendees after the session is underway; and pointing out vacant seats. You will also be responsible for handing out and collecting the session evaluation forms. There are typically 2 Room Monitors per session, so you can work with a friend or meet a new one! You are assigned only to sessions you select, so you won t miss out on any important information. It s a great way to meet other Conference attendees, provide a much-needed service and earn the eternal gratitude of the MFM/BCCA staff. To sign up, please contact Daniel Morris at meetings@mediafinance.org (Subject: Room Monitor Volunteer) or 847-716-7000. You ll be glad you did! Note: There will be a room monitor training session (with breakfast) on Monday, May 21. Advance Registrant Materials Pickup For all attendees who are arriving on Sunday, May 20, there will be an opportunity for you to pick up your badge, tickets, Conference Guide and any other materials you will need to attend Media Finance Focus 2012. (Details, which will include where and when, will be sent directly to attendees in early May.) Important Conference Links General Information-- http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=383 Conference Agenda-- http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=384 Speakers & Entertainment-- http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=484 Exhibitors/Floor Plan-- http://www.mediafinance.org/mfm_xibitorkit09/link5.html Sponsors-- http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=389 Hotel Info & Reservations-- http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=419 Printable Registration Form-- http://www.mediafinance.org/docs/mfm%2012%20reg%20form.pdf Online Registration Form http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=385 3
One Last Thing Keynote Speakers Addressing our members at Media Focus 2012 will be a distinguished list of industry leaders. Already confirmed to speak are: Poppy Harlow, anchor for CNNMoney.com; Bruce Reese, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hubbard Radio LLC; Gary E. Schlossberg, Senior Economist, Wells Capital Management; Ken Goldstein, president of the Campaign Media Analysis Group; and Meredith Corporation President and CEO Stephen Lacy. MFM Membership Campaign You could win Bose IE2 Audio Headphones Help us increase membership and WIN Bose IE2 Audio Headphones in the process. Starting now and ending April 30th, 2012, MFM and the membership committee invite you to take part in a Member-Get-A-Member Campaign. For each new member you refer and who joins, you will receive a $25 gift card. We will send you the gift card as soon as we process the new membership (or, if you prefer $25 can be donated to a charity of your choice.) In addition, for each new member, your name will be added into a pool to win Bose IE2 Audio Headphones. The winner will be announced on April 30 th. Remember to have your colleagues write down your name on the membership application as the referring member! For more information please contact Arcelia Pimentel at Arcelia.pimentel@mediafinance.org or 847.716.7000 x104. Digital TFM Available Online Read it anywhere The digital version of the current March/April 2012 TFM is now available on-line at: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cdb78eeb May/June issue Media Finance Focus 2012 and Award Winner Profiles MFM BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Voting Closes on 4/6/12 The link to vote for the MFM 2012-2013 Board of Directors is below. Your participation is vital to this process. If you are unable to click through using the link please copy and paste it into your browser. Voting closes at midnight on April 6, 2012. Voting is ONLY open to MFM Member (MFM and BCCA are separate memberships). Results will be announced at the MFM Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 23rd during the MFM/BCCA conference in Las Vegas. Link to Vote: http://www.mediafinance.org/index.aspx?pageid=476 If you have any questions please contact Jamie Smith at the MFM office at 847/716-7000 or via email at jamie.smith@mediafinance.org. Thank you for your continued support and participation in MFM. DATES & DEADLINES April 6, 2012 - MFM & BCCA Office Closed for Good Friday April 9, 2012 - Conference Early Bird Registration Rate Expires April 20, 2012 - Conference Hotel Room Rate Cut-off April 20, 2012 - Last day to receive refund for conference registration cancellation May 21-23, 2012 - Media Finance Focus 2012 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV May 20-22, 2013 - Media Finance Focus 2013 at The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA 4
BCCA CORNER BCCA Sessions at Media Finance Focus 2012 With an eye toward the many credit and collection professionals that come to the annual conference every year, the BCCA Committee has put together an impressive lineup of sessions that will help attendees avoid credit disasters and capitalize on the latest trends. Topics include: How to identify troubled companies, with tips from well-known bankruptcy attorneys; Financial statement analysis; Insights into how advertising agencies operate, and the best ways to assure fast payment; DSO (days sales outstanding) and other ways of analyzing credit department performance; Sales department procedures and how to significantly improve a credit department s results by working effectively with sales folk; Credit-scoring models and how to rank potential advertisers; Troubleshooting impression discrepancies in digital sales. We hope you will be able to join us in Las Vegas, May 21-23. FAQ Q: How can I request Commercial Credit Reports? A: There are 3 different ways to request CC Reports: Call BCCA at 847/881-8757 during regular business hours and have the company name (agency, advertiser or buying service) and address available. Our staff of investigators will look up the report and will send it to you within 60-minutes of your request. If you would like to also receive the BCCA Custom Credit Report you can order it then. If the BCCA Custom Credit Report is current we will send it to you immediately. If the BCCA Custom Credit Report is not current, we will update it, or if not on file, we will create a new report from a credit application supplied by you. You will be sent a preliminary BCCA Custom Credit Report within 48 hours (New or Updated Reports) and the Commercial Credit Report will arrive to you within 60-minutes...probably sooner! Remember we can do local, national and international reports! Fax BCCA your request for the Commercial Credit Report only on your company's coversheet with all your information on it. A copy will arrive within 60-minutes of our receipt of your request. Or if you would also like a BCCA Custom Credit Report fax a completed credit application to 847/784-8059. If we do not have a file established, we will initiate the investigation with the same fast turnaround time. Visit our website: www.bccacredit.com -- get instant Internet access to BCCA's entire database of over 35,000 reports with search, view, and request capability all at no extra charge! Simply check the Commercial Credit Report ONLY box and you will receive the Commercial Credit Report via email or fax within 60-minutes*. If we do not have it in our list of reports just click on the 'Request Form' Tab at the top of the page. Fill out all required fields and hit submit. Your request will be emailed to BCCA immediately. You still have the ability to immediately download or print the BCCA Custom Credit Report. Also, if you request one of BCCA's Reports to be updated, you can also order the Commercial Credit Report and receive it within 60-minutes of your request. (Please note that our website features work best with Internet Explorer browser version 7.0 or higher.) Q. How am I charged for reports? A: Commercial Credit Report Only = 2 credit report units New or Updated BCCA Custom Credit Report plus Commercial Credit Report = 3 credit report units New or Updated BCCA Custom Credit Report Only = 2 credit report units Completed BCCA Custom Credit Report (reports for which no add'l work needs to be done) = 1 credit report unit Completed BCCA Custom Credit Report plus Commercial Credit Report = 2 credit report units For specific details on getting credit reports and how to utilize your BCCA Membership call Andrew Long at 847/881-8757 x103. BCCA's normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Central. Requests received outside of these hours will be handled at the beginning of the next business day. 5