2007 Testimonials

"Best conference I've ever attended - ManageCamp gets it! Will recommend to all who desire a rich and "Fresh Thinking" experience!"
Lisa Koenig, Director of Communications and Policy, World Vision

"I felt reinvigorated!"
Claudia Peters, VP Comm & Marketing, Food Marketing Institute

"The topics and speakers were so relevant that I have a list of concrete actions to take back to the office."
Randy Krum, VP Marketing & New Product Development, Retail Products Group

"Brand ManageCamp is a 'Must Attend' conference that delivers on it's brand promise - "Fresh Thinking Starts Here""
Andrew Gordon, President, Direct Impact Group

"High quality speakers, relevant content, well run!"
Nicole Lipson, Senior Marketing Manager, Georgia Pacific

"Nicely done - incredibly enjoyable!"
Nikola Cline, Director of Marketing, Paul Mitchell

"Incredible line-up of expert speakers and interesting attendees."
Sam Hoffman, Corporate Director of Marketing, Outrigger Enterprises Group

"Great conference - time well spent!"
Rebecca Gonzalez, Brand Marketing, H-E-B

"Riveting! Held my attention 100%!"
Patricia Hoopes, VP Marketing, Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Institute

"Professionals running a "professional camp" with top notch talent offering real-world perspective."
Mario V. Angelone, Director of Sales, Westinghouse Lighting Latin America

"Once again, this was great! Brand ManageCamp is refreshing. It fills the idea well!"
David Greely, Director of Marketing, Halliburton : Landmark

"Tremendously usable takeaways! Unmatched! Extremely useful information and immediate ROI!"
Thyra Moore, President, White Tiger Inc.

"I've been to many conferences over the years but never one as great as Brand ManageCamp. The quality of the speakers, practicality of topics and the meals were outstanding! I'll be back!"
Christine Gorz, Department Manager - Marketing & Communications, Moody

"Good use of time, relevant information and useful - actionable."
Melanie Tauring, Director of Marketing, Michael Foods

"Caliber of speakers exceeded my expectations and the topics were relevant."
Tarran Turvey, Assistant Brand Manager, Phillip Morris USA

"Great diverse range of topics with meaningful insights/ideas that I can apply to my job."
Kim Schubeck, Assistant Marketing Manager, Quaker Oats

"Fresh thinking! Lots of great ideas, really sparked my imagination"
Catherine Smith, Director of Marketing, Linden Lab

"An excellent conference for a well-rounded review of topics relative to brand management."
Marisa Schaeffer, Brand Marketing Manager, Boost Mobile

"Excellent mix of brand, advertising and media trends. Great networking, nice environment and great choice of locations and speakers."
Patricia Sylvia, Director of Marketing Communications, Cox Communications

"The attendees at this conference are really here to learn. Everyone engages the speakers in discussion which really stimulates the learning process."
Melissa Chapman, Brand Manager, Esurance

"Best marketing conference I have attended!"
Barbara McCloskey, Marketing Manager, ProPath

"Anyone who attends is bound to leave with a wealth of ideas and information that they didn't have before."
Steve Wilbur, VP Marketing, David Michael & Co.

"Could not have been more relevant to what is going on with my business today!"
Nancy Walker, President, Walker Brand Communications

"Fresh thinking! Worthy of my time!"
Cathy Tan, Regional Brand Manager for Asia, Tahitian Noni Intl

"High quality of speakers, well run conference!"
Alan Hoffman, President, Hoffman Communications

"Very seamless, interesting, well run event."
Mark Rodgers, President, Blue Marlin

"If you only get to pick one conference annually, this is a good one!"
Brad Esser, Marketing Director, Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.

"Great content, well run, well presented, great group of attendees."
Catherine Read, CEO, Creative Read Inc.

"Lots of knowledge and ideas - more companies should bring their marketing departments to this event!"
Jeca Salas, Advertising & PR Manager, Staubach Retail

"I loved how the speakers listened to each other's presentations and reflected on comments and ideas presented by each other. It made the whole conference seem more unified and added relevance."
Beth Brodovsky, President, Iris Creative

"Great content…good inspiration. Better than like conferences."
Tammie Lynn, Secondary Segment Manager, Lifetouch

"Great! Strong content and practical ideas."
Dawn-Marie DeFour Gill, University and Campus Director, The University of the West Indies

"One of the most useful conferences you can attend if you are in marketing"
Sari Signorelli, Associate Director, Syracuse University Project Advance

"Outstanding topics, top notch speakers, relevant topics. Very well organized event."
Colleen Thompson, Marketing Communications Manager, PacificSource Health Plans

"Brand ManageCamp is a highly efficient yet inspirational two days away!"
Britton Upham, Director of Account Service, McGarrah/Jessee

"I enjoyed the experience and took at least one action item home from each speaker"
Sandra Reid, Mgr., Corporate Communications and Marketing, The Davey Tree Expert Co.

"It was a great experience! This is my 1st time coming to a Brand ManageCamp and I look forward to many more! Even though I come from a small institution, all the information is relevant."
Paula Siebeneck, Coordinator of PR, Rhodes State College

"Great way to clear your mind, forget about the tactical and study strategy"
Tom Bingham, Brand Manager, Gold Eagle Co.

"Excellent speakers and a quality conference. Focus on brand management is key. It's difficult to find a quality brand conference."
Stacey Conway, Brand Marketing Manager, The New England Journal of Medicine

"This was a great use of my day and a half out of the office - great use of time to fit in so many great speakers and topics."
Danielle Clymer, Brand Manager, DMB Associates

"Relevant topics and very engaging speakers."
Lyssa Surface, Senior Manager, Market Directions

"Very helpful. All the speakers were great."
Tony Bamber, Art Director, TCU

"Great experience - very refreshing!"
Candace McKay, Marketing Manager, Applied Geo Technologies

"Best food I've ever had at a conference!"
Susan Baranczyk, Manager Brand Strategy, Integrys Energy Group

"Great mix of ideas - anyone could find multiple springboards for new ideas."
Sarah Bassett, Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Halliburton-Landmark

"Transformed my thinking about branding in a brave new world."
Jennifer MacMillan, Manager Customer & Market Strategy, Deloitte Consulting

"Very insightful, great speakers with great track records."
Christian Gibbs, Assistant Brand Manager, Cable + Wireless (Barbados) LTD

"Great ideas to take back to the workplace."
Lori Becker, Marketing Coordinator, Precor

"Excellent experience - worth the time to "miss" work!"
Amy Valek, Marketing Assistant, No Name Brand / J&B Group

"Come prepared to learn, be challenged, and get actionable insights you must apply to your business."
Josh Henderson, Brand Manager, No Name Brand / J&B Group

"Very thought-provoking content."
Rick Wells, Sr. Manager Marketing Development, GuideStone

"Quality conference, great location, money well spent, numerous takeaways."
Doug Miller, Marketing Development Supervisor, GuideStone

"Sparks ideas for change."
Amber DeBlieck, Marketing Manager, Valpak

"Extremely informative. Mind-opening!"
Jonnvee Caragan, Marketing Communications Product Specialist, Varian Medical Systems

2006 Testimonials

"Last year was my first Brand ManageCamp and I thoroughly enjoyed the insights I garnered from the speakers as well as the other attendees. It was two days of sharing practical brand knowledge and experience that reinvigorated the way I look at my own brand. I can't wait for the 2007 Brand ManageCamp!"
Todd Coerver, Vice President, Brand Development, Whataburger

"Brand ManageCamp is a roll-up-your-sleeves, fill-up-your-mind, network-til-you-drop opportunity that is not to be missed!"
Scott Williams, Chief Creative Officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

"I participate in a LOT of conferences and rarely do I find one that delivers on all fronts like Brand ManageCamp. From the compelling content and engaged participants, to the cutting-edge speakers and the fun and inviting atmosphere, Brand ManageCamp is one of, if not THE, premier conferences available on branding today!"
Tom Asacker, Best-selling author of A Clear Eye For Branding and Sandbox Wisdom

"The agenda at Brand ManageCamp was great, very stimulating presentations around a range of marketing approaches. Marketing and customer engagement is changing rapidly and meetings like this provide stimulating examples and new approaches to solving compelling marketing questions."
Donna Sturgess, VP Marketing, GlaxoSmithKline

"In my opinion, Brand ManageCamp is a must for anyone who's involved in the world of branding. Len and Katie do a superb job of bringing in just the right speakers who deliver on their promise to inspire, educate and energize. The sessions, which are always interesting, relevant and often entertaining, never fail to provide me with pages and pages of notes and ideas. This will be my fifth year attending Brand ManageCamp...I wouldn't miss it for anything!"
Steve Wilbur, Vice President of Marketing, David Michael & Co

"Brand ManageCamp 2006 was possibly the best conference I have ever attended. Speakers were stimulating, the audience sizes were just right and the air was electric with new ideas! I came away with lots of new concepts to take back to the office and feeling very energized. I think it is possibly some of the best conference money my employer has ever invested in me!"
Theresa Boyle, Executive Director, Health Plan Strategy and Planning, Group Health Cooperative

"When I first attended Brand ManageCamp four years ago, I became its most ardent fan. Imagine a brand manager, with little time on his hands, being able to understand and explore the theories of a dozen brand experts in just two days. Brand ManageCamp has become my most valuable learning experience each year since.

When I was SVP of Marketing at A&E, it was so important that I took my VP of Advertising in the second year and three top managers with me in the third year. Last year, when I left the company to start my own marketing and branding firm, the tradition continued at A&E with four of their employees in attendance.

Brand ManageCamp became even more important for me in my new business because now I was consulting several brands. Having those top experts in your head while delivering a pitch or making a recommendation has made for good business and, even more importantly, good branding decisions."
Artie Scheff, President, Scheff's Special, former SVP Marketing, A&E Television

"I had a blast at Brand ManageCamp! The depth and variety of speakers was great, and the quality level of the various speakers was fantastic as well. Definitely an invaluable learning experience for both seasoned and new brand professionals"
Hallie Johnston, Sr. Brand Manager, Brand Strategy, Sprint-Nextel

"I attended my first Brand ManageCamp in 2006, and can't wait to attend again in 2007. The speakers were top-notch, with relevant and interesting messages. The conference logistics - venue, F&B, schedule - were well thought out and made for a pleasant conference-going experience. Thanks to Len and Katy for putting together a brand event worth attending!"
Rachel Kumar, Manager, Advertising / Brand, Kyocera Wireless Corp.

"I found Brand ManageCamp to present an excellent opportunity to get off-site, clear out the cobwebs, and think freely for a couple of days. Brand ManageCamp's topical backdrop gets you out of the weeds and cranks the wheels. Further, they run a lean operation. The sessions start and end on time and they deliver the speakers they say they will, without last-minute cancellations or subs."
Britton Upham, Director of Account Service, McGarrah/Jessee

"My experience at Brand ManageCamp provided me with useful tools and insights into the battlefields of today's marketing arena. It is a great learning experience for anyone who is out to market and brand their product."
Kaneda Matthayasack, Brand Manager, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

2005 Testimonials

"I've attended the Brand ManageCamp conferences for each of the past three years. Every year, I've returned to the office energized with new ways of doing business, running my life, and irritating my associates with a flurry of great ideas. I wouldn't consider missing it. It's my annual jump-start!"
Wells Culver, President, Culver Advertising and Design

"A genuinely great experience that provided tools to help me improve my company's performance, become a better manager and, most importantly, become a better person."
Norman Bessac, Vice President Marketing, Cargill Meat Solutions

"Brand ManageCamp was exciting, interesting, entertaining and educational! The Improv evening was the most fun I have had in a long time. I look forward to coming back again next year. Lastly, I enjoyed meeting folks from different industries. Thank you!"
Shelia Daugherty Mims, Assistant Director of Advertising, Thirteen/WNET New York

"Brand Manage Camp is not your ordinary conference factory with big promises and familiar content with case studies by your peers. Instead it delivers a truly outstanding line up of speakers that I found to be highly engaging and inspirational. The content is new and refreshing, leaving me with different ideas and perspectives that are applicable to my job."
Maarten Lobker, Vice President Brand Asset Management, Countrywide Financial

"I keep coming back to Brand ManageCamp because it delivers! I especially enjoy the world-class speakers and the gathering of marketers and change agents - all united by a desire to be challenged and to learn. Each year I've received value that I've been able to apply immediately to the business and my professional life. It is, by far, the best conference out there!"
Michael Brenner, Vice President of Marketing, ICR

"Brand ManageCamp was the best two days I've ever spent at a conference. I was able to learn, from best-selling authors and world-renowned thought-leaders, how to improve the performance of my brands and my career. Thanks for a great conference and I am looking forward to next year!"
Brian Powell, Senior Brand Manager, The Coca Cola Company

"My only regret is that I couldn't bring my fellow managers with me. But I will be back next year - and hope to bring others with me!"
Kevin Brockenbrough, Director of Strategic Planning, Uniworld

"Unbelievable! Best conference I have ever been to."
Jeff Vidinghoff, Global Marketing Coordinator, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

"Another excellent conference! Thank you!"
Steve Wilbur, Vice President Marketing, David Michael & Co.

"Great conference! So glad I could attend!"
Jim Depolo, Chief Operating Office, Overpromise

"Quite frankly, these two days a year make me hit the "refresh" button on one of the most unappreciated and underestimated aspects of our business model....brand image. The presenter team challenges thought and allows each attendee to really focus unique theories and ideas back into their own business practices."
Jason Barrott, Corporate Secretary/Director of Marketing Development, Aurora Casket Company

"This was a wonderful conference. I left inspired. Thanks!"
Kelly Hartung, Senior Marketing Communications Planning Manager, Halliburton Digital Consulting

"Great job again this year! Worth every minute and dollar! I enjoy this experience every year - it focuses me and pumps me up. I always look forward to coming to Brand ManageCamp."
Dawn Kindilien, Product Marketing Manager, Tyson Foods

"Yet another great conference. It was great seeing you!"
Kerry Bierly, Product Manager, Tyco Healthcare

"I've been to other seminars on marketing, retail, etc... Brand ManageCamp is by far the best! Loved the international aspect as well."
Colleen D'Souza, Category Analyst, Johnsonville Sausage

"I truly enjoyed the diversity of the speakers and the topics. I found the 2-day session to be very helpful and inspirational for my professional and personal life. Thanks!"
Jei McKinney, Brand Manager, Kimberly-Clark

"Excellent overall! A great way to get out of the old habits and take time to think!"
Kathy Dow, Brand Communications, Hewlett-Packard

"Brand ManageCamp does an excellent job of bringing brand managers together to learn from each other and from world-class speakers."
David Vinjamuri, President, Thirdway Brand Trainers

"My mind, spirit and tummy are all full!"
Katie Scolari Borden, Strategic Marketing Initiatives, UNICEF

"This was a great seminar - lots of brain exercise and points of view! The people I met were terrific and I will definitely keep connected."
Anonymous

2004 Testimonials

I came back to the office after Brand ManageCamp and was so energized I was almost unbearable! I had so many cool ideas to share that the office had to spend time with me in shifts!"
Wells Culver, President, Culver Advertising and Design

"Brand ManageCamp was a delight. The speakers, all engaging and tops in their fields, provided real-time, relevant insights into today's branding challenges. I left the conference with a notebook of terrific actionable ideas. I also made some great contacts for future collaboration. One of the best events I've attended in years. I'll certainly be back for more next year!"
Carol Cone, President, Cone, Inc.

"Thank you for a terrific seminar. I have enjoyed attending both the 2003 and 2004 Brand ManageCamp conferences. Each year was built around high-powered speakers with excellent presentations. One cannot go wrong with this excellent learning opportunity."
Kiki Matthews, VP Corporate Marketing, Henkel Consumer Adhesives

"Thanks for providing such a wonderful experience at Brand ManageCamp 2004. The sessions were engaging, illuminating and just plain fun! How inspiring to hear from such fine speakers and to be given the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded colleagues. I can't wait to see what you have in store for future seminars!"
Stella Giammasi, VP and Director of Communications & Brand Management, Thirteen/WNET New York

"Overall, great conference and great speakers."
Frank Sottosanti, SVP, Strategic Marketing Executive, Bank of America

"Speaker quality/content overall was outstanding."
Sue Burton, Vice President, JP Morgan

"The caliber of the speakers was excellent."
Liz Paley, Vice President Advertising, Polo Ralph Lauren

"Great AGAIN this year!"
Dawn Kindilien, Customer Marketing Manager, Tyson Foods

"Love you guys - you are truly top shelf - leaders in the industry! Thank you! Thank you for your personal interest and for living your values and fulfilling your promise!"
Vicki Sands, CRM Manager, Express

"The best conference I've attended in years! Thanks for the great content. I appreciate that I never felt like I was being 'sold' and that I've taken actionable strategies back to my company."
Kelly McKeone, Senior Account Director, Strottman

"I am leaving this conference with A LOT of ideas and new ways of thinking about my business. The 2 days were well spent."
Tamar Livneh, Brand Manager, Sara Lee Household Products

"Most speakers were excellent. All provided 'take aways' that I can act on and put into effect."
Jack Hewitt, Vice President, Marketing, Capo Lifestyle Eyewear

"Thanks for everything!"
Linda Sanders, Executive Director, Estee Lauder Companies

"Very well put together. I could tell the organizers have a passion for this and it really comes through with how well executed the conference is. Appreciated the diversity of the speakers."
Ryan Sanford, Brand Manager, Melaleuca

"Exceptionally valuable in terms of useful information that I can apply immediately."
Bob Kaplitz, Strategist, AR&D Dallas

"Great experience!"
Marla Bradbury, Associate Brand Manager, Campbell Soup Company

"Way to go guys - it was a highly engaging and energizing conference."
Jessica Paul, Associate Brand Manager, Campbell Soup Company

"Outstanding job! A great lineup of speakers and terrific personal attention to us, the consumers of ManageCamp."
Randy Krum, Marketing and New Product Development Manager, The Bramton Company

2003 Testimonials

"Congratulations! Your concept and execution for Brand ManageCamp is 100% on target. You have done exactly what I urge brand managers to do: PUT THE CUSTOMER'S NEED FIRST. In your case, the customer is the brand managers and senior level executives that lead America's brands. And, as you know, from your own experiences, too often their time is wasted with information that is tired, old and out of date. The entire ManageCamp conference was focused on delivering high quality, interactive useable insights that will make a difference."
Philip Lempert, Brand ManageCamp 2003 Speaker, The Supermarket Guru(TM) , NBC TODAY Show food trends editor

"I am typically skeptical of most seminars I am invited to attend. Typically there is so much duplication and topics that have been dealt with the same way for many years. I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Brand ManageCamp 2003. The variety and creativity of the speakers was terrific. Each one of us in the room could take the topics covered and apply them to our individual businesses and personal growth. I especially enjoyed the highly creative subjects as they allow some of us to approach topics differently than we have in the past. I would definitely attend again."
Stuart Straus, Vice President, The Andrew Jergens Company

"I want to thank you for the best seminar I have ever attended. All of your hard work and vision became a reality, and I am so happy I was in attendance!"
Amy Hoopes, Senior Brand Manager, E&J Gallo Winery

"You guys did an excellent job. Primo speakers, relevant topics and a great facility. Give yourselves a pat on the back!"
Marc Bromfeld, Brand Director, SKYY Spirits

"Congratulations on a stellar launch event for ManageCamp! Kudos for a job well done.

You pretty much delivered on the promise of "every speaker is keynote quality," and you managed to make all the logistical pieces fall into place as well. ManageCamp was probably the best conference I attended so far this year--and it was certainly the only one where I hung around to hear all the other speakers.

Having organized a first-time conference myself a few years ago, I know how incredibly hard it can be to make things look easy. And I bet that the "buzz" from this first event will help pack the house for round two of ManageCamp in 2004."
Tom Kelley, Brand ManageCamp 2003 Speaker, General Manager of IDEO, author of "The Art of Innovation"

"Brand ManageCamp 2003 was one of those rare conference experiences where you feel like what you're getting is so good you start scanning the audience hoping none of your direct competitors are also there."
Greg Owsley, Marketing Director, New Belgium Brewery

"I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed the conference. What an outstanding job and the best speakers! I really hope that you do this again next year. Please make sure I am on the mailing list!"
Gloria VanDenBroeke, Director Research and Marketing, Schwan's Food Service

"I want to thank you for allowing me to participate in ManageCamp #1 and to tell you how impressed I was with A) the speakers, B) the audience, and C) the way you handled the details and logistics.

Never have I attended a meeting with as many high-powered speakers and as many enthusiastic attendees and see it pulled off without a hitch, goof or bobble. I applaud your logistical and management talents.

Several of the attendees have e-mailed me and stated how impressed they were with the entire package. A couple even told me they thought the meeting was a 'steal' at the price. Apparently, everyone who attended felt they got their money's worth and would do it again next year.

Finally, I was flattered to be a part of the 'big show' and I am confident that you have hit upon a really big idea. I look forward to hearing about ManageCamp 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on."
Lou Pritchett, Brand ManageCamp 2003 Speaker, 36 year sales veteran of P&G, author of "Stop Paddling and Start Rocking the Boat"

"Thank you so much for the wonderful conference. You did a marvelous job and I'm thrilled I was able to attend."
Liz Paley, Vice President of Marketing, Polo Ralph Lauren

"I wanted to personally congratulate you on an outstanding job with the conference. I was very impressed not only with the speakers, but with the 'experience' as well. It was evident that you spent a lot of time and attention to the logistics. I also appreciate the prompt follow up!"
Tom Custer, Senior Manager Client Development, LAGA

"Thank you. I have been raving about Brand ManageCamp 2003 since I came back. I have 20 years experience in marketing and an MBA and this was one of the best learning experiences for marketing in my career."
Janice Moore, VP Corporate Marketing, Independent Film Channel

"Congratulations for the dedication, commitment, hard work, guts and professionalism your "team" put forth in your first Brand ManageCamp.

I was thrilled to be part of it, as I'm sure all the other speakers were, as well...

Your attention to detail, your willingness to listen to suggestions, your seeking out a terrific cadre speakers, and more and more and more...ALL helped make this a huge "first" success.
Ira Blumenthal, Brand ManageCamp 2003 Speaker, President of Co-Opportunities, author of "Ready, Blame, Fire: Myths and Misses in Marketing"

"I want to thank you for a great program. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first, because of bad experiences (with other conferences) in the past, but your program was useful, insightful, and informative. You can count on us next year."
Mark Ascik, President, Capo Inc.

"Just a quick note to thank you for such a great two days. What an amazing line up of speakers as well as attendees. Being one of the 'smaller' companies represented, I learned so much and made some great contacts. Thanks again for all your efforts to pull this together. Look forward to next year."
Tami Fujii, VP Marketing, PMI

"OUTSTANDING conference--really just wonderful. I look forward to other conferences after this one was such a good experience. Thank you again for a wonderful conference."
Dawn Kindilien, Customer Marketing Manager, Tyson Foods

"Thank you for such a rich and rewarding experience. Look forward to receiving the presentations and sharing them with my colleagues"
Roz Kay, Senior Director of Media Relations, Channel 13/WNET

"GREAT CONFERENCE! The quality of the speakers was truly unsurpassed in my experience."
Larry Andrews, Retail Marketing Director, The Alaska Seafood Company

"This has been the most dynamic and engaging conference I have ever attended. All of the speakers were phenomenal and completely key to the message of growing our brands. I would recommend Brand ManageCamp to others and I would certainly attend again!"
- Anonymous

"Congratulations on a very successful conference. The content was reaffirmation of my marketing/branding knowledge with some new twists. Based on the quality of the speakers and the positive experience, I would like to enroll a marketing representative every year."
President, merchandising company

"I want to say thank you for organizing a fantastic two days. The speakers were engaging, relevant and thought provoking."
- Anonymous