July 12-17 NAACP: Power, Justice, Freedom, Vote! 99th Annual Convenion
June 19, 2008
Sponsors: AARP, AT&T, BofA, BMW, Burger King, Chevron, Coca-Cola, Cox, Denny’s, Duke Energy, ExxonMobil, Ford,GM,Pepsico,Toyota,UPS, Wal-Mart
Cincinnati, OH
July 7 Tuck Executive Education Building a High-Performing Minority Business
June 19, 2008
Registration info: paula.graves@dartmouth.edu
June 26 Ernst & Young’s Celebration of Diversity Awards
June 19, 2008
Proceeds benefit youth education programs at the Dallas Arboretum. For information: Katie McGee: 214.969.9876. Email: katie.mcgee@ey.com
Dallas Trade Mart Grand Pavilion (Located next to the World Trade Center on Stemmons Fwy)
June 25 Procurement Series “Doing Business With The “T”
June 19, 2008
Hosted by FWHCC- 81.625.5411
6-7PM
Tuck B-School and IBM (Part 2): Getting To The Next Level In The Global Market
June 12, 2008
VIDEO - Special thanks to Dr. Leonard Greenhalgh (Tuck School of Business) and Michael Robinson (IBM). In Part 2, they discuss the importance of knowing your company and knowing where your company fits into the global supply chain.
Video Has Taken Over The Web!
June 4, 2008
Recently, comScore Video Metrix reported that there were a record-breaking 10 billion videos viewed online by US internet user in December of 2007.
Broadband penetration is almost saturated and ad-serving technologies are more sophisticated now, leading to more video and/or interactive campaigns for advertisers. More than 25% of consumers said they regularly watch videos online, and the top video aggregators distribute millions of video streams daily. Surely, this is why over a quarter of advertisers and digital marketers are already using videos to market their products and services.
Video formats are more effective for marketers, and more lucrative for publishers. This blog series is for company owners, senior advertisers, marketers, publishers, and content providers who are using or considering this very fast-moving medium. The aim is to educate, inform and provide a general but comprehensive overview of online video advertising innovations, tools, formats, strategy, metrics, and creative.
Stay tuned! Our next blog session will discuss innovations in online advertising.
Cortez assumes new leadership at TAMACC
June 2, 2008
AUSTIN — The Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce recently named Frank Cortez as its new president and CEO. Cortez brings to the position more than 25 years of experience in leadership training, organization development, procurement opportunities and strategies,chamber management, corporate fundraising and event planning.
“We have selected an experienced leader who we are confident will grow opportunities for Texas Hispanic businesses,” association chair Arcilia Acosta said. “Frank has established an outstanding rapport with chambers and legislators throughout the state and across the nation. This, along with his innovative leadership style, will enable us to place our membership at the forefront. TAMACC will continue to focus on procurement, advocacy and legislation issues throughout the state.”
Prior to joining the association, Cortez worked as director of economic opportunity at Dallas Area Rapid Transit for seven years. He served as president of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for 11 years and president of the Victoria Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for three years. Cortez will be based out of the TAMACC headquarters in Austin.
Dell’s Martin Garvin keys in on diversity
June 2, 2008
As the world’s top direct-sale computer company, Dell Inc. requires high standards, creativity and flexibility ofits entire supply chain. Martin Garvin, the company’s senior vice president and chief procurement officer, recently discussed how collaboration with diverse vendors helps Dell serve its customers.
