LAKE MARY, FL – It is not too late to enter your product or publication into consideration for the ING Conference Best awards program, conducted at the19th Annual ING Spring Conference May 17-21 at the beautiful French Lick Resort in southern Indiana.
The awards will recognize one golf publication and one golf product or service, and will be determined by vote of ING Conference attendees.
Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-profit International Network of Golf. Industry executives from companies large and small, and from every segment of the industry, will join golf media of all types at this annual gathering.
The “ING Conference Best” awards will recognize one issue of a publication and one golf product or service among those on display at the ING Spring Conference.
The golf publication rules are:
1.Publication SHOULD NOT be judged on size, quality of paper, circulation, or the number of times it is published.
2.Publication SHOULD be judged on
a.How it utilized the available space;
b.Amount of information, entertainment delivered to the reader;
c.Quality of articles, photography, graphics;
d.Creativity of its “departments” or regular features;
e.The attractiveness of the cover;
f.Overall enjoyment and satisfaction from reading or browsing the publication.
3.Any publication that has a representative registered for the ING Spring Conference and which has published continually for at least one full year prior to the conference is eligible.
4.Publishers should bring ONE issue to enter in the competition.
5.Attendees will have up to 4 days to study the entries before voting. Winner will be announced the final night of the conference.
The golf product/service rules are:
1.Any product or service, shown at the ING Conference.
2.Company must be in attendance at the ING Spring Conference at a minimum of Appointment Show level to be eligible.
3.Attendees will study the entries during the opening night Golf Expo, the One-On-One Appointment Show and/or the Demo Lab. Winner will be announced the final night of the conference.
The ING Spring Conference features four days of product presentation, networking, education, golf and business-building opportunities. The One-On One Appointment Show and the Demo Lab are among the popular elements of this gathering of media and business leaders.
Now, more than ever, “you gotta be there.” Surrounded by a cloudy economic climate, the golf industry has never seen a better time to gather and communicate first-hand about challenges and solutions. And for 19 years, that has been the focus of all ING gatherings.
There are several sessions on the schedule that make this a “must-do” for all who are serious about the direction of the industry and their careers or businesses.
1) The Food For Thought breakfast is scheduled for Monday May 18 at 8 a.m. The panel will discuss specific issues and challenges facing companies and individuals in today’s volatile economic times. The audience will join into the discussion as well. Included thus far are Cathy Harbin, director of Golf 20/20 and its player development program, “Get Golf Ready In 5 Days;” Todd Lewis, commentator on The Golf Channel, and Golf Business magazine editor Ronnie Musselwhite.
2) Utilizing The New Social Media. This is more than a trend. Social media goes beyond having a web site and an email database. It is a way people share their stories and experiences with a community using blogs, podcasts, forums, and social networking web sites. If you haven’t heard the terms “Digg It”, “twittering” or “Blogspotting” then you need to attend this Social Media Workshop.
3) New Markets, New Marketing Concepts. Sometimes you have to look outside the box to find growth for your business or career. This panel delves into new markets and new marketing strategies for any type of business.
4) The keynote speaker, Bruce Boguski, will deliver the motivational speech “Achieving the Impossible.” He will also conduct a seminar geared toward business and golf competitions entitled “The Zone-Peak Performance Under Pressure.” Boguski overcame paralysis from an accident to become a sports champion and nationally known speaker.
Other highlights from the upcoming conference:
A) The ever-popular One-On-One Appointment Show, a series of private meetings between exhibitors and media to open lines of communication, create unique promotional programs, gather story materials and build relationships.
B) The Demo Lab will feature companies large and small displaying their latest equipment and training gear on the practice range and green.
C) The International Pairs World Qualifier. A two-player team that wins this 18-hole net points competition at the brand new Pete Dye Course at French Lick will represent ING and the USA in the International Pairs World Finals at Carnoustie in Scotland. Also, the 2nd Annual Durland Cup Scramble will be conducted, as well as other golf events.
D) The ING Fashion Show. ING members will take to the runway as models, sporting the latest and greatest fashions from some of the industry’s top apparel companies.
E) Architect Pete Dye will be on hand to discuss his new course at French Lick and his outstanding career overall, helping to kick off the conference on Sunday evening May 17.
Another terrific reason to attend this conference is the host site itself. French Lick just completed a $500 million renovation, and is launching a highly anticipated Pete Dye-designed course around the conference. The resort also boasts a refurbished Donald Ross course and a nine-hole resort course, two world-class hotels, spa services, a casino and several outstanding restaurants.
Those interested in attending may do so by visiting www.inggolf.com and clicking on Spring Conference. An electronic registration process is available. But remember to do so by April 10 for great savings.
For more information on ING, call 407-328-0500, ext. 4.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-28-0500, ext. 1
mike@jamisongolf.com