LAKE MARY, FL (May 8, 2012) – Television personality Mitch Laurance will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference May 20-24 at the Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC.
Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-profit International Network of Golf, where media and the golf industry connect. 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 that is expected to attract over 150 people.
Several new products will be launched at the ING Spring Conference. Golf equipment companies large and small will be on hand to display products for testing by dozens of media members representing a combined audience of millions of golfers. There will also be educational sessions featuring use of digital media and marketing, golf events and networking functions.
Laurance has been the play-by-play commentator for ESPN’s Championship Billiards for the past 15 years. He is also the creator, producer and host of Myrtle Beach’s Award winning television show “On the Green Golf Video Showcase,” and a contributing writer and video host for Fairways+Greens Magazine.
In the world of entertainment, Laurance got his start in television as an Associate Director and Producer on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” He then went on to a career in front of the camera that has continued for more than thirty years. He was a series regular on HBO’s “Not Necessarily the News” and has had numerous recurring roles on shows such as “LA Law,” “Matlock” and “Dawson’s Creek.” He most recently appeared on the FX Channel shows “The Riches” and “Prison Break,” and the Lifetime series “Drop Dead Diva.”
Laurance’s newest venture is as Co-Founder and Co-Director of “Whole-in-One: Playing to Your Strengths,” a national team and leadership building workshop program for college sports teams.
The ING Spring Conference features four days of product presentation, networking, education, golf and business-building opportunities.
The educational focus of this year’s conference is Digital Media and Marketing. A blue ribbon panel will share expertise in various aspects of digital communications on the first full day of the event, followed by a Q&A. There will also be more personal, hands-on sessions during the conference.
The ING Conference schedule is jammed with educational, networking and product display opportunities. Other highlights:
1) 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.
2) The Demo Lab will feature companies large and small displaying their latest equipment and training gear on the practice range and green.
3) Education and self-improvement programs galore.
4) Lots of networking events.
Those interested in attending may do so by visiting www.inggolf.com and clicking on Spring Conference. An electronic registration process is available.
For more information on ING, call 407-328-0500, ext. 1.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-28-0500, ext. 1
mike@jamisongolf.com
