2008 Networking Dinner News

How to Get Your Message In Front of Pharma Brand Managers

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:09:26 -0400

We all know that pharmaceutical sales and brand managers are finding it more and more difficult to gain access to physicians. Many vendors have solutions, but cannot get access to busy product managers who are themselves much more difficult to reach than physicians!

How can you better position yourself to reach decision makers within pharmaceutical companies?

Learn more here...

Meet Karen Davies -- an Attendee from California Who Knows Web 2.0!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:22:03 -0400

I was updating my Google Map that showed the location of all the registered attendees of the 4th Annual Pharma Marketing Networking Dinner and cam across Karen Davies, President of Varitage. The reason she attracted my attention is because she is one of the few attendees that actually edited their information on the Attendee Map.

Here's what she wrote about herself...

SAVE $15! Register for the 4th Annual Networking Dinner Today

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:50:10 -0400

You may not know that today is the last day you can register for this event at the regular rate! Tomorrow, the registration fee increases by $15!

43 percent of laid off pharma employees found new positions through networking!

Wed, 28 May 2008 17:34:59 -0400

Many of the industry's laid off workers are finding jobs at other pharma companies, or in jobs related to the industry, such as contract sales, research organizations, or the biotech sector.

Whether you are looking for a new position or not, you don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network of business contacts, learn from expert speakers, audition for the Vendor Video Showcase and enjoy a great dinner!

Only 5 Business Days Left to Register!

Wed, 28 May 2008 07:52:11 -0400

You have a lot of catching up to do after the Memorial Day vacation, but you don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network of business contacts, learn from expert speakers, audition for the Vendor Video Showcase, and enjoy a great dinner!

Professional pharma advertising, which is doing well compared to the slump in DTC advertising, is the main focus of the majority of registered attendees for the June 4 Networking Dinner Reception

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:13:17 -0400

Approximately 50% of registered attendees of the 4th Annual Networking Dinner Reception have indicated that physician marketing/education is their primary focus and another 14% say it's their secondary focus.

At least 2 presenters -- Paul Boidy from ReachMD and Shaun McIver from StreamLogics -- will speak about alternative ways of reaching physicians.

So what about the DTC slump? You can access a table showing Media-DTC Advertising Expenditure 2007 vs. 2006 in this update.

Meet Jean-Paul Hepp and Howard Tarplin, Two Attendees Looking for Opportunities in Pharma

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:16:22 -0400

Of the 80-100 people expected to attend the 4th Annual Pharma Networking Dinner Reception on June 4 in Princeton, NJ, several will be there to make some contacts in their search for a full-time position in a pharmaceutical and/or agency environment.

Profiles of two such professionals -- who may know one another (both worked at Pharmacia and later at Pfizer) -- are provided in this Update.

Pharma Diversity Has Come a Long Way, Says Craig DeLarge

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:04:22 -0400

Craig DeLarge, Associate Director, eMarketing & Relationship Marketing at Novo Nordisk Inc., will be a featured speaker at the 4th Annual Pharma Networking Dinner Reception at the Princeton, NJ Marriott on June 4, 2008.

DeLarge will speak about diversity in the life sciences.

"The benefits of the industry’s diversity initiatives, racially and otherwise, have ... come along way," says DeLarge.

But what about on the Vendor side?

StreamLogics Signs on as Premier Sponsor

Wed, 21 May 2008 07:38:21 -0400

We welcome Streamlogics as the second company to sign on as a Premier Sponsor for the June 4, 2008 Pharma Networking Dinner Reception.

Streamlogics is a leading global provider of webcasting applications and services to more than 500 enterprises, government agencies and associations.

Find This Attendee on the Map and Win a $15 Discount!

Sun, 18 May 2008 10:19:27 -0400

Find the registered attendee who is located the farthest from the dinner site and win a $15 DISCOUNT off the ticket price!

If you purchase multiple tickets, the $15 discount applies to ALL tickets purchased.

To win the $15 discount, you must correctly identify the attendee, the attendee's organization, and the distance you calculate must be within 5% of the "official distance" as measured by John Mack, the dinner organizer. And you must submit that information BEFORE MIDNIGHT, May 23, 2008.

GOOD LUCK!

Attendee Information Via Google Maps!

Sat, 17 May 2008 09:12:57 -0400

See and locate on Google Maps who will be attending the 4th Annual Pharma Marketing Networking Dinner Reception.

Includes map locations relative to the dinner location, attendee names, attendee titles, interests, and more.

Registered attendees can update and add to their information!

Who's Attending? A List of Job Titles & Companies

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:54:12 -0400

Several people have asked about who has signed up to date (as of May 16, 2008) to attend the 4th Annual Networking Dinner Reception. Of course, the complete list of attendees with contact information will be available to all attendees at the meeting and all sponsors immediately following.

I can share with you some job titles and companies of attendees that have been processed to date to give you an idea of the type of people you can hook up with at the dinner.

Submit Your Vendor Video Elevator Pitch to MSNBC's "Your Business" Show

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:51:17 -0400

One of the benefits of attending the 4th Annual Pharma Networking Dinner Reception on June 4, 2008 at the Princeton Marriott is that all attendees will have the opportunity to have their 60-second "elevator pitch" videotaped digitally at the event. After the event, approved videos will be included in a Vendor Video Showcase DVD that will be offered FREE to pharma brand managers.

What else can you do with your Video Sales Pitch to promote your business?

Here's an idea that I got from Leexan Hong, MS Ed, President, CTE Healthcare Communications who will be attending the dinner reception.

A round of drinks on me!

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:38:30 -0400

ONE FREE ROUND ON ME!
A Beer (imported or domestic), wine, or cockatil drink
FOR EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS By MIDNIGHT, May 20, 2008!

Dinner starts at 7:00 PM, but the networking begins at 6:00 PM. The hotel has a great reception area outside the main ballroom where attendees can mingle and have a few drinks before dinner and the show!

Tools & Tips for Achieving Your Networking Goals

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:25:14 -0400

As more and more people register for this event, I am focusing on how to improve attendees' chances for success.

This update focuses on:

(1) tools for registered attendees to use BEFORE the event to help them achieve their networking goals, and

(2) tips for improving your networking skills and marketing yourself during this time of uncertainty in the pharma marketplace.

Benefits of Attending Listed

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:45:53 -0400

There are many benefits you can reap by registering for the 4th Annual Pharma Marketing Networking Dinner Reception.

In fact, I have listed 9 benefits.

You can start benefiting as soon as you register. For example, you can begin to network with other attendees BEFORE the event.

Take a look here and let me know which benefits are of most importance to you.

Today is Last Day for Early Bird Registration!

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:51:50 -0400

Register today using the discount code EB558 and save $25 off the standard registration fee. This "Early Bird" special ends tomorrow, so this is your last day to take advantage of it!

It's a pleasure to welcome ReachMD as the event's Premier Event Sponsor. ReachMD is an innovative communications company that can help you reach physicians via the Web and XM Satellite Radio. Also, welcome to Custom Clips, one of our Literature Distribution Sponsors. For more information about how your company can become a sponsor, see Sponsorship Info.

ReachMD Signs on as Premier Sponsor for June 4 Networking Event

Sat, 03 May 2008 06:51:28 -0400

More sponsors are quickly signing on to help make this year's Annual Networking Dinner Reception a success!

It's a pleasure to welcome ReachMD as the event's Premier Level Sponsor. ReachMD is an innovative communications company that can help you reach physicians via the Web and XM Satellite Radio.

Paul Boidy, President of LPGroup Marketing, which owns ReachMD, will be speaking at the event on June 4th in Princeton, NJ.

Paul was introduced to me by Fard Johnmar, founder of Envision Solutions. I first met Fard at the 2006 Networking Dinner and since then we have collaborated on a number of projects. His introduction to Paul has obviously benefited both Paul and Pharma Marketing Network. It's another example of how networking can help you advance your business.

[BTW, Paul used to work at Takeda and is an avid reader of Pharma Marketing Blog.]

Also joining the group of sponsors is Custom Clips, which produces logo-enhanced paper clips.

Follow the link here to learn more about our sponsors and be sure to get your ticket before May 6, 2008 to take advantage of the Early Bird discount.

See you on June 4th!

John Mack

First Supporting Sponsor Signs On!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:58:40 -0400

The Arcas Group has signed on as a Supporting Sponsor. The Arcas Group is driven by a singular focus: improving the connectivity between medical thought leaders, physicians, and commercially focused organizations.

Ideas for Increasing Your Contacts at the Networking Dinner Reception

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:42:12 -0400

Registrations and sponsors are coming in for the 4th Annual Networking Dinner Reception in Princeton, NJ. I thank The Arcas Group for being a Supporting Sponsor. They can help you connect with medical thought leaders and other physicians. Since many dinner attendees will have a need for such services, I am sure the Arcas Group people will make several good contacts that will provide them new business.

Making new contacts who may help you find new business is what this event is all about. My job is to help you maximize your contacts at this event. Here are a few of my ideas for doing that...

Podcast audio archive available - John Mack describes plans for June Networking Event

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:25:55 -0400

In this podcast, John Mack, Editor of Pharma Marketing News, spoke about the upcoming June 4th Networking Dinner Reception he is hosting in Princeton, NJ.

He includes lessons learned from previous events, talks about speakers, and describes his ideas for improving your networking experience before, during, and after the event.