faq

  1. When and where is Marketing to Men?
  2. How do I register for the event?
  3. How much will I be charged for registration?
  4. How does the group discount work?
  5. What if I want to attend both Marketing to Men and Marketing to Women?
  6. What does the registration fee include?
  7. Can I pay by check?
  8. Will I receive materials in the mail before the conference?
  9. What if I need to cancel?
  10. How do I book my hotel room?
  11. Are there any other travel discounts?
  12. How can I learn more about sponsorship opportunities?
  13. What should I do if one of my colleagues wants to speak at this event?
  14. What should I wear to the conference?
  15. What should I do if I have additional questions?

  1. When and where is Marketing to Men?

    The event will be Wednesday, November 3rd, 2009 at:
    The Westin Michigan Avenue
    909 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60611
    312.943.7200

    This conference is being co-located with Marketing to Women.

    Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 am.  The first session begins at 9:00 am and the conference ends at 5:30 pm

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  2. How do I register for the event?

    Click here to visit the registration page.

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  3. How much will I be charged for the registration?

    Through August 31st:  Pre-Early Bird $349
    September 1 - September 30: Early Bird $399
    October 1 - November 2: Regular Price $449
    Onsite: Day of Conference $499

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  4. How does the group discount work?
  5. Register 3 people and the 4th person attends for FREE!

    Register the first three people by clicking here. Then call 646.654.7254 for     details about the complimentary registration.

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  6. What if I want to attend both Marketing to Men and Marketing to Women?
  7. If you are interested in attending both conferences, we are offering special     discounted pricing. To take advantage of this special offer, please use the     promo code MENANDWOMEN

    The pricing for both conferences is as follows:

    Through August 31st:  Pre-Early Bird $499
    September 1 - September 30: Early Bird $599
    October 1 - November 2: Regular Price $699
    Onsite: Day of Conference $799

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  8. What does the registration fee include?
  9. Your registration entitles you to a full day of conference sessions (panels and keynotes), networking opportunities, a continental breakfast, luncheon and a cocktail reception.

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  10. Can I pay by check?
  11. Yes.  If you need to pay by check, please contact Alma Weinstein at    646.654.7254 or alma.weinstein@nielsen.com to make arrangements.

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  12. Will I receive materials in the mail before the conference?
  13. We do not mail materials to conference attendees. Please report to the registration table near the ballroom on the day of the conference to pick up your    name badge. You must display this badge prominently to gain access to all     conference activities.

    If you registered online, please bring a copy of your confirmation page to the   event. If you do not have a copy of your confirmation page, and we do not have    your information in our database, you will need to complete an on-site registration form and will be liable for on-site registration fees.  

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  14. What If I need to cancel?
  15. Before September 11, 2009
    Please send written notice of cancellation to alma.weinstein@nielsen.com.  You will receive a refund minus $100 administrative fee.

    After September 11, 2009
    No refunds will be made. There will be no exceptions to this policy for any reason.   Substitutions within a company may be arranged as long as we are     notified in writing prior to the conference. Shared registrations are not    permitted under any circumstances. Please e-mail your substitution request to     alma.weinstein@nielsen.com and provide your name and the following    information for your replacement: Name, Job Title, Company, Address, Phone number, e-mail.

    Alternatively, you may choose to apply payment to a future event within one year from event date. Please e-mail alma.weinstein@nielsen.com  with your name, company and reason for cancellation.

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  16. How do I book my hotel room?
  17. The conference is taking place at The Westin Michigan Avenue. Please call The Westin Michigan Avenue at 312.943.7200 and mention "Nielsen" to receive a discounted room rate of $199 (plus applicable taxes). Book early — discounted room rate available through October 16, 2009.     

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  18. Are there any other travel discounts?
  19. Jet Blue Airlines is offering a 5% discount of the lowest available fare by simply booking online.  Here are the details.

    Link: www.jetblue.com/promo
    Promo Code: M2MNWN
    Discount: 5%                                                             
    Valid Cities: Any City to:  Chicago (ORD)
    Travel Dates:
    Outbound:     10/31/2009-11/3/2009
    Return:        11/4/2009-11/7/2009
    Promo Valid: 7/14/2009-11/3/2009

    Booking flights:  To be able to use the discount, all travel must be booked online.  Flights are capacity controlled and any flight is entitled to the 5% discount as long as it fits the criteria outlined below. All flights in a reservation must include valid routes and travel dates in order to receive a discount. If only one direction of travel is valid, please book your valid flight as a one way trip using the promotional code and the other segment as a one way trip without the code

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  20. How can I learn more about sponsorship opportunities?
  21. Visit our SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES page.

    For additional information or a customized proposal, please contact John Grosfeld, Sponsorship Sales, Conferences & Events, Nielsen Business Media at john.grosfeld@nielsen.com or 650.759.8728.

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  22. What should I do if one of my colleagues wants to speak at this event?
  23. Visit the speaker proposal page to submit your request.  Or, contact Rachel     Williams at 646-654-4683 or rachel.williams@nielsen.com.

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  24. What should I wear to the conference?
  25. Conference attire is business casual. Room temperatures will be set to 72        degrees Fahrenheit. 

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  26. What should I do if I have additional questions?
  27. E-mail alma.weinstein@nielsen.com  or call 646.654.7254.

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