aep worldwide

12
“What A Great Experience... Three days of getting work done, talking about valid issues, sharing information and ideas. AEP was really just a GREAT experience!” Judy Thee, The Freeman Company DESIGN COPYRIGHT 2012 © CAMEO PUBLISHING GROUP

Upload: the-cameo-group

Post on 22-Mar-2016

245 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

DESCRIPTION

Association for Entertainment Professionals Worldwide

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: AEP Worldwide

“What A Great Experience...Three days of getting work done, talking about valid issues, sharing information and ideas.

AEP was really just a GREAT experience!”Judy Thee, The Freeman Company

DESIGN COPYRIGHT 2012© CAMEO PUBLISHING GROUP

Page 2: AEP Worldwide

Here is a marketplace where all facets of the entertainment industry converge.Meet your counterparts from Special Events, Corporate Entertainment, Performing Arts Venues, College and University Buyers, Casinos, The Military, Fairs, Festivals, Parks,

Production Suppliers and more. Network and learn from each other, share best practices anddiscover talent that previously was not even on your radar.

See showcasing talent and then meet the artists and the agencies at a special “Meet & Greet”after each performance. Discover Emerging Artists and Branded Acts you had never

even considered before now.

Buyers have told us they want FACE TIME with agents and artists and you will definitely getthat here. Not only are there educational sessions to develop relationships among

fellow buyers from all industry segments, but one of the main events on Wednesday will beAEP’s Buyer/Agency FACE-OFF where a panel of agents and buyers face questions from

delegates to discuss resolutions and issues. In the last half-hour, the panel will take questions/issues directly from the audience that may have been spurred by the dialogue.

AEP’s SIGNATURE EVENT is a member-centric collaboration of all the delegates and the lastevent on Wednesday will be a TOWN HALL MEETING, where each attendee has the chance to

give input on making future changes to benefit the entire industry.

“The Synergy Was Amazing. It’s A Gotta’ Do! See You At The 2012 Conference!”BOB HIGA, THE MAGIC OF BOB HIGA

YouTube Sensation, Judson Laipply,helped moderate a session on theYouth demographic and performedfor delegates.

Tonic-Sol-Fa, one of the nation’smost respected acappella groupspumped up the volume.

Tonic-Sol-Fa, one of the nation’smost respected acappella groupspumped up the volume.

Alkahest Artists’ Diane Lines delivered some outstandingboogie woogie.

Alkahest Artists’ Diane Lines delivered some outstandingboogie woogie.

Page 3: AEP Worldwide

DELEGATE FEES: MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCKAEP offers extremely affordable delegate fees to get you involved with the conference.

AEP MEMBER EARLY REGISTRATION ( THRU JULY 20, 2012) $475NON-MEMBER EARLY REGISTRATION (THRU JULY 20, 2012) $575

AEP STANDARD REGISTRATION (THRU SEPT 9) $575NON-MEMBER STANDARD REGISTRATION (THRU SEPT 9) $675

AEP LATE/ON SITE REGISTRATION (THRU OCT 2) $675NON-MEMBER LATE/ON SITE REGISTRATION (AFTER SEPT 9) $775

LINK TO CONFERENCE REGISTRATION POWERED BY CVENT: http://bit.ly/JUlrf8

BE OUR GUESTS FOR ONLY $120/NIGHTThe Green Valley Ranch & Resort is offering AEP Delegates this amazing rate not only during

the conference but up to 3 Days prior and after the conference (based on availability). Thisrate plus tax and $4.99 nightly hotel service fee. Included are rooms with high-speed internetaccess, daily newspaper in your room, free coffee in your room and the lobby, unlimited local

and toll-free calls, turn-down service on request, free admission to the exercise facility andshuttle service to and from McCarren Airport and the Strip based on a set schedule.

BOOK YOUR ROOM: (866) 782-9487. ASK FOR THE AEP WORLDWIDE BLOCKhttp://bit.ly/JxEjCF

Page 4: AEP Worldwide

AEP MEMBERSHIP MAKES YOU PART OF A

GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

Today, everyone is looking for more bang for the buck. Through the AEP Network of professionalsthroughout the industry, you will find the best deals on emerging and major talent.

Supported by American Entertainment Magazine and Campus Activities Magazine®, AEP coversbuyers from virtually every segment of the industry. It is the first organization dedicated to both

buyers and sellers from all facets. With your membership you can educate yourself on legal issues,legislation, new programs and innovative new entertainment choices. Find amazing artists and

shows outside your realm. Each segment we cover has something to contribute but they also havea lot of new ground they can discover.

Your membership includes a website that will have a searchable database of members includingartists by category, genre and agency with bios, photos and videos. There will be blog capabilities

to allow you to connect and interact with other members who have had an act you might be considering. And Campus Activities Magazine® features artist report cards on all genres of talent.

With your membership you get member discounts on delegate fees to AEP’s Signature Event, $100 OFF on your membership to CelebrityAccess® and free subscriptions to Campus Activities

Magazine® and American Entertainment Magazine. And That’s Just for Starters.

JOIN NOW AND PAY ONLY $199/YEAR*Plus additional members from the same company location are only $75.

EVERY SCHOOL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDES BUYERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THAT CAMPUS

a paid membership now guarantees your renewal for 2013 at the same rate.

all memberships are for 365 days from the acceptance date of the primary member

SUPPLIERS PAY ONLY $399/YEARPlus additional members from the same company location are only $75.

and that guarantees your renewal for 2012 at the same rate.

all memberships are for 365 days from the acceptance date of the primary member

Page 5: AEP Worldwide

A TRULY INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

FROM START TO FINISH

Preliminary 2012 Agenda

Monday, October 1, 201212:00 Noon - 4:00 PM AEP Advisory Board Meeting 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM New AEP Member Welcome (Estancia A)6:00 PM - Until AEP's Social Gathering (Lobby Bar)

Tuesday, October 2, 20128:00 AM - 6:00 PM Conference Registration (Estancia Ballroom Foyer)9:00 AM - 9:30 AM AEP's Coffee Talk & Market Place (Estancia A)9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Conference Welcoming and Opening Remarks(Estancia A) Sam Trego, AEP Worldwide Chairman and President,Imagination Entertainment, San Diego, CA 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Friending Each Other .... LIVE (Estancia A)An opportunity for attendees to meet each other. It will be network-ing on steroids so bring your best 30 second elevator speech. 11:00 AM -12:00 NoonThe Next Generation of Sharing Resources -AEP Buyer's Network (Estancia A)A candid discussion about how sharing of resources can benefityou and strengthen member participation. Discuss how entertain-ment professionals are enthusiastically embracing the benefit ofrapid/ready access to information. This exchange of ideas will helpyou do business and do it more efficiently and effectively.12:00 Noon -12:30 PM Spotlighting Market Place Vendors (Estancia A)12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Networking Lunch (Estancia B) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEP Artist Showcase "A" with "Meet & Greet"(Ovation)5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Social Media ... How to Harness Its Benefits (Estancia A)Where are we and where are we going with social media? Socialmedia has been viewed by some as a “curse as well as a bless-ing.” Hear how you can further harness it to increase your atten-dance, address client needs and increase profit margins.6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Spotlighting Market Place Vendors (Estancia A)6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner On Your Own8:00 PM - 11:00 PM AEP's Artist Showcase "B" (Ovation)11:00 PM - 11:30 PM Artist "Meet & Greet" & Social Gathering (Ovation)

Wednesday, October 3, 20128:00 AM - 6:00 PM Conference Registration (Estancia Ballroom Foyer)9:00 AM - 9:30 AM AEP's Coffee Talk & Market Place (Estancia A)9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Entertainment ... What's New? (Estancia A)This is a timely discussion about what is happening in the enter-tainment industry that impacts bookings for performing arts facili-ties, corporate events, fairs, festivals, theme parks, andcollege/university venues. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Spotlighting Market Place Vendors (Estancia A)11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Break11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Roundtable Discussions/Special SpeakerSession/Market Place (Estancia A)Select a topic that interests you and join in the discussion. Tablefacilitators will share the results during the Conference Wrap Up onThursday, October 4, 2012. There will also be a Special SpeakersSession for persons who book speakers. Market Place will also be open. 12:30 Noon - 2:00 PM Networking Lunch (Estancia C)2:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEP's Artist Showcase "C" with "Meet & Greet" (Ovation)5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Embracing the Next Generation (Estancia A)The next generation is inheriting a rapidly changing world. Thissession will explore how to embrace and attract the next genera-tion to your event/performances. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner On Your Own8:00 PM - 11:00 PM AEP's Signature Artist Showcase (Ovation) 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM Showcasing Artist "Meet & Greet" & Social Gathering (Ovation)

Thursday, October 4, 20129:00 AM -10:00 AM Conference Registration (Estancia Ballroom Foyer)9:30 AM - 10:00 AM AEP's Coffee Talk & Market Place (Estancia A)10:00 AM -10:30 AM Conference Report Card (Estancia A)Roundtable facilitators will share the results of their discussions.Conference attendees will comment on the 2012 AEP Conferenceand what they would like to see in the future. Also location of the2013 AEP Worldwide Conference will be discussed.10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Buyer/Agency Panel Discussion (Estancia A)Speak face to face with major agents. Ask agents questions aboutbooking talent. Agents will talk about how they view the future ofthe entertainment business.

Page 6: AEP Worldwide

IS IT MORE ABOUT THE AUDIENCE OR THE ARTIST?Obviously it is about both...But you have to start out with your audience. You have to have the right act that will get

their attention and that is the challenge. If you are corporate, you have to convince your client that you have the skills tomatch the show to their audience and it isn’t all about their personal favorites. If you are a school, it can’t simply be anact the director or the board likes because if no one comes, your show will be a disaster. If you are a performing artstheatre or a casino, it is all about what will sell tickets and put butts in seats. So the real answer is “the audience” be-

cause if you fail to meet their needs, the results can be dismal.

But how do you introduce this amazing, creative, new act that has no history with your audience. Corporate buyers doit all the time. Colleges and Universities establish traditions with previously unknown developing artists frequently. AEPis a forum where all the sectors discuss how their business practices can help generate business for other parts of theentertainment industry. You share war stories and successes and advice on how to explore different opportunities and

share resources and ideas. Did you ever wonder why no one ever thought of this before?

JOSHBLUE

ALEXANDRAMcHALE

DANCING WITHTHE STARS

JESSIE’SGIRLS

MIKEDUBOIS

HERE COME THEMUMMIES

Page 7: AEP Worldwide

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SUCCESSIsn’t it amazing what you can learn from an interactive experience with other people in this industry. Everyone has theirown group of successes and war stories and why should you confine what you know or can learn to your business oryour little sector of this industry. The answer is- you shouldn’t. We have found that most agents are willing to discussthe strange quirks of the artists because at the end of the day, they want you to have a pleasant experience working

with them. Find out when you should go to a major agency and when you might be better off using a preferred middleagent. Learn marketing techniques that major performing arts theaters and casinos use that could apply to your niche.Learn from major corporate buyers how to gently let their clients know they have chosen the wrong act for their event

and how to convince them to substitute something more appropriate or more affordable.

Every session at AEP is completely interactive and exceptionally well-received.

“What An Experience! The Very First AEP Well Exceeded My Expectations.I Learned So Much And The Diversity Of The Market, Place And People Was

Absolutely Incredible.”Steve Bailey, The Grand Opera House

Disney’s Troy Pedersonenlighten’s the delegates on how to program for family audiences.

The Freeman Company’sJudy Thee tells delegates her clients arealso interested in cutting-edge new talent.

Campus Buyers explainwhy routed dates are soimportant for collegesand universities.

Nancy Hays explainsthe needs of an agentrepresenting talentin a corporateenvironment.

Page 8: AEP Worldwide

AEP didn’t start without knowing we needed to con-nect with leaders from all segments of the market-place who had experience and the respect of othersin their part of the industry. We sought out profes-sionals with solid track records on both the buyingand selling sides of the entertainment equation be-cause one side could not exist without the other. Inaddition we found an experienced full-time ExecutiveDirector and added the marketing expertise of thetwo most prominent industry publications dedicatedsolely to entertainment.

Here you will find our current National Advisory Board

AEP WORLDWIDE LEADERSHIPSOLID FROM THE GROUND UP• Jackie Miller-Knobbe, Senior VP of Comedy, Agency For The Performing Arts (APA) , Beverly Hills CA• Tom Faessel, Director of Residence Life & Programming, University of Akron, Akron OH• Varlene Hartley, Office Specialist, Commons & Student Activities, University of West Florida, Pennsacola FL• Nathan Hanke, Assist. Director, Office of Civic Engagement, Diversity and Involvement, University of Nevada, Las Vegas NV• Judy Thee, VP Entertainment, The Freeman Company Worldwide, Orlando FL• Nancy Hayes, President, Nancy Hayes Entertainment, Chicago IL• Steve Bailey, Executive Director, The Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE• Robert Hulsmeyer, Senior Partner / Owner, Empire Force Events, New York NY• Andrea Michaels, President, Extraordinary Events, Los Angeles CA, BOARD VICE-CHAIR• Sam Trego, President, Imagination Entertainment, San Diego CA, BOARD CHAIR• Deborah Smith, Executive Director, The Historic Newberry Opera House, Newberry SC• Rick Stowe, Vice President, EastCoast Entertainment, Atlanta GA• Anthony Gibson, Executive Entertainment Director at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi MS (Consultant To The Board)

Staff: • Leona Plaugh, Partner & Executive Director AEP, • W.C. Kirby, AEP Partner, President of Cameo Publishing• Ian Kirby, Director of Association Development, Editor of Campus Activities and American Entertainment Magazines

Contributing Sponsors: CelebrityAccess®, Campus Activities Magazine®, American Entertainment MagazineHost Campus: University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Las Vegas NVSession Producer: Bob Higa Showcase Coordinator: Barbara Banta

Artists and agencies can apply for showcase for only a $65 application fee. If an artist is selected for showcase, either the artist or the submitting agency must pay the showcase feeand the exhibit fee. Every showcasing artists must be represented in the Exhibit Area by a

knowledgeable agent who has the responsibility of negotiating rates, dates and contractualagreements. Agencies who are awarded more than one showcase are only required to

have one exhibit booth but multiple booths are available at discounted rates.

Upon being notified of acceptance, the artist/agency has ten (10) days to confirm the showcase and pay the fees before the next alternate would be given the spot.

ALL SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN BY JULY 20, 2012

All showcase applicants must provide complete information required in the online showcasepackage. All showcasing artists and alternates are selected by a committee of entertainment

professionals. Alternates will be notified in order of priority should a showcasing artist be unable to appear. Those alternates should have a complete 15-minute program ready.

2012 SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES

DANIEL MARTIN

MIKE SUPER

SEVEN BRIDGES

Page 9: AEP Worldwide

Each showcasing artist is provided with Standard AEP Back Line as indicated by the Showcase Producer. Any additional needs must be agreed upon by the showcase producer and the facility

and is the expense of the act/agency. Each act will be assigned a sound check slot. No act mayperform without a sound check. Failure to make your sound check will result in the next

alternate being awarded your slot. Showcase fees are non-refundable.

ALL Showcases are 15 minutes. A countdown clock will be provided to allow sufficient time to end your set in the allotted time.

Failure to do so can result in the sound being cut to allow the showcase to remain on schedule.

FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY FOR SHOWCASE OR AN EXHIBIT BOOTH GO TOSHOWCASE LINK: http://bit.ly/JUlrf8OR CALL (803) 782-1947

SHOWCASE LINK ONLINE AT: aepworldwide.orgShowcase Application Fee is Non-Refundable. Once A Showcase/Exhibit Slot Is Accepted, Those Fees are Non-Refundable.

2012 SHOWCASE GUIDELINES

FINISHENDERSON

ALYSSABENTLEY

BELLA ELECTRIC STRINGS

Page 10: AEP Worldwide

AEP didn’t start without knowing we needed to connect with leaders from all segments of the marketplace who had ex-perience and the respect of others in their part of the industry. We sought out professionals with solid track records onboth the buying and selling sides of the entertainment equation because one side could not exist without the other. In ad-dition we found an experienced full-time Executive Director and added the marketing expertise of the two most prominentindustry publications dedicated solely to entertainment.

National Advisory Board

AEP WORLDWIDE LEADERSHIPSOLID FROM THE GROUND UP• Jackie Miller-Knobbe, Senior VP of Comedy, Agency For The Performing Arts (APA) , Beverly Hills CA• Tom Faessel, Director of Residence Life & Programming, University of Akron, Akron OH• Troy Pederson, casting Director, Walt Disney Company, Lake Buena Vista FL• Donielle Ojeah Bell, Senior Coordinator of Student Affairs, University of Georgia, Athens, GA• Mark Felix, Director: Dury Entertainment Group, Drury Design Dynamics, Inc., New York, NY• Douglas Hall, Principal, TalentPlus Entertainment LLC, St. Louis, MO• Nathan Hanke, Assist. Director, Office of Civic Engagement, Diversity and Involvement, University of Nevada, Las Vegas NV• Judy Thee, VP Entertainment, The Freeman Company Worldwide, Orlando FL• Nancy Hayes, President, Nancy Hayes Entertainment, Chicago IL• Steve Bailey, Executive Director, The Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE• Robert Hulsmeyer, Senior Partner / Owner, Empire Force Events, New York NY• Andrea Michaels, President, Extraordinary Events, Sherman Oaks CA, BOARD VICE-CHAIR• Sam Trego, President, Imagination Entertainment, San Diego CA, BOARD CHAIR• Deborah Smith, Executive Director, The Historic Newberry Opera House, Newberry SC• Joseph McGibboney, Program Coordinator, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Meyers FL• Rick Stowe, Vice President, EastCoast Entertainment, Atlanta GA• Barbara Meyer, President, Admire Entertainment, Palisades NY• Jon Michaels, Vice President, Extraordinary Events, Sherman Oaks CA• Anthony Gibson, Executive Entertainment Director at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (MGM Resort Intl), Biloxi MS

Staff: • Leona Plaugh, AEP Partner & Executive Director AEP, • W.C. Kirby, AEP Partner, President of Cameo Publishing• Ian Kirby, Director of Assoc. Development, Editor of Campus Activities and American Entertainment MagazinesContributing Sponsors: CelebrityAccess®, Campus Activities Magazine®, American Entertainment MagazineHost Campus: University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Las Vegas NVSession Producer: Bob Higa Showcase Coordinator: Barbara Banta

THE AEP WORLDWIDE LEADERSHIP

Page 11: AEP Worldwide

A VISUAL LOOK BACK AT 2011ALL PERFORMANCE PHOTOS COURTESY OF IAN KIRBY

ADAM ACE

KENNYJAMES

REBECCACORRY

JAMESGREGORY

JAMESGALEA

RONDELLSHERIDANTHE

PIVERALS

CHRISTOPHERCARTER

HERE COMETHE MUMMIES

Page 12: AEP Worldwide

The goal of AEP Worldwide is to bring the industry together. Too long have each of uslived in our own little worlds not realizing we could learn, teach and benefit froma relationship which involves us all...every segment, both buyers and sellers of

entertainment and products and services related to these markets.

The world has changed and we need to adapt – not only to survive but to make surethat live entertainment remains strong and viable.

We hope you will join us in forming a connection that will make all of us stronger,better informed and more relatable to all our markets.

AEP “MEET & GREETS” AFTER SHOWCASES ARE ANEXCELLENT TIME TO VISIT WITH ARTISTS WHO JUSTPERFORMED AND THEIR AGENCIES TO LEARN MOREABOUT HOW THE ACT CAN FIT YOUR NEEDS.