American Horse Publications: 2008 Seminar Schedule of Events

2008 Seminar Schedule of Events (times subject to change)

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 ~ AHP Board Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Board of Directors Luncheon Sponsored by Equine Resources International, LLC
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 19, 2008 ~ AHP Seminar Tour & Welcome Reception
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Best of Saratoga Tour (optional) Tour sponsored by Conley Printing Transportation sponsored in part by Appaloosa Journal/ApHC
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception Hosted by Brown Printing Company
Friday, June 20, 2008 ~ AHP Break from the Gate in 2008 Seminar
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Equine Industry Vision Award Breakfast Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Marketing Equestrian Sports to Mainstream Media Keynote Speaker: Bob Hughes, Carr-Hughes Productions
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	AHP Resource Center and Lounge Sponsored by Farnam Horse Products
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Mid-Morning Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	AHP Student Fund Silent Auction
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Design LIVE Guest Speaker: Jim Nissen, SW!TCH Studio
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Networking Luncheon Sponsored by Merial
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	How to Create Advertising That Sells Guest Speaker: Bruce Silverman
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	The Joy of Self Review Guest Speaker: Jim Nissen, SW!TCH Studio
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Mid-Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsored by Platinum Performance
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Freelancer Workshop: Networking and Business Practices for Freelancers Moderators: Jennifer Bryant and Audrey Pavia
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Small Publishers Workshop: Staying Sound in a Tough Economy Moderators: Cheryl Erpelding and Dean Jacobson
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Sara-TOGA Student Award Party Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health Reception sponsored by AQHA Publications
Saturday, June 21, 2008 ~ AHP Break from the Gate in 2008 Seminar
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Breakfast Sponsored by BowTie, Inc.
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	AHP Resource Center and Lounge Sponsored by Farnam Horse Products
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Think Like A Reader Guest Speaker: Ann Wylie, Wylie Communications
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Integrated Media Sales: Overview Guest Speaker: Ari Rosenberg, Performance Pricing
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Design Critique Sessions with Jim Nissen By reservation only
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Mid-Morning Coffee Break
1:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Integrated Media Sales: Showcase of Ideas Guest Speaker: Ari Rosenberg, Performance Pricing
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Think Like A Reader Guest Speaker: Ann Wylie, Wylie Communications
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Luncheon Sponsored by Publishers Press
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	General Membership Meeting and Election of Officers
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Make Your Copy More Creative Guest Speaker: Ann Wylie, Wylie Communications
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	9 Things A First-Timer Should Know About Book Publishing Moderators: Jennifer Bryant and Cathy Laws Panelists: Beth Rowland, Halt Halt Press; Martha Cook, Trafalgar Square Books; Deb Burns, Storey Publishing; Jackie Duke, Eclipse Press
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Design Critique Sessions with Jim Nissen By reservation only
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Awards Finalists On Display
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Mid-Afternoon Coffee Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Play With Your Words Guest Speaker: Ann Wylie, Wylie Communications
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	How to Sell to Ad and Media Agencies Guest Speaker: Bruce Silverman
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Awards Reception Co-sponsored by Dover Saddlery
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Awards Banquet and Presentations Co-sponsored by Branch Smith Printing
Sunday, June 22, 2008 ~ EPNet Photography Workshop
Times TBD	Gabriele Boiselle Photo Seminar & Portfolio Review Presented by Equine Photographers Network (separate registration fee required)
Monday, June 23, 2008 ~ EPNet Photography Workshop
Times TBD	Gabriele Boiselle Hands-on Photography Workshop Presented by Equine Photographers Network (separate registration fee required)

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