The DMA Northern California Chapter presents...DM in the AM 
 

Direct Marketing to U.S. Hispanics: Getting It Right

Speaker Panel:  
Brian Emmitt, Direct Marketing and
Advertising Manager
Guarantee Trust Life

Chrysanthe Georges, President 
Adelante Hispanic Marketing
div. of Georges Direct 


Wednesday, September 17, 2003
8:30am to 1:30pm

NEW LOCATION
San Mateo Marriott, 1770 South Amphlett Blvd,  San Mateo, CA


 
 

  • This two-part session will offer insights that demonstrate why all the marketing hype and buzz about the U.S Hispanic market is every bit justified. A more macro presentation will cover the latest trends and statistics as well key psychographic and cultural indicators that characterize this burgeoning population segment.  In addition, the fundamentals of "smart" Hispanic direct marketing will be covered including everything from media options, lists, the creative approach, to establishing a control, operational pitfalls to avoid and results expectations. 

  • Part II of the presentation will cover an exciting multi-media, direct response case study by Brian Emmett of Guarantee Trust Life, of a company who experienced a disappointing entry to the Hispanic market in 1997 but was determined to get it right. Building off of Part I and through the case study, the presentation will illustrate how, if applied correctly, the tenets of sound direct marketing to Hispanics can generate desired results for marketers ready to explore this exciting opportunity! 

    In attending this session be prepared to learn the following about direct marketing to U.S. Hispanics: 

    •  The primary do's and don'ts 
    • Key cultural nuances 
    • Most common pitfalls to avoid 
    • Media options that work 
    • The differences between direct marketing to the general market vs. the Hispanic market 
    • Insights from a real life case study 


    About the Speakers:
    Chrysanthe Georges:  
    President and founder of Adelante Hispanic Marketing, Chrysanthe is a seasoned marketer who is passionate about getting it right when it comes to direct marketing to U.S. Hispanics. A strategic marketing and segmentation specialist, some of the companies she has executed successful Hispanic direct marketing campaigns for include: Avon, ACCPAC, Bank of America, Guarantee Trust Life, New York Life, and Verizon Wireless. A recipient of multiple awards and accolades, Chrysanthe is an active member of the marketing community. She serves on the DMA’s Directo Council Operating Committee and was recently nominated Hispanic Direct Marketer of the Year.  Chrysanthe has an undergraduate degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and an MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). 

    Brian Emmett:  
    An avid direct marketer, Brian has spent the majority of his career in the areas of life and health insurance. With a background in print production and purchasing Brian joined GTL after his tenure at Allstate Insurance. As Manager of Direct Marketing and Advertising, Brain plays an instrumental role in driving all of GTL’s direct marketing programs with an emphasis on new customer acquisitions and cross-sell. He works in a variety of media – from direct mail to DRTV to telemarketing to print. Most recently Brian played a key role in driving GTL’s successful launch into the Hispanic market. 

    Fees:  DMA Members $69, Non-Members $89 By 9/10; After 9/10, $79, $99, respectively.
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