2009 Alphabet Bash Is Coming Thursday, August 20

Now in its fourth year, the Alphabet Bash is still the ultimate networking event for Minnesota’s marketing, advertising, communications and creative professionals. A joint venture between PRSA, IABC, AMA, Ad Fed, MWMC and AIGA Minnesota, this annual event serves as an outlet for the combined membership of more than 4,000 to support the Minnesota marketing, communications and creative community.

But I’ve never been to the Bash? What should I expect?

This isn’t your typical networking event. There is no formal agenda, speaker or seating arrangement. We provide the venue – Epic Nightclub in Minneapolis, the atmosphere, the drinks, the food and the fun—you set your own agenda. Come with friends and coworkers, or come by yourself and brave the crowd alone. For those that need a little push, a pre-networking event will be offered to warm you up. You will also have the opportunity to chat with vendors that serve the marketing, communication and creative community to help enhance your business even more.

Money is tight and I’m not sure I can afford a “party” right now?

We understand that when difficult economic times arise, the knee-jerk reaction of many individuals is to cut back where they can (e.g., eating out, shopping and even professional development). We encourage everyone—whether business is slow or booming, whether you just got laid off or just got a promotion—to make the time and the commitment to attend the Alphabet Bash this year to support the Minnesota marketing, communications and creative community.  You never know when you might need a net to fall back on.

How do I register?

Registration information will be available this summer. Watch your inboxes and mailboxes for more details!

How can I sponsor the Alphabet Bash?

Sponsorships are available from $50 to $5,000. Given the current economic environment, we realize that organizations are looking very carefully at their budgets. For this reason, we are offering all 2009 sponsors the same rates offered in 2008. We also added an additional organization to our roster-AIGA Minnesota-to increase the value of your sponsorship dollars. Remember, with this one event and one sponsorship, you are targeting six organizations for the price of one.

Contact Heather Schwartz at hschwartz@webershandwick.com for additional information.