November

19 Diversity Breakfast.  Presented by the Ad Club at the Yale Club, New York, 8-10 a.m. Info: www.theadvertisingclub.org.

19-20 Digital Signage.  “Building your digital signage business,” 4th annual conference presented by Strategy Institute at Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. Case studies, practical tools, strategies. Speakers from One Digital Media, Librium.TV, PRN, Reach Sports Group, Houston Airport, more. Fee: $1,597. Info: (866) 298-9343; www.strategyinstitute.com.

20-21 Promotion Law. Promotion Marketing Law conference presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Chicago Marriott Downtown. Expert speakers. Info: PMA, (212) 420-1100, www.pmalink.org.

December

3-4 Green Marketing.  Good & Green Conference, presented by PME Enterprises at Chicago Cultural Center. Info: (860) 724-2649 (ext. 14); www.goodandgreen.biz.

3-4 Direct Response.  DRTV Management Boot Camp, presented by Direct Response Academy, at Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia. Special focus on media buying and management. Instructor: Greg Sarnow. Fee: $1,990. Info: (512) 301-5900; www.directresponseacademy.com.

5 Design.  “Leadership Effectiveness: Breaking the Barriers to Success,” annual form presented by Assn of Professional Design Firms at Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, Calif. Led by Rhoda Pitcher. Info: www.apdf.org.

8-9 New Products.  “Developing sustainable new product innovation,” seminar presented by Ennis Associates at Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, N.J. Expert speakers. Fee: $2,025. Info: (800) 914-4194; www.ennisassociatesinc.com.

8-12 Search Engine Strategies.  10th Global Search Engine Strategies conference & expo presented by Incisive Media at Chicago Hilton. Multiple keynotes, strategy sessions, exhibitors, networking events. Info: www.searchenginestrategies.com/chicago.

10-11 CMO Summit.  Annual conference presented by the Chief Marketing Officer Council at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey, Calif. Wide-ranging agenda, expert speakers, networking. Keynotes: Ralf Strauss, SAP; Deborah Holt, Ciao Bello Gelato; Mike Dee, Fenway Sports. Info: (650) 328-5555; www.cmocouncil.org.

10-12 Brand Management.  “How to develop brand management expertise,” seminar presented by Ennis Associates at Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, N.J. Expert speakers. Fee: $2,175. Info: (800) 914-4194; www.ennisassociatesinc.com.

11 Business Strategies.  “Business strategies for entrepreneurs and small businesses,” presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at USA Weekend office, New York. Strategic planning, funding, employees, contracts, marketing, more. Expert speakers. Fee: $595 members, $795 nonmembers. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

11 Outdoor Advertising.  Morning event presented by the Ad Club at New York Athletic Club, New York, 8 a.m.-12 noon. Info: www.theadvertisingclub.org.

January

20-21 Promotion Marketing.  “Basics for promotion and integrated marketing,” presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Los Angeles. Expert speakers. Fee: $1,150 members, $1,450 nonmembers. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

26-27 Advertising Law.  22nd National Advanced Forum on Advertising Law, presented by American Conference Institute at Marriott East Side, New York. In-depth info about an evolving ad landscape. Info: www.americanconference.com.

26-28 MPlanet.  Business and marketing conference presented by American Marketing Assn at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Fla. Forum of b-to-b and b-to-c marketing leaders. Info: www.mplanet2009.com.

26-28 Trademark Protection.  IQPC Trademarks & Copyright Protection conference in New York. Info: www.iqpc.com.

28-29 Sports Forum.  14th annual National Sports Forum at Renaissance Glendale (Ariz.) Hotel & Spa. Top sports marketing, sales, promotions & event execs expected from NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, racing, colleges, more. Info: (800) 232-3133; www.sports-forum.com.

28-31 Golf Expo.  Annual PGA Merchandise Show, presented by PGA Golf Exhibitions at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. More than 40,000 attendees, seminar sessions, exhibits, awards program. Demo day Jan. 28 at Orange County National GC. Info: (800) 840-5628; www.pgashow.com.

February

4 Marketing Metrics.  “Metrics of marketing accountability,” presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at USA Weekend office, New York. Expert speakers. Fee: $595 members, $795 nonmembers. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

March

10-11 Integrated Marketing.  Annual integrated marketing conference and 26th Reggie Awards presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Fairmont Hotel, Chicago. Expert speakers.  Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

18-19 Promotion Marketing.  “Basics for promotion and integrated marketing,” presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Club Quarters, Chicago. Expert speakers. Fee: $1,150 members, $1,450 nonmembers. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

May

31-4 Sustainable Brands.  Sustainable brands conference at Monterey (Calif.) Convention Center. Issues, case studies, expert speakers. Info: www.sustainablelifemedia.com.

June

3-4 Promotion Marketing.  “Basics for promotion and integrated marketing,” presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Club Quarters, Chicago. Expert speakers. Fee: $1,150 members, $1,450 nonmembers. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

August

8-10 Gourmet Housewares.  Annual Gourmet Housewares Show, trade event presented by GLM concurrently with San Francisco International Gift Fair at Moscone Center. Focus on high-end cookware, cutlery, bakeware, small electrics, gadgets, specialty food, more. 400 exhibitors, 4,000 buyers. Info: (914) 421-3206; www.thegourmetshow.com.

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