Ad Deadline - Friday, April 9th Hurry and get your ad in the MECA Conference Program. The deadline is next Friday. To purchase an ad, ontact Kathy at 847-927-5307 or send an email to kathy@mecaconference.com More info
Hotel Deadline - Monday, April 12th Don't forget to make your hotel reservations at The Congress Plaza Hotel. Time is running out fast. The MECA group rate of $119 is only guaranteed until Monday, April 12th.
The central location and affordable price make the Congress a great choice, plus staying at the Congress puts you at the center of activity for networking, partying and more.
To make your reservation, call 312-427-3800 ext 5025 or 1-800-635-1666, ask for the MECA Music Conference & Festival group rate. More info
Making Money With Publishing Read an interview with MECA panelist Eric Beall, author of a new book "Making Music Make Money: An Insider's Guide to Becoming Your Own Music Publisher. (Berklee Press)
At MECA, Eric will participate on panels addressing publishing issues.
More Panelists Added Rashaun Hall - R&B Editor, Airplay Monitor/Rap Columnist, Billboard Bryan Leach - VP A&R Urban, TVT Records Chris Schuler - Agency Owner, Bass/Schuler Entertainment Scott Shapiro - Attorney, Shapiro & Vasilatos, P.C. Donald R. Simon - Attorney, Law Offices of DOnald R. Simon More panelists
Some Panel Topics: College booking and radio Publishing Demo listening Songwriting Marketing, Promotion and Press Artist Development Management Performance techniques over 40 panels, clinics and workshops in all Details
Important Dates: 04/09/04 - Deadline for ad artwork. 04/12/04 - Last date to make reservations for guaranteed group rate at hotel 04/30/04 - Conference registration deadline; after this date badges are $300 at the door
American Airlines is the Official Airline of MECA American Airlines is the Official Airline of MECA, which means you get special discounts. American has flights to both O'Hare and Midway on American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection Service and oneworld carriers. Save the most by booking your flight at least 30 days ahead. Call 800-433-1790 and give authorization number 1154BA to check rates and make reservations.More Info
Avis Rent A Car is the Official Rental Agency of MECA MECA has arranged special car rental discounts with Avis Rent A Car. These discounts are 25-30% off the regular rate or 5% off existing promotions, whichever is lower. To make reservations, call 1-800-331-1600 or go online at www.avis.com and use AWD (Avis Worldwide discount) number D087518. More Info
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