CNBAM

Time to make final preparations for L.A. Convention

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by jasonyoung in Uncategorized

The 2010 CNBAM Convention in Los Angeles is nearly upon us and while some of us — those who are tired of the snow and cold — are already packed, here are a few things for those not quite prepared for the trip to keep in mind: The forecast is sunny and 70 for the time we’re there!

Here are some more practical items to keep in mind:

HOTEL
Our convention hotel is the Hilton Universal City.  There are still rooms available at this time.

ARRIVAL
Once you hit the airport, you’re only a short shuttle ride to the hotel.  Don’t forget to print your coupon if you’re taking Super Shuttle to the Hilton.

Primetime Shuttle:  Approximately $20 each way to/from Burbank airport or LAX.  Enter your flight info online to get an exact rate quote.

Super Shuttle: They created a link for the CNBAM convention with a $2 off coupon which brings the rate down to $10 per person from BUR airport and $18 from LAX.

WHAT TO BRING, WHAT TO WEAR
Business casual is appropriate for sessions.  If you are interviewing at the convention, a suit is recommended to go with your resume.  Bring cocktail attire for Saturday’s Awards dinner.  Most importantly, bring lots of business cards!

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Get your best sales materials and special papers ready to ship out for Saturday’s always-popular information exchange.  This is  your chance to pick up examples of the great work produced at member newspapers.  Your boxes will need to arrive at the hotel no earlier than March 18. All boxes to the hotel must be labeled as follows:

For the information exchange
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
Hold for CNBAM Meeting
c/o Linda Vasquez, Convention Services
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA  91608

If you are shipping items you want delivered to your guest room:

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
Hold for GUEST ARRIVAL – (Guest name)
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA  91608

If you haven’t registered, there’s still time. We have some great sessions, great vendors, great speakers, and great parties planned for you this year. Here is a partial list and schedule of the sessions, read about the round-table sessions or go here to read about they keynote speakers.

Can’t wait to see everyone there!