May 2017 Marketing and Design Events

May 2017 Marketing and Design Events

The weather is finally warming up and you know what that means – it’s time to get out of the office! These luncheons, conferences and networking events will make for great excuses (and you’ll probably learn something new, too). Check out some of our favorite events below, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for updates.

May 10, 2017

8 on 8 with a Prospective Client 
11:30 a.m. at Westborough Country Club

A great opportunity to pick the brain of some of the region’s key decision makers, including professionals from BJC, Monsanto, SIU-Edwardsville, Washington University and more. Choose your table when you register.

May 11, 2017

Electric Playground Beatdown 
3 p.m. at The Silver Ballroom

Skip out of work a couple hours early to come watch (or participate in) the annual Ad Club Pinball Tournament, The Electric Playground Beatdown! Learn more on the Ad Club website (and if you’re an agency – get your team registered!)

May 17, 2017

The Perfect Pitch
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Webster University 

At this half-day conference, PRSA St. Louis is bringing together industry insiders from CNN, KSDK-TV Channel 5, KMOV-TV Channel 4 as well as industry leaders to share their expertise with you on the secrets of successfully pitching broadcast media today. Register here.

May 18, 2017

AMA Monthly Luncheon
11:30 a.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy

Join AMA for the monthly luncheon at Maggiano’s. You’re guaranteed to leave with some new marketing insight, a new business contact or two, and a full stomach from a multi-course family-style lunch. Register here.

DRIVE 2017 Conference
11:30 a.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy

Learn proven best practices and strategies that are changing the game in sales, marketing and customer success. Get your tickets here.

May 25, 2017

Lunch & Learn: Communicating with Employees in Turbulent Times
11:30 a.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy

During times of crisis and great change, much is made about communicating to external audiences. But it’s equally important to consider the special communications needs of internal stakeholders. Panelists from Nestle Purina, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Saint Louis University will share best practices and special considerations for ensuring internal audiences are appropriately informed, educated and empowered – and give some other practical insights that you can apply in similar situations. Register here.

Ongoing

Burning Bright Exhibition
TechArtista

Burning Bright is a group exhibition showcasing St. Louis-based female artists, curated and put on by Living Collective and HEX at TechArtista. Burning Bright will open at TechArtista from 5 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 and is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on view at TechArtista until Friday, June 16, 2017. Learn more.

Venture Café St. Louis
Every Thursday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the @4240 Building in the Cortex Innovation District

Each week, innovators and entrepreneurs gather for conversations and scheduled programming aimed to inspire. And don’t miss the new Venture Café Night at 39° North (Donald Danforth Plant Science Center) on May 16. See more here.