2010 On Hold Messaging Association National Conference to Be Held In San Diego

The On Hold Messaging Association, comprised of the nation’s leading 'on hold marketing' companies and equipment manufacturers, will be meeting to discuss the changing needs of this captive marketing service. Guest speakers will include marketing professionals along with industry specialists. The On Hold Messaging Association, OHMA, is the 'Trademark of Assurance' for the on hold messaging industry.

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OHMA. Trademark of Assurance

Quote startAccording to Pete Turpel, OHMA Chairman, ‘The conference will also encourage soliciting qualified on hold messaging companies to join our organization, further strengthening the industry and increasing awareness of the importance of marketing on hold!’Quote end

Macon, GA (PRWEB) January 27, 2010

The On Hold Messaging Association, OHMA, will hold their tenth annual conference in San Diego, March 18-20, 2010 at the Westin San Diego, 400 West Broadway. The conference will promote creative and marketing strategies for the on hold messaging industry. The three-day event will feature several dynamic speakers covering topics ranging from making your clients money and obtaining referrals, to ‘Biggest Bang for Your Marketing Dollars.’

Keynote Speaker: Barry Maher
Author, business consultant and speaker, Barry Maher will be the featured educational speaker of the conference.

Barry Maher first made his mark as a world-class salesperson, sales manager and sales executive, then as a management and sales consultant, helping clients improve their productivity--often dramatically. Selling Power magazine declared, "To his powerful and famous clients, Barry Maher is simply the best sales trainer in the business."

Today Barry Maher is in demand for business audiences of all types. And whether as a speaker or a consultant, he's hired to get results to improve productivity, attitude, the bottom line and ultimately, to make his clients money.

Those clients include organizations like ABC, the American Management Association, AT&T, Blue Cross, Canon, Cessna, Fox Cable Television, Fuji, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Infiniti, Lufthansa Airlines, Merck, the National Lottery of Ireland, Verizon and Wells Fargo. Maher will be addressing the group on several topics, including his well known principle "Concentrate on the 'What's in it for them?' and the 'What's in it for you?' will usually take care of itself."

Guest Speaker: John La Rocca
John LaRocca has earned his reputation in the world of credit card processing at Sage Bankcard through years of dedication and perseverance. A self-starter in the business, John made the transition to credit card processing after more than 2 decades as a well-respected, successful entertainment industry figure. He has amassed the knowledge, the contacts and the personal "hands-on" experiences that characterize triumph in any field. His business is built solely on referrals. Referrals are what determine his success ... one friend at a time ... one client at a time ... one deal at a time.

John will be providing attendees with successful networking practices, offering pointers on how to avoid the '5 Biggest' Networking Mistakes. John will also tell us how to: feel comfortable with self cold introductions; to introduce yourself to a small gathering, manage your leads, and how to choose your power partners carefully.

Some of the Breakout Sessions to look forward to:

  • ROI - Biggest Bang for your Marketing Dollars
  • Get a "hold" of your money - Financial Planning
  • MOH 202 - The Stuff you know you should know
Additional sessions are being confirmed and will be announced shortly.

International Panel Session:
International Members will host a panel discussion on successful marketing practices used overseas. This session will offer an opportunity for Q & A and generate new ideas and creative options for moh companies in the US.

Networking Opportunities:
Put your new networking skills to work! Here's your opportunity to talk with other top moh business owners and managers. Share your concerns, trials and tribulations. Enjoy sharing good times with fellow industry leaders. We guarantee you'll take home at least one new friend and many new business ideas.

The conference will include networking opportunities, breakout sessions, an industry tradeshow, a gala dinner and an awards ceremony.

According to Pete Turpel, OHMA Chairman, ‘The conference will also encourage soliciting qualified on hold messaging companies to join our organization, further strengthening the industry and increasing awareness of the importance of marketing on hold!’ The On Hold Messaging Association (OHMA) is an international organization composed of audio marketing agencies committed to expanding awareness of the On Hold Messaging industry, promoting ethical and professional business practices, assisting independent On Hold Messaging agencies in the development of their businesses, and enhancing the relationship between member agencies and their clients through education, self-regulation, and service and support excellence. We encourage qualified on hold marketing companies to explore the benefits of joining our organization. Please contact us today.

For more information, go to http://www.ohma.org or email them at info (at) ohma (dot) org.

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