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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Content, Speakers, Attendees
Who should attend DDC2007?
DDC2007 is a conference about the future of Yellow Pages. This is where industry insiders gather to learn what’s happening in the global marketplace today and get a glimpse of what lies ahead. Executives from a range of companies and industry segments should plan to attend DDC2007, including:
- Directory Publishers – Incumbent, Independent, Electronic
- Internet Yellow Pages and Local Search Companies
- Marketing/Advertising Agencies
- Technology and Service Suppliers
- Certified Marketing Representatives (CMRs)
- Financial Analysts
- Media Companies
- Search Engines
- Trade Associations
- Venture Capital Firms
- And anyone who is interested in participating in the global Yellow Pages marketplace
Who is speaking at the conference?
The conference program features more than 40 speakers, representing nearly every segment of the global Yellow Pages business. There will be three keynote speakers and a featured Kelsey Group interview speaker. Click to view the current list of speakers.
What companies will be at DDC2007?
Click to view the current list of companies attending.
Is there an exhibit hall at this event?
Yes, DDC2007 features a must-see exhibit hall filled with vendor companies showcasing their latest offerings. Many of our conference sponsors will be among the exhibitors. The exhibit hall plays host to DDC2007’s continental breakfasts, luncheons and networking receptions. It is closed during general and break-out sessions. Click to view the current list of DDC2007 sponsors.
How many people will attend this conference?
This is the 28th conference on Yellow Pages that The Kelsey Group has held since 1988. Recently, 450 senior executives interested in the global Yellow Pages industry have attended each event.
How many sessions does DDC2007 offer?
DDC2007 features 11 general sessions and six break-out sessions. Among the general sessions are three keynote addresses and a one-on-one Kelsey Group interview with Ambassador Media Group CEO Kathy Hipple. There is also a pre-conference session for Kelsey Group advisory services clients that takes place on Day 1. Click to view the complete agenda.
Will copies of the presentations be made available after the conference?
Yes, for conference attendees only. We will post slide presentations on the DDC2007 Virtual Conference Web site. Attendees will receive an e-mail the week following the event containing the URL and instructions for accessing the Virtual Conference.
Conference Registration and Hotel
May I register online?
Yes. Click here for online registration. For registration questions, contact Pam Kelsey at pkelsey@kelseygroup.com or (609) 921-7200 Ext. 10.
How can I get press credentials to cover the conference?
Contact Eileen Pacheco at eileen@tango-group.com or (781) 556-1026 to submit your request for a press pass. Press passes are reserved for credentialed journalists.
What is the price for registration?
Conference registration pricing increases periodically leading up to the event. Click here for pricing and the price schedule.
What is the difference between the Kelsey Client price and the All Others price?
The Kelsey Client price is $200 less than the public/All Others price. Clients of The Kelsey Group’s Continuous Advisory Services (The Kelsey Report® and Interactive Local Media) are eligible to receive the Kelsey Client price on conference registration.
Do you offer early-bird pricing?
Yes. Registration pricing increases periodically leading up to the event. Register early for greatest savings. Click here for pricing and the price schedule.
What is your refund policy?
Conference cancellations received in writing before Aug. 10, 2007, will be charged a $200 service fee. Cancellations received between Aug. 10, 2007, and Aug. 24, 2007, will incur a 50 percent service charge. Registrants who cancel after Aug. 24, 2007, or do not attend the event are liable for the full registration fee. Substitutions may be made at any time, but you must contact Pam Kelsey at (609) 921-7200 Ext. 10 to advise us of changes.
Whom may I contact if I have questions regarding registration?
For registration questions, contact Pam Kelsey at pkelsey@kelseygroup.com or (609) 921-7200 Ext. 10.
Do you offer special pricing if more than one person registers from my company?
Companies sending several individuals may be able to obtain registration discounts. Contact Pam Kelsey at pkelsey@kelseygroup.com or (609) 921-7200 Ext. 10 for details.
Do you offer a special hotel rate?
Yes. Attendees may book a single room for $239 or a double for $264 until Aug. 24, 2007. After that time, rooms will be available at the prevailing rate on a first-come basis, so make your reservations early. To make reservations by phone, please call the Hyatt Regency Reston at (703) 709-1234 and mention that you are with The Kelsey Group’s DDC2007 conference.
Do you handle hotel room reservations as well as conference registration?
No. Attendees are responsible for contacting the conference hotel directly to reserve their hotel rooms. To make reservations by phone, call the Hyatt Regency Reston at (703) 709-1234 and mention that you are with The Kelsey Group’s DDC2007 conference.
Details on What Attendees Receive
What will I gain by attending DDC2007?
The Kelsey Group is committed to ensuring a valuable event for all attendees. The focus is on content and connections. Attendees come away with actionable information, research and analysis as well as a pocket full of business cards of prospective customers and partners. Click on reasons to attend for more information about what attendees will gain from DDC2007.
What kinds of networking opportunities does the conference include?
DDC2007 offers a range of pre- and post-conference networking resources and opportunities to help attendees make valuable connections. Before the conference, attendees can opt into the DDC2007 group on LinkedIn to arrange meetings on-site. At the conference, each attendee receives a printed list of attendees. And there are on-site networking opportunities around every corner — from formal opportunities at continental breakfasts, luncheons and networking receptions, to informal chances to meet during coffee breaks and following evening receptions. After the event, attendees can continue to connect online through the LinkedIn group.
What is the LinkedIn group, and how do I join?
LinkedIn is a leading online professional networking site. The Kelsey Group has established an affinity group on the LinkedIn site exclusively for registered attendees of the DDC2007 conference. Access to the group requires two things: 1) You must have a LinkedIn profile. If you do not yet have a profile, go to www.LinkedIn.com to set one up. It only takes a few moments; 2) You must be a registered attendee of the DDC2007 conference. Once you have completed your registration, and you have a profile on LinkedIn.com, you may opt into the DDC2007 group by clicking here. For more information about the DDC2007 group on LinkedIn, click here.
What does the cost of registration include?
The cost of registration includes access to all conference sessions,* receptions and meals; conference program materials, including a list of attendees, a program book filled with participating company profiles and speaker biographies; and access to the Virtual Conference Web site after the conference.
*Note: Only Kelsey Group advisory services clients have access to the pre-conference client-only session on Day 1.
Promotional Questions
Is there a registered press and or blogger list available?
Yes. The press/blogger list is generally available upon request three to four weeks before the conference. Please contact Eileen Pacheco at eileen@tango-group.com or (781) 556-1026.
Is there a list of attendees available?
All attendees receive the registered attendee list in their conferences packages on-site at the event. Additionally, sponsors receive a list of registered attendees in advance.
Questions About Sponsorship
What kinds of sponsorship opportunities are available?
The Kelsey Group offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for DDC2007. Please contact Nanci Karas at nkaras@kelseygroup.com or (609) 921-7200 Ext. 21 to learn more.
How can I arrange for an exhibit booth at DDC2007?
Please contact Nanci Karas at nkaras@kelseygroup.com or (609) 921-7200 Ext. 21 for more information.
What benefits do sponsors receive?
DDC2007 sponsorship offers a tremendous opportunity to raise your organization’s visibility among executive-level decision makers in the global Yellow Pages industry. Increase the overall awareness of your organization at DDC2007 and generate sales leads. Every sponsor receives an 8-by-10 booth; free conference passes; a full-page ad in the program book; logo displayed in the main ballroom; and visibility on the conference Web site and in conference promotions. Please contact Nanci Karas at nkaras@kelseygroup.com or (609) 921-7200 Ext. 21 for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
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To register by phone, call (609) 921-7200 Ext.10.
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