The Senior Marketers Think Tank is ANA’s most senior-level committee, designed for senior marketers who manage the overall marketing communications and/or branding portfolios at their respective organizations.
Mission
As leaders of our respective marketing organizations, Senior Marketers Think Tank members will work together to provide a forward- looking view of marketing. This cross-industry group will serve as a forum for practical discussion with stimulation from outside guests as well as internal members. We will link with sister committees as appropriate to gather and disseminate information of benefit to our members.
Criteria for Membership
The group has agreed that the criteria for membership in the Senior Marketers Think Tank is:
- Must be experienced leaders of marketing organizations
- Must limit membership to one person per company (although exceptions to this will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Must make a commitment to attend meetings on a regular basis
Discussion Topics
The Senior Marketers Think Tank is expected to cover issues including:
- Marketing accountability
- The impact of technology on marketing
- Marketing organizational structures
- Integrated marketing communications
- Emerging issues of critical importance to marketers
- Bringing innovation to your organization
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | New York, NY |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2008 | St. Louis, MO |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2008 | New York, NY |
Prior Meeting Notes
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | Boston, MA |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2007 | New York, NY |
| Tuesday, June 5, 2007 | New York, NY |

