2/18/2010 12:00:00 PM

February Luncheon: "Communications in Crisis"

Paul Argenti, Professor of Corporate Communications from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and Howard Sherman, President of Doremus, will present their recent research study on how the economic meltdown changed the way businesses talk to customers, suppliers and the public.

The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion, which will include:
- Sharon Solomon, Managing Director, Client and Marketing Strategy, RBC Capital Markets
- Tim Mickelborough, Global Head, Brand Management & Advertising Services, Thomson Reuters
- Chris Poe, Head of Global Brand Management & Advertising, BlackRock

1/28/2010 11:30:00 AM

FCS 2009 Marketer of the Year Award Luncheon SOLD OUT

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. No walk-in registrations will be accepted.

The Financial Communications Society (FCS) announces that Fidelity Investments has been named recipient of the 2009 FCS Financial Marketer of the Year Award. The award will be presented to James Speros, Chief Marketing Officer, at a gala luncheon at the New York Yacht Club on Thursday, January 28th, 11:30am-2:00pm.

The FCS and presenting sponsor CNBC invite you to sign up today to secure your seat at this exciting luncheon and popular networking reception, which will include multi-media overview of Fidelity’s marketing program. Tables of 10 are available.

12/10/2009 12:00:00 PM

Happy Holidays from the FCS

Please note that there will be no December luncheon. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you in January at the FCS Race for Kids and the Financial Marketer of the Year Award luncheon!

11/18/2009 12:00:00 PM

November Luncheon: ECO:Financial Communications - Leveraging the Climate Change Message

Featuring:
- Katherine Holloway, Product Specialist, Climate Change Fund, DWS Investments
- Phil Parrotta, Director, Head of Marketing, DWS Investments

Moderator: Jeff Ball, Environment Editor, The Wall Street Journal

11/10/2009 6:00:00 PM

FCS Cocktails with Content Reception

"The End of Financial News as We Know It:  Does the rise of social media mean the end of professional journalism?"

Panelists:
- Dennis Berman, Deputy Editor of "Money & Investing," The Wall Street Journal
- Paul Murphy, founder and editor of FT.com's Alphaville
- Sree Sreenivasan, Dean at the Columbia University School of Journalism
- John Lothian, editor of the John Lothian Newsletters
- Elinor Shields, Deputy Editor of "The Big Money," Slate.com

Moderated by Martin Mosbacher, Chairman and CEO of Intermarket Communications

Open bar / hors d’oeuvres.

Sponsored by Intermarket Communications and The Wall Street Journal (our FCS Chair for the event is Ted Smith, WSJ).

10/20/2009 10:00:00 AM

11th Annual FCS-Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day

Organized in conjunction with Junior Achievement, FCS Job Shadow Day provides city students with an up-close glimpse into the world of financial communications. It's easy! And fun! In preparation for FCS Job Shadow Day host participants will receive a packet of information regarding their specific student(s), along with suggestions on things to do with him or her!

To host an FCS Job Shadow Day Student this year, click here to download the registration form, and fax it, Attention Vicki King, to 212.522.6412. For additional information, contact Vicki at 212.522.2306, or Robert Foothorap at 212.644.5162.

Make a Donation
If you're unable to host a student, a simple donation of $100 or more to the FCS Job Shadow Scholarship Funds will help NYC high school seniors pay some of their college expenses. The FCS will award monies to participating students based upon the merit of their contribution in the FCS/Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day event and essay writing contest. Click here to download the pledge form.

10/15/2009 12:00:00 PM

Small & Mid-Size Business Owners: Rebuilding Their Faith in the Financial & Investment Industry

City Business Journals Network will present the findings of its annual national survey of small & mid-size business owners, examining their attitudes toward key financial brands and how the financial crisis has impacted their businesses, future outlook and use of financial planners and investment firms. Godfrey Phillips, Ph.D., Vice President Research, City Business Journals Network, will present.

Afterwards, Alex Orfinger, Publisher, Washington Business Journal, will moderate a panel, featuring:
-- Susan Song, Director of Global Branding, Citi
-- Bethany Sherman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, NASDAQ
-- John Von Brachel, Director of Content Development & Delivery, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
-- Phil Buehler, Chief Marketing Scientist, EuroRSCG Worldwide

9/24/2009 12:00:00 PM

How Financial Services Websites Create Credibility… or Kill It

Catalyst Group, a leading user experience design and research firm, will present the results of a custom study conducted for the FCS of several major financial websites, including new challenger brands, on-line firms and both traditional and non-traditional FIs.  The presentation will be followed by a discussion of the effectiveness of websites as a marketing tool and presence.

Panel to include:
- Wayne Park, Head of Outbound Marketing, Vanguard
- Robert Tobin, VP/Digital Marketing, Dreyfus
- Jack Otter, Executive Editor, CBS Money Watch
- Bryan E. Clagett, CMO, Geezeo.com
- Jeff Macintyre, Principal, Predicate LLC
- Nick Gould, CEO, Catalyst Group

9/10/2009 12:00:00 PM

FCS Luncheon Series

The FCS will resume its calendar of events in September. Enjoy the summer! In the meantime, you can continue the conversation on LinkedIn.

Click here to join the FCS LinkedIn Group!

6/25/2009 12:00:00 PM

FCS June Luncheon

Digital: Where Integrated Marketing Comes Alive

Panel discussion moderated by Brian Quinn, Vice President, Multimedia Sales & Digital Sales Director, The Wall Street Journal. Panelists will include:
- Marc Prosser, Chief Marketing Officer, FXCM
- Justin Tobin, Digital Strategy Consultant, formerly with American Express
- Kevin King, US Client Services, Edelman Digital