The International Media Management Academics Association, which has its roots in the Media Management Center, will hold its annual meeting for the first time outside the United States when it meets July 1-4, 2007, at Saarland University in Saarbrucken, Germany.
Saarland is the home of the current IMMAA director, Chris Scholz, a founding member of the organization. The link between the members is the spirit to push things forward and the interest in (teaching) media management and the international media business.
The 2007 program will focus on five different aspects of the media business: media trends, characteristics of the media, characteristics of media management, characteristics of media strategy and characteristics of media consumers. To get there, we have set up a process which involves the entire IMMAA group.
The International Media Management Academics Association first met on Northwestern’s campus in 2004, and again in 2005. In 2006, the group – coordinated by MMC Research Director Limor Peer – met in San Francisco.
For information about the event click here. To register, please download this form. A draft schedule can be found here.
Executive Program Focuses on Integration and Innovation
The many changes in the media are forcing media companies to push for efficiencies and innovation at the same time.
To meet that need, MMC has created an intense, innovation-focused two-week program called the Media Executive Leadership Program. It will be offered July 20-31 at the James Allen Center on the Northwestern campus.
In the middle of a devastating media recession where many newspapers and television stations are thinking only of survival, it is easy to overlook the fact that tomorrow's media organizations are being built today.
We already know some media companies will not survive. Others will so damage their brands; future viability will be in question. Those that do survive will face a changed world, filled with great pitfalls, but also great opportunity.
In this unprecedented environment, media organizations must make one of two choices. The first is to do nothing - business as usual. Organizations that make this choice allow events and competitors to shape their destiny. Staying the same means giving up the opportunity to lead. What will be the result? Only time will tell.
The second choice is to apply proven strategic thinking and innovative ideas to traditional media brands. This approach involves moving beyond current cultural, platform and sales limitations. This second approach requires highly skilled change agents willing to use fresh thinking and the latest ideas to advance organizations into an important new world. If done right, the result will be a dynamic, forward thinking organization with the potential for incredible profits.
For almost two decades Northwestern University's Media Management Center has taken a leadership role in creating the future of media. With the resources of both the Kellogg School of Management and Medill, the Center occupies a unique role in international media development. Part research organization, part think tank, part educator, the Media Management Center is the clear leader in future media thinking.
We know the public's demand for news and information continues to grow. Some media organizations will take great advantage of this growth. They will build great brands that also result in great profits. If you are a change agent, willing to look at the world in a fresh way, then the Media Executive Leadership Program is for you.
Please download and return this application by July 6. Cost is $11,400, which covers tuition, materials, food, lodging and activity expenses - everything but transportation to Evanston.
