Mission Paradox Workshops

You've heard a lot about the impact technology has had on Marketing. You know the importance of a good email marketing campaign and a well designed website. You've tried out Twitter. Played around with LinkedIn.

But, despite your best efforts, you are not getting the results you are looking for.

It's time to change that.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

- Select the tools that are right for the work you do.

- Understand the limitations of those tools and set proper expectations for how much they can impact your work.

- Combine those tools with traditional marketing tactics to create an effective, comprehensive, marketing strategy.

- Coordinate all your marketing efforts to ensure they are giving a clear, coherent message about what you do.

The day will begin with a brief presentation. The rest of the time will be spent explaining concepts and taking questions from all the participants. There will be plenty of time to address your specific challenges and come up with a solution that fits your needs.

This workshop will be the perfect way for you to start 2010! You'll learn a lot, engage with your fellow participants and leave with the knowledge you need.

The workshop will be held at the Hyde Park Arts Center (5020 S. Cornell). in the Community Events room.

The date: Saturday, January 9th

The time: 1-4pm

The cost: $75

I'm limiting this workshop to 15 participants. If you want in, here is what you need to do:

1. Email me at mission.paradox@yahoo.com and let me know you are interested.

2. I'll email you back with a Paypal link

3. Once payment is received you'll get a confirmation email.

These workshops tend to fill up fast. Once I get to 15 people I have to close down registration. So if you are interested, send me an email ASAP and we can get the process started.

Updated 1/6: We have 8 seats remaining for the workshop.

Paypal is the preferred method of payment, but if you want to pay via check email me and we will work out the details.

Adam Thurman is President of Mission Paradox, a consulting firm that focuses on marketing and branding issues. As part of Mission Paradox he has led presentations and workshops for Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the Civic Knowledge Project and the Arts and Business Council.

He is also Director of Marketing and Communications at one of the largest nonprofit theatres in Chicago. During his tenure as Director of Marketing the theatre has had some of the highest grossing productions in their more than 50-year history.

Adam is a former board member of the League of Chicago Theatres and has served on the Illinois Arts Council's Advisory Panel. He has been recognized as an Emerging Leader by Americans For the Arts and the Theatre Communication Group. He has also been featured in Time Out Chicago, the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Artist Resource.

Adam really helped me get focused, pointed me to some valuable resources, and generously gave me his time and expert advice. He was honest, thorough, and sincerely interested in helping me.

It all just flowed through like light through a windowpane. I wish there were more people like him

- Shawn Harris

I cannot tell you how wonderful and inspiring your workshop was. It is so refreshing to see someone with such intelligence and business savy with also such great passion for the arts and artists themselves.

- Lori Ecker

[Adam's workshop] was the best thing this organization has presented.

- Bill Dunnam

Adam's workshop was kick ass!

- Pam Peterson

Your considerable expertise added so much to our discussion and really helped to make the event a huge success. We received many positive comments from the participants.

- Andrew Micheli (Arts and Business Council)

Adam Thurman brought energy and enthusiasm to our social media workshop. He had an informative yet informal style that led to an engaging conversation. We'd love to have Adam back!

- Crystal Pernell (Hyde Park Arts Center)

Email me at mission.paradox@yahoo.com

All emails will be returned within 24 hours, if not sooner.