Program Overview
NCG hosts a biennial conference for the staff from co-op marketing and member services departments called Marketing Matters. The conference features presentations and workshops on key topics and trends that can support successful marketing efforts for your co-op including using strategies to grow sales and membership, innovative co-op projects and programs, and more. This two-day conference often offers optional retail tours to increase exposure to unique or interesting marketing or branding efforts, as well as lots of opportunity for peer support and networking. The conference is free to attend; however, participants are responsible for all travel and lodging expenses.
Target Audience
The target audience for Marketing Matters is marketing and member services managers in NCG co-ops. New and experienced managers will benefit from this event.
Presenters
Presenters vary across events. Consult the program schedule and overview for the presenters an upcoming conference, which will be posted approximately 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event.
Program Schedule
Marketing Matters is a two-day event, with ample breakout and networking sessions. The next Marketing Matters conference is scheduled for:
May 17 and 18, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
How to Enroll
Registration will take place via Co+op U. All marketing and HR contacts will be notified when registration is open and when program information is available.
Cost
Marketing Matters is free to attend. However, co-op staff attending this conference will be responsible for all travel and lodging reservations and costs, incidentals and any meals not specified.
Program Details
NCG hosts a biennial conference for the staff from co-op marketing and member services departments called Marketing Matters. The conference features presentations and workshops on key topics and trends that can support successful marketing efforts for your co-op including using strategies to grow sales and membership, innovative co-op projects and programs, and more. This two-day conference often offers optional retail tours to increase exposure to unique or interesting marketing or branding efforts, as well as lots of opportunity for peer support and networking. The conference is free to attend; however, participants are responsible for all travel and lodging expenses.
Target Audience
The target audience for Marketing Matters is marketing and member services managers in NCG co-ops. New and experienced managers will benefit from this event.
Presenters
Presenters vary across events. Consult the program schedule and overview for the presenters an upcoming conference, which will be posted approximately 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event.
Program Schedule
Marketing Matters is a two-day event, with ample breakout and networking sessions. The next Marketing Matters conference is scheduled for:
May 17 and 18, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
How to Enroll
Registration will take place via Co+op U. All marketing and HR contacts will be notified when registration is open and when program information is available.
Cost
Marketing Matters is free to attend. However, co-op staff attending this conference will be responsible for all travel and lodging reservations and costs, incidentals and any meals not specified.