2018 Design of the Times Judge Registration
Are you an executive who works for a consumer product manufacturer or retail organization? Are you interested in reviewing some of the best in-store and digital activations while mingling with other like-minded executives? If so, join us as a 2018 Design of the Times judge by clicking "Sign Up!" today!
As a Design of the Times judge, you'll be treated to:
- Recognition for you and your company in marketing materials throughout the year.
- Networking opportunities during all judging activities and gatherings.
- One complimentary two-day conference package to the Path to Purchase Expo. (Includes up to seven seminar tickets.)
Judging Takes Place in Two Rounds
Round 1
Wednesday, July 11, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Chicago Marriott O'Hare, Chicago, IL
(Networking reception: Evening of July 10)
During Round 1 judging, leading consumer product manufacturers and retailers, along with top industry executives from the Forum of Merchandising Executives (FME) will review several entries in various retail channels and then score each one according to how well it executes the 4C's of Effective In-Store Activation. These scores determine the finalist entries which will be judged for a second time during Round 2 judging.
Round 2
Tuesday, October 2, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
(Includes networking lunch)
During Round 2 judging, leading consumer product manufacturers and retailers, along with top industry executives from the Forum of Merchandising Executives (FME) will review actual entries that are set up and displayed in a store-like setting in the Design of the Times Gallery on the show floor of the Path to Purchase Expo. Only finalist winners are judged during Round 2 and the top scores will determine the Platinum and Best of the Times honors.
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