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Conference featuring 30+ champion keynotes, speakers, and panelists from Click Up, Comic-Con, Goodwill, Padres, Petco, PNC Bank, Oracle, Qualcomm and many more within four content-rich educational tracks covering branding, strategy, customer experience, new technologies and more. American Marketing Association (AMA) San Diego Chapter is now accepting registrations for its The Art of Marketing: Marketing Superheroes set for Friday, October 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT in the Knauss Center of Business Education at University of San Diego. Early-bird conference tickets – offering a 50% discount – are available through August 15 only. Reserve tickets here. The Art of Marketing: Marketing Superheroes Conference will feature 30+ keynotes and speakers, and panels designed to provide marketing professionals with inspiration, insights and creative ways to forge new strategies and skills required to combat the evil forces of over saturation, overconsumption, overwhelm, tech overload, and marginalization. Attendees have their choice of sessions from four accelerated marketing education tracks: The Evangelist The Specialist The Technologist The Strategist The Art of Marketing keynote speakers include: • David Glanzer, Chief Communication & Strategy Officer, San Diego Comic Convention • Mark Lopez, Chief Experience Officer, Show Imaging • Melissa Rosenthal, Board of Advisors, Former Chief Creative Officer, Click Up Other conference speakers and panelists include, but are not limited to: The Evangelist Track • Chad Frederick Gilbert, VP, Content Marketing, NP Digital (moderator) • Travis Lamprecht, VP Brand, San Diego FC, • Kendra Rudd-Gloster, Influencer Relations Manager, Rare Beauty • Erika Ulring, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, San Diego Museum of Art The Specialist Track • Darlene Cossio, Director, Marketing & Communications, Goodwill (moderator) • Carlos Delgado, Sr. Media Relations & Public Information Officer, Rady Children’s Hospital • Silvia Mah, CEO, She Invests! • Teresa Ruiz, Founder, Dream Catch Consulting The Technologist Track • Jod Kaftan, Head of Product Design & Research, Oracle • Di Le, AI Ethicist/HCAI Strategist, Service Now • Brandon Ratliff, Director, MarTech, Qualcomm The Strategist Track • Valerie Attisha, VP, Client and Community Services, PNC Bank • Christopher Connolly, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Padres • Mike Frankel, SVP, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Petco • Anetra Henry, Senior Director Strategic Initiatives, Institute for Public Relations Zachary Senvisky, San Diego AMA President and Director of Growth, Compass Digital, says, “In today's competitive market, having the right strategies and tools is essential for success. The Art of Marketing conference offers a comprehensive program that covers critical areas of marketing, from branding to technology. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and practical solutions that can be immediately applied to their work, helping them stay ahead in the industry." Darlene Cossio, AMA Art of Marketing Co-Chair and Director, Marketing & Communications, Goodwill, says, “We have an incredible line-up of San Diego marketer superheroes who have been on the frontlines of branding and customer experience, to public relations and digital marketing. It’s a not-to-be-missed conference for those who want to advance their marketing careers and network with some of the most talented marketing professionals in region.” Sara Storm, AMA Art of Marketing Co-Chair and Product Marketing Director, says, “This conference will appeal to marketers on the corporate and agency sides across San Diego and throughout Southern California. The keynotes and tracks provide a comprehensive program within one productive day on the beautiful USD campus and the Knauss Center of Business Education. Conference attendees will leave informed, inspired, and armed with new real-world solutions.” The 2024 Art of Marketing conference sponsors include: • Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego (presenting sponsor) • Causal IQ • Clearpoint Agency • Digitopia • Downtown Works • Messina Agency • Weir Interactive • Nexxen • Punch Bowl Social • Selfie Here Photo Booths Learn about ways to increase your brand awareness through the conference’s sponsorship opportunities. About American Marketing Association San Diego San Diego AMA is comprised of mid to senior-level high-performing marketers serious about furthering the art of marketing and their careers. It is a source for education and networking, providing information, resources, and valuable connections in an approachable environment where personal development goals can be achieved. Visit www.sdama.org.

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. A lab that creates the substance shares the technology behind it all.

Are you a small business owner or non-profit leader? You might be trying to figure out how to connect and serve very different, or niche markets. Our dynamic speaker, Jenny Case will talk about how she cultivates niche loyalty here in San Diego. As the Executive Director of Diversionary Theatre, the nation's third-oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre company, she is leading the way on entertaining and inspiring several niche audiences. How does she do it? Jenny will share practical insights on how she fosters meaningful connections within the community. You'll get tips and tools on how you can foster connections in your niche market and start cultivating customer loyalty. Join us for networking, and enjoy this fun, motivational and inspirational talk! ($30 Guest / $80 Exhibitor, Breakfast included.) For more information visit: score.org/sandiego

Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence. But the nativist ideas that propelled his popularity remain ascendant in today's France and beyond.

Whole Hog is a bluegrass band that performs timeless hits, eclectic selections from the roots of Americana music. Their sound blends traditional bluegrass repertoire with Irish, vintage jazz, yodeling, country, western swing, honky-tonk, original songwriting, and special requests. The band gets audiences on the dance floor, putting on entertaining shows at parties, festivals, and corporate events. Members’ personalities and comradery connect with audiences, while wowing them with instrumental mastery and lush vocal harmonies. This Ventura-based string band consists of Seth Andrey Oster on guitar, Keith Frankel on banjo, Charletta Erb on fiddle, and Corey Highberg on standup bass. Seth is a contest winning flatpicker, fingerpicker, singer, yodeler, and buckdancer. Trained in jazz and classical guitar at Cal State Northridge, the multi-instrumentalist has continued to nourish his passion for bluegrass, pre-war blues, and gypsy jazz. Keith found his true passion for music as a teenager when he discovered the five-string banjo. Before moving to California, he worked with a variety of Colorado-based string bands including the Swallow Hill House Band. In addition to performing, he has been a consummate educator and currently teaches at Boulevard Music in Culver City. Charletta is a California State Adult Division Fiddle Champion recognized for her lyrical waltzes and clear tone. She has a deep affection for Irish and old-time music. With her Rhonda Vincent-esque vocal quality, spunky stage presence, and soulful vocal harmonies, she has graced the stage at festivals including Parkfield, Great 48, South State 48, Good Old Fashioned, and Topanga Tailgate Jam. Corey sings and plays upright bass. He teaches, researches, composes, and performs music in a variety of styles. He has a masters degree in Musicology from CSU Long Beach. www.wholehogband.com Whole Hog on Instagram and Facebook

Temperatures were in the triple-digits in much of the area on Tuesday and authorities warn that they could top 110 degrees F in southern Spain in the coming days.

Pedicabs could soon face stiffer regulations if the San Diego City Council passes amendments to the city code Monday.

People who missed one of the COVID stimulus payments or had received less than the full amount were able to claim the credit.

As the Siedler family fights over Padres ownership, the team faces uncertainty during a period of remarkable success and community pride.

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