Thank you for attending Casino Marketing Conference and the Advertising and New Media Summit!
Marketing insiders know that Casino Marketing is a hard-hitting, straight-talking, no-holds-barred senior-level conference that addresses marketing challenges across all facets of the gaming industry, including commercial casinos, tribal casinos and racetrack casinos - virtually any gaming venue around the world.
More than 100 different gaming operators and other companies involved in the gaming industry attended this year's event, and they came from throughout North America - and beyond. Many companies sent their entire marketing and promotions teams, so they know the value of this unique event!
See the current list of attending companies.
NEW EVENT! For 2010, Casino Marketing Conference was paired with the all-new Advertising and New Media Summit, held on July 19 before the start of Casino Marketing. This exciting new event is designed specifically for casino marketers and explored how to leverage traditional advertising and marketing programs with 21st century Web, text and social media tools.
Romero Awards
The Romero Awards, named after casino marketing pioneer and author John Romero, honor those gaming operators who best fulfill the spirit of John’s more than 45-year crusade for effective, measurable and accountable casino marketing expenditures.
The 2010 Awards were presented at Casino Marketing Conference on July 21, in a special ceremony once again hosted by Al Bernstein, Sportscaster and Boxing Analyst, Radio Host, Speaker and Performer.
More than 30 gaming properties entered the 2010 competition - congratulations to all the winners! And start thinking about your own entries for next year's contest!
The 2010 Casino Marketing Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Virginia McDowell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
With nearly 30 years of casino experience, she has proven leadership in both regional and destination markets. She has been successful in the areas of operations, information technology, business development, and marketing, including sales, corporate communications and branding.
Before joining Isle of Capri, McDowell served as executive vice president and chief information officer for Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. and earlier in her career she spent 16 years working in the Atlantic City market before joining Argosy Gaming Company in Alton, Ill. as a member of the turnaround management team.
Watch the video tribute to Virginia prepared by Isle of Capri Casinos.
