HOUSTON, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading,
innovative executives from Nike, MGM Resorts International, United
Airlines, and The Leo Burnett Company are featured keynote speakers
at Consolidated Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE: CGX) fifth annual emerge®
conference, to be held April 30 –
May 2 in Las Vegas. Emerge is sponsored by HP,
International Paper, Xerox and Adobe, among many other
supporters.
"Our keynote speakers for 2013 are acknowledged innovators in
their respective fields, who have deployed marketing solutions to
connect and engage with consumers for successful long-term
mutually-beneficial relationships," said Aaron Grohs, Executive Vice President, Sales and
Marketing for Consolidated Graphics. "Emerge underscores our own
commitment to push the boundaries of what is possible with print,
to think differently, innovate and engage the support of our
customers and suppliers to optimize our collective market
performance."
Emerge 2013 keynote speakers are:
- Mark W. Pilkenton,
Director, Global Brand Culture, Nike, Inc.: As one of Nike's
longest-tenured employees, Pilkenton has a unique insight into what
it takes to propel a brand to iconic status on a global scale.
- Scott Voeller, Senior
Vice President, Brand Strategy and
Advertising, MGM Resorts International: Voeller is a 25+ year
veteran of the Hospitality and Gaming industry, and has developed
and successfully implemented significant branding and marketing
campaigns throughout his career.
- Mark Krolick, Managing
Director, Marketing and Product Development, United Airlines:
At United Airlines, Krolick built strong brand and loyalty
marketing programs with a solid analytical foundation, including
advanced marketing analytics and CRM tools.
- Brian Shembeda and
Avery Gross, Senior Vice
Presidents, Creative Directors, The Leo Burnett Company: A
powerhouse creative team for Leo
Burnett, Shembeda's and Gross' award-wining work has been
applied toward such renowned brands as Sprint, Miller-Coors,
McDonald's and Kellogg's.
The keynote speakers will present May
1 and 2 at the MGM Grand in Las
Vegas to an audience of nearly 1,000 executives who
represent some of the most recognized brands in the consumer
marketplace. Emerge is hosted by Consolidated Graphics, along with
the support of leading sponsors such as HP, International Paper,
Xerox and Adobe, and 30 additional supporters.
About Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
Consolidated
Graphics, Inc. (CGX), headquartered in Houston, TX, is one of North America's leading general commercial
printing companies. With 70 printing businesses strategically
located across 27 states, Toronto,
Prague, and Gero, Japan, CGX offers an unmatched geographic
footprint, unsurpassed capabilities, and unparalleled levels of
convenience, efficiency and service. With locations in or near
virtually every major U.S. market, CGX provides service and
responsiveness of a local printer enhanced by the economic,
geographic and technological advantages of a large national
organization. Consolidated Graphics' vast and
technologically advanced sheetfed and web printing capabilities are
complemented by the world's largest integrated digital footprint.
By coupling North America's most
comprehensive printing capabilities with strategically located
fulfillment centers and industry-leading technology, CGX delivers
end-to-end print production and management solutions that are based
on the needs of our customers to improve their results. For more
information, visit www.cgx.com.
SOURCE Consolidated Graphics, Inc.