On Thursday, September 15, ERA will honor Marketing Maven CEO and President Lindsey Carnett with its ERA Volunteer of the Year Award. Carnett will receive the recognition as part of the 2016 ERA D2C Convention’s Moxie Awards Gala at the Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas.

The ERA Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes members for their extraordinary contributions to the association.

Robin Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of STiKi, says ERA D2C is Right for Us:

“At STiKi, we offer DRTV marketers a mobile engagement tool that’s boosting their return on investment. Because ERA’s D2C Convention is THE meeting place for DRTV pros, it’s exactly where we want to be to spread the word about our new offerings” said Shapiro.

ERA announced that Amir Tukulj, CEO of Thane Direct, as recipient of the 2016 Marketer of the Year award. This award recognizes an executive or company that has clearly shown outstanding success over the past year. Thane and Tukulj will be honored during the 2016 ERA Moxie Awards Gala to be held Thursday, September 15 in conjunction with the 2016 ERA D2C Convention at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. 

As CEO of global direct response leader Thane Direct, Tukulj presides over the company’s worldwide operations.

ERA has named Dan Danielson, Co-Chairman of Mercury Media, as the recipient of the 2016 ERA Lifetime Achievement Award. Danielson will be honored during a special presentation at the Moxie Awards Gala, which will take place on Thursday, September 15, in conjunction with the 2016 ERA D2C Convention.

The ERA Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to a deserving member whose career achievements have had a profound impact on the industry.

Chris Harris, Senior Vice President, Creative & Marketing Brand Action for GoConvergence, says ERA D2C is Right for Me:

“D2C is the premier annual event for the direct response industry. Attendees of D2C consist of the biggest and brightest professionals in the world of DRTV. Like many companies that attend the show, D2C provides GoConvergence with the opportunity to network with potential new clients, as well as catch-up with existing customers. D2C also facilitates the development of new, long-lasting partnerships that span multiple disciplines,” said Harris.

Michael Montgomery, Vice President Business Development for ERA member Internet Marketing Inc., says ERA D2C is Right for Me:

“D2C is a must-attend for any industry executive or company that wants to know where the industry is and where it’s headed. D2C is instrumental for companies seeking out partnerships or clients that will help them grow their business," said Montgomery.

ERA is pleased to salute Forbes Riley, who took time out of her busy schedule at The Great Ideas Summit to be featured as an in-studio guest for the morning show on Orlando Fox television station WOFL-TV. Forbes (as only she can) promoted our association and Great Ideas magnificently, helping to create an energetic, fun, and informative industry segment. Take a look!