Where We’ve Been/What We’ve Seen
Reinvention Direction (Above)
Above: HP Inc.’s Kim Rivera (left) and Tina Brown, the former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, discuss lessons on reinventing an organization during the #HPReinvent19 Transformation Leadership Reception. Brown encouraged attendees to “Keep asking yourself what is your conviction.” She also discussed the upcoming 10th anniversary of Women in the World Summit New York City””an event she founded while at the Daily Beast with $500,000 from HP””that celebrates the next generation of female leaders from around the globe.
#HPReinvent2019
HP’s Dion Weisler and WeWork’s Michael Gross discuss their new partnership and how the two companies are working to create spaces that bring people together at HP’s Reinvent 2019 World Partner Forum in Houston, March 18″“20.
Tuning into the Channel
CJ Cannata and Kevin McCarthy of Modern Office Methods at HP Reinvent, an invitation-only event for HP’s most important partners from around the globe. The three-day conference featured general sessions, executive one-on-one meetings, focus sessions, and roundtables with HP executives.
Limitless
Marco Technologies won the Award of Excellence, as well as an award for its revenue growth, at the Konica Minolta 2019 “Limitless” Dealer Conference in Newport Beach, CA. From left to right: Sam Errigo, Konica Minolta; Rich Klein, Marco Technologies; Clint Dorgan, Marco Technologies; Laura Blackmer, Konica Minolta; Doug Wood, Marco Technologies; and Rick Taylor, Konica Minolta. For a detailed review of the conference, see “36 Hours with Konica Minolta” on page 33.
Facing the Future
Frank Cannata and CJ Cannata presented an education session at KM’s 2019 Dealer Conference on future trends in the independent dealer channel to select KM partners from Latin America and Canada that have distinguished themselves in the areas of managed IT services, MPS, and production print.
The Next Generation
CJ Cannata meets up with Jenna Stramaglio, CMO, MWA, and David Scibetta, EVP and CIO, Copier Fax Business Technologies, during the technology expo that showcased products and IT solutions at KM’s 2019 Dealer Conference.
Here’s Johnny
The inimitable John Daly (left), known for his driving distance off the tee and freewheeling attitude, joins KM’s Rick Taylor on stage at the closing party.
Demo Determination
KM’s Kay Fernandez (left) and Laura Blackmer (right) recognize Kate Bluhm of Buffalo, New York’s Copier Fax Business Technologies, the winner of KM’s 2019 national demo contest.
Rock and Roll Jun-kie
KM’s Jun Haraguchi and Kevin Kern were front and center on the dance floor during the closing night party that featured Flashback Heart Attack, an “˜80s band. Haraguchi showed his U.S. colleagues how to rock!
An Evening with Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac superfans CJ Cannata, Carol Cannata, and Cathy O’Brien enjoyed the Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office VIP suite at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, courtesy of Larry Weiss and Joel Sherman.
Go Your Own Way
Industry analyst Andy Slawetsky and his wife Pamela enjoyed the Fleetwood Mac concert with tickets they won at the silent auction at the Jillian Fund gala, donated by Atlantic. The Slawetskys and CJ Cannata shared a laugh after uncovering a “guest” in the coat closet. Hmm, where have we seen him before? Oh, yeah, the 2019 KM Dealer Conference!
Going for the Gold
Novatech celebrates the gold and silver ADDYs (Annual American Advertising Awards, Nashville chapter) it won in recognition of the online videos and social media campaigns the company launched as part of its 2018 rebrand initiative.
