- > Insights From 2022 ERA Conference General Session Speaker Jason Dorsey
Global speaker, acclaimed generational researcher and bestselling author, Jason Dorsey, will deliver a thought-provoking presentation, “Crossing the Generational Divide: Unexpected Discoveries and New Actions to Inspire and Bridge Generations,” on Monday afternoon, Feb. 28 at the 2022 ERA Conference.
Watch Dorsey’s insightful preview of his presentation to learn how he will …
- > Video Preview from 2022 ERA Conference Keynote Speaker Seth Mattison
Internationally recognized thought leader and FutureSight Labs Founder and CEO, Seth Mattison, will open the 2022 ERA Conference program on Monday morning, Feb. 28, with the presentation “The Emerging Future: Building Future-Ready Organizations and High-Performing Cultures to Compete and Win in The Decade Ahead.”
Watch Mattison’s video to get a sneak …
- > ERA Announces 2022 ERA Conference Day One General Session Speakers
Nov. 10, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the two Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, General Sessions topics and speakers at the upcoming ERA Conference, slated Feb. 27 – March 1 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The speakers were specially selected by …
- > ERA Announces 2021 Chapter Officers Leadership Training Graduates
Nov. 9, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces the latest graduates of its 2021 Chapter Officers Leadership Training (COLT) program, held virtually Nov. 3 – 5.
ERA’s COLT is an annual instructional program designed to offer practical knowledge, tips and ERA insider information on chapter management and planning …
- > Fall 2021 Issue of The Representor Is Now Available
The Fall 2021 issue of The Representor is now live on the ERA website. In this issue, don’t miss:
• The cover story, “Effective email marketing strategies: How salespeople can utilize targeted email marketing to start conversations and generate leads,” by Patrick Knoelke, managing director and founder of Spyre Group.
Also in …
- > ERA Quick Connections – November, Volume I
Manufacturing Data Reports
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in October with the overall economy achieving a 17th consecutive month of growth. … - > ERA Water Cooler: Maintaining a Company Culture in a Remote Environment
On Nov. 2, 2021, ERA held the Water Cooler session, “Maintaining a Company Culture in a Remote Environment.”
This discussion focused on the challenges that organizations face in maintaining a company culture, including how to effectively stay connected with employees, promoting employee morale and navigating the current empowered employee environment.
The session …
- > ERA Mourns Roger Ponto
It is with great sadness that ERA must report the passing on Sept. 30, 2021, of Roger Wayne Ponto. He was 90.
He founded Roger Ponto Associates in 1980 and held several leadership positions with ERA from 1985-1997, serving in various roles on the executive committee, including chairman, VP/audiovisual group, VP/education …
- > ERA Quick Connections, October – Volume 2
Monthly POS Reports
Budde Marketing, which provides monthly POS Index reports to ERA members, issued its latest summary, running from January 2019 through August 2021. Visit era.org to view the new index. According to the latest report, August 2021 POS activity was slightly over July 2021 and it was the sixth … - > Seth Mattison Selected as Keynote Speaker at the 2022 ERA Conference
Oct. 25, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe 2022 Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) Conference Committee announces that FutureSight Labs Founder and CEO Seth Mattison will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming conference, scheduled Feb. 27 – March 1, 2022, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Mattison will open …
- > Oct. 19 ERA Water Cooler – Retaining Talent in an Employee-Driven Market
DATE/TIME:
Oct. 19, 4:00 p.m. EDT
add to calendarFacilitator: Walter Tobin, ERA CEO
Co-Facilitators: John O’Brien, CPMR, Vice President of Coakley, Boyd and Abbett, and President of the ERA Executive Committee; and Carla Mahrt, President of JJM Search, an electronics industry executive recruiter.The discussion will focus on:
• What companies can do to retain …
- > A Sneak Peek at the 2021 ERA Virtual Sales Training Event
The Sept. 14 ERA Water Cooler Session featured a discussion about the association’s inaugural ERA Virtual Sales Training Event, “Sharpen Your Sales Skills in Today’s Market, scheduled Sept. 21-23, 2021.
The session was facilitated by Walter Tobin, ERA CEO, and included updates from guest panelists and members of the Virtual Sales …
- > Listen to ERA’s New Podcast: The Value of the Rep Model for Manufacturers
August 9, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationOn this episode of ERA Talks, ERA CEO Walter Tobin discusses “The Value of the Rep Model for Manufacturers” with ERA consultants Cesare Giammarco and John Simari.
Giammarco and Simari offer insights into the seven key attributes of the Rep Model value proposition to manufacturers: Expertise, …
- > ERA Mourns Jerry Bean
July 30, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationIt is with great sadness that ERA must report the passing on June 1, 2021, of Jerome “Jerry” Benjamin Bean. He was 77.
Highly respected in the electronics industry, Bean joined R.O. Whitesell & Associates in July 1973, first working in its Kokomo, Indiana, office, later …
- > 2022 ERA Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Are Now Available
July 23, 2022
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationERA announces that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2022 ERA Conference, scheduled Feb. 27 – March 1, 2022, at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Sponsors will again have the opportunity to support the conference’s robust educational program and networking opportunities, and foster …
- > ERA Recognizes 2022 Conference Volunteers
July 13, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationERA extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteers who are serving on the 2022 Conference Committee and Sub-Committees.
This distinguished group of talented industry manufacturers’ representatives, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers selflessly volunteers countless hours developing a dynamic educational conference.
Your commitment is deeply appreciated.
Visit ERA Conference to …
- > Early Registration is Now Open for the 2022 ERA Conference
Registration is now open for the 2022 ERA Conference scheduled Feb. 27 – March 1 at the AT&T Executive Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Register now to take advantage of the early registration rate and reserve your spot to attend the electronics industry’s do-not-miss event.
ERA has reserved a block of rooms …
- > New ERA Talks Podcast: Navigating Disruption with Avnet
July 8, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives Association
ERA Podcast: How Avnet Helps Its Customers and Suppliers Navigate Disruption
In the latest episode of ERA Talks, Walter Tobin, CEO of ERA, and special guest Phil Gallagher, CEO of Avnet, discuss “How Avnet Helps Its Customers and Suppliers Navigate Disruption.”Celebrating 100 years in distribution, Avnet’s …
- > Conference Committee Reveals 2022 ERA Conference Theme
July 1, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) Conference Committee announced that it has selected the theme “A New Day, A New Way” for the 2022 ERA Conference scheduled Feb. 27 – March 1 in Austin, Texas.
As the conference returns to its in-person format, the planning committee chose …
- > ERA Announces New Virtual Sales Training Educational Event in September 2021
June 23, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationERA announces its new Virtual Sales Training educational course, scheduled Sept. 21 – 23, 2021. Official registration for the event will open in mid-July.
This online sales training event was developed by a small ERA members committee including Ellen Coan, CPMR, of CC Electro Sales Inc. …
- > ERA Welcomes Ama Omari Derringer as Its Membership Services Coordinator
June 16, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Ama Omari Derringer has joined its team as Membership Services Coordinator, effective June 14.
In this role, Ama will serve as the liaison between the association and its members, focusing on recruitment, retention and engagement efforts, and assisting on …
- > ERA Podcast: TTI 2021 Initiatives and Beyond
June 11, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationIn this episode of ERA Talks, Walter Tobin, CEO of ERA and special guest John Drabik, Senior Vice President Sales and Product Marketing – Americas at TTI Inc., discuss TTI’s initiatives in 2021 and beyond.
TTI is the fifth largest electronics distributor in North America and …
- > ERA Announces 2022 Conference Committee
May 13, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces the appointment of the chair, vice chair and members of the 2022 Conference Committee responsible for planning the ERA Conference scheduled Feb. 27 – March 1, 2022, at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Bryan White, …
- > EDS 2021 Registration Is Now Open
April 16, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Components Industry Association (ECIA), the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) and the Global Electronics Distributors Association (GEDA), co-sponsors of the EDS Leadership Summit, are excited to announce that registration is now open for EDS 2021, which will be held at the Mirage Las Vegas, …
- > ERA Elects New Officers for 2021-2023 Term
April 13, 2021
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) has announced that its board of directors elected new national officers for the 2021-2023 term during its March 4, 2021, meeting. They are: chairman of the board – Chuck Tanzola, CPMR, of the Fusion Sourcing Group; president – John O’Brien, …
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