FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT BROKER/DEALERS SELECT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING FIRM FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH EFFORT PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – The National Association of Independent Broker/Dealers (NAIBD), an advocate for small and independent firms for over 25 years that aims to improve the securities industry as a whole, announced that it has engaged the association management and marketing firm, CMA Association Management (CMA), for a new strategic growth effort. In addition to managing NAIBD’s day-to-day membership and event planning activities, CMA will work with the association to develop new marketing and public relations programs to raise awareness and increase benefits to members. CMA will work with NAIBD on several upcoming initiatives including the introduction of new educational and networking events, the development of new member benefits, increased sponsorship and advertising opportunities and a public relations campaign to raise awareness for various association initiatives, such as NAIBD’s health insurance program for 1099 advisors. Also CMA will plan and manage NAIBD’s 2008 Fall Technology & Compliance Symposium for securities industry professionals, where guests will have “Coffee with the Regulators” and participate in discussion groups. “NAIBD selected CMA for their experience in our industry and their time-tested ability to take associations like ours to the next level through their marketing expertise,” said Steve Distante, president of NAIBD. “Working together, we’ll be able to expand NAIBD’s capabilities, continue to provide specialized advocacy and establish a better industry forum for idea sharing and continuing education.” NAIBD was formed in 1979 by five southern California broker/dealers who met regularly to discuss areas of common interest such as due diligence, compliance and regulation. The organization is now national in scope with over 350 broker/dealer and industry associate members. Its members enjoy numerous benefits including educational meetings and symposiums held across the country, up-to-date compliance notices and commentary regarding regulatory changes, rebates and discounts from industry vendors and numerous networking opportunities. “CMA has become a reliable management and marketing partner for associations like NAIBD that are positioned for unprecedented growth,” said Jeff Barnhart, president and CEO of CMA. “This strategic ability combined with our staff’s knowledge of the investment management industry makes us the perfect fit for NAIBD.” CMA works with a variety of associations to provide structured and organized management systems, supported by comprehensive strategic marketing programs and creative communications. Using CMA’s innovative analysis techniques and planning processes, the firm transforms research, industry trends and market forces into compelling positioning messages and creative products that help associations realize their full potential. For more information on NAIBD, please visit www.naibd.org or contact Stacy Flint at sflint@cmasolutions.com. For more information on CMA, please visit www.thinkcma.com or contact Jeffrey Barnhart at jbarnhart@cmasolutions.com. About CMA Association Management (CMA) |