*subject to change

Conference Location
All conference activities will take place at the JW Marriott Desert
Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information on the
hotel, we encourage you to visit JW
Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix.
Registration
There are three easy ways to register. Click here to register now.
Fees
Consumer 360 Conference Registration
Fee: Registrations received on or after May 1 will be charged full conference fee of $1995. Registration fees include all conference events from June 3-5.
Group Discount Registration Fees: Send
more, save more! For companies that register
six or more attendees the cost per
registrant is $1,895. Discounts
will be applied only on those registration forms submitted together
by mail or fax.
Daily Conference Registration Fees: If you're unable
to attend the entire conference, but want to purchase a day pass,
applicable fees are as follows:
Tuesday, June 3 Day Pass: $950 (includes evening event)
Wednesday, June 4 Day Pass: $950 (includes evening event)
Thursday, June 5 Day Pass: $400
Golf Outing Fee: This year's
golf fee of $120 includes a cart, green fees, boxed lunch and
beverages at
the JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club—Nick Faldo Championship Golf
Course on Monday, June 2. A shotgun start is scheduled at 1:00
PM. Club rentals ($40) and shoe rentals ($20) are available
at the golf course for an additional fee.
Spouse/Guest Fee: If you would like to bring
a guest to this year’s evening social events, the following
fees apply:
Tuesday, June 3- Desert Foothills Cookout $150.00
per guest
Wednesday, June 4 - Buffet Dinner Party $150.00
per guest
Conference Cancellation/Substitution/Refund
Policy
All cancellations and/or changes must be submitted
in writing. Full conference
refunds will be given to requests received by Tuesday, May 13. After
this date, a $500 cancellation fee will apply. Substitutions are permitted
if requested in writing by Tuesday, May 20. Substitutions after May 20
will be subject to a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given
for “no shows” or cancellations received after 5:00 PM on Thursday,
May 29. In the event your registration requires cancellation, please
contact Judy Anderson at 847-605-5892 or send an e-mail to judy.anderson@nielsen.com.
The Nielsen Company reserves the right to cancel and refund any individual
Consumer 360 conference registration.
The Nielsen Company assumes no liability for individual expenses
incurred in the event of cancellation.
Program content is subject to change without notice.
Golf Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full golf refunds will be given to written requests
received on or before Thursday, May 1. After this date, no
refunds will be given.
In case of inclement weather, full refunds will only be given if
Wildfire Golf Club management closes the golf course.
Hotel Reservations
You are responsible for securing your own hotel accommodations. Guestrooms
are available at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E. Marriott Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85054 U.S.A.
Toll Free : 1-800-835-6206
JW
Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix
Please make your hotel reservations today! Reservations can
be made by calling 1-800-835-6206 in the USA and Canada (or any
of the worldwide reservation telephone numbers available on Marriott’s
website). Mention that you are attending the Nielsen Consumer
360 Conference for a discounted group rate of $209 per night, plus
taxes. Reservations can also be made online by clicking on the
following link: JW
Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix. The online group
discount code: acnacna is already entered in the appropriate field
and all you need to do is enter the arrival date to begin the reservation
process. An additional charge of $20 per room, per person, will apply
for each additional adult. Children age 17 and under stay fee in the
same room with parents. The group rate will be extended three days
prior to and three days after the conference dates, subject to availability.
Please make your hotel reservations by May 8, 2008,
to ensure that you will receive the discounted guestroom rate.
After this date, room reservations at the discounted guestroom
rate will
be made on a space-available basis. Please note that
the room block usually sells out before the cutoff date; therefore,
we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations early.
A credit card is required with your reservation.
No deposit is required at the time of reservation. Guests are
responsible for
their own guest room, tax and incidental charges upon check-in.
Any changes in accommodations should be made directly through
the hotel.
Please note: Hotel accommodations
will not be secured by the Consumer 360 Registration Form/Invoice.
Air Transportation
You are responsible for securing your own air
transportation. The JW
Marriott Desert Ridge is easily accessible from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport. Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel is 30
minutes.
Ground Transportation
You are responsible for securing your own airport transfers. Rental cars and transfers by sedan, taxi and Super Shuttle are available from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. If you prefer transfer by sedan, arrangements can be made directly with Transtyle Transportation Services at 1-800-410-5479 or 1-480-948-6131. Online reservations are also available at www.transtyle.com. Transtyle’s rate to or from the airport to JW Marriott Desert Ridge is $60 (plus gratuity). Meet and greet in baggage claim can also be arranged for an additional $20. Transtyle also offers a direct shuttle service (shared rides) for returns to the airport at a $22 rate, per person. Reservations for this service can be made at the Concierge Desk at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort.
Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort:
Take State Route 51 (SR51) North (approx.
17 miles) to loop 101 East. Continue
on AZ-101-Loop and go East for approx. 3 miles. Take Exit 31-Tatum Blvd. Turn
left on to Tatum Blvd and go North for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Deer
Valley Road and go East for 0.5 miles. Turn left on Marriott Drive into
the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Miscellaneous
Badges
Name badges will be issued at registration. Badges
must be worn during all conference-sponsored events, including
the evening functions.
Handouts
Computer kiosks will be available in the registration
area and Networking Café to
download and print the conference educational session presentations. Please
note that general session and some concurrent session presentations will not
available due to confidentiality agreements and/or copyright protection laws.
Recommended Dress
Casual business attire is suggested for all scheduled conference events.
For Welcome Reception, Desert Hills Cookout, Cowboy attire is recommended (blue jeans, boots, western shirt, bandana and cowboy hat).
For Dinner Party, Summer white attire is suggested.
Golfers: Dress code requires
shirt with a collar and no denim or jeans are allowed.
Alcohol Policy
Nielsen encourages you to act responsibly and not drink and drive. Transportation
is provided to all events where alcohol is available. |