2025 Agenda 

Preliminary Program (all times/topics are subject to change) 

8:30 – Continental Breakfast 

9:00 - 10:00 – What’s Ahead for the Media and Entertainment Industry: The Impact on Advertising Revenue, Order-to-Cash, and You

• Howard Homonoff – Grant Thornton, Fordham University

10:00 - 11:00 – The Delicate Balance between the Sales Department and the Credit Department

• Joe Fortunato, Hearst Television
• Carmen Reyes, Hearst Television

11:00 - 11:15 – Refreshment Break

11:15 - 12:15 – Looking for Cash

• Bryan DeGraw, Rachen Patel, Cynthia Woehrmyer – The Hackett Group

12:15 - 1:15 – Lunch sponsored by Szabo Associates

1:15 - 2:15 – Fireside Chat on Digital Billing  

2:15 - 2:45 – B2B Issues

2:45 - 3:15 – Networking Refreshment Break

3:15 - 3:45 – Payment Trends

3:45 - 4:15 – Creditsafe’s Ledger Insights Live Demonstration 

4:15 - 5:30 – Managing a Multigenerational Workforce (Conducted in conjunction with the MFM Regional Meeting)

• Nikki Bethel, The Emma Bowen Foundation
• Tiffany Mack-Mohammed, The Walt Disney Company
• Overview: The five generations currently in the workplace have been shaped by different historical events. They have divergent world views. They are motivated by different things and have unique communication styles. This session will provide practical insight to overcome stereotypes, cultivate inclusivity and foster a culture of belonging. You will walk away with an overview of current generations in the workforce and expectations for next 3-5 years and practical insights on how to embrace the different generations and equip them to work together to enhance your organization.
• CPE: 1 [Field of Study: BMO=Business Management & Organization/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Live/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation]

5:30 – 7:00 – Credit Conference Attendee and Regional Meeting Joint Networking Reception