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ROME -(Dow Jones)- Using the European Central Bank's LTRO liquidity shouldcarry no stigma and is a "business opportunity" for Italian banks, asalternative sources of funding are often most costly, Bank of Italy DeputyGovernor Fabrizio Saccomanni said Thursday.

Saccomanni said the three-year funding option from the ECB was aimed atdismantling "paralysis" in the medium-term funding markets. In such a context, "talking about stigma is meaningless," he said.

Bankers who warned of stigmas and boasted of not needing to use the LTROs "areperhaps just trying to be macho," he added.

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Speaking Opportunities Abound for Women Business Leaders, Finds Annual Weber Shandwick Study on Top Executive ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Top women business leaders spoke at 218 unique events in 2011. These conference opportunities included a mix of women's and non-gender specific forums – including CEO-only conferences, global and policy summits, and industry events, according to Weber Shandwick's latest "Top Executive Conferences" study.

Given the importance of leadership communications, Weber Shandwick conducts global research annually on the executive leadership conference landscape.  In this year's installment, the firm examined the speaking engagements of the world's top women business leaders, based on Fortune's 2011 Most Powerful Women (MPW) list (50 women executives who are U.S.-based and 50 women who are not U.S.-based).

The majority of women (69 percent) on the list spoke at one or more conferences in 2011. On average, these top-ranking women spoke at 2.7 conferences over the course of 12 months. U.S.- and non-U.S. based women were nearly just as likely to speak, confirming that women all over the globe recognize the value of conference visibility.

"Women executives are establishing their rightful place at the table, gaining greater stature and notoriety in the business world.  As such, they are becoming vital members on the conference circuit, increasing participation and prominence in this powerful venue," said Micho Spring, chair of Weber Shandwick's Global Corporate practice.

The leading speaking forums in 2011 for these top women executives included Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit, The World Economic Forum/Davos, India-US CEO Forum, Women Corporate Director's Global Institute, the Paley Center for Media International Council Summit and the APEC Women and the Economy Summit.

A categorization of all conferences found that these executives spoke primarily at industry-specific events (e.g., World Food Prize Conference and FICCI-IBI Conference on Global Banking) and conferences geared toward job function (e.g., Techonomy and ANA Conference), followed by women's leadership and academic forums. Our research found that the digital category (e.g., Digital Life Design and South by Southwest) of conferences crossed prominent women business leaders' radar screens in 2011, though participation was still low.  Perhaps the greater concentration of industry- and job function-related conferences hints at the importance for leading executives to speak before audiences containing potential prospects and customers.

Types of 2011 Global MPW Speaking Venues*

(in rank order)

The World Food Prize, FICCI-IBI Conference on Global Banking

WSJ Women in the Economy, Women in Leadership Forum Asia

Stanford University Entrepreneur Bootcamp, MIT Sloan Innovation Leader Series

The White House Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, Commonwealth Business Forum

Chief Executive's Club of Boston, Detroit Economic Club

APEC CEO Summit, Forbes Global CEO Conference

Digital Life Design Conference, SXSW

*Rank based on number of types of conferences regardless of how many Most Powerful Women (MPW) from Fortune's list spoke at each

"Executives not only personify the company but are the company's most influential storytellers.  Weber Shandwick's new Top Executive Conferences study helps define the context in which senior women business leaders are seen and heard. The strategic use of the conference landscape to promote a company's story is a powerful tool that when fully leveraged can move the business forward," said Carol Ballock, executive vice president at Weber Shandwick.  

For more information, please contact Carol Ballock at 212.445.8124 or cballock@webershandwick.com.  You can also visit www.webershandwick.com.

You may download the executive summary at: http://www.webershandwick.com/topconferences.

About the Research
Weber Shandwick began with the U.S. and Global lists of the 2011 Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business.  This is a list of 50 women from U.S.-based companies and 50 women from non-U.S. companies.  For each woman on the list, Weber Shandwick examined her speaking engagements during 2011.  Weber Shandwick audited company websites for conference participation and searched media using Factiva.  Company meetings and shareholder presentations were excluded.  Weber Shandwick also analyzed the agendas of the highest ranking conferences to determine the topics these Most Powerful Women spoke about.

About Weber Shandwick's Executive Equity & Visibility Services
Executive Equity & Visibility is a component of Weber's Shandwick's Enterprise Brand Activation Strategy which includes Corporate Storytelling, Executive Equity & Visibility, Amplification & Engagement, and establishing third-party Credentials & Recognition. 

About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 81 countries around the world. The firm's success is built on its deep commitment to client service, our people, creativity, collaboration and harnessing the power of Advocates - engaging stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputation. Weber Shandwick provides strategy and execution across practices such as consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, corporate and crisis management. Its specialized services include digital/social media, advocacy advertising, market research, and corporate responsibility. In 2010, Weber Shandwick was named Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report for the second year in a row; an 'Agency of the Decade' by Advertising Age, Large PR Agency of the Year by Bulldog Reporter, a Digital Firm of the Year by PR News, and Top Corporate Responsibility Advisory Firm by CR Magazine. The firm has also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the world. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG - News). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.

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Weber Shandwick
212.445.8171
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Wharton Executive Education Program to Help Business Leaders Identify Foreign Growth Opportunities - msnbc.com

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced a first-of-its-kind program, Leading in Foreign Markets. The executive education program has been developed to meet the needs of business leaders working in foreign countries and cultures. The week-long program, to be held in April on the Wharton School's Philadelphia campus, will address every aspect of leadership in an unfamiliar environment.

"Everyone recognizes that the world is flat," notes Wharton Marketing Professor Z. John Zhang. "But not everyone seems to notice that flat doesn't mean homogenous. There are remarkable differences in cultures, language, and behavioral norms that carry over into the business environment. Bringing your business onto foreign soil without this recognition can set you up for many surprises."

Leading in Foreign Markets will provide the knowledge and tools leaders need, including new perspectives on marketing, internal management issues, accounting, and finance. The program will help participants overcome cultural and language barriers, and navigate new regulations, marketing environments, incentive issues, and business acumen.

Zhang, who serves as the program's Faculty Co-Director, continues, "Wharton programs draw participants with substantial responsibilities from around the world, some of whom have had a 'honeymoon experience' in unfamiliar markets. They come with specific problems, looking for new perspectives and new ideas, and deep learning comes from the experience in the room."

Wharton Executive Education will prepare executives to expand their organizations into foreign markets to capitalize on some of today's most promising growth opportunities. Leading in Foreign Markets offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and a network of global peers how to lead, manage, and motivate people in a different culture or country.

Leading in Foreign Markets is designed for country managers, managing directors, regional presidents, and those anticipating a move into one of these roles in the near future. The program will be held April 9-13, 2012 at the Steinberg Conference Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. For more information and an application, please visit:

http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/open-enrollment/senior-management-programs/leading-in-foreign-markets.cfm

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania — founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school — is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.

CONTACT: Wharton Executive Education contact: Eleena de Lisser Aresty Institute of Executive Education The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Telephone: +1.215.898.7239 E-mail: execed-pr@wharton.upenn.edu

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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced a first-of-its-kind program, Leading in Foreign Markets. The executive education program has been developed to meet the needs of business leaders working in foreign countries and cultures. The week-long program, to be held in April on the Wharton School's Philadelphia campus, will address every aspect of leadership in an unfamiliar environment.

"Everyone recognizes that the world is flat," notes Wharton Marketing Professor Z. John Zhang. "But not everyone seems to notice that flat doesn't mean homogenous. There are remarkable differences in cultures, language, and behavioral norms that carry over into the business environment. Bringing your business onto foreign soil without this recognition can set you up for many surprises."

Leading in Foreign Markets will provide the knowledge and tools leaders need, including new perspectives on marketing, internal management issues, accounting, and finance. The program will help participants overcome cultural and language barriers, and navigate new regulations, marketing environments, incentive issues, and business acumen.

Zhang, who serves as the program's Faculty Co-Director, continues, "Wharton programs draw participants with substantial responsibilities from around the world, some of whom have had a 'honeymoon experience' in unfamiliar markets. They come with specific problems, looking for new perspectives and new ideas, and deep learning comes from the experience in the room."

Wharton Executive Education will prepare executives to expand their organizations into foreign markets to capitalize on some of today's most promising growth opportunities. Leading in Foreign Markets offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and a network of global peers how to lead, manage, and motivate people in a different culture or country.

Leading in Foreign Markets is designed for country managers, managing directors, regional presidents, and those anticipating a move into one of these roles in the near future. The program will be held April 9-13, 2012 at the Steinberg Conference Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. For more information and an application, please visit:

http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/open-enrollment/senior-management-programs/leading-in-foreign-markets.cfm

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania — founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school — is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.

CONTACT: Wharton Executive Education contact: Eleena de Lisser Aresty Institute of Executive Education The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Telephone: +1.215.898.7239 E-mail: execed-pr@wharton.upenn.edu

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Wharton Executive Education Program to Help Business Leaders Identify Foreign Growth Opportunities

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced a first-of-its-kind program, Leading in Foreign Markets. The executive education program has been developed to meet the needs of business leaders working in foreign countries and cultures. The week-long program, to be held in April on the Wharton School's Philadelphia campus, will address every aspect of leadership in an unfamiliar environment.

"Everyone recognizes that the world is flat," notes Wharton Marketing Professor Z. John Zhang. "But not everyone seems to notice that flat doesn't mean homogenous. There are remarkable differences in cultures, language, and behavioral norms that carry over into the business environment. Bringing your business onto foreign soil without this recognition can set you up for many surprises."

Leading in Foreign Markets will provide the knowledge and tools leaders need, including new perspectives on marketing, internal management issues, accounting, and finance. The program will help participants overcome cultural and language barriers, and navigate new regulations, marketing environments, incentive issues, and business acumen.

Zhang, who serves as the program's Faculty Co-Director, continues, "Wharton programs draw participants with substantial responsibilities from around the world, some of whom have had a 'honeymoon experience' in unfamiliar markets. They come with specific problems, looking for new perspectives and new ideas, and deep learning comes from the experience in the room."

Wharton Executive Education will prepare executives to expand their organizations into foreign markets to capitalize on some of today's most promising growth opportunities. Leading in Foreign Markets offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and a network of global peers how to lead, manage, and motivate people in a different culture or country.

Leading in Foreign Markets is designed for country managers, managing directors, regional presidents, and those anticipating a move into one of these roles in the near future. The program will be held April 9-13, 2012 at the Steinberg Conference Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. For more information and an application, please visit:

http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/open-enrollment/senior-management-programs/leading-in-foreign-markets.cfm

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania -- founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school -- is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.

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UNICON Study: Mobile Learning Offers Growing Opportunities for Executive Education Programs Around the Globe - Consumer Electronics Net

Company News: Page (1) of 1 - 01/12/12January 12, 2012 -- Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

New research from UNICON (International University Consortium for Executive Education) reveals that many business schools across the globe have untapped opportunities to provide innovative executive education learning programs facilitated by mobile technology. The UNICON report, Going mobile in executive education, is based on research conducted by UNICON member Ashridge Business School in the United Kingdom. It analyzes the potential impact of mobile technologies on the executive education learning landscape around the world. The report looks at mobile learning, and how portable technologies -- smartphones , PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), handheld computers and personal media players -- can support and extend the reach of teaching and learning.

The report finds that some learning providers are embracing mobile learning and developing new approaches to learning. Included in the report are detailed case studies of: Abilene Christian University (USA), The Open University (UK), Ashridge Business School (UK), Harvard Business School (USA), Seton Hill University (USA), IMD (Switzerland), EPIC, (UK), and Skill Pill, University of Cape Town (South Africa).

While the research highlights examples of innovative applications of mobile learning in business schools, universities and the private sector around the globe, it concludes that many more executive education providers today could be maximizing the vast potential of mobile devices for learning.

The future of executive education is about choice and personalisation. Our survey makes clear that providers should not wait for the industry to settle, said UNICON Chairman Bill Shedden, who also serves as Director of the Centre for Customised Executive Education at the Cranfield School of Management in Bedford, England. Our recent State of the Industry survey also found that while many executive education providers are moving cautiously, they have begun experimenting with technology and in many cases are taking more technology initiative than clients expect or demand. In other words, executive education clients look to university-based providers to help them understand what new technology is important.

The global nature of businesses and the growing capabilities of powerful mobile devices mean that adopting new technologies in learning is essential to continuing to attract clients in the competitive executive education market, Shedden continued. UNICON is dedicated to helping its members learn more about how to effectively adopt new technologies and to remain industry leaders in university-based executive education programs around the globe.

Mobile technology can help provide executives with pre- and post-course support, and the latest mobile learning applications can extend their access to a multimedia-rich education. It also provides a means for participants to stay connected with one another as professional resources after a program ends. Other benefits of mobile learning identified by the report include:
    Just enough learning highly applied, easily digestible learning for busy executives.    Just-in-time learning convenient, flexible and relevant learning at the exact moment learning is required.     Just-for-me learning learning can be accessed via mobile devices in many different ways, which means that there are opportunities for it to appeal to many different learning styles.    Mobile devices can facilitate collaboration. SMS texting reminders, knowledge sharing forums and ask a question forums enable and enhance interaction between participants and instructors.

Research Fellow at Ashridge Business School and UNICON report co-author Dr Carina Paine Schofield noted, Advances in mobile technologies and high levels of mobile phone penetration are changing the way that learning is being adopted and used in educational contexts, and it has evolved into more than e-learning with a phone. Mobile learning offers easier access to learning materials so students can be more productive with their time. It empowers executive education providers to serve up learning in multiple formats audio, visual or text to suit individual learning styles.

Ashridge Business School was one of the first executive education providers to establish an online learning resource. Its online learning platform, Virtual Ashridge, lets students home in on certain interests and choose a style of learning that fits their personality without information overload: some may want to listen to an audio file or read text, while others may want to take part in an online discussion.

Director of Learning Services at Ashridge Business School Tony Sheehan said: Mobile learning offers a powerful opportunity to introduce learning on demand. It allows individuals to connect to executive education at a time that suits them and in a way that can support current business challenges. Learners are no longer dependent on the classroom, as mobile devices allow learners to connect in times of reflection a long train journey, a daily commute where the mind is alert and open to new insights.

During these times of austerity, mobile and e-learning tutorials also provide a cost- and time-efficient way of educating staff that avoids the travel and accommodation costs of off-site courses, Sheehan added.

About UNICON
Founded in 1972 as an association of executive education program directors, UNICON has evolved from an informal common-interest group into an incorporated non-profit consortium committed to advancing the field of university- and business school-sponsored executive education. Membership is composed of nearly 100 educational institutions from the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.

UNICON is committed to the principle that academically based executive education provides a combination of thought-leadership at the highest levels of rigor, masterful learning environments and practical application that cannot be replicated by non-academic providers.

The organization sponsors and conducts research studies that bring to the forefront this unique value of business-school-based executive education. It also provides industry/operational knowledge and networking opportunities for members through conferences, workshops, research, benchmarking, website, newsletters, job postings, discussion boards and forums and other activities.

The UNICON report, Going mobile in executive education: how mobile technologies are changing the executive learning landscape, was written by Dr. Carina Paine Schofield, Trudi West and Emily Taylor of Ashridge Business School.

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