Join us as we kick off our 2010-11 season with a CincinnatiAMA Mixer at City Cellars on Thursday, September 16 from 5.30-7.00 pm!  After all the recent summer heat, this will be a great way to get back to networking with friends, colleagues, and peers in a very cool and fun venue!  For just $10, chapter [...]

Can’t make the whole two-day blow-out? Stop by for the lunch-only portion on Thursday, Sept. 23 . The keynote speaker will be Drew Buckley, COO of Electus, who will share his insights on the evolving world of digital entertainment. Drew Buckley is the Chief Operating Officer of Electus where he is responsible for overseeing finance, [...]

This Hottt Event is Moving Indoors To Keep You Cooool!
New Location — The Newport Syndicate. Come Inside for Cool Networking and Hot Rock-n-Roll with Digital Marketers!
You do Not Want to Miss This Event — Rock to Live Music, Enjoy Cool Libations, Devour Cincinnati Food-Favorites, Network with Digital Minds and enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the [...]

About this SIG: PF’s Gang is a monthly support/networking group assisting professionals seeking careers in sales, marketing, public relations, event planning and fundraising.
When: (4th Tuesday of the month) Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Where: Kenwood Towers, 1st Floor Conference Room, Next to Skip’s Deli 8044 Montgomery Road (I-71 & Montgomery Road 45236)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – [...]

About this SIG: Provides relevant and timely B2B resources, insights, and interaction to an ever- expanding group of attendees in a collegial, real-world, problem-solving environment.
This SIG is for AMA and Northern KY Chamber members only, and there is no cost to attend.
When: (4th Friday of the month) Friday, September 24, 2010
Where: NKY Chamber of [...]

Topic: Social Media
About this SIG: Forum for marketers and market researchers to network and discuss innovation, market research trends, and methodologies.
When: (4th Wednesday of the month) Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Where:
Web Media Tools (NEW OFFICE) 312 Plum Street, Suite 1420 (45202) Free metered street parking until 9:00 a.m.
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Cost: AMA Members [...]

Topic:  “Sourcing and Contracting Internationally” Facilitator: Judy Huang, 889 Global Solutions.
About this SIG: Insight on a range of international business and cultural topics that help participants expand more effectively into global markets.
When: (3rd Wednesday of the month) Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Where: NKY Chamber of Commerce, NOR-Com Room 300 Buttermilk Pike (0.25 miles east of [...]

Topic – How do you create wins, successfully bridge the gaps, lead and support sales, business development and marketing? Is it possible? Who does it well and what works?
Moderator – Susan LaBonte of ConnectionPoint Communications
About this SIG: Announcing the newest leadership and community opportunity for Sales Leaders and Marketing Professionals.
Thanks to our [...]

About this SIG: Provides relevant and timely B2B resources, insights, and interaction to an ever-expanding group of attendees in a collegial, real-world, problem-solving environment.
When: (2nd Thursday of the month) Thursday, September 9, 2010
Where: University of Phoenix located at 9050 Centre Point Drive in West Chester (45069). The meeting will be in classrooms located on the [...]

About this SIG: Focused exploration of today’s Interactive environment, including Internet marketing, advertising, web design, development, mobile marketing, and social media.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:

 
 
When: (2nd Wednesday of the month) Wednesday, September 8,  2010
Where: Web Media Tools (NEW OFFICE) 312 Plum Street, Suite 1420 (45202)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Members – Free Non-Members – [...]

The third annual Digital Non-Conference is back in the Queen City and ready to rock your digital world on Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 24. Interact and engage with local, regional and national digital connoisseurs. Learn, discuss, network and share ideas on the future of all things digital.
“Digital Media s a rapidly growing field. [...]

Member Orientation – Get the Most Out of Your AMA Membership
Whether you have been a member for some time, are brand new to the AMA or are thinking about becoming a member, feel free to join us at the “Member Orientation.’ We will introduce you to all of the resources that [...]

Google Wave
Join us at this month’s interactive marketing SIG as a our web experts discuss Google Wave. What is it? Google Wave is an online tool that allows you to collaborate with friends and colleagues in a real-time environment.  Ed Estes, Web Media Tools, and Michelle Lentz, Write Technology, will facilitate this discussion.
Here’s a taste [...]

CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW
In Transition? Or Just In Case!
Are you in transition? Or concerned you might be? Our February session might interest you. With 10% unemployment projected for 2010, the competition for jobs will remain intense. This session is designed to assist sales professionals, providing you insight on finding a new role and feedback to [...]

The Business-to-Business SIG provides relevant and timely B2B resources, insights, and interaction to an ever- expanding group of attendees in a collegial, real-world, problem-solving environment.  This month’s topic is CRM — Dynamic Application from a GoldMiner’s Perspective Please join us as Steve Platt, long time AMA member and early pioneer in the CRM space, will discuss [...]

Finding & Selecting International Distributors or Agents
If your company is getting ready to sell in international markets, how do you find a reliable agent, broker, or distributor?  And how do you choose which type to use?  If you’re unhappy with a current agent or distributor, what options are there for handling it?  While “easy” answers [...]

How can Non-Profits get the biggest (ROI) bang for their marketing bucks ?”
NEW LOCATION: American Cancer Society Cincinnati Headquarters/Hope Lodge– 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati 45206
Join us on Friday, February 5th as a panel of experts discusses which marketing tools (special events, direct mail, website applications, etc.) have proven to be the best investment for their [...]

Building a Brand that Matters
The days of dictating your brand to customers is long gone.  Today, customers actually dictate your brand to you.  Therefore, focusing on company culture is everything.  Aaron Magness will cover how Zappos.com has grown from $0 to over $1B in gross merchandise sales in less than 10 years with a focus [...]

Leveraging Interactive Promotions to Create a Conversation
Join us as Caroline Parish, BI: The Business Improvement Company discusses what it takes to create effective interactive promotions. You’ll learn about:

Leveraging Interactive Promotions to Create a Conversation, i.e. the brand talks to the customers/prospects, the customers/prospects talk about the brand to their family/friends, and the customers/prospects talk [...]

Addressing Research Quality Concerns
Join Susan Frede to better understand current industry challenges with research quality. Susan will discuss:

Key findings from her IIR Research Industry Summit Presentation from November 2008 entitled “Suspicious & Professional Respondents: Their Impact on Data Quality”.
Research best practices from her Quirks article from November 2008 entitled “Aiming for the Best Response [...]

PF’s Gang is a monthly support/networking group assisting professionals seeking careers in sales, marketing, public relations, event planning and fundraising. The group meets for lunch on the fourth Tuesday every month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Kenwood Towers. There is no cost to attend although those taking part usually buy their own [...]

We will be planning our topics and speakers for the coming year.
About the SIG:
The Business-to-Business SIG provides relevant and timely B2B resources, insights, and interaction to an ever- expanding group of attendees in a collegial, real-world, problem-solving environment.
The meeting is for AMA and Northern KY Chamber members only and there is no cost to attend.
When:
Friday, [...]

Join us on Tuesday, January 19 to hear Matt Mountain, President of NextGen Consulting and Steve Platt, Principal of Bridge The GAPs discuss “Bringing CRM to life as a Sales Leader/Professional.”
About the SIG:
Through our traditional SIG format of blending facilitated discussions and presentations, sales leaders and sales-oriented marketing teams develop, discover, learn and build skills, [...]

The Fuzzy Front End of Innovation
Our presenter, Linda Kerdolff, Sr. Marketing Manager of Siemens PLM Software will facilitate a discussion on the following:
- There is no shortage of ideas in most organizations, but how do you make sure the best ideas, with the greatest potential for success are brought to market?
- How can you sift [...]

Join us on January 6 to learn about opportunities abound in China for companies involved in the Clean Tech and Professional Services industries. Kim Patton and Michael Crotty will share some of their stories and experiences as well as lead a roundtable discussion on the following topics:

Importance of having a physical presence in China

Absolute [...]

You’re invited to mingle (and jingle!) with the young professionals of American Marketing Association and Public Relations Society of America.  Bring your friends and see some new faces as we celebrate the holidays and get ready to ring in 2010! The event is free, but you’re responsible for your drinks.
Interested in more info?  Email us [...]

The topic for the December 9th meeting is “Interactive: The Year in Review”.  We will be having an open discussion of the major Interactive industry trends and news events of 2009.  There was a lot that happened this year, from the meteoric rise of Twitter to the launch of Google Wave just to name a [...]

Innovative, Customer-centric Marketing Equals Reinvention of Dole Packaged Salad
Faced with a product category seeing flat sales and Americans increasingly making unhealthy food choices, Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. needed to grow the category and wanted to improve people’s health by giving them high-quality, high-flavor salads.   These circumstances led to Dole’s ambitious ‘reinvention’ of their packaged salads.
It [...]

Bringing a Sales Vision to Life, When a Plan Comes to Life
Join us on December 15th as Rob Schuck from WCPO leads our discussion.
About the SIG:
Through our traditional SIG format of blending facilitated discussions and presentations, sales leaders and sales-oriented marketing teams develop, discover, learn and build skills, networks and communities that deliver new, enhanced [...]

Will the Real Brand Stand Up?  The Ins and Outs of Integrating your Nonprofit’s Brand
Regardless of the resources available, what do all successful brands have in common?  It’s a plan to create, design and communicate the intended brand perception.  How do you create a brand blueprint?  How do you intentionally adopt and live the desired [...]