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Trendy Topics: Building Client Relationships While Quarantined - with Marketing Book Podcast Host Douglas Burdett
2020-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Douglas Burdett is the host of The Marketing Book Podcast which was listed by Forbes as one of eleven smart podcasts that will keep you in the know. LinkedIn says The Marketing Book Podcast is one of ten podcasts that will make you a better marketer. Douglas was one of our most popular speakers in 2019, and he has unique insights into building strong relationships with clients accustomed to face-to-face interactions. Having interviewed more than 275 authors of the top books on sales and marketing, Douglas has a broad perspective for strategies that we can use during the current crisis to stay connected.
Our topic was inspired by a question that we received from an attendee at last week’s Trendy Topics Webinar.
“We are accustomed to meeting with our clients who are mostly out of state, in person. And I’ve noticed that some of the relationships are struggling because we are not able to meet with our clients in person. We are only able to meet via zoom. Recommendations on how to continue to nurture relationships from afar?”
Nobody knows more about creative marketing and communications strategies than Douglas, and we are excited to explore this on Wednesday at noon.
Join us for the upcoming Webinar on Wednesday, April 22nd! Send questions for Douglas to jamie.parris@amabirmingham.org.
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Trendy Topics: Jobs, Marketers, and COVID-19
2020-04-29 12:00 - 13:00
The job market is in turmoil, and many marketers are at risk. Whether you work at an agency, a company, or are a student graduating from college, the job market is a major concern. Join us for this week’s Trendy Topics webinar to discuss the Birmingham job market and strategies for seeking employment during this challenging time.
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Trendy Topics: Featuring Phillip Stutts discussing "3 Data-Backed Messages Converting Customers in the Coronavirus Economy""
2020-05-06 12:00 - 13:00
Phillip Stutts is one of the most trusted voices in America as companies try to figure out marketing and communications during COVID-19. He just published a study that explores how marketing strategies must adapt. This study has already been downloaded more than 35,000 times, and he has done countless media interviews discussing this work. This study builds on the data-driven approach that Phillip described in Fire Them Now: The 7 Lies Digital Marketers Sell…And the Truth about Political Strategies that Help Businesses Win.
Join us on Wednesday, May 6th at 12 PM CDT to hear more about how influencers, consultants, and status marketing are outperformed by messages that focus on helping others, safety, and trust.
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About Our Guest
With more than 20 years of political and marketing experience, Phillip Stutts has worked with multiple Fortune 200 companies, has over two decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend, and contributed to 1,273 election victories, including hundreds of U.S. House campaigns, dozens of U.S. Senate campaigns, and even three U.S. Presidential victories. He is the founder and executive chairman of Go BIG Media (a political media firm) and the founder and CEO of Win BIG Media (a corporate marketing agency). Together, these companies have won more than 42 national awards for marketing and creative content.
Stutts has made more than 260 national media appearances including CBS, ESPN, FOX NEWS, FOX BUSINESS, MSNBC, and CNN. He has also appeared on some of the world’s most popular podcasts including Gary Vaynerchuk’s The DailyVee, The James Altucher Show, The Adam Carolla Show, The Dr. Drew Podcast, Jay Abraham’s The Ultimate Entrepreneur, Big Questions with Cal Fussman, and The Dr. Gundry Podcast.
He has been lauded as a “marketing genius” by FOX BUSINESS, “the political guru” by ESPN, and “The Michael Jordan of Political Marketing…” by Mike Dillard.

Trendy Topics: May Virtual Luncheon Featuring Cherri Ellis
2020-05-20 11:30 - 13:00 | AL, United States
Overcoming Adversity, Marketing Through Video, and Strategies For Success During COVID-19
The Birmingham Chapter of the American Marketing Association will host our May luncheon as a virtual webinar. This month we are featuring Cherri Ellis, National Creative Strategy Director for Kernel, the internal agency of Spectrum Reach. Cherri originally planned on talking about “The Five Videos Every Business Needs”, but she has updated her presentation based on our current circumstances. Cherri’s presentation will cover:

Her incredible personal story of overcoming adversity
Best practices for marketing through video
Strategies for success during COVID-19

You do not want to miss Cherri’s amazing story at the insight that she brings to the challenges that we are facing.
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Register for the webinar, make a sandwich, and join us for our first-ever virtual luncheon. For the first time ever, our luncheon is free (except for the cost of your sandwich)!
More About Our Speaker
Cherri Ellis leads a team of strategists and creative professionals who provide data driven insights to clients and production personnel so that their messages are on point, their assets are impactful, and their business goals are met.

Since receiving her B.F.A. from Wright State University, Cherri has exclusively worked in creative arenas; live theater, talent work, eight years as a monthly magazine columnist, and 3 years as morning drive personality Cherri Mason on the top-rated Mason and Dixon Morning Show on Classic Rock 99.
Now with Spectrum Reach over 18 years, Cherri specializes in non-profit creative assets. She has worked with 501c3s as large as the American Cancer Society and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, but some of her favorite work has been with small, first year non-profits at the onset of their journey . She most recently worked with One Place to create critical video training for law enforcement on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
She is a grateful recipient of multiple industry awards and lives between Birmingham, Alabama and Fernandina Beach with her husband, cat, and the world’s worst trained golden retriever. Amongst pursuits such as traveling, cooking, and joining then quitting fitness facilities, she spends many of her off hours attempting to long distance helicopter-parent her adult daughter.

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Trendy Topics: Learn and Develop Your Skills While Working Remotely
2020-06-03 12:00 - 13:00
This week’s Trendy Topics webinar will explore opportunities to learn and develop your skills while working from home. The marketing industry changes so quickly, it is difficult to stay up to date. In this round table, we talk about tools, resources, online classes, and opportunities to connect with others who can help you on your journey. See how you can emerge from this time with a skill set that is relevant and in demand.
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The Birmingham Chapter of the American Marketing Association is hosting a weekly round table discussion led by a panel of local marketing experts. This round table discussion will be an opportunity to share ideas and strategies for marketing, sales, and communications during the COVID-19 crisis.

June Signature Series Luncheon
2020-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The Birmingham Chapter of The American Marketing Association hosts our Signature Series Luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. Our June luncheon is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, but we are monitoring recommendations from the CDC and local health officials to see if this will be feasible. We will post updates as soon as they are available.
In the meantime, check out our weekly webinar series helping marketers with sales, communications, and employment questions during the COVID-19 outbreak.

August Signature Series
2020-08-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join AMA Birmingham on Wednesday, August 19th from noon to 1 p.m. for our next free Signature Series Virtual Event.

Creating the Life You Want and the Steps to Get There

Pamela Cook is a seasoned media and marketing professional with close to twenty years’ experience in the field of communication. Ms. Cook’s professional expertise includes developing marketing and advertising strategies and creating growth strategies for targeted market areas. Her experience and education have helped to hone her marketing and sales expertise and business management acumen.

Ms. Cook continues to build upon her leadership skills through extensive community service, networking, and hobbies which include international travel, and when time permits reading, photography, and cooking.
Ms. Cook is currently the Director of Multicultural Marketing and Community Affairs for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United. Ms. Cook is responsible for multicultural marketing and community relations initiatives throughout the company’s Central Region, which includes Alabama, the Panhandle of Florida, the Tennessee Valley area, and parts of Georgia.

As part of her role, she will continue to develop and strengthen partnerships with the HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), something Coca-Cola UNITED values greatly and has enjoyed for decades.

Join us for the upcoming Signature Series Luncheon on Wednesday, August 19th!

September Signature Series Luncheon
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join AMA Birmingham on Wednesday, September 16th from noon to 1 p.m. for our next free Signature Series Virtual Event.

About this Event

The Birmingham Chapter of the American Marketing Association welcomes Jared Mattsson to this month’s Signature Series Virtual Event.
You’ve launched a networking app, raised funding, and a week later a pandemic hits. What now?
– How Linq was formed.
– Early wins and initial successes
– Where we thought we were going before COVID
– The changes we had to make during the pandemic.
– Where we’re at now as we navigate this new norm
Jared Mattsson is a seasoned business development professional with a background in entrepreneurship, and experience in working with the immensely successful Birmingham tech start-up Shipt. While at Shipt, Jared was a part of the team that was instrumental in the implementation of the Shipt platform into Target’s nationwide markets and ultimately found his passion for technology-based solutions for business strategies. Jared is now the Co-Founder and COO of the networking app Linq—which he formed with two of Shipt’s founding team members. Originally conceived as a digital card in your Apple wallet with a QR code, now Linq has become a full suite of customizable NFC-enabled products that share the user’s Linq page with a simple tap or scan. Jared has a passion for bringing innovation and leadership to business operations, and Linq is truly an expression of this passion
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Authentically Communicating Why Black Lives Matter
2020-10-20 11:30 - 13:00
Presented by Alabama PRSA and Birmingham Chapter of the AMA
October’s monthlong emphasis on Diversity & Inclusion is more than just awareness, observation, and recognition – it’s an opportunity to learn, to engage, and to expand our capacity as individuals and practitioners … growth with the potential to positively impact both immediate and long-term results.
“Authentically Communicating Why Black Lives Matter,” is a virtual panel discussion available to members & guests of both Alabama PRSA and the Birmingham chapter of the American Marketing Association.
This panel features dynamic individuals based in Alabama who share not only best practices, but also professional and personal experiences to communicate this critical issue.
Justin Smith – Boston College Freshman Class Representative, Birmingham Native and Activist
Leslie Bruinton, APR – President-elect, NSPRA and Public Relations Coordinator, Tuscaloosa City Schools
Kenon Brown, Ph.D. – Associate Professor and Director of Online Programs, The University of Alabama
Cierra Symone Campbell – Miss Renaissance Opulence 2019, #blacklivesmatter activist
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Venue
Virtual (register for Zoom info)

Starts
Tue Oct 20 2020, 11:30am CDT

Ends
Tue Oct 20 2020, 01:00pm CDT

October Signature Series Luncheon
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Birmingham chapter of the American Marketing Association on Oct. 21st, from 12:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a virtual event to learn from Drew Honeycutt, President of Innovation Depot.
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Innovation Depot CEO Drew Honeycutt will discuss the Depot’s recent investment in marketing and communications, and why he feels it is crucial for the future success of the organization — as well as for the success of The Switch, Birmingham’s new tech district. Honeycutt will talk about the why behind the company’s brand refresh, the intentions behind its website overhaul, and discuss its move to a comprehensive CRM with a focus on creating clean data. Innovation Depot is Birmingham’s rising hub for technology, startups, and entrepreneurs, and is the largest tech startup program in the Southeast. Register now for this exciting peek into the city’s future.
“Innovation Depot: Building a Brand for the Future”
Speaker: Drew Honeycutt, Innovation Deport CEO
AMA Virtual Signature Series: Wednesday, Oct. 21
Admission: Free and virtual
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November Signature Series Luncheon
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
Featuring Stan Phelps, Public Speaker, Author & Workshop Facilitator
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
Join the Birmingham chapter of the American Marketing Association on Nov. 18th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. at a virtual event to learn from Stan Phelps, CEO of Purple Goldfish.
Author of “Pink Goldfish: Amplify Differentiation to Stand Out in the Marketplace”
Admission: Free and virtual
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January Signature Series Luncheon
2021-01-20 12:00 - 13:00
Featuring Dave Karr – Sales and Marketing Alignment for 2021
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
AMA Birmingham will be hosting a Signature Series luncheon on Jan 20 from 12:00-1 PM (CST) on marketing and sales alignment strategies to enable revenue growth in 2021.
Featuring Dave Karr, vice president of marketing and business development for Klyck.io, the luncheon will redefine the role of marketing and sales in today’s modern B2B marketing environment. With as much as 80% of the buyer journey now occurring prior to a prospect interacting with the sales team, it’s never been more important to ensure there are aligned strategies between marketing and sales.
Key Takeaways include:

Addressing the new B2B buyer journey
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on the marketing and sales funnel
Redefining the relationship between marketing and sales
Developing new marketing and sales alignment strategies to drive growth

If you’re interested in improving your marketing and sales approach for growth in 2021, you won’t want to miss this! This luncheon will be virtual, free, and open to everyone.
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Digital Marketing for Growth Workshop
2021-02-04 14:30 - 16:30
Featuring Laura Cabaniss – Digital Marketing for Growth Workshop
Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
AMA Birmingham will be hosting a Digital Marketing for Growth Workshop on Feb 4 from 2:30-4:30 PM (CST) on opportunities to grow your business through digital and social media.
Organized by Laura Cabaniss, adjunct instructor of marketing at the University of Alabama and owner of Cabaniss Media, the workshop will provide hands-on learning on the basics of digital marketing to grow your business.
Key Takeaways include:

Creating buyer personas to shape communication strategy
Standing out from your competition with content marketing
Tracking and measuring your digital campaign performance for greater results

If you’re a small business owner and or interested in sharpening up your digital marketing skills to drive business growth, you won’t want to miss this! This workshop will be virtual and is free to members, and $10 plus Eventbrite fee for non-members.
Don’t forget to download your templates for this Workshop below:

Buyer Persona Template Download
Buying Process Stage Template
Content Monitoring Template

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Marketing Mingle @ AMA Birmingham
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, United States
It’s the perfect event to meet some Magic City marketers, dip your toe into AMA Birmingham, and learn more about the phenomenal speakers we’ll have in the coming months. With more than 100 members, AMA Birmingham is the ultimate resource for Birminghamians with long histories in the marketing industry, students studying marketing, or anyone looking to take a first step in their marketing career!
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Abbas Merchant, CMO of Regions Bank | October Signature Series Luncheon
2021-10-20 11:30 - 13:00 | The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Join AMA Birmingham as Merchant Abbas gives us an overview of how Regions navigated the pandemic, what they prioritized and how to gain buy-in, along with their brand evolution.
About Our Speaker
Abbas Merchant is Chief Marketing Officer for Regions and provides strategic direction on all aspects of marketing, including strategy, brand and communications, integrated media, and experiential marketing. Regions is a regional bank that operates throughout the South, Midwest and Texas and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Merchant joined Regions in 2021 with more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of marketing. Prior to Regions, Merchant served as Group Vice President, Consumer and Business Marketing and Customer Analytics and Sciences at M&T Bank. In this role, he led consumer and business marketing, as well as customer data and analytics, digital and direct marketing, and marketing operations. He previously led analysis and other marketing efforts at U.S. Bancorp and ScottsMiracle-Gro as well.
Merchant received an MBA from Drexel University and a BBA from Temple University. In addition, Abbas completed the Senior Leadership Development Program at University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Personal and Advanced Mastery from Learning as Leadership.

Magic City Marketing Panel | Our Signature Series Luncheon
2021-11-17 11:30 - 13:00 | The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Hi Marketers! This month, we’re excited to be hosting a panel led by Birmingham marketers for Birmingham marketers. We’ll be discussing trending marketing topics, such as First Party Data Usage, Developing an accurate buyer persona, Performance MKT vs. Brand MKT. Be sure to join us Wednesday, November 17th from 12-1PM at the Harbert Center for this event!

Signature Series Luncheon
2021-12-15 11:30 - 13:00 | The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States

🎉 Communicators Holiday Party! 🎉
2023-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Woodlawn Theatre, 5503 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
We’ve joined forces with the Birmingham Social Media Club (BSMC), American Advertising Federation (AAF Birmingham), and Alabama Media Professionals (AMP) to co-host a major holiday party for local marketers, journalists, media professionals, communicators and creative professionals!

Join us for a very special holiday soirée at Woodlawn Theatre on Thursday, December 14 starting at 6 p.m. Local organizations that span a variety of marketing, communications and media professions are coming together to share a festive, dazzling celebration in the heart of Woodlawn.

Who: All Birmingham area marketing/PR/advertising professionals, social media marketers, journalists, freelancers, creatives are invited!
👕 Attire: Business casual and/or holiday festive
🥂 Refreshments: Bites from local favorites Tasty Town, Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Hero Doughnuts, Little Donkey PLUS a cash bar

And another special touch – join our $5 cash raffle with numerous prizes up for grabs! Every ticket purchased goes to charity. A chance to win big while making a difference? That’s a holiday win-win!

Mark your calendars and bring your festive spirit to Woodlawn Theatre for a night of holiday spirit, connecting with your local marketing community and giving back! See you there!

<<Purchase your tickets here!>>

SEO Unleashed: Dominate Social, Paid, and Content Marketing Like a Pro
2024-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Calling all Birmingham marketing and advertising professionals!
Get ready to take your marketing game to the next level at the American Marketing Association’s “SEO Unleashed: Dominate Social, Paid, and Content Marketing Like a Pro” luncheon.
Our Panel Includes:

Sara Sobolewski – Director of Content Marketing, Doceree
Kayla Stinnett – Founder and Owner, Iron City Social
Matt Robinson – Director of Advertising & Analytics, UpTick Marketing

Join us for an afternoon of:

Actionable insights from industry experts
Powerful strategies to unleash the full potential of SEO across social media, paid advertising, and content marketing channels
The latest trends and best practices for optimizing your online presence and reaching your target audience with precision and impact

Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this event is for YOU!
Network with fellow marketing professionals, gain valuable insights, and leave equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to dominate social, paid, and content marketing like a pro!
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to marketing and unleash the full potential of SEO!
Register today!
Space is limited.
#BirminghamAMA #SEOUnleashed #MarketingEvent

The Future of Marketing: AI, Copyright, and Innovation Unveiled
2024-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned marketer eager to embrace AI-driven innovations or simply curious about the future of marketing technology.

About this event

🚀 Unlocking the Power of AI in Marketing: Join Our Interactive Panel Discussion 🚀
Are you ready to discover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in marketing? Don’t miss out on our exclusive panel discussion where we’ll delve into the exciting world of AI innovation and its game-changing impact on modern marketing strategies.

📅 Date: April 17, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30-1pm
📍 Location: Innovation Depot

Hosted by AMA Birmingham, this dynamic event is your gateway to exploring the limitless possibilities of AI in revolutionizing the marketing landscape. Our esteemed panel, comprising an intellectual property attorney, AI innovation expert, and seasoned marketing agency owner, will lead a captivating discussion on harnessing AI to drive growth and innovation in your marketing efforts.

During this engaging session, you’ll gain invaluable insights into:

How AI is reshaping the marketing industry and driving unprecedented levels of efficiency and effectiveness
The role of AI in personalizing customer experiences, optimizing campaigns, and unlocking new avenues for engagement
Practical strategies for integrating AI technologies into your marketing toolkit to stay ahead of the competition
Ethical considerations and best practices for ensuring responsible AI usage and compliance with copyright laws

But that’s not all! We invite you to be an active participant in the conversation. Our panel discussion will feature an open Q&A session, allowing you to pose your burning questions directly to our experts and gain actionable insights tailored to your specific challenges and objectives.

Seize the opportunity to be part of this transformative dialogue. Reserve your spot today and prepare to unlock the full potential of AI in marketing!

You’re Worth It: Communicating the Value of Marketing
2024-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Learn the value of positioning marketing as long-term growth-enabling strategies and requirements of the modern company.

As the VP of Marketing for Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP), our speaker, Rachelle Kuebler-Weber has helped grow SVP’s revenue by more than 300% in her 3 year tenure. In her role, she combines deep passions for building empowered, high functioning marketing teams, excellent customer service, driving growth, and removing points of friction for Veterinarians, their teams, communities, clients, and pets.

Rachelle brings more than 15 years of experience in building and leading teams in marketing, digital, analytics, and martech for companies like National Veterinary Associates, Dollar Shave Club, E&J Gallo Winery, and Emory University. Through this experience, she understands how to build scalable, sustainable growth.

With layoffs on the horizon, companies often consider cutting marketing. Ironically, this necessary part of any business is viewed as a disposable activity. Marketing connects companies with customers. Are you aware of your value as a marketer? Do you know how to present your value to your company and report the right analytics?

The American Marketing Association Birmingham Chapter’s May Signature Series Luncheon will feature Rachelle Kuebler-Weber, VP of Marketing at Southern Veterinary Partners. Rachelle will present to members and guests of the marketing community, sharing an informed and insightful perspective about the value marketers bring companies!

Know your value and how to prove it to companies.
Learn how to ‘speak the language of the C-suite’, especially when discussing marketing technology and analytics and sharing information executives care about — related to profit and revenue.
Gain insights to help you even when interviewing with companies and positioning yourself as a top candidate.

Meet us at Innovation Depot on May 15th Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided! Take notes. Bring your questions. And make valuable connections.

Responsible Media & Marketing Strategies to Celebrate Juneteenth
2024-06-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
AMA Birmingham has partnered with Alabama Media Professionals for a special luncheon that recognizes and celebrates Juneteenth. We’re featuring a guest panel of marketing and media professionals sharing insights and ways organizations may consider observing the recent holiday and connect with the community.
Enjoy lunch provided by 1918 Catering!

Our Guest Panel of Speakers:

Jeh Jeh Pruitt – WBRC FOX6 Reporter; Co-Founder of The Dannon Project
Javacia Harris Bowser – Award-winning freelance journalist and essayist; Author of the essay collection Find Your Way Back: How to Write Your Way Through Anything. She’s the Founder of “See Jane Write,” and has been featured in ELLE, Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, Shondaland, Good Grit and The Birmingham Times.
Cody Short – Journalist at AL.com and Owner of CoCo’s Tea Media. She has worked with Bham Now, Summit Media, ABC 33/40, and WBHM.
Briauna Perryman, MBA – Founding member, former Chief Marketing Officer, and Vice President of Regenerate Society, Inc. She is a Senior Consultant specializing in program design, change management and engagement with Milepost Consulting.

📌 What are some ways we can address this recent national holiday in our community? How can we authentically honor it (not make it a sales tactic)?
📌 Do we honor this holiday as an education opportunity to get involved and support Black voices and minds in the media and marketing space?
📌 If your company or organization is curious about how to approach Juneteenth, this event will facilitate a timely conversation and offer insights.

Marketing, media, business professionals, DEI experts, and community supporters, please join the American Marketing Association Birmingham chapter and Alabama Media Professionals for an insightful panel discussion. Bring your questions and curiosity!

AMA Birmingham: Meet The Board
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Cahaba Brewing
American Marketing Association Birmingham
Happy Hour 🍻
Come celebrate the beginning of a new era with AMA Birmingham and meet the 2024-2025 Board
Join us on Thursday, 6-8PM at Cahaba Brewing

AMA Birmingham Signature Series Luncheon: August 2024
2024-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Join us as Cindy Martin shares highlights and take aways from her 30 years of building successful digital media services and businesses.

Date and time

Wednesday, August 21 · 11:30am – 1pm CDT

Join AMA Birmingham as Cindy Martin shares highlights and take aways from her 30 years of building successful digital media services and businesses. From AT&T’s first dial-up to Magellan search engine to AL.com and now Bham Now, learn what’s the same and what’s different.
About the speaker
Cindy Martin is a digital media pioneer, nature lover and community supporter. Martin is the Founder and CEO of media brands; Bham Now, The Bama Buzz and Hville Blast. She serves as Director-at-Large for the Downtown Rotary and as a Board Member for the Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
Previously, Martin was President of Alabama Media Group and the founding CEO of AL.com where she led the company from its inception, for 16 years. Before moving back home to Alabama, Martin was VP of Sales and Marketing for Magellan Search Engine in San Francisco, one of the first public search engines on the Internet. She started her career in the Leadership Continuity Program at corporate AT&T in New Jersey and served on the founding team of AT&T’s Internet service offerings in 1994.
Martin received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, ’84 cum laude and an MBA, ’86 both from the University of Alabama.
Her honors have included: Women’s Leadership Award (Culverhouse School of Business); Advertising CEO of the Year, Birmingham Ad Fed; Top 10 Women in Business, Birmingham Business Journal, Small Business CEO of the Year, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and BADASS Woman, BG Media.
A native of Bessemer, Alabama, Martin is married to Cliff and lives in Birmingham with her cat Fluffy. When not working, Martin enjoys hiking, traveling and growing native plants.

AMA Birmingham Signature Series Luncheon: September 2024
2024-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Date and time

Wednesday, September 18 · 11:30am – 1pm CDT

AMA Birmingham Signature Series Luncheon: October 2024
2024-10-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Central Meeting Space - Near Stairs, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
AMA Birmingham Monthly Luncheon: October 2024

Join us for the AMA Birmingham Chapter monthly luncheon – an opportunity to chat marketing and communications professionals over lunch.

Date and time

Wednesday, October 16 · 11:30am – 1pm CDT

Location

Innovation Depot Inc
1500 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join AMA Birmingham for our monthly luncheon hosted at Innovation Depot. This month, we’ll discuss Bridging the Gap Between Marketing and Sales.
Our speaker, David Wilson, founder and CEO of Wilson Executive Group, will share how collaboration between marketing and sales is critical to drive customer engagement and business growth. He will explore how alignment between key sales strategies and marketing efforts contribute to overall success.
More About David Wilson
David Wilson is the Founder and CEO of Wilson Executive Group, a consulting firm
specializing in customized training programs designed to improve teamwork and
productivity within organizations. The firm specializes in Marketing, Sales, and
Leadership Development.
His career includes a diverse array of experiences, including military service in the U.S.
Air Force and 33 years as a Sales & Marketing Executive at UPS. Currently, David
continues his 25 year tenure as a marketing, sales, and management professor. The
culmination of his experience continues to contribute to the fields of sales, marketing
and leadership, while focusing on strong personal and professional relationships.
David has also served in key leadership roles, including as Past President of the Board
of Directors for the Central Alabama Food Bank and as a member of the American
Marketing Association’s (AMA) Professional Chapter National Council. He is a Past
President of the AMA Birmingham Chapter.
Outside of work, David is passionate about road biking, international travel, and
personal fitness. He and his wife, Christy, share a love for beekeeping and enjoy hiking
with their German Shepherd, Wilson.

AMA Birmingham Networking Happy Hour: "Marketing & Sales Connect"
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Lumbar, 212 29th St S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
AMA Birmingham Networking Happy Hour: “Marketing & Sales Connect”

Join us for the AMA Birmingham Chapter monthly networking happy hour – an opportunity for marketing, communications and sales professionals to casually chat and connect.

Date and time

Thursday, November 14 · 6 – 8pm CST

Location

The Lumbar
212 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 (Pepper Place area!)

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Who doesn’t love a good happy hour after work?
Join us at The Lumbar NEXT WEEK, November 14th, from 6-8pm to connect with members of AMA Birmingham and grab a drink!
This is your chance to mingle with fellow marketing enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and learn more about what’s in store for the Birmingham chapter of the American Marketing Association.
We’re keeping the convo going from our last luncheon, Bridging the Gap Between Marketing & Sales, and would love to hear you weigh in. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and collaborate.
Come for the drinks, stay for the great company, and leave with new connections and inspiration.
Can’t wait to see you there!

🎉2024 Communicators Holiday Party🎉
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Grounds, 2214 2nd Ave N Ste 100, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
AMA Birmingham, AAF Birmingham, Birmingham Social Media Club, PRSA Alabama, and Alabama Media Professionals have joined forces!

Let’s celebrate the holiday season with good vibes, great conversations, and lots of fun!
You’re invited to the 2nd annual Communicators Holiday Party! It’s that time of the year for gathering and partaking in ALL of the festivities. Enjoy food, beverages, music and more. Five professional organizations have joined forces to co-host a holiday soiree for communicators across the city.
Join us at Grounds x basic. where great company awaits for the perfect opportunity to mingle, network, and unwind with fellow marketers, communicators, media, PR, and sales professionals.
Grab your colleagues, managers, team members, and friends. Mark your calendars 📅 and get ready to toast to the holidays with us!
📢 Who: All communications professionals. Members receive a special rate (Hint: FREE)!
👕 Attire:Wear your holiday festive fits or business casual
🥂 Refreshments: Bites from local favorites El Barrio, Zoë’s, Le Fresca, Feast and Bamboo on 2nd
🛍️ Season’s donation: We ask that guests bring either (1) a toy (2) personal hygiene item OR (3) home decor item as a donation to the YWCA Central Alabama and Pathways shelters in Birmingham.

NOTE: This is a 21+ event.

We thank our generous sponsors!
Grounds x basic., El Barrio, Zoë’s, Feast, and Bamboo

AMA Super Bowl Commercial Break
2025-02-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Innovation Depot Inc, 1500 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Peer discussion and analysis on Super Bowl campaigns from this year’s big game.

Join marketing and advertising professionals for a debrief of this year’s Super Bowl advertising campaigns. Together, we’ll explore the strategy, creativity, and effectiveness behind advertising’s highest-stakes arena.
Our discussion will explore:

Strategic approaches that aligned with brand objectives
Creative executions that broke new ground
Cultural moments that resonated with audiences
Innovation in storytelling and platform integration
Measurement frameworks for Super Bowl campaign success
Emerging trends and their implications for future campaigns

This is your opportunity to share expertise, gain fresh perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue with peers who understand the complexities of high-impact campaign development. Whether you’re a creative director, strategist, media planner, brand manager, or other marketing professional, your insights will contribute to a deeper understanding of what drives success in Super Bowl advertising.
Bring your professional experience, analytical mindset, and curiosity as we examine one of advertising’s most expensive playground.

AMA Birmingham Networking Happy Hour
2025-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Margaret, 2113 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Come mingle with fellow marketing enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and learn more about what’s in store for the Birmingham chapter of the AMA.

Who doesn’t love a good happy hour after work?
Join us at The Margaret NEXT WEEK, February 26th, from 4-6pm to connect with members of AMA Birmingham and grab a drink!
This is your chance to mingle with fellow marketing enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and learn more about what’s in store for the Birmingham chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Come for the drinks, stay for the great company, and leave with new connections and inspiration.
Can’t wait to see you there!
