December 2009

Extreme Networking and Resource Event
 
Register to Attend Our December Luncheon

Thursday, December 17, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.

Join us for a very special December program.  To meet the needs of our group as the world changes quickly around us, we've planned an event to get you moving, and get you introduced to as many people as possible.
 
Here's how it works...
 
Registration begins at 11:30.  You may pick up your lunch at this time.  It is not a sit-down lunch, so please arrive as close to 11:30 as possible.
 
At exactly 11:55, everyone will be seated for the extreme networking.  You'll meet lots of people so make sure your 1-minute elevator pitch is primed and ready.
 
After 70 minutes, you have two options:
1. You may leave.
2. You may stay and meet with industry experts who will help you do a better job at your present company, or help you as you explore new job opportunities.

These experts include:
- Aquent (Staffing)
- TecHead (Staffing)

- Career Prospectors
 
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 120 PEOPLE.

Also, if you join us, please commit to staying through the entire 70-minute extreme networking event, as leaving in the middle will mess up the order of the tables.

Early registration is requested in order to accurately set up this extreme networking event. Remember, attendance is limited to the first 120 registrants.
 
Register to Attend

Grab Your Boots and Mark Your Calendars
Social Media Bootcamp  - March 25-26, 2010
 
 
Keeping pace with today’s savvy consumer means that you must have command of the latest social media marketing tools and know how to deploy them in your marketing strategy. In order to take advantage of the tremendous power of social media, you need to start with a hands-on approach to give you a plan, the tools and the know-how to make these state of the art marketing tools work for you and your organization. This day and a half program will give you everything you need to get your organization up to speed in the emerging world of social media marketing.   Participating in the Social Media Bootcamp will help take you beyond the “now what” phase and have you putting social media to work in your organization. You’ll learn practical tools, techniques and ideas that you can use today to create and deploy your social media strategy.

Register to Attend

Get Connected! Get Involved!


Join an energetic, motivated group of professionals and volunteer on AMA-Richmond’s Board of Directors. Get connected with the Richmond marketing and business community, sharpen existing skills or learn new ones, build your resumé of experience, and contribute your time to a growing non-profit professional organization. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve during the 2010-11 term, from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, under the leadership of Planet Central’s Terry Fink.
 
To learn more, please contact Immediate Past President Amy Favreau at amy@elevationadvertising.com , or President-Elect Terry Fink at terry.fink@planetcentral.com.

Member Spotlight



AMA-Richmond Chapter features profiles of members and highlights of their recent professional activities and accomplishments. Look for more member highlights in the next issue. This month, we profile the following members:
 
 
Vicky Kiger
 
Rebecca Durkin

Welcome New Members

Promote Your Company Internship for FREE

Connect with local and national universities to promote your next internship at no cost to your company. That’s right AMA-Richmond offers free internship postings through JobLink our national job board for marketing, advertising, research and public relations positions. Internships can be searched by location or category for free at   http://joblink.amarichmond.org. Your internship posting will get 90 days of exposure through the Marketing Career Network and we also offer free telephone support during the weekdays. Login in today and signup for your free employer account because second semester starts soon.

Save the Dates

 
AMA Luncheons
 
December  17h   Speed Networking
January 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th

Advertising Bowl
February 9th

Market Dialogues – Members Only
 
January 26th
March 30th
April 27th
June 29th
 

Social Media Boot Camp
March 25- 26th

 
Thank You AMA-Richmond Sponsors!
 
 
Our chapter could not be successful without the ongoing support of our year-round sponsors. A special “thanks” to LeadFoot Designs for designing the monthly AMA luncheon MARKETSHARE Today handout, Zooom Printing for providing the printing and American Solutions for Business for providing the permanent member nametags
 
Please take a moment to visit our sponsors' websites for more information!
 
Gold Sponsor:
Philip Morris USA
 
 
Silver Sponsors:
Elevation  |  Comcast Spotlight  |
Planet Central  | Fete Studio 
 
 
Bronze Sponsors:
TECHEAD  |   Brand Planning LLC
 
 
Job Link:
Mondial Assistance