Gene Pinder is and experienced B2B and B2C marketing and communications professional skilled in multiple disciplines. Strong background in healthcare, technology, tourism, edutech, market research, supply chain, public health, and non-profit sectors. Former VP and CMO of two startups. Director of Marketing for several companies and non-profits. Owned and operated a market research company (qualitative and quantitative). Former broadcast journalist and PR professional. Master’s degree from Northwestern University. President, vice-president and board member of a number of non-profit organizations. Have been VP of Membership and Board Member for the Chapter.

GEO vs. SEO

Is GEO Going to Replace SEO? Here’s a quick test. Do you know what GEO stands for? If you said Generative Engine Optimization, congratulations. You’re probably ahead of 75% of your marketing peers. This article is for the other 75%. What is GEO? GEO means the process of optimizing your website’s content to boost its…

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AMA Study

AMA Study Reveals the Skills Marketers Need in the Future “In this age of automation, marketers who want to stay competitive should not lose sight of the importance of ‘human’ skills—especially communication, innovation, and adaptability.” That’s one of the conclusions reached by researchers at the AMA, who canvassed more than 1,200 marketing professionals last year and analyzed more…

Volunteer Spotlight

Because the AMA Triangle chapter is a 100%-driven organization, it relies on its members to get the work done that’s needed to run an effective and efficient organization. Two members who recently agreed to volunteer with community relations and partnerships exemplify this can-do attitude. Here’s a little more about both of them. Rosalyn Earley Rosalyn…

Past Presidents

It doesn’t happen that often, but when it does — it’s always a special treat. At the AMA Triangle’s Holiday Party, seven past presidents came together for fun and camaraderie. In addition, the group was joined by Tammy Tuffy, Immediate Past President and Board Member of the Charlotte chapter of the AMA. This is what…

A President’s Message

“Anybody can do it.” How many times have you heard that applied to marketing? The basic premise is that you don’t really need any training, expertise, or education to conduct a marketing campaign or direct a project. You just “do it.” There’s some truth to the statement. You don’t need training or education to jump…