Networking is a key part of success for marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. But attending in-person networking events can be overwhelming and intimidating. If you dread the thought of attending an in-person networking event, don’t worry! Here are some tips for productive and authentic networking that will help make it more enjoyable–so you can…
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Since 1981, AMA Triangle has been committed to meeting the needs of local marketing professionals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. As part of a larger organization with 70 chapters nationwide, we’re one of the largest chapters (top 5) with 500+ local members. We foster a community where we want each and every…
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As marketers, in many situations, we’re putting the bow on the package and selling that box, so to speak, to our customers. When approaching my work, I like to think of it this way: we’re telling the best story we have to tell today and working with the business to change it to create a…
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More than 20 years ago, I started my career in sports marketing. One of my early memories in that industry is a meeting in which we identified an opportunity to grow our event attendance by attracting more families. According to behavioral research at the time the key was to target mothers, who were the primary…
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At AMA Triangle our mission is our members. We’re building a community of marketers that truly represents our geographic community. And we want you to get to know them! We sat down for a brief Q&A with a handful of our members, asking about their day jobs, favorite marketing tips and tricks, and more! Meet…
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Earlier this year the senseless murder of George Floyd, combined with the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations of color inspired the most visible protests against racial inequality in the U.S. since the civil rights movement. News media was abuzz, major brands issued well-crafted statements, and civic leaders convened community conversations. At an…
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How is it December already?! What a year, right? But let’s back up a little… In July 2019 we began our 2019-2020 AMA Triangle chapter year. Exciting! Our team put together a holistic strategic plan + we started working the plan. Our team met monthly to check in on progress (and was always in touch…
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People are often surprised to learn that data science is the next big thing in content marketing. Since the internet is cluttered with information, you need more than a well-written, optimized blog post. By offering unique, interesting data analysis, you increase your chances of capturing the attention of your audience and, potentially, journalists looking for…
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The super-friendly cashier behind the counter smiles and waves to you as enter the coffee shop. When he passes off your order to his co-workers, they steam the milk, brew the hot coffee, and mix the hot chocolate like baristas do all over the world. While an eclectic playlist sounds in the background, the cashier…
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Have you ever pitched a content campaign that you knew would knock the socks off a journalist, and receive abundant backlinks? Instead, two weeks into pitching you have no backlinks to your campaign and your only response from journalists is, “Please remove me from your press list.” Although crushing, take this as an opportunity to…
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