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Tool of the Month: SEMRush

In today’s data-driven marketing world, intelligence from yourcompetitors can be crucial for a successful campaign. This is whereSEMRush comes to mind. SEMRush provides toolkits for your marketinggo-tos, such as content marketing, search engine optimization, andmost importantly, competitor analysis, to name a few. Quick How-To: Are you curious to know what is driving traffic to your…

Triangle AMA Chapter Names New Board

The Triangle Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) announces its board of directors and executive board for the FY 2025-26, which begins in July. “This is a fantastic group of marketing professionals,” said Gene Pinder, current president. “Not only are they passionate about the organization, but they are highly skilled and bring a lot of organizational…

Social Commerce in 2025: Shopping Directly onSocial Media Platforms

The online shopping journey has officially entered its social era. In 2025, it’s no longer just about browsing websites—customers are discovering, exploring, and buying products all within their favorite apps. The line between content and commerce has blurred, creating new opportunities for brands to connect, convert, and grow. Global social commerce sales are projected to…

Interactive Content: The Future of Engagement in Digital Marketing

Let’s face it—attention is the new currency in digital marketing, and today’s audiences are far less interested in passively scrolling past another static ad. They want to do something. That’s where interactive content comes in. From BuzzFeed-style quizzes and Instagram polls to gamified experiences and immersive brand storytelling, interactive content is quickly becoming one of…

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…

Influencer Marketing

Influencer Marketing 2.0: The Shift Toward Micro and Nano-Influencers In the fast-evolving landscape of digital marketing, influencer marketing isn’t a new concept—it’s been around for years. We saw its meteoric rise when platforms like YouTube first became popular. Where mega-content creators set the stage for how products were reviewed and recommended. As a millennial, I…

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…