5 Reasons Joining the AMA Is Right for You
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the essential community for marketers. With a vast network of over 30,000 members, downloadable tools and resources, and in-person networking opportunities, the AMA is the organization to help you increase your knowledge and grow your skills for the ever-competitive industry that we live in today.
But although the AMA is the essential community for marketers, we understand that we have a lot to compete with in terms of getting your attention. Whether it’s other organizations, homework or family time, you have busy life and your time is precious. And yet, here you are. Wanting to learn more about this organization and how it can benefit you, your career and your clients, because although you have a busy life, you understand that investing in your career is investing in your future.
So instead of us spouting out facts and figures about the AMA and why it’s the right fit for you, we’ve asked five local professionals to share what they like about being a member and how the AMA has benefited them:
- Jenna Mushro, Internal Communications Specialist, Schwan's Home Service
“I like the AMA because it offers opportunities to volunteer and improve skills I wouldn't normally get to in my day-to-day job. I also get to meet others from around the Cities in a similar industry, so whenever I'm ready to change my career or make the next move, I know I have a great network of people to connect with for advice and opportunities.”
- Sara Martin, Account Executive, Spyglass
“I love that there are people of all different ages, from different verticals and functional roles to talk to and bounce ideas of off. I am constantly learning from those around me, and have made long-lasting connections that I can always reach out to. That, on top of the events and assets AMA provides makes it a no brainier to be a member!”
- Whitney Heber, Associate Brand Manager, Schwan’s Consumer Brands
“The AMA provides me easy access to people who will help propel my career forward. This includes other members, volunteers and event speakers. Both AMA.org and our local website have job boards and LinkedIn groups as ways to connect virtually. Events provide the opportunity to connect in person. I know that my membership supports those events and resources, which will in turn make me a better marketer."
- Grant Peterson, Business Development Executive, Streamworks
“Joining the AMA has helped me stay current with marketing trends. Attending presentations delivered by marketing leaders on a wide range of topics has shaken up my ideas on marketing and pushed me to consider new points of view.”
- Gabi Winkels, Social Media Manager, Concept Group
“I had just moved back to Minnesota from Denver and was working from home when I joined AMA Minnesota. I joined because I had a blast at one of the events I attended. I enjoyed the conversations I had with the various professionals I met and felt welcomed with each person I spoke with. Being that I was working from home, it seemed to be a great way for me to reconnect with the marketing community and meet like-minded folks that I could learn from. Plus, the events were great reasons get out of the house!”
Interested in learning more about the AMA after reading these five testimonials? Check out our local events calendar to find upcoming events near you. And for those interested in becoming a member, your time to save is now! Join by November 4, 2016 and save $30 off registration fees. Visit jointheama.org and use the promo code FALL16.
