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 We are extremely excited to announce COOP Ale Works will be Septembers guest speaker at AMAOKC in September.
It’s one thing to have a fantastic product, but it’s another thing to make everyone want to buy it – and that’s exactly what COOP has done.
COOP has a truly amazing marketing story to share – and one that we can all learn from. JD Merryweather, co-founder of COOP, will be joining us to explain how COOP utilized an extremely craft mix of social media, top notch branding and generous promotion to make them the most in demand brewer in the region.
We know COOP has an insane following, so you’ll want to RSVP or Register and pay now ASAP. Oh yes, AMAOKC members – make sure you don’t miss this luncheon. Something awesome (and free) is coming your way.
Just in-case that isn’t enough…be sure to attend our AMA of OKC Marketing Mash-up after work. Yes, COOP will be there too. Keep your eyes on Twitter, Facebook and your email for details.
Our Speaker – JD Merryweather, co-founder of COOP
An architectural and corporate photographer, JD Merryweather has become a fixture in Oklahoma City’s business and art community. This leadership has brought instant credibility to the COOP team in the restaurant and entertainment communities. His untiring labor has resulted in a successful underground marketing campaign and the creation of groundbreaking locally themed COOP artwork. His professional work has appeared in over 125 major publications including Architectural Record, Esquire, Interior Design,The Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The London Financial Times and German GQ. JD attended Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts, Science, and Business in Santa Barbara, California and earned a Media Communications degree from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.
The winner of AMA OKC’s Excellence In Marketing Awards, Infant Crisis Services, will show us how they achieved the coveted Best of the Best status with their 10 Dollars in 10 Days campaign.
Jo Lynn Jones, Director of Operations/Communications, will show us how the 10 Dollars in 10 Days vision was born and how outstanding success was achieved on a very limited budget.
Register and pay now or RSVP.
 Jo Lynne Jones is in her eighth year at Infant Crisis Services. She is responsible for all operational aspects of the organization as well as all internal and external communications. She monitors, manages and advises the executive director and board of directors on financial issues; coordinates business affairs between operations and functional departments; manages budgeting, financial accounting, human resources and payroll functions; and supervises client services, warehouse and facilities management staff. Jones serves as immediate back-up to the executive director in the director’s absence.
Jones worked in the broadcast industry for 22 years. She is the past president of the Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary, a member of the Public Relations Society of America, the Association for Women in Communications and Westminster Presbyterian Church where she serves on the Missions Team. Jones attended Oklahoma State University and received her bachelor’s degree in communications. She is married with two children, Jonathan age 22 and Jason age 10.
Just the facts:
When: Thursday, August 12
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Will Rogers Theatre
4322 N. Western Ave
Cost:
Members $25
Nonmembers $35
Student Members $20
Student Nonmembers $25
Yesterday we held our Excellence in Marketing Awards. The showing was fantastic.
This years EMAs were organized by Evolve Research’s Julie Boyd who did an amazing job of not only co-ordinating and organizing the ceremony but writing the script delivered by KISS 98.9′s Drew Schroeder. As ever, emcee Drew was fun, professional and the perfect host of the event.
The entrants were of an exceptionally high caliber this year which made receiving an award even sweeter. The entries were judged by marketing professionals from out of state. Without further ado, the winners are:
Best of the Best
Infant Crisis Services, 10 Dollars in 10 Days Campaign
Single Marketing Tactic
Merit Award – Petra Web Marketing Team, petra.com
Excellence Award – OGE Energy Corp, OGE Web Redesign
Direct Marketing Campaign
Excellence Award – Express Employment Professionals, Specialized Recruiting Group Collateral
Integrated Marketing/PR Campaign
Merit Award – Communication Federal Credit Union, Television Brand Awareness Campaign
Excellence Award – SMG Marketing At Ford Center, “Star Wars: In Concert” Campaign
Advertising Campaign
Merit Award – Express Employment Professionals, 2009 Franchise Advertising
Excellence Award – Communication Federal Credit Union, Television Ad Campaign
Trade Show/Special Events
Excellence Award -Choctaw Nation Career Development, Career Development Marketing Tactics at the 2010 Career Expo
Cause Marketing Campaign
Merit Award – Visual Image Advertising, OK Tobacco Helpline Testimonial Campaign
Excellence Award – Infant Crisis Services, 10 Dollars in 10 Days
Interactive/Mobile/Web Campaign
Excellence Award – Third Degree Advertising & Communications Website
Social Media
Excellence Award – OU Web Communications, Building the OU Brand Through Social Media
Are you ready to see who the ‘real’ marketing gurus are in OKC?
The Oklahoma City chapter of the American Marketing Association is thrilled to announce the Excellence in Marketing Awards winners on Thursday, June 10th, at the Will Rogers Theatre.
Emceed by Drew Schroeder from KYIS-FM’s “Drew and Kaci Too” afternoon drive show, this year’s EMAs is not one to miss!
See who wins… Meet the Board of Directors for the coming year… Enjoy the annual “ice cream social”… Kick your summer off with a bang! Register and pay online now.
Just the facts:
When: Thursday, June 10
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Will Rogers Theatre
4322 N. Western Ave
Cost:
Members $18
Nonmembers $28
Student Members $14
Student Nonmembers $19
Dirty Harry holstered a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum when saying that memorable line. Ever wonder how Smith & Wesson is able to effectively market firearms to the masses, while promoting safety and security as well?
AMA OKC is proud to welcome Michael Golden, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson, to speak at our May 13 meeting. Smith & Wesson has long possessed one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Since Golden was hired in 2004, he has helped redefine and extend the company’s product line. The company has become a paragon of brand extension and revenues keep rising under Golden’s tenure. You won’t want to miss this brand expert’s advice!
It doesn’t stop there. In the evening H&H gun range are hosting an exclusive members only event.
Just the facts:
When: Thursday, May 13
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Will Rogers Theatre
4322 N. Western Ave
Cost:
Members 18
Nonmembers 28
Student Members 14
Student Nonmembers 19
Well this event is for you!
AMA OKC is hosting a members-only event at H&H Gun Range on May 13th. You and a guest are invited to mingle with the region’s smartest marketers and yes, to shoot guns!
Never shot a gun? Don’t have one? No problem! The expert staff at H&H will provide training and a variety of Smith and Wesson guns to shoot.
WHERE: H&H Gun Range is located at 400 S. Vermont Ave. #110
This is just East of Meridian on the North Side of I-40. (Exit Meridian)
WHEN: 5:00-7:00p.m. Thursday, May 13th
COST: $20 Each (This includes gun rental and ammo)
Whether you’re a novice or a sharpshooter, we promise a good time! Visit http://www.hhgunrange.com/ for more information about their facility.
Members are entitled to bring one guest (who also receive the member discount). Register and pay below.
Come meet your AMAzing board members and learn more about the benefits of joining your AMAOKC chapter and why we won an award in excellence for our programming.
Thursday, April 29
7:30-9:00 a.m.
The Red Cup
3122 N. Classen
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To RSVP or for questions, contact Sarah Barrow.
Join AMA OKC for the Collegiate Connection!
This premier event is designed for marketing and communication college students who want to know more about preparing for their future careers. Attendees can choose from a variety of breakout sessions presented by local marketing experts and will also have the opportunity to network with marketing professionals.
Any student can attend – you do not have to be a member of AMA OKC.
When: April 28, 2010, 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: Visual Image Advertising, 125 Park Ave, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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Price: FREE!
Choose three of the following sessions:
1. How to make an impact using the Internet – presented by Kevin Jessop, Principal, Evolve Research
2. Networking for students: connecting to your future colleagues – presented by Dr. Burt Smith, President, Executive Marketing Information
3. How to (not) get hired: insights into resume and interview preparation – presented by Nancy Entz, VP of Marketing, Tinker Federal Credit Union
4. Visual Image tour: a look into an advertising agency - hosted by Visual Image Advertising
REGISTER TO WIN A $100 VISA GIFT CARD and other door prizes sponsored by Buck The Norm. Email Lauren Floyd, AMA OKC Collegiate Chair, to submit your RSVP or call her at (405) 319-2084.
Reservation is required as space is limited.
Refreshment will be provided.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see 14,000 runners wearing pink? Of course it’s the annual Race for the Cure! The Susan G. Komen for the Cure® organization has essentially trademarked the color pink… That’s effective marketing.
AMA OKC is proud to welcome Karen Hughes White, Director of Corporate Relations for The Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. What began as one woman’s promise to her sister who was battling breast cancer has led to this amazing organization that is now positioned as the global leader of the breast cancer movement with worldwide recognition.
Locally, the annual Race for the Cure garners more than 14,000 participants in October to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have lost the battle and bring awareness of the disease.
You won’t want to miss this inspiring presentation that highlights how this nonprofit has succeeded in raising awareness to a new level.
Karen oversees corporate sponsorship for the organization’s sports properties, including the Komen Race for the Cure®, the world’s largest series of 5K walk/runs and the Komen 3-Day for the Cure®. Karen also oversees Komen’s corporate partnerships in the consumer packaged goods, automotive and financial services categories, working with such notables as General Mills, Yoplait, Ford and Bank of America.
Just the facts:
When: Thursday, April 8
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Will Rogers Theatre
4322 N. Western Ave
Cost:
Members 18
Nonmembers 28
Student Members 14
Student Nonmembers 19
Special rate for nonprofit employees this month only: 18
We are absolutely “nuts” about our March speaker! Grab your bags and attend the AMA OKC meeting March 11!
The sky’s the limit for Southwest Airlines regarding their social media success, and a large part of that success is attributed to their Online Spokesperson and Emerging Media Specialist, Christi Day. In addition to her online media relations duties, Christi works as the “voice” behind the Southwest Airlines Twitter account (@Southwestair) and as a moderator and blogger on “Nuts About Southwest” (www.blogsouthwest.com). Southwest currently has more than one million followers.
Her presentation will include sharing tips of how she creates positive buzz for Southwest Airlines and how to have fun with social media to ensure your company’s personality is presented effectively.
We would “luv” for you to join us!
Samuel Gordon Jewelers, another great example of fun and effective social media success, will be on hand to give away a $1,000 diamond at the meeting! You can follow them on Twitter: (@DanGordon and @SamuelGordonJewelers) and on their FaceBook fan page.
When, where and how much
Thursday 11 March, 2010
11:30am – 1:00pm
Will Rogers Theater
4322 N Western Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-5418
Members – $18
Student Members – $14
Non-members – $28
Student Non-members – $19
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When and where Thursday 12 August, 2010
11:30am - 1:00pm
Will Rogers Theater
4322 N Western Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-5418
Members - $25
Student Members - $20
Non-members - $35
Student Non-members - $25 |
