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A Letter from Your 2021-22 Chapter President

September 21, 2021

AMA West Michigan Members and Friends, Hello, my name is Trevor Wood. I am a Junior E-commerce Merchandiser  at UFP Industries, serving HomeDepot.com and .ca. Previous to this role, I […]

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A Letter from Your 2019-2020 President – Rebecca Dutcher

September 17, 2019

AMA West Michigan Members & Friends, It’s back to school time here in West Michigan, which means we’re getting ready to kick off our new season! After an incredible past […]

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How Brands Can Harness Influencer Marketing

April 2, 2019

Influencer marketing has been a hot topic for marketers the past several years, and because it is still a fairly new concept, it has left many scratching their heads. Because […]

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Brand Values Drive Consumer Connections – Event Recap with Boxed Water is Better

January 23, 2019

Written by Emily Potts The team at AMA West Michigan was thrilled to welcome Rob Koenen, Chief Marketing Officer at Boxed Water, to be the presenter at the January 8th […]

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The Year of Experience: A Letter from Your President, Meahgan Pear (2018-2019)

August 22, 2018

AMA West Michigan Members & Friends, Since April, our incredible board has been working hard planning a stellar season for our members as well as the greater West Michigan creative […]

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Market Responsibly: Your Content Needs an Editor

March 19, 2018

You eat, sleep, and breathe your brand; you can recite your elevator pitch backwards; and no one knows your customers like you do—not even your customers themselves. From defining personas […]

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Selling your Brand Experience, Not Features

February 14, 2018

Think about your favorite brand. What draws you to them? Why is that brand top of mind? One of my favorite companies is Campbell’s. Now, while one of the reasons […]

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In Customer Experience, Bigger isn’t Better; Better is Better

December 4, 2017

For far too long companies have focused on size. More profits. More subscribers. More customers. More leads in the funnel. Bigger, so the establishment believes, is better. I invite you […]

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Marketing That Moves: AMAWM’s Mission for 2017 – 2018

September 7, 2017

Welcome back to another great year with the American Marketing Association of West Michigan. Over the summer, the AMAWM board got together, reflected on the previous year, and got to […]

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Read and refresh! Good Reads for Marketers

August 7, 2017

Whether you’re reading beachside, poolside or inside somewhere air-conditioned this summer, soon to be fall – here are a few book ideas from some of our own AMA of West […]

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B2B Marketing: Don’t Waste Time on Boring Hard to Find Content!

April 19, 2017

A recent post from our national AMA headquarters offered some statistics and explanation on content created by B2B marketers, and how often it isn’t being used by sales people in […]

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3 Ways Avoiding Video Marketing Is Hurting Your Strategy

April 10, 2017

Are you one of the businesses who still isn’t producing video content for your website or social media channels? You’re not alone; some organizations worry that video marketing is just […]

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The Role of Typography in Marketing with Terrance Weinzierl

April 4, 2017

At our most recent luncheon event we were lucky to have Terrance Weinzierl join us to explain the vital role typography plays in marketing. Below are just a few of […]

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What 12,480 Hours Taught Me About Digital and Social Media Marketing

April 3, 2017

When I started a sales job in 2011, someone shared with me Alec Baldwin’s “Always be closing” scene from the movie Glengarry Glenn Ross.  12,480 hours worth of sales and […]

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Luncheon Recap: Why the Mobile User Experience Matters

March 2, 2017

At our most recent luncheon event, we welcomed Katie VanderPloeg of Kmotion Design Inc. who educated attendees on why the mobile user experience matters. It’s no secret that mobile devices […]

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Luncheon Recap – Change & Opportunity in Modern Media with Emily Richett-Hughes

January 16, 2017

This past Tuesday Emily Richett-Hughes helped us discover how modern media continues to progress and how the changes are opening up exciting opportunities. If you’re feeling disappointed that you happened […]

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2016 Marketing Year in Review

January 10, 2017

You’ve probably noticed the vast amount of discussion around how terrible 2016 was. We lost several renowned actors, musicians, entertainers, artists, leaders, and innovators in a year that was also […]

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The Benefits of LinkedIn Vs. the Traditional Resume

November 29, 2016

College is a time for exploring your interests, finding yourself, and learning how to be independent. But most importantly, landing your dream job! Typically this happens post graduation, but after […]

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Maximize Your College Experience; Get Involved!

October 7, 2016

It’s the start of a new school year for many students attending colleges and universities. It is also a new beginning, whether it’s your freshman or senior year of college. […]

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Top 10 Takeaway’s – Snapchat for Marketing Professionals Luncheon

September 20, 2016

Last week we kicked off our new season of luncheon events at our new amazing location! Marketers from all over West Michigan attended the “Snapchat for Marketing Professionals” event at […]

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