Happy birthday to one of our Past Presidents, Drew Franklin! We hope that your day is as wonderful as you are! When Drew isn't hard at work with Altec or us, you can find him golfing or cheering on UA's football team. This sounds like a perfect fall Saturday!

Take a look around, and you are likely to see a promotional product within close proximity, especially during the holiday season. Learn more about the hows and whys of promotional products in this article! buff.ly/3AAcTWT

Looking for a comprehensive marketing guide for DEI for higher education? The University of Michigan provide a list of resources that can be utilized in all academic settings. buff.ly/3ogG0dw

As we come to the end of the year, nonprofit marketing teams finalize their email list for the last push for donations. Here are some helpful tips to make the most out of personalizing your emails before you send them! buff.ly/3CcsGMx

Brands haven’t hesitated to show support for social justice but consumers notice a disconnect between their posts and the hiring of their organizations. This article delves into the complexities of DEI and how organizations can be better advocates. buff.ly/3bXI2K4

Special treatment can provide momentary satisfaction, but research shows the sustainable and more effective tool to increase satisfaction is to provide what is requested. Learn more here! buff.ly/2UIfOZq

Happy Holidays from everyone at AMA Birmingham!

Hi Birmingham Marketers! We hope you are having a wonderful New Year. Due to the rising cases and concerns of COVID-19, AMA Birmingham will be postponing our signature series event until February. Keep an eye out on updates for our next event!

AMA Nationals will be hosting a free, virtual conference where experts around the nation discuss the trends and plans for 2022! We hope you will be able to join. buff.ly/3qN0woC

Considering the use of chatbots for your business's customer service? Dr. Stone and their team found use of chatbots in customer-service roles negatively impacts sales and "misses the mark" on making connections. buff.ly/3Al0o2K

Is it time to redesign shopping carts to boost impulse buying and bettering the customer experience? Read the article published by AMA National to see how shopping carts impact the shopping experience and how their flawed design hinders sales. buff.ly/3qIQiV1

Hi Marketers! AMA Birmingham is happy to introduce our February Signature Series Speaker, Nate Schmidt. Nate will focus on how tech startups play a huge role in our state's future, tech accelerators, and early startup marketing Join us Wednesday the 16th from 12-1!

Looking for some key insights from Higher Ed Leaders to advance your institutions marketing strategy? AMA Nationals took a deep dive on how to prepare for "the reality" and steps to accomplish this along the way. buff.ly/32qkwnS

AMA Birmingham is ramping up for our February Signature Series Speaker, Nate Schmidt. Wednesday the 16, 12-1 PM, Nate will focus on how tech startups play a role in our state's future and tech accelerators programs are a key driver of startup growth. buff.ly/3BakgpH

AMA Birmingham is ramping up for our Signature Series with Nate Schmidt. Tomorrow from 12-1 PM in the Harbert Center, Nate will focus on how tech startups play a huge role and how tech accelerators programs are a key driver of startup growth. buff.ly/3BakgpH

AMA's National Decoding DEI for Marketers training is here to better help marketers prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in marketing and beyond. This training will help aid you in understanding and implementing DEI goals. buff.ly/3qN2mpw

Happy birthday to our most recent past president, Alexandra Lloyd! We hope that your day is as wonderful as you are! When Alex isn't hard at work at Altec or with us, you can find her keeping up with her fitness by participating in yoga, hiking, and other recreational activities

Résumés aren’t the only thing you need in a job search campaign, but they’re still important. Take a look at AMA's article "8 Ways Marketers Can Improve Their Résumés" to see how you can better yours. buff.ly/2V1HpnU

Hi Marketers! Mark your calendars for May 11th for the Joint Membership Mixer with AAF Birmingham, PRSA, & AMA. We'll be meeting at the Paper Doll from 5:30-8 PM for this networking and mingling event. Come grab a drink and meet some of the wonderful professionals of Birmingham!

Join AMA Birmingham & Alabama Media Professionals for a special Juneteenth luncheon this Wednesday 6/19 featuring Ronda Robinson Jeh Jeh Pruitt Javacia Harris Bowser (she/her/y'all) Cody Short & Mustbebri : eventbrite.com/e/responsible-… | #marketing #media #DEI