As we wrap up the year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our members, volunteers, and sponsors for your continued support, creativity, and commitment to Iowa’s marketing community. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead! 🌟

Add more to your marketing toolkit and get the most from your membership! Can’t attend live? No worries! These on-demand sessions are available anytime. Register today: ow.ly/8yTB50XQkZm National AMA on-demand trainings; no Iowa AMA tech support.

Cheers to a new year with the AMA Iowa community🥂 Let’s make it a year of learning, growth, and connection!

Join AMA Iowa for Bingo & Beer! Proceeds support Project IOWA, helping Iowans build better careers. Wed, Feb 25, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM Flix Brewhouse, Des Moines Who is Project Iowa: ow.ly/uLsN50XQlyM Register today: ow.ly/9OPe50XQlyQ

🎯 Want smarter, faster ways to influence customer behavior? Join our webinar on January 22nd with Nancy Harhut, author and behavioral marketing expert! 10 lucky individuals will receive her book "Using Behavioral Science in Marketing". Register now: ow.ly/6rUo50XJnJC

🌟 Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! 🌟 Today, we honor MLK's legacy of courage, equality, and justice. Let’s come together to celebrate diversity and foster compassion in our communities. 💖#MLKDay #DreamBig #UnityInDiversity Let's make his vision a reality!

🎬 Lights. Camera. Marketing! The spotlight is officially on. NOVA Marketing Award submissions are now open! ✨ Early-bird submissions due March 13th (Secures you VIP seating) 🏆 Final submission deadline: March 27th 🔗 Submit now: amaiowa.com/nova-awards

AMA Iowa is back with Bingo & Beer at Flix Brewhouse. Join us for a fun night supporting Project IOWA, helping Iowans access better career opportunities. 📅 Feb. 25, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM 🎟️ Tickets: ow.ly/jnYr50XQlIU

Want smarter, faster ways to influence customer behavior? TOMORROW is our webinar with Nancy Harhut, author and behavioral marketing expert! 10 lucky individuals will receive her book "Using Behavioral Science in Marketing"! Register now: ow.ly/6rUo50XJnJC

AMA Iowa is back with Bingo & Beer! Join us for a fun night supporting Project IOWA, helping Iowans access better career opportunities. Feb 25, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM Flix Brewhouse, Des Moines Tickets: $35 (through Feb 15) | $20 after Tickets: ow.ly/jnYr50XQlIU

Who needs a caffeine boost? Join us for AMA Iowa Marketing Mornings, where local marketers come together over coffee! No Registration Required. Free for both Members and Non-Members For more details and future events, view on the AMA website: ow.ly/GgHo50Y3Ryv

Reminder! Join AMA Iowa’s Feb Luncheon with Enrique Peña Velasco to learn how businesses can engage Iowa’s Latino community. Feb 18 | 11:30–1 CT | Fareway Corporate We look forward to seeing you there! Register Today : ow.ly/p2Zt50XRXsT

Join us as we kick off Spring 2026 AMA Across Iowa in Iowa City! Hear Peter Matthes share how The Iowa Wave tradition became a powerful example of authentic branding and community impact. 📅 Thursday, February 19th | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ➡️ Register now: ow.ly/nmt750Y9qMB

Join us on Thursday, March 5th for a luncheon in Council Bluffs brought to you by AMA Iowa and AMA Omaha! This in-person luncheon and hands-on session will improve your writing skills taught by Darcy Maulsby. 👉 Register now: ow.ly/Rau850Yc4na

☕Kickstart your day with us at Allegra Marketing in Urbandale and enjoy breakfast & coffee! 🌟 🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM CST 📍 Location: 4400 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 There will even be a fun prize wheel to mix things up! 🎉

One week until Bingo and Beers! Join AMA Iowa for beer, BINGO, and a great cause — all benefiting Project IOWA. Flix Brewhouse, 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA Wednesday, February 25 | 5:30–8:30 PM Get your tickets now: ow.ly/KIgG50Yff5i

AMA Iowa 🤝 PRSA Iowa Chapter Marketing and PR go hand in hand, so we’re joining forces. Members of either organization can now attend the other’s events at member pricing. Follow both accounts to stay in the know on upcoming events, programs, and opportunities.

📣 Reminder! Join us March 5 in Council Bluffs for a special AMA Iowa + AMA Omaha luncheon. 🕰 11:30 AM–1 PM 📍 Council Bluffs Public Library Sharpen your storytelling with Iowa’s Storyteller, Darcy Maulsby. Lunch + networking included! Register: ow.ly/bEYG50YmIzO

🎬 Final month. Final call. Hear it from our past AMA Iowa marketers of the year - Kathleen Temple and Michele Appelgate - on why you should submit for NOVAs. ✨ Submit in any of the 15 NOVA categories + 4 Achievement awards 🏆 Deadline: Friday, March 27th by midnight

☀️ Coffee. Breakfast. Big marketing energy. Join AMA Iowa on March 4, 7:30–8:30 AM at Allegra Marketing in Urbandale. Meet local marketers, spark new ideas, spin the prize wheel 🎉 Free & open to all — just show up! 🚀