The Colorado AMA Buzz

AMA December Happy Hour

2008-12-02T12:27:00.001-07:00

Celebrate December with the AMA Happy Hour!

Join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 for Happy Hour from 5 - 7pm. We'll be at Jazz @ Jack's, located in the Denver Pavilions (3rd floor) at 16th and Glenarm in downtown Denver. Enjoy great people and great networking!

No need to register or RSVP - just show up and get to know fellow marketers! This event is open to AMA members and non-members.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Mich, Colorado AMA VP of Membership, at jennifermich@yahoo.com.

See you there!

Green Marketing Panel - December Luncheon

2008-12-02T12:20:00.006-07:00

Learn About the Green Movement!

While adoption rates among consumers for "green" products and services are on the rise, many marketers still wonder if the "green" movement is relevant to their company.

Join Colorado AMA on Thursday, December 11, 2008 for a panel discussion about "green" marketing. The panel will address questions such as the following:

What is "green" marketing?
How is the "green" movement really affecting consumer purchase decisions?
What are the various "shades of green" of the consumer market?
What are the do's and don't's of "green" marketing?

The floor will be open to audience participation throughout the discussion, so bring your questions and inquiries to the panel.

Panel members include Pieter Leenhouts, director of strategic marketing for Xcel Energy; Peter Murane, president and founder of BrandJuice Consulting; Joshua Onysko, founder and CEO of Pangea Organics; and Mark Harden, reporter for the Denver Business Journal.

Please visit the Colorado AMA website at http://www.coloradoama.com/ for more information on our panel hosts!

Location: Maggiano's, Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm

Date and Time: Thursday, December 11, 2008

Event Pricing: AMA Members: $30 Non-Members: $45 Students: $25 Walk-Ins: $50

Registration and Refund Policy for Colorado AMA events: Registration deadline is December 9, 2008, at 11:59 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but there is a higher walk-in fee. Due to event costs, we are unable to provide refunds with less than 48 hours notice. Contact us at info@coloradoama.com for refund requests at least 2 days in advance.

Professional Development Event - Top Trends in Search Engine Marketing

2008-12-02T12:09:00.005-07:00

Where Do We Go From Here - Top Trends in Search Engine Marketing

The one constant for the search engine marketing industry is change. So, what's different about online advertising today and how can those differences improve the bottom line? Gain tips and tricks to stay on top of the changing search engine landscape, including new opportunities in social networking, mobile advertising, the future of personalization, universal search, etc. The Colorado AMA and Kayla Wagner present "The Top Trends in Search Engine Marketing" on December 4, 2008. Join us to learn how the future of marketing belongs to those organizations that can succeed at both innovation and execution.

Kayla Wagner is an account manager at 90octane, a Denver-based interactive marketing agency specializing in search engine marketing and online lead generation. Having worked with the agency since June 2005, she has overseen strategic programs for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients. Prior to joining 90octane, Kayle coordinated search engine marketing and email programs for the bridal division of Macys.com. She was also previously employed in event planning for non-profit organizations in the Colorado Front Range.

Kayle has an insatiable appetite for knowledge and is passionate about changing technologies, new media and tying all online tactics to business results. She values building partnerships with clients and educating them on interactive marketing.

What will people learn by attending this event?

New trends in online marketing
Where marketers are spending online
New rules for 21st century marketers
Top tips and tricks to stay ahead of the changing landscape

Location: Jazz @ Jack's - 16th and Glenarm in downtown Denver

Date and Time: Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 5:30pm

Event Pricing: AMA Members: $25 Non-Members: $35 Students: $25 Walk-Ins: $45

Registration and Refund Policy for Colorado AMA events: Registration deadline is December 3, 2008, at 11:59 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but there is a higher walk-in fee. Due to event costs, we are unable to provide refunds with less than 48 hours notice. Contact us at info@coloradoama.com for refund requests at least 2 days in advance.

Vail Resorts - Online Marketing and Lessons Learned

2008-11-03T12:54:00.002-07:00

Identifying and Learning from the Pitfalls of an Online Marketing Campaign

Marketers have big ideas and big expectations for the success of their campaigns. But sometimes things don't go as planned - and the best lessons are the ones you learn from a campaign that didn't produce the results you expected. Colorado AMA presents an insightful luncheon about this topic at the November luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 11:15am to 1pm. Join us in in downtown Denver at the Maggiano's restaurant to gain new insight for your next online marketing campaign!

Elizabeth Lee, Director of Online Marketing and Sales, and Sara Turner, Marketing Manager - Direct Relationship Marketing, from Vail Resorts will speak about "The Big Snow" online campaign. This campaign was launched in 2007. The stunning website and online promotions didn't quite perform to the company's expectations. If you've ever wanted to learn from someone else's mistakes, here is your chance! Join us for this candid presentation and gain the insight that companies typically never share.

Elizabeth Lee is currently the Director of Online Marketing and Sales at Vail Resorts. Elizabeth's responsibilties include website development, e-commerce development, display advertising, paid search, natural search, viral marketing, and emerging technologies for various websites (including snow.com, 5 ski resorts, lodging, golf, and real estate sites). Elizabeth has a long history of interactive experience. She previously held positions at American Express, Digitas, and Starz Entertainment. Elizabeth holds a B.A. from Syracuse University and an M.A. from Columbia University.

Topics covered include interactive marketing, website marketing, SEO/SEM, and promotions. Takeaways from this event include learning from marketing mistakes. Anyone interested in online/interactive marketing will learn useful tips and ideas. If you communicate internally about business plans, marketing strategies, and marketing campaigns, this presentation will help you make your online marketing a success.

Location: Maggiano's, Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm

Date and Time: Thursday, November 13, 2008

Event Pricing: AMA Members: $30Non-Members: $45Students: $25Walk-Ins: $50

Registration and Refund Policy for Colorado AMA events: Registration deadline is November 11, 2008, at 11:59 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but there is a higher walk-in fee. Due to event costs, we are unable to provide refunds with less than 48 hours notice. Contact us at info@coloradoama.com for refund requests at least 2 days in advance.

Plug In and Get Connected to Colorado AMA

2008-10-27T14:53:00.003-06:00

This week you'll have an opportunity to find out more about Colorado AMA. Not sure how you fit in with our group? We have answers! Join us this Wednesday, October 29, for the free "Plug In and Get Connected" event.

Where: Via Trattoria, 1801 Wynkoop Street, Suite 150, Denver, CO www.viatrattoria.com

Time:
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Happy Hour
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Plug In and Get Connected presentation

AMA Board members will share information about AMA membership, programs, volunteering, online resources, and more. A Q&A session allows attendees to ask the Board anything they'd like to know about Colorado AMA.

Find our more information on the Colorado AMA website at this link: http://www.coloradoama.com/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=event&eventID=98

Innovation in a Rough Economy

2008-10-02T07:43:00.007-06:00

How will your company survive the economic turmoil? Our October luncheon can help!

In tough economic times, marketing budgets are vulnerable. Innovation can play a key role in the success or failure of a company and its marketing. You might be surprised to learn that innovation exists in products, customer service techniques, business models, and even processes.

For product managers, this might be a great time to take a step back and really look at what you're developing and why. How innovative are your products, and how do they compare to your competitors?

For marketing communicators, the challenge is to communicate in an innovative way. Are you continually re-evaluating your audience, message, and channels?

Take control of your company's innovation! Next Thursday October 9, 2008 is the October Luncheon. Our luncheon this month features AeroGrow, Inc. - Innovation Management, with Sylvia Bernstein. Join us at Maggiano's at Denver Pavilions, from 11:15am to 1pm.

Meet and listen to Sylvia Bernstein, Vice President of New Product Development and Innovation at AeroGrow. This presentation will inspire marketers to take the leap into becoming innovative - to push boundaries, create change, and establish routine processes for emphasizing and implementing innovation.

Some of the questions Sylvia will address include the following:
* What does innovation really mean?
* Why is innovation important to marketing as well as to business as a whole?
* Is innovation something that just happens or can it be managed and created with processes?
* What can marketers do to bring innovation into their own companies?

Innovation is one of the ways a company can survive in difficult economic times. Have you taken the time to step back and look at the role of innovation in your company? Does your firm grasp what innovation is and how it can help your company survive?

Kick Off the 2008-2009 Year!

2008-08-20T16:48:00.003-06:00

The 2008-2009 year will be a great one for the Colorado AMA! Our first luncheon is next Thursday, September 11, 2008.

Kick it off with our first luncheon on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - "Bringing the Democratic National Convention to Life". Learn how Steve Sander, Director of Strategic Marketing, and Brent Tongco, Communications/Marketing Specialist for the City and County of Denver, made this event a success for Denver.

Join us at 11:15 am on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Maggiano's in Denver Pavilions (16th and Glenarm). Network with your fellow AMA members and marketers, then enjoy a delicious lunch while you hear Steve and Brent's presentation. Steve and Brent will highlight the development of the Denver 2008 brand and the strategies and tactics implemented to make the DNC event a success. Find out about the initial goals, how they overcame the challenges and issues, how they developed the branding and campaign components of the event, and their keys to success. You will take away information and strategies that you can use for your own company's success.

Questions to consider: What do you think were the main challenges for Steve and Brent? How does development of a brand tie into the actual implementation of marketing strategies?

Great end-of-year programs

2008-03-10T08:39:00.001-06:00

As we come down the home stretch of our programming year (which ends in June) COAMA has a wealth of great events lined up. In addition to our remaining monthly luncheons (which includes speakers from Orange-Glo and Giaim), Happy Hours and UP Group activities, we have three major programming events to close out the year: The Non-Profit Conference, The Market Research Conference, and our Annual PEAK Award Ceremony. You won't want to miss any of these events. For more information on all of the COAMA events you can view our Event Calendar just by clicking on the following:

COAMA Event Calendar

If you would like to view specific information for any of the "Big Three", click on the desired link below:

Non-Profit Conference

Market Research Conference

Annual PEAK Awards

It's time to vote!

2008-03-06T09:05:00.002-07:00

Forget Clinton and Obama - think Cruickshank and Mayberry! It's time to vote for your CoAMA 2008/2009 Board of Directors. All members are encouraged to vote and it only takes a minute (really, it's that quick). Look for the voting-link email to appear in your email inbox. Click here to check out the candidates:

Vote for the CoAMA 08/09 Board of Directors

Time again to get happy!

2008-03-06T08:59:00.002-07:00

CoAMA's March Happy Hour is being held at the Yia Yia Euro Cafe in the Tech Center. This monthly event continues to grow as Jennifer and Curtis play hosts to this increasing popular networking function. The date of this month's Happy Hour is March 19th. Click here to check it out and get happy!

March Happy Hour

March Luncheon - Stapleton

2008-02-29T08:48:00.000-07:00

Join us for our March luncheon as Forest City Stapleton and Forest City Fitzsimons’ Director of Marketing, Mitzi Schindler, will discuss the goals and objectives her team had in developing Stapleton. She will also share how they’ve been successful at turning this 4700-acre site of the old Stapleton International Airport into one of Denver’s hottest and most sought after pieces of real estate. Thursday, March 13th at Maggiano's downtown. Click here for more info:

March Luncheon - Stapleton

A Couple of Fun Events in February

2008-02-15T11:23:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, February 20th CoAMA is holding the monthly Happy Hour in conjuntion with a Plug in and Get Connected event. This provides current members with an excellent opportunity to network with their peers in a fun and relaxed environment while giving prospective new member and opportunity to learn more about the organization. For more information click here:

Happy Hour/Plug in and Get Connected

On Monday, February 25th CoAMA young professionals group (aka UP) is holding another Marketing Careers Roundtable event called Round'em Up. The event speaker is Dana Lauren Berry, Corporate Director of Public Relations for the Magnolia Hotel in Denver. For more information about this event click here:

February Round'em UP

February Luncheon - a Rocky Mountain High

2008-01-30T13:41:00.000-07:00

The CoAMA February luncheon will feature Hillary Richardson, Brand Manager Coors Innovations for Coors Brewing Company. Hillary will be talking about how Coors goes about researching and developing new ideas for Coors products. Come hear how one of Colorado's most recognized companies stays in the forefront of market innovation. Thursday, February 14th at Maggiano's downtown (11:30 to 1:00). Click below for more information:

February Luncheon - Coors Innovations

Lots of great events in January

2008-01-07T15:55:00.000-07:00

CoAMA is getting 2008 off to a great start with lots of great events in January. January's luncheon will feature Ana Bowie, VP of Marketing and PR for the Denver Zoo talking about the challenges of keeping a positive image in the face of adversity. Click the following for more information:

January Luncheon - Denver Zoo

On January 15th, CoAMA is hosting an event at the regional offices of Google. The subject is "Google Tools - beyond search" and should provide a fascinating look and some of Google's latest developments: Click the following for more information:

Google - Beyond Search

And on January 30th, the Career Development Group is featuring an event at the Breckenridge Brewery across from Coors Field on the subject of the Power of Emotions with reknown speaker, Jeannette McMurtry. Click on the following for more information on this event:

Career Development - The Power of Emotions

December Luncheon

2007-12-03T14:09:00.000-07:00

Very cool speaker for the December CoAMA luncheon. Allen Buckner, HP Product Manager, will talk about the launch of their new home MediaServer product. He describes how marketing was instrumental in driving development of this product The luncheon is at Maggiano's downtown on Thursday, December 13th. Click on the link below for more information:

December luncheon - HP

November Luncheon

2007-10-26T20:33:00.000-06:00

The CoAMA November Luncheon will feature Peter Cobb, Senior Vice President and co-Founder of Denver-based eBags. eBags is considered to be one of the Internet pioneers of e-commerce. The luncheon is Thursday, November 8th at Maggiano's downtown with networking beginning at 11:15am. Click on the link below for more information or to register for this event:

November Luncheon - eBags

Happy Hour at the Purple Martini DTC

2007-10-22T20:50:00.000-06:00

The next CoAMA Happy Hour is being held on Thursday, October 25th at the Purple Martini in the Denver Tech Center. Come network, socialize and learn more about Colorado Chapter of the AMA. The event starts at 5pm with $4 martini drink specials. The address of the Purple Martini is as follows:

8000 E Belleview Ave #D30 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Online Networking… In-person!

2007-10-17T11:27:00.000-06:00

The CoAMA Professional Development group has put together a great program for Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Via restaurant in Lodo. The evening will feature Liz Ryan, a former Fortune 500 Human Resources executive, expert on the post-millennium workplace, syndicated columnist and sought-after keynote speaker, talking on the subject of online networking. And if you’re a member of AMA you will also receive a copy of her book “Happy about Online Networking”. Don’t miss this great event and networking opportunity. Click here for more information.

October Luncheon - Marketing ROI

2007-09-25T09:16:00.001-06:00

CoAMA's October luncheon will feature Rob Duboff, former Director of Marketing of Ernst & Young and founder and CEO of HawkPartners. Rob will discuss the challenges and opportunities that marketing executives face in making MROI an integral part of their business processes. This program will take place at Maggiano's downtown on Thursday, October 11th. Networking starts at 11:15am. For more information or to register for this event, click on the following link:

October Luncheon - Marketing ROI

September Luncheon a big hit!

2007-09-25T08:43:00.000-06:00

CoAMA's September luncheon featured Correy Honza, Director of Internet Marketing at Quiznos. The luncheon was extremely popular and sold out before the day of the event. Don't get left out of future CoAMA events - SIGN UP EARLY!

Pictured (left to right):
Leigh Kahn, CoAMA President;
Correy Honza, Quiznos Director of Internet Marketing;
Tiffany Coleman, CoAMA VP Programming

Networking Happy Hour

2007-08-13T11:02:00.000-06:00

Time to say good bye to summer and get back to some serious newtworking. CoAMA is having its first Happy Hour of our new 07/08 programming year - so let's get this party started. Join your fellow marketing professionals on Thursday, August 23rd at Hanson's Grill & Tavern (1301 South Pearl Street). The event is free and the drinks are half price! Click on the link below for more information (you don't register for this event, just show up):

CoAMA August Happy Hour

SummerToast 2007!

2007-07-31T08:51:00.000-06:00

It's almost time again for the annual SummerToast event, Colorado's largest networking event for marketing professionals. With 19 different marketing-related associations participating in the event, attendance has grown each year and surpassed 700 at last year's event. This year the event moves to a new venue, Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, so there will be plenty of room. Do miss this year's SummerToast on August 9th. For more information, click on the link below:

SummerToast-2007

19th Annual PEAK Awards!

2007-05-14T09:08:00.000-06:00

It's showtime! The biggest event of the year from the largest marketing association in Colorado. CoAMA is please to present the Annual PEAK Awards, recognizing marketing excellence in a wide range of categories. It's your chance to rub elbows with the leading marketing professionals on the Front Range. You DON"T want to miss this! The CoAMA PEAK Awards are being held Thursday night June 7th at the Walnut Foundry. Seating is limited and expected to sell out so don't wait. To register for this event click on the link below:

CoAMA 2007 PEAK Awards

May Luncheon

2007-05-07T09:02:00.000-06:00

The CoAMA May Luncheon will feature Tony Graziano, Regional Vice President, Subaru Corporation. Tony will be speaking on niche marketing and how Subaru breaks through the clutter of the cacaphony of consumer marketing and messaging. The luncheon is Tuesday, May 10th at Maggiano's downtown. Click on the link below for more information or to register for the event:

May Luncheon - Subaru

BREW IT UP!

2007-04-24T13:58:00.000-06:00

It's like a pub crawl... only better! Visit two of Denver's premier ad agencies and end up at the Fly Dog Brewery for some serious socializing and networking. Sponsored by CoAMA's Young Professionals group, UP, this event will provide some unique insights into the workings of an ad agency. Don't miss this opportunity to broaded your marketing horizons while having a great time in the process. The event takes places downtown on May 3rd so don't wait to sign up. Click on the following to register or just find out more about the event:

BREW IT UP

LAST MINUTE CHANGE

2007-04-16T09:32:00.000-06:00

Please note, due to circumstance beyond our control, the speaker from Google will not be able to present at tonight's Careers in Marketing Roundtable. We are very fortunate in that we have an executive from the Integer Group that has offered to fill in at the Young Professionals event. For more information click on the link in the "Google" posting below.

Seth Godin

2007-04-06T08:58:00.000-06:00

CoAMA is proud to be a sponsor of DU's Marketing Roundtable "Masters of Marketing" series and this year's speaker, Seth Godin. Seth Godin, marketing guru and acclaimed author, will be speaking at DU on Thursday, April 19th from 8 to 9:30am. For more information on this outstanding opportunity to hear one of the foremost marketing authorities in person click on the link below:

Seth Godin at DU

GOOGLE!

2007-03-20T08:42:00.000-06:00

Would you like some career advice from the company ranked number 1 as the best employer in the country? (and who wouldn't!) The CoAMA Young Professionals group, aka UP, is hosting a Careers in Marketing Roundtable with a speaker from Google. Learn all about a day in the life of a Google Account Manager and what it's really like to work for America's most dynamic technology firm. The event is being held at 6pm on Monday, April 16th. For more information or to register for this event click on the link below:

Careers in Marketing Roundtable: Google

April Luncheon - First Data

2007-03-14T11:09:00.000-06:00

The CoAMA April Luncheon will feature Karen Larsen, SVP and CMO of First Data Commercial Services. Karen will be speaking on the explosive growth of the gift card market and how First Data is helping clients to develop effective marketing campaigns to promote them. Colorado AMA luncheons are held the second Thursday of the month at Maggiano's downtown. For more information or to register for this event click on the following link:

CoAMA April Luncheon

March Luncheon - Mapquest

2007-03-01T08:13:00.000-07:00

CoAMA's March luncheon will feature Shawna Sanders, Director of Marketing for Mapquest. Denver-based Mapquest is rated one of the top 10 Internet brands in the world! Come hear how Mapquest got to where they are today from a marketing perspective... and where they are headed from here. You won't want to miss this opportunity to interface with Colorado's leading Internet company. The luncheon is March 8th at Maggiano's downtown. For more information or to register for this event click on the link below:

March Luncheon - Mapquest!

Free!

2007-02-20T10:03:00.000-07:00

You can't beat free! That's the cost for our next Plug-in and Get Connected event. If you are a new Colorado AMA member or a marketing professional that's interested in learning about CoAMA membership join us at Champps on Tuesday, February 27th. We've scheduled this event "down south" for some geographic diversity and to make it more convenient for people coming from the Tech Center and below. Come network, socialize and learn more about CoAMA in the process. For more information check out the CoAMA web site at the following link:

Plug-in and Get Connected

Mix it UP!

2007-02-12T11:01:00.000-07:00

The CoAMA Young Professionals group, UP, is holding a "speed networking" function on Thursday, February 22nd. Here's a great way to expand your network of marketing professionals while having a great time in the process. The event is being held at the Tavern, which is located at 1949 Market Street downtown, from 6:30 to 8:00pm. For more information or register for this invite click on the following link:

Mix it UP - Speed Networking Event

Careers in Marketing Roundtable

2007-02-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

CoAMA Student members won't want to miss this program! The Collegiate Relations committee is sponsoring a small group roundtable on the Auraria campus called "A Day in the Life of a Product Manager". Christie Chaloux, Product Manager for the Similasan Corporation, will talk about the day-to-day responsibilities of a Product Manager and will answer questions about careers in Product Management. Be sure and mark you calendars: Monday, February 19th at 6:30pm. Click on the link below for more information:

A Day in the Life of a Product Manager

A special thanks to CoAMA members

2007-01-31T10:48:00.000-07:00

As always, we used our December Luncheon to support our local community with a toy drive. Thanks to everyone that participated by donating a toy. The following is the text of a thank you note we received from the Santa Claus Shop:

“On behalf of The Denver Santa Claus Shop, thank you for hosting a toy drive for the Colorado AMA’s luncheon last month. The AMA members were quite generous – we collected nearly 40 toys! This year’s shop helped more than 15,000 needy children. Please convey to the Colorado AMA members our sincere appreciation for their help. Thanks again for thinking of the Shop!

Best,

Donna Kettenbal

The Denver Santa Claus Shop

February Luncheon - CoAMA turns up the heat!

2007-01-16T14:25:00.000-07:00

Join CoAMA at our February luncheon as we turn up the heat with the former VP of Marketing for Weber Grills - Christine Schroeder. Learn how Weber managed to establish a successful brand with high awareness in a very competitive consumer market. The luncheon will be Maggiano's downtown on Thursday, February 8th starting at 11:30am. For more information and event registration click on the link below:

February Luncheon - Weber Grills

January Luncheon - The Colorado Wine Industry

2006-12-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

CoAMA's January luncheon program will feature Doug Caskey, Executive Director of the Colorado Wine Industry association. Doug will talk about the growing popularity of Colorado wines and how the state is now competiting effectively with the other major wine growing regions of the world. The luncheon is being held at Maggiano's downtown on Thursday, January 11th from 11:30 to 1:00pm. Click on the link below to learn more about this program or to register for the event.

January Luncheon - The Colorado Wine Industry

December luncheon - TREX to FasTracks

2006-12-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

Join us at the CoAMA December luncheon when Pauletta Tonilas, RTD Public Information Manager, takes us through the 12 year journey of the southeast corridor transportation project and the strategy behind giving it brand - TREX! Pauletta will also be sharing the objectives and tactics for a similar effort underway for FasTracks. And don't forget, the December luncheon is also host to our annual toy drive! The December luncheon is being held at Maggiano's downtown on Thursday, December 14th from 11:30am to 1pm For more information on the luncheon and toy drive, or to register for this event, click on the following link:

December Luncheon and Toy Drive

New Technologies Event

2006-12-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

AMA Colorado is teaming up with BMA to co-sponsor a panel discussion on new marketing technologies. If you have an interest in Blogs, Podcasts, text-messaging and other developing technologies you'll want to be sure and participate in this panel discussion. The event is being held at the Tivoli building on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver on Tuesday, December 12th from 7:30am to 10am. For more information or to register for this event click on the link below:

New Technologies Panel Discussion

November Events

2006-11-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

The CoAMA's monthly luncheon at Maggiano's will feature Karen Scott, co-founder of StuffBak, an innovative solution for getting lost items returned. Luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of the month (e.g. November 9th) at the Maggiano's downtown from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The Professional Development group is sponsoring an event at the Tattered Cover bookstore in Lodo on Thursday, November 16th. The event will feature guest speaker Marcia Hughes, author of "Life's 2% Solution" as well as ample networking time. The event is being held in the morning, from 7:30am to 9:00am. For more information about either event click on the link below to see the CoAMA's entire event calendar for the month of November:

CoAMA November Event Calendar

Plug in and Get Connected

2006-10-25T14:16:00.000-06:00

Are you a new member of AMA Colorado or interested in becoming one? Then you won't want to miss this event "Plug in and Get Connected". Hosted by CoAMA's Membership committee, this event is being held on Wednesday, November 1st at Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in downtown Denver (corner of 17th and Wynkoop - across the street from Union Station). CoAMA Board members will be hosting tables with information about everything from programs to volunteer opportunities. The event is free and so are the drinks (who wouldn't want to come!). For more information click on the link below to see the event page on the CoAMA Web site:

Plug in and Get Connected

New Speaker for the October Luncheon

2006-10-09T08:43:00.000-06:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dan Magill, VP of Marketing, Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau, is unable to present at our October luncheon. However, Dan has requested that Pasquale "Pocky" Marranzino Jr., President of Karsh + Hagan, make the presentation on his behalf. Pocky and the Karsh + Hagan team are working with Dan and the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau on their branding and advertising efforts. Click on the link below for more information:

Marketing Denver - More than Just Lifestyle - Business, Sports, Conventions and more!

What's UP?

2006-09-29T08:31:00.000-06:00

UP! It's the brand new name for Colorado AMA's Young Professional Group. The Group is focused on the needs and interests of marketing professionals in their 20s and 30s with events that bridge the gap between college and a long term marketing career. UP events are equally fun and informative with a definite emphasis on professional as well as social networking. So whether it's Move UP or Drink UP you'll want to be involved in all of the UPcoming activities. For more information click on the link below to go directly to the UP page of the CoAMA Web site:

Go UP

Two events - Pick one!

2006-09-12T09:12:00.000-06:00

September 28th is busy day for CoAMA with not one but two events scheduled for that evening. The Young Professionals group will be meeting downtown at the new 1600 Glenarm Place for a networking event that will include a presentation on Real Estate marketing with the building as a real live example. As the kick off event for the YP's new season of activities you won't want to miss this:

Click here for more information: September Young Professionals Event

As an alternate to the YP event, CoAMA members can attend a special event on the marketing of the Lion King. This is a MEMBERS ONLY event so if you want to attend and are not a member you'll need to join before the 28th. Members will be receiving more information about this event and how to sign up in advance. For more information about CoAMA membership click on the link below:

CoAMA MEMBERSHIP

New Online Event Registration Now Available!

2006-08-25T13:11:00.000-06:00

Online event registration is now available on the new CoAMA Web site. Just go to the following link to sign up for CoAMA events:

Online Registration

The first time you visit you will be asked to create an account. This is really quick and easy and it will save you a lot of time in the future because the system will store your registration information. Try it! You'll like it!

September luncheon.

2006-08-13T21:22:00.000-06:00

Mark your calendars. CoAMA is starting the new programming year off with bang! Our September luncheon speaker is Todd Woloson, CEO of Izze Beverage Company. Come hear all about this Colorado-based success story. Thursday, September 14th at Maggiano's downtown from 11:30 to 1:00. Click on the link below to register for this event:

September Luncheon: Izze Beverage

The new CoAMA Web site!

2006-08-13T21:19:00.000-06:00

The New CoAMA Web site is now online! It's the only place you need to go for all of your Colorado AMA information and the latest events and activites for Front Range marketing professionals. Don't wait - visit today: www.coloradoama.com

2005-11-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

AMA Colorado

Welcome to the AMA Colorado blog

2005-11-09T21:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome to future site of the AMA Colorado blog: The Buzz.