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Jan 10, 2008 Is NEWSPAPER a Dying Medium??

Today, the internet is able to deliver information far faster than any newspaper. Has this form of print media lost its appeal? Has newspaper content simply moved over to the web?

Feb 12, 2008 Super Ad Bowl 2008:

What Worked, What Didn't - You Make the Call!
During the biggest football game of the year, companies will spend millions of dollars on TV commercials to get your attention. Who did it right? Who got it wrong? You make the call!

Mar 13, 2008 Effective Use of Celebrities in Marketing

Barbara Gans Russo | President | The Albert Company

Apr 10, 2008 Using Hi-Tech Marketing to Reach and Engage Customers

Liz Crawford, Iconoculture Vice President and Consumer Strategist for Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Brands.


May 8, 2008 Technology's Promise: a Futurist's Guide to Marketing in Global Transformation

We'll take a virtual trip through the future, exploring emerging new technologies and how they'll impact consumer buying behaviors in this ?knowledge economy?.

Jun 12, 2008 It's Not Easy Being Green! How important is the "green" issue in marketing a company

With a panel of business owners, marketers and other "greenies", including Laura Wood Habr, owner, Croc's 19th Street Bistro Virginia Beach.

July 3, 2008, 6 PM First Thursdays Happy Hour

First Thursday Networking Socials for Creative Marketing Professionals! Combined networking event for Hampton Roads AMA, Ad Club of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Chapter of AIGA and PRSA of Hampton Roads.

Aug 7, 2008, 6 PM First Thursdays Happy Hour

First Thursday Networking Socials for Creative Marketing Professionals! Combined networking event for Hampton Roads AMA, Ad Club of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Chapter of AIGA and PRSA of Hampton Roads.

Sep 4, 2008, 6 PM First Thursdays Happy Hour

First Thursday Networking Socials for Creative Marketing Professionals! Combined networking event.

Sep 11, 2008 The Upside of Down: Successful Marketing in a Tough Economy

Sluggish economy holding your business - and profits - down? Learn how smart marketers revise their plans to survive and thrive in a tough economy.

Sep 14-17, 2008 Refocusing on the Consumer: What are people really thinking? 2008 AMA Marketing Research Conference

Refocusing on the Consumer: What are people really thinking? 2008 AMA MARKETING RESEARCH CONFERENCE, Boston, MA

Oct 9, 2008 Everything You Wanted to Know About Sales But Were Afraid to Ask >>

Tired of going down the prospect's system, a system that is sure to turn you into an unpaid consultant?  A good sales person needs to be part homicide detective, part therapist, and part investigative journalist..

October 30, 2008 Media Forum 2008

The Media Forum will bring together a panel of national and local experts including representatives from TV, radio, internet and print media to discuss best practices for nonprofit organizations to effectively communicate their mission and message.

Nov 13, 2008 6 Lessons From Accidental Brands >>

David Vinjamuri, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing, New York University President and Founder, ThirdWay Brand Trainer

Dec 4, 2008 The Hampton Roads' American Marketing Association's Holiday Networking Event

Come mingle with some of the top marketing professionals in Hampton Roads!

Dec 11, 2008 How changes in the format of search engine results can impact your business

Abe Mezrich, Manager, Communications Didit.com, LLC, a 2007 Inc. 500/Deloitte Fast 50/Fast 500 company, is a full-service online advertising and marketing services firm and major player in search engine marketing.

Jan 8, 2009 How to Market Yourself

The Most Important Marketing Project You Will Work on This Year: YOU! Learn how to increase your visibility, promote yourself, and make yourself memorable from Sandy Dumont, The Image Architect

Jan 26 - 28, 2009 Mplanet 2009 Navigating the New Marketsphere

Mplanet is an unparalleled concentration of marketing knowledge and business connections, brought together by the American Marketing Association and its partners: Bain & Company and the Wharton School of Business.

Feb 5, 2009 Ad Bowl 2009: What Worked, What Didn't Work in the Biggest TV Event of the Year

Companies will spend millions of dollars for 30 seconds of exposure to get your attention.
Did the ads work? Who did it right? Did you miss it on your trip to the kitchen?

Feb 26, 2009 MediaFest 2009

The four-hour event will showcase Hampton Roads media while providing exposure to local restaurants. MediaFest 2009 is jam-packed with information and entertainment.

Mar 5, 2009 The Hampton Roads' American Marketing Association's Spring Networking Event

Come mingle with some of the top marketing professionals in Hampton Roads at the Hampton Roads' American Marketing Association's Spring Networking Event!

Mar 12, 2009 A Port in the Economic Storm

Join us to learn how the Port of Hampton Roads is marketed throughout the world and how the Port will address marketing challenges to become the greatest port on the East coast. Gain tips your company could use to weather the storm.

April 9, 2009 PERSONALIZATION: Make the Connection

Please join us on Thursday, April 9 for this informative luncheon on how to connect with consumers through effective direct mail marketing practices. With an understanding of the many levels of personalization and how to use a well-rounded approach, yo

May 14, 2009 Leveraging Social Media Marketing

Speaker: Erica Campbell, Social Media Marketer

Gain insight on creating a customer-engagement strategy by leveraging MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and more.

June 11, 2009 Search Engine Optimization: Everything You've Wanted to Know About SEO, But Were Afraid to Ask

Join us on June 11, 2009 from 11:30am-1:00pm to hear Al Moore and Tony Cortinas, members of Marathon Consulting's leadership team, tell you everything you have ever wanted to know about SEO.

June 23, 2009 Hampton Roads American Marketing Association Summer Networking Event

Come mingle with some of the top marketing professionals in Hampton Roads at the Hampton Roads' American Marketing Association's Summer Networking Event! NEW DATE

Sep 10, 2009 Brand You: What's the most important brand today? Y-O-U.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to power up your career and network with the Hampton Roads marketing community! Join Jeff Beals, author of "Self Marketing Power: Branding Yourself as a Business of One."

Oct 8, 2009 Lost on LinkedIn? Understand how this tool can help you produce marketing results.

In today's economy, maximizing your visibility is more important than ever. You need to find and influence buyers and make it easier for them to find you!  Find out how business professionals can use LinkedIn as a valuable asset.

Oct 15, 2009 Social Networking Event at Burton's Grill

Please plan to join us for our first social networking event of the year and our first event in partnership with the Ad Club of Hampton Roads (AAF). We're hosting this event on October 15th, at Burton's Hilltop, Virginia Beach at 5:30.

November 12, 2009 The Changing Nature of Radio, TV and Newspaper Marketing: Thriving in a Climate of Uncertainty and Change

November 12th, HRAMA will be featuring a panel of industry leaders that will discuss thriving in business during times of uncertainty and change. The media industry has grappled with uncertainty, particularly during these trying economic times.

Dec 3, 2009 AAFHR & HRAMA December Social Networking Event at Burton's Grill

AAFHR & HRAMA December Social Networking Event. It's a face to face social networking event that's free, provides delicious food, and is hosted by some very fun people. What more do you want? Bring a food item and benefit the Samaritan House.

December 10, 2009 Getting The Most From Your Marketing Research

December 10th, HRAMA will be featuring Chris Bonney who has more than 30 years of experience as a marketing researcher. His expertise and passion fuel his insight into consumer behavior and marketing.

Jan 14, 2010 The Referral Authority- Matt Anderson

Fearless Referrals, how to get referrals, how to get comfortable asking for referrals, how to earn referrals.  Matt Andersons'  client list includes: Met Life; New York Life.

Feb 11, 2010 Ad Bowl Panel

It's Super Bowl time! Join our panel Februrary 11th to discuss the best of bowl game marketing strategies -- ones that could score in your business. The pigskin isn't the only "skin" in this game!

Mar 11, 2010 Social Media and RDFa: The Original Odd Couple - Christopher Regan of HyperDisk

On March 11th, HRAMA will feature Christopher Regan of Hyperdisk will tell you how employing the right RDFa strategies can generate profits for your company.

Mar 25, 2010 HRAMA/AAFHR Spring Networking Event

Come mingle with some of the top marketing professionals in Hampton Roads! Join us for the American Advertising Federation of Hampton Roads (AAFHR) & Hampton Roads American Marketing Association (HRAMA) Spring Social Networking Event.

Apr 8, 2010 ROI...Fact or Fiction? The Great Debate on Accountability in Advertising

On April 8th, join HRAMA and Joe Delatte and Chris Ciardi of Seventh Point as they discuss accountability in advertising.

May 13, 2010 Going Green: Effectively Marketing and Communicating to Become an "in" Brand in a Down Economy

Discover the answers to your green marketing questions as Colette Chandler, a nationally known green expert, helps you understand how to become a green brand consumers will trust.

Jun 10, 2010

Join the Hampton Roads American Marketing Association for a "date" you won't want to miss on June 10th. Use this speed networking opportunity to make numerous professional connections in an exciting environment.



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