You are invited to join HRAMA for a riveting presentation on “Our 21st Century relationship with Television” June 7th at 11:30am.

It’s no longer a single “screen” world. Learn how new “screens” and social media have impacted how we get, watch and interact with our favorite television programs. Adam Bush, Local Sales Manager with WTKR-TV/WGNT-TV and former Vice President, Account Manager, with The Nielsen Company will discuss our new relationship with television and how marketers are taking advantage of it.

Don’t touch that dial… tune in LIVE to learn how 21st century technology has enhanced the viewing experience.

Grow your professional network by attending the Hampton Roads American Marketing Association’s May Social! Bring your business cards, a friend, and your winning marketing smile to Red Star Tavern May 24th, 5:30-8pm.

This fun social is always a great time with happy hour specials, FREE appetizers, and excellent networking. You never know who you will meet…

Description: Join us on April 12th for Marketing the Beach Lifestyle with a panel of experts from AltDaily, Aquawear, Deputy Chief Lifeguard, Veer Magazine and Stevensons Modeling Agency. The April event is sponsored by East Beach.

Calling all trend setters, trend observers, style mavens and fashion disasters. Get in the flow and in the know. The seasons where it’s at and must haves. Bring your pale winter self and get bronzed for Summer ’12. You will need at least SPF 30 for this bright and reflective panel with a tanning index of 10.

Virginia Beach was just named #4 best beach destination in the United States by Trip Advisor. Check it out here www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches

Get ready for Summer “12 and join us and the panel of experts for this fun filled marketing lunch.

Description: Hampton Roads American Marketing Association would like to invite you to a Networking Event on March 15th from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Red Star Tavern at Virginia Beach Town Center sponsored by HRAMA, AAF, SMEI, PRSA and Hampton Roads Ad 2. Remember to wear your green and bring your friends and spread the word to network with the your fellow marketers and colleagues.

Description: Marketing to the Baby Boomer generation is going to become more and more prevalent starting now! Beginning January 1st, 2011 every single day more than 10,000 Baby Boomers will reach the age of 65. That is going to keep happening every single day for the next 19 years.

Join us on March 8 as we welcome Deborah Coleman, the general sales manager of the After 55 Housing & Resource Guide and SeniorOutlook.com, a division of For Rent Media Solutions. Deborah Coleman demonstrates a knack for marketing to the senior community and continues to be the driving force in creating and cultivating strong relationships within the senior industry.

Deborah has served as director on the SEFAA board for several years as well as the associate vice president of the Florida Apartment Association Board for two years, co-chairing their annual Educational Conference. She has a keen understanding of the senior market and continues to provide complete and cost-effective marketing marketing solutions for the aging community.

Description: MediaFest is an annual tradeshow created by Retail Alliance to showcase Hampton Roads media and marketing companies and provide exposure to local businesses. Local retailers are always looking for new customers and new ways to reach untapped markets. This event is designed to introduce local businesses to advertising, marketing and media opportunities throughout the area, to help drive traffic and increase their bottom line.

This year’s tradeshow will feature an extensive variety of advertising opportunities ranging from traditional media to unique marketing approaches, numerous networking opportunities, entertainment, media exposure, delicious food provided by local restaurants, and two educational seminars on “Customer Service Marketing” and “How to Measure ROI on Advertising.”

Description: Join HRAMA on February 9th at our educational luncheon given by Jack Ankerson, the Executive Director of Hampton Roads Sports Commission. Ankerson will give us an insiders point of view of how they market Hampton Roads as a sports community. This is a must attend event for all sports enthusiast and Hampton Roads lovers. There is proof in the pudding that we live in such a thriving area of the country.

Jack Ankerson has an extensive past with the sports community in Hampton Roads, including the Admirals Hockey team, Mariners Soccer team, ODU Mens/Womens Basketball team, the Norfolk Tides, and numerous media outlets in the area. Jack is very active in the Hampton Roads community and serves on a number of boards including, Norfolk Festevents, Norfolk Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s Tourism Research and many more.