Thanks go to:

Editor
Ellen Mather

Graphic Designer
Leah Blaugrund Sandman

Contributors
Ellen Cline

Click here or on the newsletter cover to download the newsletter as a pdf.

What began with a small gathering of women at the Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, has grown to over 30 members who meet regularly to share ideas, advice, project leads and professional support for each other.

“When we collaborate,” says WriterGals spokesman Megan Fleming, “our writing, editing and creative communications experiences and perspectives become more powerful and persuasive, resulting in top quality products and services for our clients around the country.”

Visit their website at www.writergals.com, which includes a searchable database of member profiles by name or skill category. For questions or suggestions about the newsletter, please email Ellen Mather at newsletter@nmama.org

Laura Smeigeilski Garcia and Margaret Herrera of Marketing Solutions are the speakers for our upcoming Lunch and Learn on June 14, when they will explain how we can become an “Internet Jungle Hero” and learn proven marketing solutions to battle the internet jungle.

In the article, Laura Smigielski Garcia of Marketing Solutions says the recession prompted her company to focus more on targeted media and events that provide customer contact, like a special event with champagne for the unveiling of a new car model.

“We’re doing a lot more with targeted media,” she says. “We’re also doing more things with customer contact, rather than mass media.” (Read the article)

Wednesday, 5/30/12, 6:00-8:30pm

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown,

2600 Louisiana Blvd NE (at Menaul Blvd)

Event Sponsor: Albuquerque the Magazine

Meet the “who’s who” from the key advertising, communications, marketing and public relations professional associations statewide. Groups invited include:

• ABQ Web Geeks, www.dukecityfix.com/group/webgeeks
• AIGA New Mexico, http://newmexico.aiga.org/
• Albuquerque Press Women, www.albuquerquepresswomen.org
• Albuquerque WordPress Meetup, www.meetup.com/albuquerque-wordpress
• American Advertising Federation, www.nmadfed.org
• American Marketing Association, www.nmama.org
• American Society for Training and Development, www.astdnm.org
• Association for Women in Communications, www.nmawc.org
• Association of Fund-Raising Professionals, www.afp-nm.org
• Meeting Professionals International, www.mpinm.org
• New Mexico Press Association, www.nmpress.org
• New Mexico Press Women, www.newmexicopresswomen.org
• Public Relations Society of America, www.nmprsa.com
• Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, www.shsmd-nm.org
• Society for Marketing Professional Services, www.smpsnm.org
• Society for Technical Communication, www.stc-nm-kachina.org
• Toastmasters International, www.district23.org
• WriterGal Network, www.writergals.com

The $25 admission includes an annual subscription to Albuquerque the Magazine, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and some great door prizes! Net proceeds will be donated to several UNM business student organizations including: AIBA, ALPFA, DECA, Delta Sigma Pi, Lobo Edge and PRSSA.

RSVP online at www.abqthemag.com (listed under Events or look for the Eight Ball)

For more information, contact Stacy Sacco at sasacco@aol.com or 505-489-2311

2012 NMPRSA Conference & Cumbre Awards

June 8, 2012, Embassy Suites Albuquerque, NM

APR Bootcamp, June 9, 2012, UNM

Please join the New Mexico chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NMPRSA) on June 8 to “Re-Engineer PR!” This year PRSA is redefining what “public relations” means to our profession. This is NMPRSA’s first state conference since 2007, and like then it’s the “Can’t Miss” event of NMPRSA’s summer season!

EVENTS INCUDE:

• Morning Keynote: Rick Rice – The Evolution of Public Relations

• Lunch Keynote: David Neff – The Future of Nonprofits

• Cumbre Awards Ceremony & Dinner with Pre-Event Networking
• APR Bootcamp (At UNM, Albuquerque)

Get the Agenda and Registration Form.

NMAMA is proud to have presented the 23rd Annual Marketer of the Year Awards, recognizing New Mexico marketers for outstanding results in their marketing campaigns of 2011. A jovial crowd of clients, friends and family joined the hard-working entrants to celebrate their efforts. A raffle with great prizes was held on-site so that everyone could participate in the rewards and excitement of the evening. Jim and John Garcia, our Masters of Ceremony, kept the evening sparkling as they bantered their way through the award presentations. Above, Del Esparza of Esparza Advertising accepts the Golden Compass for “Best of Marketer of the Year!”

2011 Marketer of the Year
Accolades

Thanks go to:

Editor
Ellen Mather

Graphic Designer
Leah Blaugrund Sandman

Contributors
Rena Distasio
Kelly Koepke

Click here or on the newsletter cover to download the newsletter as a pdf.

What began with a small gathering of women at the Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, has grown to over 30 members who meet regularly to share ideas, advice, project leads and professional support for each other.

“When we collaborate,” says WriterGals spokesman Megan Fleming, “our writing, editing and creative communications experiences and perspectives become more powerful and persuasive, resulting in top quality products and services for our clients around the country.”

Visit their website at www.writergals.com, which includes a searchable database of member profiles by name or skill category. For questions or suggestions about the newsletter, please email Ellen Mather at newsletter@nmama.org

Register NOW for the AMA 2012 Southwest Regional Mid Year Retreat!

February 3 – Friday Evening Social    |    February 4 – Saturday Retreat

Southwest Regional Mid-Year Retreat Registration for Saturday

>>> Click here to register at AMA for the Saturday retreat.

Hotel Reservations at the Crowne Plaza

>>> Click here to reserve hotel rooms at http://cpabq.com
Room Block Name: NMAMA (see hotel and transportation details below)

Friday Evening Social Registration

Friday, February 3rd from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
>>> RSVP to reserve your attendance online today!

Friday Evening Social Registration is through New Mexico Chapter (NMAMA)

If you are coming to Albuquerque the evening before the Retreat, please join us for dinner followed by a Marketing Mingle. Cost is $25 per person and reservations must be made in advance. Pay online at time of registration with credit card or through Paypal. Please RSVP your attendance above. A fun time is definitely on the agenda!
Friday Evening Social Menu
Fajita Action Station
Beef, chicken, all the toppings; beans and rice
Vegetarian, gluten-free, other options available; choose when registering

Transportation between Albuquerque International Sunport and Crowne Plaza
• Shuttle – $15 one way charge
• Taxi – approx. $15 one way charge
• Driving directions:
– Take I-25 North to Exit 225 (towards Lomas Blvd/Menaul Blvd/Candelaria Rd)
– Stay straight onto Oak ST NE
– Continue onto Frontage Rd N
– Turn right onto Menaul Blvd NE
– Take a right at the first light, University Blvd NE
– Hotel is located on the right

We look forward to seeing you at the New Mexico AMA Southwest Regional Mid-Year Retreat!

Questions: Contact DJ Heckes at ceo@exhib-it.com or Kim Jarigese at kjar@unm.edu

Tell us why you love Albuquerque in 25 words or less!
Free to enter – Limit 1 Entry per person

Enter by February 3rd
Online to: keepitquerque.org
By snail mail to:
AIBA I Love Albuquerque Contest,
PO Box 91891 Albuquerque, NM 87199-1891

MUST ENTER ONLINE TO RSVP FOR THE MIX & MINGLE!
PRIZES are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
Must be present at Mix & Mingle Event on February 9th to win

MIX & MINGLE
8 PM – Food & Cash Bar
Slate Street Cafe Wine Loft
515 Slate NW
(One block north of Lomas between 5th & 6th NW)

Open to members and guests interested in:
KeepitQuerque.org
Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance
Buy Local – Grow Local – Thrive Local

Thanks go to:

Editor
Ellen Mather

Graphic Designer
Leah Blaugrund Sandman

Contributors
Megan Fleming
Kim Gusta

Click here or on the newsletter cover to download the newsletter as a pdf.

If you are looking for a freelance writer, marketing/PR specialist, graphic designer or Web content developer, WriterGals is the right place. WriterGals, formed in 2004, are a network of independent, creative communications professionals and copywriters. WriterGals invite you to browse their website, where you’ll find a wide variety of talented writers and communications professionals.

What began with a small gathering of women at the Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, has grown to over 30 members who meet regularly to share ideas, advice, project leads and professional support for each other.

“When we collaborate,” says WriterGals spokesman Megan Fleming, “our writing, editing and creative communications experiences and perspectives become more powerful and persuasive, resulting in top quality products and services for our clients around the country.”

Visit their website at www.writergals.com, which includes a searchable database of member profiles by name or skill category. For questions or suggestions about the newsletter, please email Ellen Mather at newsletter@nmama.org

 
The AMA Research & Strategy Summit LIVE offers a 360° view of how researchers can drive transformation within their organizations through investment, analytics and the latest trends.
Register and gain access to:
• 3 critical sessions from executives at leading global companies
• White paper with key learnings from the AMA Research and Strategy Summit
• 90 days of access to this online event

Register at www.marketingpower.com/researchlive

(click on the yellow button)
Must register by midnight, Sunday, September 11
Join the Summit Online LIVE on Monday September 12 or On-Demand for 60 days

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from leaders from Kimberly Clark, Hewlett-Packard and many research organizations on the expanding role of marketing research to drive critical decisions. Experience the Research and Strategy Summit right from the comfort of your desk. You’ll get access to three informative sessions as they happen, or when it’s convenient for you.


Includes access to Q&A Session with CEO Panel with senior executives from some of the leading research organizations.

For session details or to register: www.marketingpower.com/researchlive