Lunch & Learn, Thursday, May 17: Panel Discussion: Traditional Media is Not Dead!

Karolyn Cannata-Winge, specialist in strategic communication, moderates a panel discussion with representatives from Print, Radio, TV and Outdoor advertising media. Our panel of experts include: Ian Anderson of the NM Business Weekly, Milt McConnell of Cumulus Media, Sherri Trujillo Hall of KOAT Channel 7, and Sally Adams of Clear Channel Outdoor. Learn how to embrace new technology and trends to make your marketing plans more effective. >>> CLICK TO REGISTER ONLINE. <<<

Speaker from June 14 Lunch & Learn featured in New Mexico Business Weekly!

Laura Smigielski Garcia of Marketing Solutions is featured in the Small Business Strategies section of the New Mexico Business Weekly. 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 [...]

2012 NMPRSA Conference & Cumbre Awards

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 [...]

Lunch & Learn, Thursday, March 15, 11:30am-1:00pm: Hyper-Creatives and New Product Innovation

Jerry W. Thomas, President/CEO of Decision Analyst, one of the top 20 research companies in North America, shares insights into a successful process of new product development. Tough economic times represent great opportunities for new products, because economic pressures are accelerating the pace of change. Click here to register online.

Who’s Got Klout and why is it important in our new media world? Java Talk, Thurs. March 1, 7:30 am

Tom Garrity, president of The Garrity Group (the only New Mexico company to be recognized by PR Week in its annual review of national organizations), asks who’s got Klout? Keeping track of the new media spectrum can be maddening! How do you develop an effective and credible strategy? Click here to register online.

New program overview for NMAMA in 2012

Get to know who is setting the pace and learn best practices from local innovators! This year’s topics are quite an education: from Small Business Marketing to Trademark & Copy Writing Law; from Generating New Ideas to an exciting Media Panel covering traditional media — print, radio, TV and outdoor — and the role it must play in your marketing. Stay on top of the Internet Jungle and learn SEO strategies. Attend them all for education, industry knowledge, and getting to know local leaders. Lunch and Learns are conducive to networking and held in a comfortable and fun central location, the Crowne Plaza Hotel on University and Menaul. Reservations open online 2 weeks prior.

Lunch & Learn, Thursday, February 16, 11:30-1: Intellectual Property: Protect Yourself & Your Clients

Gina Constant, Associate with the Rodey Law Firm, practices primarily in the areas of Intellectual Property, specifically patent, copyright and trademark law and entertainment law. Now is your chance to find out from an expert how to legally protect your ideas, creative assets, and your clients’ brand. Click here to register online.

AMA 2012 Southwest Regional Mid-Year Retreat to be held in Albuquerque THIS WEEKEND!

AMA 2012 Southwest Mid Year Retreat is now registering for the February event!

AMA Chapter Leaders, this highly interactive Regional Retreat provides you and your board a great opportunity to share ideas with other chapter leaders, fire up to finish this year strong and set the stage for next year. Register at the AMA website for the Saturday February 4th Retreat.

Register through NMAMA for the Friday Evening Social, February 3, 6-9 p.m. Dinner followed by Marketing Mingle. Reservations must be made in advance. $25 / person.

Lunch & Learn, Thursday, January 19, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Marketing in A Big Way: Back to the Basics

A lot of business owners and marketers have overlooked some of the most basic digital marketing tools since the internet was invented. While most of the world predicts the end of print, you still need to have a great set of printed materials ready and current. Market small businesses in big ways on a “limited” budget with smaller investments. It’s all about the basics in Digital, Print, Design and Advertising. Click here to register online.

A content clinic with Megan Fleming and Kim Gusta: Java Talk, January 5, 2012, 7:30 – 8:45 am

The “Content Doctors,” Megan Fleming and Kim Gusta, will share their expertise on how to diagnose – and cure — content disorders and how to develop strong, healthy content for your next marketing project. Click here to register online for the Java Talk on January 5.