August 2024 | AMA Luncheon | Kickoff

Join us as we start the AMA Houston year with a kickoff celebration you don't want to miss!

AMA Houston Welcomes AMA CEO Bennie Johnson

Ready to elevate your marketing game?

Join us on Wednesday, August 28, for an engaging and informative luncheon featuring AMA National CEO Bennie Johnson. Hear from Bennie about the latest national and regional trends in marketing, the current state of the industry, and strategies to thrive in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.

During this session, we’ll cover:

  • Current trends shaping the marketing industry.
  • Strategies for success in the competitive marketing world.
  • Insights into regional marketing dynamics.
  • Practical tips for winning in marketing in the upcoming years.

This event is perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead in the marketing field and gain valuable insights from one of the top leaders in the industry. Don’t miss this chance to network with peers and learn from the best.

 


Speakers

 

Bennie Johnson, AMA CEO

Bennie F. Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Marketing Association. AMA is the largest community-based marketing association in the world, trusted by marketing and sales professionals to help them discover industry trends. AMA’s community of local chapters spans more than 70 cities and 320 college campuses throughout North America. AMA is home to award-winning content, PCM® professional certification, five premiere academic journals, and industry-leading live and virtual training events.

He most recently served as the Executive Director of AIGA, the largest professional association for design. AIGA grows the power of design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, business driver and catalyst for positive impact. While at AIGA, Bennie hosted the acclaimed Design Adjacent podcast and the design leadership fireside chat series from 2020 to 2022.

Currently, he serves on the Board of Overseers for Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, as a Trustee of the Smithsonian Archives of American Art and is a former Board Chair of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. Bennie is also a special advisor to the People’s Graphic Design Archive.

Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and brand relaunch business environments.

Bennie graduated from Yale University with a B.A. and from Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies with a M.S., Strategic Communications.


Where:

The Briar Club
2603 Timmons Ln, Houston, TX 77027

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PRICING

Early bird pricing ends August 15
AMA Member: $40 / $45 after deadline
Non-Member: $57 / $64 after deadline
Students: $25 / $30 after deadline

 

 

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