American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Welcome. (AAAA) is the American Association of Advertising Agencies. Founded in 1917, the AAAA aims to improve and strengthen the advertising agency by counseling and guiding members through the experience of others. The members of the AAAA account for almost 80 percent of the total advertising volume nationwide. The average AAAA agency has been a member for more than 20 years.
American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)
ACCE's mission is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities. The organizational vision is that ACCE is the organization of choice for chamber professionals.
American Marketing Association - Southern California Chapter (AMA-SC )
Affiliated with the American Marketingg Association, the AMA - Southern California serves Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Founded on February 3, 1977 as a non-profit organization the AMA-SoCAL dedicated it self to the advertising and marketing industries. The organiation's focus is on scientific study & research, develop marketing principles, develop scientific marketing management, improve methods of marketing research, contribute to the teaching of marketing, study legislation, and improve marketing personnel.
The organization enables its members and non-members to meet and network through various social functions, speaking events, and other industry related opportunities.
American Marketing Association Phoenix Chapter (AMA-PHO )
Affiliated with the American Marketing Association, the Phoenix - AMA is a professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide. With nearly 400 members and 3,000 other professionals that attend our networking and educational events. Members include CEO’s, marketing and advertising executives, business owners, salespeople and marketing representatives from a wide variety of industries.
The AMA offers multiple opportunities for members and non-members to network. Many monthly networking events such as their Special Interest Groups and monthly luncheons with pertinent topics by top industry leaders! Sponsorship packages at premier events, luncheons and SIG’s.
A job board to post for talented resources to grow your business or to seek new opportunities for success.
What is one of the best ways to make the most of your membership? Volunteer your time and expertise for committees and/or events and contribute to our ongoing achievements.
American Marketing Association San Diego Chapter (AMA-SD )
Affiliated with the AMA, the San Diego Chapter is dedicated to promoting the principles of market research, customer relations development, direct marketing, and branding.
This is a volunteer organization that allows its members and non-members to network by attending speaking events and industry related functions.
American Marketing Association Washington DC Chapter (AMA-DC )
Affiliated with American Marketing Association the AMA - Washington DC is geared towards Metropolitan Washington area.
The AMA - DC is the third largest AMA chapter in the country with more than 1,000 members. Our members take an active role in volunteering as the chapter's board members, committee members, and event facilitators.
Forty-two percent of our members have a director level position or higher. These members are employed with companies that are representative of the diverse marketplace in metropolitan Washington , such as:
Media outlets
Telecommunications
Education/university
Advertising and public relations agencies
Federal government
Political
Market research
Nonprofit
Associations
Independent consultants
Companies represented include well-known entities such as Google, AARP, Marriott, ExxonMobil, Unisys Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, Discovery Communications, PBS, The Washington Post, Verizon, and YMCA, and Goodwill Industries
British American Business Council of New England (BABCNE )
The British American Business Council of New England, Inc. (BABCNE) is a non-profit international business association with a membership of more than 100 New England-based companies and individuals involved in transatlantic trade. It was launched in September 1986 by HRH The Prince of Wales.
The Council is dedicated to helping its members build and manage their businesses by providing them with introductions and referrals, marketing & networking opportunities and business intelligence through a variety of programs, trade services and publications. The programs range from events with distinguished speakers from government, industry and academia, to informational seminars on current business issues and international networking evenings.
BABCNE is a founding member of the British American Business Council (BABC) network which consists of 32 business organizations located in the US and UK and with affiliates in Canada and Mexico. Its combined membership includes around 4,000 companies and individuals involved in international trade, and provides invaluable networking opportunities to the members of the various chapters.
British-American Business Council of Tampa Bay (BABC )
The British-American Business Council Tampa Bay (BABC Tampa Bay) was first incorporated in 1985 as the British-American Chamber of Comerce of Tampa Bay and is an affiliate member of the British-American Business Council (BABC), which represents more than 10,000 executives of 33 member organizations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
The principle purpose is to promote trade and commerce between the United States and the United Kingdom. Locally, we represent a variety of companies and individuals who are either English establishing contacts, or setting up a business in the US -- or, Americans wishing to do business in the UK and/or attract inward investment.
Capitol Communicator (CC)
Dedicated to bringing together the vast spectrum of communications professionals who influence and educate the Mid-Atlantic region and the world - by providing news; trends; education; and opportunities for networking, career enhancement and showcasing great work -the Capitol Communicator serves as a resource to the region's communications community. Capitol Communicator focuses on creating a community that encompasses professions that include: public relations, advertising, marketing, online/offline media, graphic design, video, photography, Internet and the multitude of support professions that supports this regional multi-billion dollar industry.
Central Illinois Chapter of American Marketing Association (CIC-AMA )
Formed in 1946, the CIC-AMA serves Bloomington, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur and Peoria, as well as their surrounding areas.
As the Central Illinois Chapter of the AMA, we are dedicated to the development of professionalism in every aspect of marketing, serving all levels of marketing practitioners, educators and students throughout Central Illinois.
To accommodate our membership, dinner meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 at various locations in Bloomington and Peoria, Illinois. A social hour and dinner are usually followed by a speaker on a current marketing topic.
Colorado American Marketing Association (CAMA)
The American Marketing Association's Colorado Chapter (Colorado AMA) is a professional marketing association in Denver dedicated to advancing the field of marketing in Colorado. A series of speaking events, networking functions and meetings are held to educate and inform as to the latest techniques in the marketing community.
As a Chapter of the American Marketing Association, CAMA offers members an unparalleled breadth of marketing knowledge. In addition, the organization acts as a marketing resource for both local and national information.
Connecticut Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA CT)
AMA CT is the premier local marketing resource for leadership, skill-based training, education and networking in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
What They Do:
Assist in the professional development of our members.
Deliver top-quality educational meetings and professional networking events.
Advance the practice and appreciation for the field of Marketing
Council of Public Relations Firms (CPRF )
The Council of Public Relations Firms was formed in 1998 by dozens of America's leading public relations firms. Their goal was to create the first national association that represented the interests of public relations firms. Many of those firms remain members today.
The mission of the organization is to advance the business of public relations firms by building the market and firms’ value as strategic business partners.
These are the philosophical guidelines for the organization's activities:
Belief in the value of public relations firms
Focus on best practices and standards
Encourage and promote the highest ethical behavior
Encourage innovation
Committed to building and defining the market
Help member firms meet the needs of the market
Help expand the talent pool
Promote the common interests of member firms
Dallas-Ft. Worth American Marketing Association (DFWAMA )
The mission of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the American Marketing Association is to educate, support, and enhance the image of marketing professionals in the DFW Metroplex.
Direct Marketing Association of St. Louis (DMA-St. Louis )
Since 1975, the Direct Marketing Association-St. Louis has grown into one of the best-connected organizations in town. With hundreds of members involved, DMA members represent all facets of the direct marketing community.
DMA-St. Louis, is a network; exchanging valuable ideas, information, and services. The DMA-St.
Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL )
Founded in 1938 and one of more than 100 affiliates of the National Urban League, the Greater Washington Urban League is a major civil rights and social services organization located in the District of Columbia. The League has nearly
70 years of experience in dealing effectively with a wide range of social and economic problems, and is governed by a 37-member Board of Directors composed of a cross-section of individuals from the Washington metropolitan area, and an Advisory Board that lends expertise and guidance to support the work of the agency.
The mission of the League is "to increase the economic and political empowerment of African Americans and other minorities and to help all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship." To accomplish its mission, the League uses the tools and methods of social work, economics, law and other disciplines to bring about equal opportunities and equal access to African Americans and minorities in the Washington metropolitan area.
This new decade and century see the Greater Washington Urban League continuing an ongoing partnership with major institutions in both the public and private sectors to alleviate the hardships experienced by our constituents. Such partnerships also provide new avenues for our constituents to enter into the economic mainstream. Base support is provided by various private funding sources and the League also has contracts with federal and local government agencies to conduct specially-funded programs. Although many of our programs are government funded, the League continually seeks creative ways in which to involve the private sector and community groups in joint programmatic ventures.
Hughes Marketing & the Direct Marketing Association Online Network (DMAON )
DMA is the voice of the direct marketing community in the legislative and regulatory process. On issues ranging from consumer protection to postal rates, the DMA and the local affiliates represent our members’ interests at the local, State and Federal levels. As the business of direct marketing continues to become more and more complex, we ensure a continued direct marketing-friendly environment that is both safe for consumers and profitable for marketers.
Jacksonville Urban League (JUL)
The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans and others to enter the economic and social mainstream.
The Urban League movement was founded in 1910. The National Urban League which is headquartered in New York City spearheads our nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based movement. The heart of that movement is our professionally staffed Urban League affiliates in over 100 cities in 35 states and the District of Columbia. The Jacksonville Urban League was founded in 1947.
As an affiliate of the NUL, the mission of the Jacksonville Urban League is to assist African Americans and others achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
Magazine Publishers of America (MPA)
Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) is the industry association for consumer magazines. Established in 1919, the MPA represents more than 240 domestic publishing companies with approximately 1,400 titles, more than 80 international companies and more than 100 associate members. Staffed by magazine industry specialists, the MPA is headquartered in New York City, with an office of government affairs in Washington, DC.
MarketingHire.com (MH)
As part of the Marketing Career Network, an alliance of leading US marketing associations including the AMA, BMA, DMA, AAF and PMA, MarketingHire.com provides you with access to highly sought after marketing jobs, advertising jobs and pr jobs from respected employers (view a sample list), including many marketing positions not found on the big general job boards. In addition, you'll be joining a pool of premier marketing candidates that employers turn to when seeking top talent.
MarketingHire.com features marketing jobs including many Fortune 500 marketing jobs from Disney, Unilever, Google, eBay, GE, Dell, Accenture, Progressive, Newell Rubbermaid, Hewlett Packard (HP), Dow Jones, Abbott, Shell Oil, Intuit, Yahoo, Comcast, US Cellular, Dyson, Eddie Bauer, FedEx, General Motors (GM), Gap Inc, Priceline, Sony, Watson Wyatt, KPMG, Kellogg, Prentice Hall, Philips, Del Monte Foods, CDW, J Walter Thompson (JWT), Honda, L'oreal, Dominos, LexisNexis, Time Warner, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Capital One, Western Union, Young and Rubicam, Bosch, McGraw-Hill, March of Dimes, AHA, NBA, Coors, Hilton, HSN, Victoria's Secret, DHL, Sith Barney, Maidenform, Godiva, Transunion, TV Guide, Boise Cascade, Williams Sonoma, JP Morgan, Charles Schwab, Equity Office, Motorola, Dyson, H&R Block, Vanguard, Yamaha, Thomson, The American Red Cross, Sage Software, Bacardi, Georgia-Pacific, Siemens, Malt-O-Meal, Virgin, Marriott, Princess Cruises, Booz Allen Hamilton, John Hancick, Amp'd Mobile, Merril Lynch, McCann Erickson, Visa, Jockey International, United Airlines, Harte Hanks, Wells Fargo, Home Shopping Network
Media Financial Management Association (MFM/BC CA)
The Media Financial Management Association (MFM) formerly Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association (BCFM) is a not-for profit professional association dedicated to the unique interests and needs of business and finance executives in the broadcast and cable industries. Founded in 1961, MFM (formerly BCFM) membership is open to all industry business professionals. In addition, MFM welcomes associate members from allied fields including: accounting; auditing; brokerage; law; tax; and other related disciplines. The Association’s approximately 1,200 active members represent the top financial, station general management, IT, internal audit, human resources, and other broadcasting and cable management personnel from all five major television networks, more than 60% of all network affiliates, at least 4,000 radio stations, more than 30 cable programming networks, and several cable MSOs throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Midwest Direct Marketing Association (MDMA )
Midwest Direct Marketing Association was founded in 1960 and grew from a small group of direct marketing professionals to a trade association with more than 600 members.
Direct Marketing as an industry has expanded to include professionals from all disciplines of the business world. MDMA offers opportunities to keep up with new activities, ideas, trends and techniques. Midwest Direct Marketing Association encourages high ethical standards within the industry. MDMA meetings provide excellent networking and educational opportunities.
MDMA advances its mission through a combination of networking programs, membership services and resources.
Missouri Society of Association Executives (MSAE)
MSAE offers opportunities to network with members from other associations as well as associate members, share professional issues, exchange ideas, and make the right connections for your association.
In addition, MSAE offers a variety of educational programs to keep its memmbers at the top of their game as an association executive. A Speakers' Showcase and Meeting Planners' Trade Show round out annual events of interest.
At any one of these events are discussed:
contracts & meeting site negotiations
labor laws & personnel guidelines
governance issues
audits & board relations
staff issues, motivations & rewards
balancing business & personal life
Associate members have the unique opportunity to meet with many association executives in one location at these events to develop prospects and to cultivate professional relationships.
Being an MSAE member doesn't mean its all business. Besides interaction at business meetings and learning at educational programs, MSAE hosts terrific social events like the annual FunFest, golf tournament, Holiday/Christmas party and much more.
Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA )
MBITA is a non-profit international trade association dedicated to promoting business networking, and education in the greater Monterey Bay Region. MBITA provides access to global resources and utilization through the latest technologies in order to maximize their members' profits in the global economy.
The Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA) was founded in 1987 to promote international business and trade in the Santa Cruz, Monterey and Salinas area. MBITA is directed by experienced leaders in global trade, who understand the innovative methods of international business development. MBITA members benefit from this in-depth business and cross-cultural expertise.
In 1994, MBITA, representing the Counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito, became a partner in Northern California's BAYTRADE consortium to help enterprises in diverse industries export products and services to the Pacific Rim, Latin American, European, and other global destinations.
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB365)
NAB365 is the gateway to a world of information related to the industries representing broader-casting. NAB365 is the gateway to the suppliers, products, news, jobs, research and expert commentary within the broader-casting™ community. It is where content professionals go to research content acquisition, content creation, content management, content commerce, content distribution & delivery, and content consumption.
As you may have guessed, broader-casting originated from broadcasting, but encapsulates the many distribution platforms on which content can be distributed and consumed. It all started with broadcasting, some call it traditional media, we call it proven media, and it now extends to satellite, cable, the internet, telecom, wireless, wire line, fiber, and projection. It’s one-to-many communication down to one-on-one engagement.
National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF)
National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in supporting and advocating: education and training programs, strategies to increase diversity, initiatives stressing the importance of the First Amendment, community service, philanthropy, and timely broadcasting issues.
National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS)
Since its founding in 1987, the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) has served as an advocate for black professionals in the public relations, media relations, corporate communications, investor relations, government affairs, community relations and related fields. Run by professionals for professionals, NBPRS addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages. NBPRS has chapters in the major media markets and offers peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportunities, internships, and career advancement strategies for professionals engaged in corporate, government, agency, non-profit, and private practice.
Poynter Institute
The Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists. No matter what their job title may be, journalists come to Poynter in a search for excellence. Our resident and visiting faculty provide concentrated instruction and personal support in that quest.
Reno-Tahoe Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA-R-T )
Founded locally in 1982, the Reno-Tahoe AMA’s mission is serve our members and be THE marketing source by providing networking, knowledge and career development. The Reno-Tahoe AMA meets at noon on the third Wednesday of each month at Harrah’s in downtown Reno.
Rochester Chapter of the American Marketing Association (RAMA )
The Rochester New York Chapter of the American Marketing Association is one of the oldest chapter of AMA with over 150 members.
RAMA strives to serve the needs of their membership through a variety of job postings on the RAMA website to Speaker Lunches and a monthly newsletter.
Silicon Valley American Marketing Association (SVAMA )
SVAMA is the chapter of the American Marketing Association. The SVAMA services the Silicon Valley's marketing industry with a series of networking, award shows and speaking events to address the issues of the industry. The speaking events include leaders that discuss the latest marketing issues and techniques.
Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA )
The TSEA has a long reputation (41 years) as being the premiere trade show organizatioon in the US. Their passion for trade shows is immeasureable. The TSEA is a not-for-profit work because their mission is to serve their members, customers, and industry.
Enhancing the expertise of professionals in exhibit and event marketing; to be the leader in providing education, information, advocacy, and professional advancement to exhibitors and event planners across all industry sectors; enhance their sense of community; and to educate them so they can develop into more effective and successful users of event marketing.
Tucson Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA-TC)
The Tucson AMA is a network of marketing and business owners. Monthly Luncheons, Seminars and Workshops are just some of the benefits the AMA offers to its members. The goals is to expand their knowledge and stay on the cutting edge of marketing-related trends and developments. The events offer great opportunities to widen networks of contacts & develop relationships with other marketing professionals & business owners in Southern Arizona.
Tucson Urban League, Inc. (TUL )
The Tucson Urban League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was founded in 1971 in response to a significantly high unemployment rate among minorities in Tucson. A committee of businessmen from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, led by Henry Quinto, organized this affiliate and for 35 years the Tucson Urban League has been a moving force in creating change for minorities.
Located in the Empowerment Zone, the League provides great opportunities to reinvest in Tucson. The Empowerment Zone is a mixture of tax, financing and work training incentives that are designed to revitalize our inner city. Federal tax incentives are now available to support local businesses and encourage the hiring of Zone residents. The federal tax incentives benefit businesses by improving the bottom line and benefit individuals by increasing job opportunities and income.
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM)
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is located in Roxbury near a hub of college and individuals in need of our unique services. The League provides services that encompass the needs of disadvantaged children, parents, and adults seeking life skills for long term opportunities. The service offerings the League provides are different from traditional employment training programs because they focus on improving the individuals by building a strong foundation of self confidence, realistic capabilities, and self worth. The culture that the League has created allows individuals to participate collectively while expressing themselves individually in a safe and accepting manner.
Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (ULCHATT )
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is an affiliate of the National Urban League (NUL), the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans and other underserved individuals to enter the economic and social mainstream. The Urban League movement was founded in 1910. The National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads our nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based movement. The heart of the Urban League movement is the professionally staffed Urban League affiliates in over 100 cities in 34 states and the District of Columbia.
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is part of a $200 million national organization that serves over two million people annually. With a 90-year history of providing services, Urban Leagues have a $10 billion impact on the economy of the United States of America.
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, under the leadership of Warren E. Logan, Jr. has sought to emphasize greater reliance on the unique resources and strengths of the African-American community to find solutions to its own problems. To accomplish this, the League's approach has been to utilize fully the tools of advocacy, research, program service and systems change. The result has been an organization with strong roots in the community, focused on the social and educational development of youth, economic self-sufficiency and racial inclusion. The Urban League in Chattanooga, through its outreach programs, serves more than 1000 individuals each year.
Urban League of Greater New Orleans (ULNO )
In 1938 at the urging of negro businessmen and local religious leaders, the Council of Social Agencies, aided by Jesse O. Thomas, Southern Field Secretary for the National Urban League, founded the Urban League of Greater New Orleans. The conditions facing Negro New Orleanians mirrored those of other urban dwellers which propelled the newly formed group to advocate for better race relations which would be the foundation for improving the plight of Negroes economically and socially. The urban League would serve as a "clearing house" for the industrial, social, and general welfare problems of the Negro people.
Walter Kaitz Foundation (WKF)
To advance the contributions of multi-ethnic and women professionals in the cable telecommunications industry, by advocating for diversity and providing resources for the organization’s members and the industry at large.
Washington International Trade Association (WITA )
The Washington International Trade Association (WITA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to providing a neutral forum in the nation's capital for the open and robust discussion of international trade policy and related issues. WITA is widely considered Washington's premier trade forum.
WITA was founded in 1982 by a group of Washington area trade professionals who found a need to stay abreast of developments in trade policy, make and maintain professional contacts, and exchange information and ideas concerning world trade and international business opportunities.
Today, WITA's steadily growing membership is over 1,500 strong, including more than 120 corporate sponsors and group memberships. WITA keeps its members informed through an extensive series of programs and special events (such as our Annual Awards Dinner and Congressional Trade Agenda program) that focus on the latest positions taken by the Administration and Congress on trade policy, rules and regulations governing international trade, views of US trade policy from abroad, current issues in trade, and the latest developments in the ever-changing trade landscape.
Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT)
Developing women leaders is our mission. As the oldest and largest organization serving women professionals in cable telecommunications, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) is at the forefront of an industry undergoing constant change. Since its founding in 1979, WICT has remained steadfast in its resolve to advance the position and influence of women through proven leadership programs and services at both the national and local level.
Women's eChamber of Commerce, International (WECAI )
The Women’s ECommerce Association International™ is a not-for-profit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in doing business on the WEB. WECAI.org is dedicated to the advancement of women in business, industry, education and science.
The WECAI provides opportunities for personal and professional development through networking and through programs on topics related to doing business on the WEB. WECAI.org promotes high ethical standards of conduct and competence and promotes a professional attitude among its members.
The Women’s ECommerce Association, International sponsors virtual and in-person meetings, publishes an electronic newsletters, and supports and encourages networking both in person and via the internet.
