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Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Bales
NAME: Jeff Bales COMPANY: 2:45Tech TITLE: Director of Sales WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: 2:45Tech, Facebook, LinkedIn HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN YOUR PRESENT JOB? I started working at 2:45Tech in May 2017. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AROUND AMAK? I was told one of the...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jordyn Rector
NAME: Jordyn Rector COMPANY: VIEO Design TITLE: Business Development Representative WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: VIEO Design, LinkedIn, VIEO Design Instagram, Knox Vegan Instagram (a side project where I help with blogging and social media), Personal/Art Instagram HOW...
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December Luncheon: Marketing Tennessee to an International Audience
Now, more than ever before, international visitors are traveling to Tennessee. In fact, in 2017, Tennessee was the fastest-growing state in the country for international travel. What’s Bringing Them Here? Is it the outdoor recreation? The food and drinks? Dollywood?...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Anna Wilt
NAME: Anna Wilt COMPANY: Knoxville Habitat for Humanity TITLE: Marketing and Communications Coordinator WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: knoxvillehabitat.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN YOUR PRESENT JOB? I’ve been with Knoxville Habitat since April...
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October Luncheon: Making the Most of a Milestone
In an exciting presentation conducted by Lila Honaker, director of marketing and outreach at the Historic Tennessee Theatre, attendees of AMA Knoxville's October luncheon learned about the specialized marketing campaign, media blitz and brand refresh utilized to...
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AMA Knoxville September Luncheon: Let People Into Your Story!
Drew Bedard, the Vice President of Brand/Customer Marketing at Bristol Motor Speedway, led the audience at the AMA Knoxville September Luncheon through his methods of storytelling. His goal was for everyone to “have fun and walk away with something actionable.” Bedard...
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A Message from AMAK President Erica Coffey
For as long as I can remember, I have loved to read. Reading has educated me, broadened my horizons and exercised my imagination. Even now, with precious little time to indulge in my favorite activity, I rely on audiobooks to “get my fix” while commuting or shopping....
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June Luncheon: Push Play on Growth
At the American Marketing Association Knoxville’s June luncheon, “Push Play on Growth,” Jonathan Halley and Lucas Cooper of Big Slate Media led the audience through an enthusiastic presentation covering all things YouTube.
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AMA Knoxville Presents 30th Annual Honors Celebrating Alan Carmichael
The American Marketing Association Knoxville (AMA Knoxville) held its 30th Annual Honors Ceremony on Tuesday, May 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Historic Southern Railway Station. Alan Carmichael, president and chief operating officer for Moxley Carmichael, was recognized...
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APRIL LUNCHEON: FROM FRIENDING TO FIRING – SOCIAL MEDIA’S IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT
BY: JESSICA GUTMAN As an employer, should you find job applicants on social media? Should you accept friend requests from current employees? How should you handle online and physical harassment claims from employees? Chris McCarty, attorney at Lewis Thomason, covered...
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