Ever have the burning desire to pick the brain of a top marketer? Want to find out how they got to where they are today and what they think the future of marketing will bring?

Now is your chance! Join AMA Iowa on June 13 to get your questions answered as we hear from top senior marketing executives in Central Iowa.

Panelists include:

Annette Bravard, Vice President, Residential Direct Sales & Marketing, Pella Corporation

David Miller, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Kum & Go 

Mary O’Keefe, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Principal Financial Group

David Thompson, National Marketing & Sales Director, Stine Seed

Attention AMA Iowa members: you’ll have an exclusive networking opportunity with panelists prior to the start of the discussion. We’ll have members-only registration and networking starting at 7:30 a.m.

The event takes place at the Embassy Suites Downtown (101 E. Locust in Des Moines) and will flow as follows:   

7:30-7:45 a.m.: Members-only registration

7:45-8:15 a.m.: Members-only coffee and networking with the panelists

8:15-9 a.m.: Open registration, breakfast and networking with the panelists

9-10 a.m.: Breakfast and panel discussion

Register today to join us for this educational – and AMAzing – event!

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The 2013 NOVA Awards Will Go On!

by cgooding on May 2, 2013

Come rain, shine, sleet or snow, the horses will run tonight at Prairie Meadows. The NOVA Awards, too, will go on as planned! Please leave yourself plenty of time to get to the track safely. We look forward to seeing you in your Derby best this evening!

5:30-7 p.m.: Cocktails and Dinner Stations
7 p.m.: NOVA Awards Program

Then, the fun continues as we race the night away at the NOVAs After-Party Celebration! Join fellow AMA Iowa members and guests for live horse racing at the Pavilion after the awards.

The Meadow Events Center
1 Prairie Meadows Dr.
Altoona, Iowa 50009

The red carpet starts at The Meadows awning!

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Last chance! Register today for the 2013 NOVA Awards

April 29, 2013

From signature Mint Juleps to live horse racing and best-dressed awards, this year’s AMA Iowa NOVA Awards will be a night you won’t want to miss. So put on your best derby attire and join us as we find out which entries were in the lead at the finish line. Register today to bet on [...]

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From big hats to bow ties … what to wear to the NOVA Awards

April 22, 2013

Now that you’re registered for this year’s AMA Iowa NOVA Awards, it’s time for the really important stuff … deciding what you’ll wear to the event! This year’s Derby theme encourages us all to put on our springtime best and have some fun! To find out a little more about Derby fashion, check out these [...]

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Be a Marketing Hero with AMA Iowa

April 19, 2013

Not all heroes wear capes and fly.  We bet you’re a Marketing Hero every day.  Creating top notch creative; segmenting data right and left; and, using social media to do good, not evil. Did you know you can make your super powers even more powerful?  Become an AMA Iowa member and join forces with some [...]

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Are You Ready for the AMA Iowa 2013 NOVA Awards?

April 18, 2013

The countdown to the red carpet is on! In just two weeks, marketers from all across Iowa will come together to celebrate your award-winning efforts. AMA Iowa is ready to let the races begin at the 2013 NOVA Awards on Thursday, May 2 at the Meadows Events Center. The night begins at 5:30 p.m. with [...]

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Hey members: help brush up the AMA Iowa brand

April 11, 2013

Join us for an exclusive members-only event with Wine & Canvas and help design AMA Iowa’s new logo! We’ll gather at Dos Rios on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of painting, wine and light appetizers. Heard of social painting? Want to learn more? At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to [...]

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More Ways to Win at the 2013 AMA Iowa NOVA Awards

April 10, 2013

Best direct marketing campaign. Best interactive marketing.  And now, best dressed. Walk the red carpet in your favorite derby style and you can win the award for best dressed! Both a male and female winner will be chosen. Join us on May 2 for this year’s NOVA Awards at The Meadows Events Center as we [...]

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Register today for the AMA Iowa NOVA Awards!

April 8, 2013

Put on your biggest hat and join us as we toast our marketing successes at the AMA Iowa NOVA Awards, racing its way to The Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona on Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s event begins with cocktails and dinner stations, followed by the awards program at [...]

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AMA Iowa Hosts Chat on Web Design

April 1, 2013

The number of mobile devices and web browsers has exploded, and it is nearly impossible for anyone to create or maintain websites for every device in the world.  So what’s the solution? Responsive Web Design is a guiding principle in modern web design that eases the stress of our inter-connected, multi-device world. Responsive Web Design [...]

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