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The Chicago marketing community is like no other in the world—where unlimited scope and international vision combine with rock-solid Midwestern sensibility. Harness the power of belonging to this one-of-a-kind community.
AMA Chicago Membership
- We host regular events for networking and connecting with others in the industry to build bridges that help careers grow and thrive.
- We are passionate about providing distinctive programming that expands knowledge and improves skills and techniques.
- We are dedicated to providing access to leaders in the field and designing programs that keep marketers relevant in our digital, experiential world.
Chris McGuire of McGuffin Creative Group values AMA Chicago for learning opportunities and the community.
Discounted Events
Members get discounted access to all of AMA Chicago’s monthly events:
- Workshops are virtual, lunchtime events led by a topic expert to teach you hands-on skills.
- Connex offer networking in small groups around hot marketing topics. Held the second Wednesday of every other month.
- Signature Speaker Series are quarterly events featuring an expert speaker or thought leadership panel.
- Career Connections equip job seekers and hiring managers with the skills and tools to find the right fit.
Member-only Access
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-only communities arranged by topic. Meet virtually for an hour a month, access a dedicated Slack channel 24/7.
- Dedicated Slack channel for all members: Network, build relationships, share experiences, post questions, and get support from 820+ member marketers.
- AMA Chicago’s members-only LinkedIn group to discuss hot marketing topics and connect with fellow Chicagoland marketers.
- Free profile in the Chicago Marketing Directory, the place to be found as top talent.
- Chicago-only discounts with partners Be Found Online and Organic Headshots.
- Resources to advance your career including templates, tools, more than 100 on-demand webcasts and podcasts, ongoing education opportunities and more.
Discounted Professional Development
- CMO Forum, an annual event that gathers top CMOs from multiple backgrounds to discuss their successes, failures, and lessons learned.
- BrandSmart — the longest-running branding conference in the country — where thought leaders present TED Talk-style case studies, best practices and visions for the future of branding.
- Professional certifications in content marketing, digital marketing and leadership.
Hear from a Member
Kevin Davis of Erie Family Health explains how being a part of AMA Chicago helped him get into his field: “You need people to know who you are, convey who you are to them, and people are more likely to connect with you.”
“When AMA Chicago puts on an event, it is epic!”
Ryan Sarti Director of Marketing and Sales Operations, Sturtevant Richmont
Events with an edge: workshops, networking and more.
Catch presentations and live Q&As from the world’s leading marketers . . . connect with the marketing community’s brightest leaders and up-and-comers . . . absorb the insights and ideas you need to gain an edge in your career. Don’t miss another event!
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