From: American Marketing Association
Date: March 2
Subject: AMA VCU March Newsletter!



Happy March Rams!


Spring is here and so is a packed month of AMA events! Join us for guest speaker sessions, creative workshops, and our upcoming corporate tour. It’s the perfect month to build your network and level up your marketing skills.

Upcoming Events:


  • Gain insights from award-winning video editor and producer Bob Yukich on marketing and visual storytelling. Food will be provided!

AMA Richmond Signature Series @ The Byrd Theater || Thurs, March 5th 8:00-9:30 AM
  • Connect with AMA Richmond at their signature series event, Virginia Marketing Forecast: Connecting with Today's Local Customer
  • Open to students for $10, click the link for more info.

AMA Richmond Coffee Chat @ Coco + Hazel || Fri, March 6th 8:30-9:30 AM
  • Hosted by Amy Baril, CEO of Two Tango Collaborative; this is a perfect chance to learn from an agency leader before our corporate tour.
  • Reach out if you need help with carpooling! 

 Adobe Workshop || Weds, March 18th 6:00-7:30PM 
  • Join AMA and our Guest Speaker, Oscar Keyes, to learn Adobe Express and craft a personalized logo & business card. Snacks will be provided!

Bake Sale Fundraiser || Thurs, March 19th 12:30-4:30 PM
  • Stop by our bake sale to support AMA and earn points toward active membership! 
  • Location TBD, look out for announcements.

Coffee Chat @ Blanchard's || Fri, March 20th 11:30-1:30 PM
  • Come connect with fellow AMA members! Bring homework, a book, or just yourself.

Corporate Tour @ Two Tango Collaborative || Weds, March 25th 9:00-11:00 AM 
  • Discover agency life at Two Tango Collaborative with a guided behind-the-scenes tour.
  • Carpool from Snead Hall; look out for details coming soon!

AMA in Action


We kicked off the semester with creativity and friendly competition! Members painted tote bags, collaborated at workshops and study sessions, and competed in the Quick Pitch Competition.

Congratulations to Zammam Khan, who took first place, and Kayla Lee, our Director of Fundraising, who placed second!

It's Not Too Late to Join!


We're still accepting new members for the year! Membership is $25 for chapter dues and $30 for AMA National dues, which covers you for the entire year. 

Have questions or need help with payment? Reach out to our board members, we are happy to help!

Marketing Minute


Tip of the Month:

When building your portfolio or LinkedIn, use the "So What?" rule for every project.

For example, instead of "Created a logo in Adobe Express," try "Designed a brand identity that increased event RSVPs by 15%." Showing the result of your creativity is what makes you stand out!

Job Board


Looking for internships or paid opportunities? Check out these current openings:

These roles are a great way to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, brand management, and client-facing work. Interested? Reach out to our Chapter President, Madison Silcox, for details.

Share Your Wins!


We want to celebrate our members and their hard work this semester. Submit your accomplishments using the form below to be featured in our next newsletter!

Member Leaderboard


Keep racking up those points and getting involved. Special shoutout to our top 5! 

  1. Tyler Lin
  2. Heather Pham
  3. Sophia Melta
  4. Zammam Khan
  5. Grace Bradbury
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