Charleston AMA - Amercian Marketing Association

SPARK! New, improved categories, new entry deadline, same great payoff

 
The Sparks Awards program is underway and heating up, and Charleston American Marketing Association is accepting campaign entries through August 20. We have sharpened our pencils and finetuned the categories a bit. The Firecracker Award now applies to excellence in interactive media to include websites, email marketing, banners ads and search engine marketing. The newly [...]

Mix it up…

It’s summer in Charleston, and I think we all need a break!  …from the heat, from work and schedules that just keep getting busier and busier!
Get ready to blow off some steam at the Charleston AMA Summer Social.
This year’s event has all the makings of an incredible party–open bar, an exclusive guest list (that includes [...]

Firefly sponsors flavorful signature cocktails for Jingle Mingle

Along with a number of other local companies, Firefly has joined the community in support of the Charleston American Marketing Association holiday shin-dig, Jingle Mingle next Monday.  Our very own local distillery will be serving up not one, but TWO signature cocktails created specially for this event!
Cranberry Mint Rum Punch: Cranberry juice, mint, gold rum, dark rum, [...]

Eclectic menu to be featured at Jingle Mingle

Don’t expect the same ol’ food at this year’s Jingle Mingle on Dec. 14 at Shine.  We’re giving this holiday party a new, unexpected culinary twist!  
Everyone is used to the normal selection that can be found on any given night at a social event in Charleston - mini crab cakes, shrimp and grits filled martini glasses, and perhaps [...]

Don’t Be Left Out on Holiday Fun!

Looking to find the best holiday party this year? Look no further  AMA’s Jingle Mingle will be held at Shine on December 14th from 5:30 - 8:30. It promises to be one of the best networking opportunities of the year. You don’t want to miss out on interacting with these fabulous people so RSVP today!
Current [...]

Jingle Mingle Vendor Update

A little bit about our vendors at Jingle Mingle
Brad Cashman- Pottery
Brad discovered his love for the ceramic arts while in college at Virgina Weslyan in 2000. Since then he has been passionately pursuing and honing his art. He favors pieces that are functional as well as decorative, ie microwave and dishwasher safe. Presently he has [...]

Marketer of the Year Finalists Announced!

We are thrilled to announce the Departure Media Marketer of the Year Finalists!
Marcia White, Senior Director of Marketing For Academics And Admissions
College Of Charleston
Category: Education
Krista Robertson, Interactive Marketing Manager
Roper St Francis Hospital
Category: Healthcare
Laura Bright, Director of Marketing
Maverick Southern Kitchens
Category: Hospitality & Tourism
Lee Deas, Principal/Owner
Obviouslee Marketing
Category: Marketing & PR
Barry Waldman, Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Trident [...]

Top Five Reasons to Enter the Spark Awards

Winning a Spark Award is a newsworthy event and a catalyst for publicity. Be proud of your hard work and advertise your success.

 Let your competition, your colleagues, and the news media know that you are an award-winning professional and industry leader.

 Maximize marketing potential for each project – both you and your clients will benefit from the [...]

Marketer of the Year Nominations Now Being Accepted

The Departure Media Marketer of the Year Award
Charleston AMA will once again be recognizing the Marketer of the Year. Nominations will be accepted in 7 categories of industry: Education, Healthcare, Marketing and PR, Non-Profit, Hospitality and Tourism, Real Estate/Developers, International Trade.
Tell us in three sentences your about nominee’s involvement in the marketing community, commitment to [...]

Spark Call for Entries Extended

Have you had a chance to submit your Spark Awards entry yet? No worries; we’ve extended the deadline to October 15th! Don’t be left behind… enter to win Charleston’s most elite marketing award.