Name: Ted deLoach
Company: Crowson Stone
Title: Vice President

Two sentences about your company/position.
Crowson helps marketers integrate technologies and efficiencies into their planned or existing print communications strategies. With a pure focus on execution, we help reduce costs, improve working capital efficiency and accelerate speed to market. My role is to consult with business leaders and help assess which of our tools will create the greatest return for them.

What is the best advice you could give a younger marketer?
Get connected. Be patient. Keep learning.

What is your favorite website or who is your favorite person to follow on Twitter?
I’m on Twitter, but don’t really follow anyone too closely…
As for a website – I like howstuffworks.com

Why are you a member of Charleston AMA?
As my company has grown and evolved over the years, I have always felt it was important to get involved in local associations. I have been a part of several area organizations as time permitted, but I think the focus on measurement of results really got my attention at AMA.

Justin Rockwell, Owner, Web Strategist, OIR Interactive
Teri Backfield, E-mail Marketing Specialist, OIR Interactive

Justin Rockwell, Owner and Web Strategist of OIR Interactive, LLC an interactive marketing agency in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. and OIR’s E-mail Marketing Specialist Teri Backfield will dive into the world of mobile and e-mail marketing. They’ll be taking a look beyond basic digital marketing and focusing on what new digital methods marketers can use and the analytics that go along with them for the best possible impact and return on investment for your brand.

While mobile marketing is still in the beginning stages as compared to the more mature advertising mediums such as television, radio, print and even the Internet, mobile is quickly emerging as an advertising channel with full-impact. Rockwell will explain the various methods of mobile marketing, who is currently using them, and what works and what doesn’t so marketers can get started with mobile today.

Backfield will take a personal approach to interpreting e-mail marketing analytics and reading between the lines to maximize your e-mail marketing exposure. We have all sent an e-mail for a business, now it’s time to do it right by following examples of industry leaders and encouraging you to create new trends for your brand’s e-mail marketing messages to grow.

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Renew your relationships and build your business in 2010! It’s a great time to reconnect with old contacts, and with 43 new members joining the AMA in 2009, it’s an even better time to connect with new ones!

Join us on January 7 from Noon-1:30 at the Charleston Marriott for our January Luncheon, “Creating New Connections for the New Year”.

We will facilitate a speed networking session that will reconnect you with your marketing peers. Share experiences and successes, discuss challenges and identify opportunities for collaboration in to the year ahead.

Don’t miss this chance find out how your business, service, or expertise can contribute to your peer’s marketing goals, and how theirs can do the same for you!

It’s all about creating synergy in our industry as we take on the next year, and the Charleston AMA want to help facilitate your connections! Bring a big stack of business cards and come ready to network.

Register Here

Cranberry Mint Rum Punch: Cranberry juice, mint, gold rum, dark rum, black cherry soda
Orange spice sweet tea: Orange rum, Firefly vodka, nutmeg, cinnamon, and oj

These are sure to be crowd pleasers, so don’t miss this opporutunity to sample Firefly’s new rum (if you haven’t tried it already!).

In addtion to Firefly, other event sponsors include Shine, Oh Snap! Photobooth, and East Coast AP Marketing (who will provide some ”shiny” party favors for attendees).

The event is scheduled for next Monday, Dec 14 from 5:30 - 8:30.  There are a limited umber of tickets left, so get um’ fast before they are gone at www.charlestonama.org.  Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door (payment by cash or check only).  The regular rate is $25, and there is a $10 discount for AMA members.  

Hop on our website and register now…it will only take a minute and you’ll be so glad that you did.  Instead of just another boring Monday night, spend this one networking while celebrating the holiday season!

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 an assortment of cheeses.  Boring right?  For this event, we’ve collaborated with Shine’s executive chef, Dillon Snider, to come up with some unconventional savory treats to please your palate.  Take a look at what you’ll miss out on if you don’t attend…    

– Taquitos: flour tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, herbs and spices, rolled and fried. Topped with chili sour cream.
– Bulgogi: Korean BBQ skewers, marinated in sweet and savory sauce, grilled, served with sesame and scallions.
– Parmesan & caramelized onion potato crisp: purple peruvian potato chips(house made) topped with caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese.
– Goat chese and roasted red pepper crostini: grilled ciabatta, creamy goat cheese and basil pesto.

Sounds yummy right?!

The mastermind behind the menu is Chef Dillon.  A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Dillon came to Charleston from Tennessee where his exposure to cuisine was his father’s signature dish, ketchup sandwich!  He’s come a long way since then - traveling to Belgium, instructing classes at Charleston Cooks, and working as the chef at Trusted Palate before joining the team at Shine. 

Dillon uses local ingredients as often as possible and strives to create whimsical cuisine in a city where food is usually taken very seriously.  This made him the perfect fit for this year’s Jingle Mingle!  

If you haven’t reserved your ticket to attend, go to www.charlestonama.org and purchase it now.  Space is filling up fast and this event may sell out!  

Shine's Executive Chef Dillon featured at Jingle Mingle

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 Partakers in Festive, Jingle Mingle Cheer

Bartles, Ronii Bartles & Associates President

Bergen,Leslie The Post and Courier Key Account Executive 
Brewer,

Alicia  Duvall Catering & Event Design 
Briggs,

Rachel  Duvall Catering & Event Design

Bright,Laura Maverick Southern Kitchens Director of Marketing

Brletic, Stephanie

Bruder, Stacy The Post and Courier Online Sales Manager

Cantey, Elizabeth  East Coast AP Marketing

Cassells, Nichole  Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Chester-Jones, Angharad Kiawah Island Golf Resort Food & Beverage Coordinator

Ciappa, Michael  Ciappa Brothers Construction CEO Ciappa Sheree

Click, Megan  Duvall Catering & Event Design

Croft, Riley The Kennickell Group Marketing Consultant

Deas, Lee Obviouslee Marketing Owner

Fleming, Kristin East Coast AP Marketing President

Garrigan, Nicole Production Design Associates Director of Marketing

Harris, Jennifer Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Herscher, Melody

Heuring, Caroline Duvall Catering & Event Design Sales Coordinator

Hicks, Roxanne Hicks Design

Jones, Allison East Coast Ap Marketing

Kiser, Jack  HarbourView Inn

Krischer, Kelly Blackbaud, Inc. Marketing Coordinator

Leland, Bochet Blackbaud Account Executive

Marsac, Tim Carolina Hydrologic Vice President

Meier, Mollie Collins Engineers, Inc. Marketing Coordinator

Miller, Emily Benefit Focus Marketing Specialist

Neureuther, Kara Benefitfocus Corporate communication

Odom, Shannon Charleston Golf, Inc. General Manager

Pace, Ashley Nexsen Pruet Marketing Coordinator

Patterson, Ellen Dixon Hughes Regional Marketing Coordinator

Petersen, Andrew Trish Mcevoy Artist

Richards, Jeff PDA Production Sales Manager

Robertson, Krista Roper St. Francis Healthcare Interactive Marketing Manager

Shockley, Ashley Horne Guest Marketing Manager

Siegler, Seth Simplistate, LLC President

Skipper, Allison SC State Ports Authority PR Associate

Smith, Caroline Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center

St.Onge, Todd TEC Lead Robot

Waldman, Barry Trident United Way Splendid Poobah of Communications

Williams, Terrie Roper St. Francis Healthcare

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 a space at cone10 studios where he both creates and displays his work.

Anne Trabue Watson- Accessories
Anne has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child in Alabama. Her unique floral hair clips and pins are hand sewn and made from vintage and home-dyed fabrics. Her pieces can be found at Estella Vitae or through her blog.

Dee Ruel- Jewlery and Stationary
A native of Maine, Dee has always had a love for he sea and her works in jewelry and stationary reflect this love. Dee began her journey at Hui No’Eau, an art school on the island of Maui. Her studio is in Mt. Pleasant, SC. On any given day, you may find her there designing jewelry, giving lessons or meticulously searching for high quality materials.

Well its finally here, there are trees being sold, shopping being done and parties to attend. But, as we all know the holidays are about more than just glitz and glitter, it’s a time for us as a community to come together. Its a time for togetherness, giving and celebration. That is why this year the Charleston AMA’s annual holiday soiree has taken up the torch of community. At this year’s Jingle Mingle (@Shine on December 14th 5:30 - 8:30) you can look forward to music provided by DJ Natty Heavy who has been kind enough to donate his time and talents. Also, we are featuring some local artist, Brad Cashman, Anne Trabue Watson and Dee Ruel Jewelry and Paper, who will be showcasing their wares. For those looking to give some of their time for a good cause, Habitat for Humanity will be in attendance signing up volunteers. We know that this year’s party will be one to remember for all those in attendance. It is the season to come together and support each other so please join us at Shine on December 14th for food, drinks music and community. Its only $15 for members and $25 for non members, so just consider it a little gift to AMA where in return we give you something to remember. And, oh yeah, Happy Holidays!

Two sentences about your company/position.

Carolina Hydrologic/The Greenery are both in the Green industry. The companies I work with are intertwined which allows me to do everything under the marketing umbrella. I have been a member of AMA since 2001.

What is the best advice you could give a younger marketer?

Try to learn as much as possible and then narrow it down to be an expert in your field/service. The things I have been exposed to through AMA have allowed me to be a valuable asset to the firms I have worked for!

What is your favorite website or who is your favorite person to follow on Twitter?

www.archive.org

Why are you a member of Charleston AMA?

Charleston AMA allows you to interact with marketing practitioners as well as relevant vendors. The ideas that are shared have helped me in a myriad of ways throughout my 8 year membership. When I moved to Charleston it was important for me to meet like minded professionals and I have!

Find a complete list of the discounts offered.

If your company is interested in offering a discount to Charleston AMA members, please contact Director of Membership Melissa Whetzel.