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President's Letter: Will you Participate in the Recession?
By Eric Schmidt
 Are we in a recession? It depends whom you ask. For the recently “downsized,” the answer would probably be yes. Unemployment numbers came out for the Triangle region the other day. We are up slightly to 3.9% (from 3.7% for the same time last year). The Triangle seems to be better at weathering economic uncertainty than many areas of the country.
At the end of the day the question is: “How does this affect me?” Or the question I like to ask is: “What new opportunities have been created?” It’s much easier to be successful in a strong, growing marketplace than in a stagnant or shrinking one. If you are good at what you do, an economic slowdown represents the opportunity to take business from your weaker competition. If you’re the weaker competition, you’ve got a problem...
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New Member Q&A: Patricia Bowers Hudson, Oxford University Press
By Hena Pyada
 Currently Senior Marketing Manager, Oxford Journals at Oxford University Press, Tricia graduated from Duke University with a degree in English and attended the Radcliffe Publishing Course. She has marketed publications for over 12 years and has been involved in the academic and medical journal publishing industry for 10 years. She agreed to take a few minutes out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions about the AMA and marketing... |
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Are you on LinkedIn? Join the New AMA Group
Take advantage of your national AMA membership and expand your network exponentially by joining the new AMA Group on LinkedIn.
Not familiar with LinkedIn? Check out at www.linkedin.com and start connecting. It's a great way to stay connected with former colleagues, passively job search, and expand your peer network. |
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Don't Miss the AMA Social this Thursday, April 3
What: Mingle, socialize, and network with other area marketers in a relaxed atmosphere. The event is free and open to both members and non-members. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided (cash bar will also be available).
When: Thursday, April 3, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Where: Ramada, 1520 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. Next to the Wade Ave/I-40 Extension, across from the Westchase office complex.
Why: Are you kidding? Did you miss the part about the fun people and free food? |
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Spring Events: Second Life, Social Media Workshop, Marketing Sherpa...
 If you missed this month's outstanding, sold-out, lunch meeting with Google's Regional Technology Manager, Tom Lowry, be sure you sign up early for our upcoming Spring events -- they're sure to be door-busters!
April 17: Lunch meeting - Second Life
May 8: Social Media Marketing Workshop
May 15: Lunch meeting - blogging
June 19: Lunch meeting - Marketing Sherpa
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Have you Visited the Triangle AMA Job Bank?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Check out the Triangle AMA's online Job Bank. Members can post resumes, create job search agents, and browse job postings at no cost.
Have marketing jobs to fill? We offer the most targeted site for finding marketing professionals in the Triangle area. The cost is very reasonable, and you won't get buried under a monsterous pile of unqualified responses from all over the globe. |
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