Join us for hosted hor d’oeuvres, beer & wine as we dive deep into the trust in the digital world. Trust is the foundation of a good customer experience and loyal relationship—the holy grail for marketers. Technology creates many possible avenues for building trust and developing that relationship. That happens through the effective collection and use of data. And while we are building huge treasure troves of data, we are still challenged as marketers by how to best employ that data to build trust. Our speakers, Paolo Parigi and Jessica Santana, have been researching using a new method of discovering how trust develops online. Specifically, how interactions and user experience creates, increases, or decreases trust and how to discover which is happening and what might be causing it. The methodology is called an online field experiment, and the implications are are promising for the future of marketing. We may be able to use insights from this type of work to: •          More effectively personalize marketing to develop trust at an individual customer level at scale •          Create user experiences that increase trust at a measurable pace •          Overcome periods of distrust because of product or PR challenges with trust-building campaigns […]... read more →

A “buyer persona” can be a powerful tool in uncovering hidden prospect needs and in driving CX change through organizations to increase conversion and retention. But in practice, personas are often nothing more than fictional stories reflecting wishful internal thinking with little credibility and no impact. What’s the difference between the two? Bringing lessons from different perspectives, industry veterans Wayne Cerullo and Kevin McGourty will lead an interactive session on what to seek and what to avoid in implementing buyer persona best practices. They will show how applying the jobs-to-be-done innovation theory of Clayton Christiansen plus the Key Prospect Insight and Value Proposition Canvas can more effectively guide product innovation and market messaging for those products. In this highly-interactive session you will discover: • Examples of real personas that have made a real difference for marketers • How launching innovative new offerings can be powered by jobs-to-be-done innovation theory • How to tell when a “persona” is actually a fake • How to use personas to facilitate internal change • Key steps to create effective personas efficiently Handouts will provide additional tools to enable you to make progress on your own on this crucial marketing framework. Thinking of joining the […]... read more →

Join the AMA SF family and friends for our September Soiree on the Bay at the iconic Hotel Vitale!  Enjoy Italian aperitivos – beer, wine & seasonal delicacies – on the Plaza Terrace while soaking in stunning views of the San Francisco waterfront and skyline. Come dressed to impress, casual chic or somewhere in between.  This will be an affair to remember and space is limited – get your tickets today. Cin-cin! Soiree Gift Giveaway courtesy of Swift Corporate Apparel & Products. Sponsors        ... read more →

Attendees will get an insider’s look at the cutting-edge fusion between data analytics and marketing technology and leave inspired about next and best practices.

The volume of data has grown at unprecedented rate over the last few years. In fact, according to IBM, 90% of the world’s data was created in the last 2 years alone. Some would say that’s daunting, but those of us who look at the glass is half-full understand it’s an unprecedented opportunity. Data science expert and author Brian Cooper will lead a panel discussion with market experts about the impact of data on the marketing landscape, specifically in emerging areas like programmatic advertising, AI, and predictive analytics.  Attendees will get an insider’s look at the cutting-edge fusion between data analytics and marketing technology and leave inspired about next and best practics.... read more →

Join us for two Ai-focused presentations that examine how brands are evolving to successfully adopt and deliver against Ai’s potential. We’ll address mission critical issues inherent to reaping the benefits of the age of the algorithm. We’ve invited a UX professional and Ai Jedis to share some perspectives on how we should most successfully approach Ai. The black box nature of Ai is something that must be addressed as it’s adopted by agencies and brands. These two sessions will offer lessons shared by leading UX professionals from international brands and showcase Glimpzit as a next generation agency that has harnessed Ai to deliver their marketing, content creation and market research services. This not-to-be missed insider’s look at the cutting-edge fusion between artificial intelligence and the marketing industry is perfect for every marketer wanting to understand where this tech is headed. Featuring Guest Speakers:   Sami Kaipa graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University and earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Over his 15-year career, Sami has developed deep expertise in enterprise software generally, and artificial intelligence in particular, and it’s applications in marketing analytics and data science. His current focus is […]... read more →

This event is open to senior level marketers. The Executive Circle of the American Marketing Association SF presents: Wrap Party: BYOC…Bring Your Own Challenge You don’t have to bring your own bottle — we supply the libations and light bites. Need new ideas for customer acquisition? Looking for trends that super charge results? Thinking about the best SM strategy? Just bring any marketing challenge you face and end the year with fresh ideas. Come to an informal and fun exchange of ideas, resources, and solutions with fellow senior marketers. We look forward to seeing you there! Register now as space is limited. Venue Sponsor: We Work... read more →

AMA San Francisco (AMA SF) and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) team up to celebrate the season, co- hosting this year’s Jingle Mix & Mingle! Get in the holiday spirit with your friends at AMA SF and PRSA at a special holiday party to benefit our neighbors in the North Bay! Mingle in one of San Francisco’s hottest lounges with marketing, PR and communications professionals from across the Bay. Learn about open positions and scout new talent for your organization. Indulge in holiday cheer with light fare, complimentary drinks (depending on ticket purchased), dancing and photo booth fun. Participate in a silent auction to benefit the North Bay Fire Relief Fund, from which proceeds will go directly to families in need. Items up for grabs include restaurant packages, sports memorabilia and much more! Pre-registration is required as space is limited — so reserve your spot today! Sponsored by: Partnering with PRSA Gold Sponsors: Cision Silver: ClickTime, Breakaway Communications   Bronze: FocusVision, Innovate MR, TriNet InKind: Swift Branded Apparel & Products InKind: Stockpile, Inc InKind: League of Chefs  DJ – Ezpzevent Services EZ-PZ. Event & DJ Services. Direct sponsorship inquiries to Liz Oh Wade at liz.wade@amasf.org.... read more →

SOLD OUT – TICKETS NOT AVAILABLE AT DOOR Wow! We have an amazing turn out tonight. Unfortunately, we are sold out and no have no more available tickets. Please join us at one of our next events: https://amasf.org/events/ Let us help you land your dream marketing job! The AMA SF is hosting its first ever Career Fair. We are excited to bring together top marketing staffing agencies and companies in the Bay Area including The Creative Group, Vitamin T and the Crawford Group for a night of intimate networking – FREE to all AMA members. In addition, we’ll have a Peak Performance Strategy workshop led by Stephen Litman, a Tony Robbins Trainer,  and a 2018 Creative Hiring and Compensation presentation by  Lisa Gibello, VP of Recruiting from The Creative Group. Stay tuned to our AMA SF Event Page as we announce new partners joining this event. Hosted beer, wine and light bites. Pre-registration is required as space is limited — so reserve your spot today! Featured Speakers: As National Trainer for Tony Robbins, Stephen Litman consults with Fortune 500 companies, executives, managers and sales professionals in the areas of Peak Performance, leadership, organizational behavior, psychology of achievement and sales. Stephen’s passion in life is to inspire others to reach their greatest potential. […]... read more →

Success in any industry is a function of influencing others. This is no easy task because modern audiences and decision makers are bombarded with requests for their attention, many of which go ignored. In this session, discover strategies for transforming yourself and your message into something worth noticing. Carmen Simon delves into the field of neuroscience, revealing how the brain processes information. The key is understanding what makes people pay attention, remember you and ultimately act on what you say. Learn how to convert neuroscience insights into practical guidelines that will help you resonate with people and spark action. GUEST SPEAKER: Carmen Simon is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and founder of Memzy, a company that uses brain science to help corporations create memorable messages. Carmen’s most recent book, “Impossible to Ignore: Create Memorable Content to Influence Decisions,” has won the acclaim of publications such as Inc.com, Forbes and Fast Company and has been selected as one of the top international books on persuasion. Carmen holds two doctorates, one in instructional technology and another in cognitive psychology. Carmen speaks frequently to corporate, academic, and government audiences on the importance of using brain science to craft. Carmen speaks frequently to corporate, academic and government audiences on the importance of using brain science to craft communication that is not only memorable but sparks action. After all, what’s the use of memory if people don’t act […]... read more →