Charleston American Marketing Association (AMA)

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Charleston American Marketing Association (AMA)

Whether you are looking for relevant educational sessions, dynamic networking events or access to forums for idea exchange, you will find it here.

Mission: To grow our presence and become recognized as the premier marketing organization in the Greater Charleston area and to support those professionals and the growth of their careers by connecting them with the resources they need. We also aim to educate and empower individuals and local businesses across the Lowcountry in their marketing efforts to increase the success of their businesses.

08/18/2026

Your marketing circle could always use a few more people. 💙

That’s exactly what Charleston AMA is here for. Bringing Charleston’s marketing community together, making new connections, and building relationships beyond our usual circles.

Our first happy hour of the year was the perfect example. 🥂

Ready to grow your marketing circle?

Follow along for upcoming events and come meet us at the next one!

Video Edit by Backal Marketing

08/07/2026

Your marketing group chat is waiting. 👀

New connections. Fresh ideas. Happy hours. Podcasts. Events.

Basically… your career’s new favorite membership.

Join Charleston AMA!

08/04/2026

🎙️ NEW SERIES ALERT! 🎙️

Welcome to Media Made Easy, a brand-new series on the Charleston Marketing Podcast, brought to you by Charleston Media Solutions in partnership with the AMA Charleston!

In this premiere episode, host John Hakim dives into how local businesses, creators, and marketers can simplify their media strategy, cut through the noise, and produce content that actually drives results. Whether you're looking to elevate your brand presence or master modern media channels, this series is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now wherever you listen to your podcasts.

08/03/2026

New and returning board members recently came together for our annual Board Retreat as we kicked off the 2026 board year. 💙

At The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, we had the opportunity to get to know one another, discuss our strategic priorities and continue planning for Campaign in a Day, the Spark Awards and everything else we have in store for our Charleston AMA community.

A huge thank you to the HEC for sponsoring this year’s Board Retreat. 🙌

We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on with you!

07/30/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 💥

We’re joined by Cate Mayer, founder and executive director of Be the Ones, to explore what it really takes to build trust, strengthen communities and make civic engagement feel accessible.

Cate shares how Be the Ones is helping more people get involved through community-first events, civic education and conversations that create connection instead of division. She also discusses why trust cannot be built overnight, how marketing can drive meaningful engagement, and the leadership lessons that have shaped her approach to making complex systems easier to understand.

Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or our website!

https://charlestonama.org/podcast/

07/28/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 💥

We’re joined by John Seaman, founder of DataMoose, to talk all things tech, data, and innovation!

In this episode, broadcasted live from DIG SOUTH, John shares how DataMoose is revolutionizing data solutions, the dynamic tech scene growing right here in the Silicon Harbor, and what it takes to build a standout company in today's fast-moving market.

Packed with sharp insights for founders, tech enthusiasts, and business leaders alike—you don't want to miss this one!

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout, or via the link in our bio!

07/23/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! We’re joined by Danelle Delgado, founder of Engage Training and the Kickoff Keynote speaker at this year's DIG SOUTH.

In this episode, broadcasted live from DIG SOUTH, Danelle breaks down her power-packed framework—"Wake Up and Win: The System to Evolve Yourself, Your Teams, Your Ideas and Your Finish Lines." She dives deep into actionable strategies for elevating leadership, driving team momentum, and turning big vision into undeniable results.

Whether you're looking to scale your business or level up your personal growth, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights.

🎙️ Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout, or via the link in our bio!

07/16/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🚨

We’re joined by Natalie Caula Hauff, deputy director of Charleston County Public Library, to explore how a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism career shaped her approach to leadership, storytelling and community engagement.

Natalie shares how investigative reporting influenced public policy in South Carolina, what it was like transitioning from journalism into communications, and why authentic storytelling remains at the center of effective leadership. She also gives an inside look at CCPL’s approach to marketing, from its website relaunch and free digital resources to creative initiatives like Albert the owl and the Listening Booth.

Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or our website! 🎙️

https://charlestonama.org/podcast/

07/02/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🚨

We’re joined by Laura Kate Whitney, founder and chief experience officer at Goodco, to break down what it actually takes to build live experiences people remember long after they leave.

Laura Kate shares the story of her long relationship with the Charleston Wine and Food Festival and how its mission has grown from filling hotel rooms to spotlighting hospitality pros and reinvesting in the next generation. She also talks through her framework for creating imprints instead of impressions, how the events industry has evolved over the years, and the practical side of running a business as an entrepreneur.

Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or our website: https://charlestonama.org/podcast/ 🎙️

06/23/2026

The Charleston AMA is officially looking for rockstar marketers to join our Board of Directors! Whether you love planning epic events, driving creative strategy, or managing the books, we have a chair for you:

✨ Special Events
📝 Secretary
🎓 Collegiate Relations
💰 Treasurer
🤝 Sponsorship
🎨 Creative Director

Why join? You'll help us run staples like the Spark Awards and Campaign in a Day, expand your network, and give back to our local marketing community.

💡 Have 2–3 years of experience but a board seat feels like too much? Our committees are looking for volunteers too (less time commitment, all the fun)!

👉 Interested? Slide into our DMs or email incoming President Jake Kozmor at [email protected].

Know the perfect fit? Tag them below 👇 or share this post to their stories!

Address

Charleston, SC
29403

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@CharlestonMarketingPodcast, http://www.charlestonama.org/

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