1. AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION STUDENT CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2005-2006

2. AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION Mission Statement: The American Marketing Association is an international professional organization for people involved in the practice, study and teaching of marketing.

3. AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION Our principal roles are: To always understand and satisfy the needs of marketers so as to provide them with products and services that will help them be better marketers. To empower marketers through information, education, relationships and resources that will enrich their professional development and careers. To advance the thought, application and ethical practice of marketing. To always understand and satisfy the needs of marketers so as to provide them with products and services that will help them be better marketers.

4. AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION Benefits of membership provide you with opportunities for practical experience (think resume!) as well as access to industry knowledge and insight. The best marketers use every advantage, and you want to start your career with every advantage, too. Find out how with AMA’s collegiate membership.  Collegiate Member Benefits

5. Collegiate Member Benefits 1. Everyday Resources As an AMA collegiate member, you gain access to everyday resources that can help you in the classroom and beyond such as: As an AMA collegiate member, you gain access to everyday resources that can help you in the classroom and beyond such as: Marketing News Marketing News AMA Collegiate Members receive eight print issues annually, and can access all 26 issues and archives online.

6. Collegiate Member Benefits Everyday Resources  Collegiate Connection This quarterly newsletter features articles from recent college graduates, industry updates, career development information, and chapter management articles and tips. This quarterly newsletter features articles from recent college graduates, industry updates, career development information, and chapter management articles and tips.

7. Collegiate Member Benefits 2. Education and Networking Being an AMA member means joining a network of nearly 13,000 collegiate and 25,000 professional marketers.

8. Collegiate Member Benefits Education and Networking  International Collegiate Conference. Over 1,000 of the best and brightest undergraduate marketing students gather for three days of learning, networking, and fun at this annual event for AMA collegiate members only. Chapters and individuals can earn recognition, hear presentations from a range of marketing experts, participate in leadership training and networking events, and gain valuable career information.

9. Collegiate Member Benefits Education and Networking  AMA Conferences & Seminars  AMA Conferences & Seminars The AMA offers a yearlong series of over 30 specialty conferences, bootcamps, workshops, and hot-topic seminars. Collegiate members can attend at a discounted rate.  AMA Member roster  AMA Member roster Network with professionals in your local area or across the continent by searching the online AMA professional member roster.

10. Collegiate Member Benefits 3. Experience  Leadership Opportunities  Leadership Opportunities Participating in your local collegiate and professional chapters is a unique opportunity to manage finances, people, projects, and deadlines - the skills you'll need as a marketing professional. Have fun while enhancing your resume. Participating in your local collegiate and professional chapters is a unique opportunity to manage finances, people, projects, and deadlines - the skills you'll need as a marketing professional. Have fun while enhancing your resume.  Case Competition.  Case Competition. Gain real-world marketing experience and the chance for recognition from industry leaders in this exciting annual contest. Chapter teams tackle a marketing challenge from a corporate sponsor and are rewarded for the best ideas, research, and plans.

11. Collegiate Member Benefits 4. Recognition  Annual Chapter Awards  Annual Chapter Awards This prestigious program recognizes outstanding collegiate chapters and faculty advisors for their work and service.  Alpha Mu Alpha  Alpha Mu Alpha Individuals from colleges and universities with an active AMA Collegiate Chapter are eligible for this honorary society, which recognizes marketing students for academic excellence.

12. Collegiate Member Benefits 5. Savings  AMA Publications  AMA Publications Save up to 45% on subscriptions to AMA magazines, journals, and books. You'll get in depth insights and learn the newest developments in a range of specialized areas.  Marketing Management  Marketing Research  Marketing Health Services  Journal of Marketing  Journal of Marketing Research  Journal of International Marketing  Journal of Public Policy & Marketing

13. Collegiate Member Benefits Savings  Bridge Membership.  Bridge Membership. Transition from collegiate to professional membership after graduation as a Bridge member and save more than 50% for up to three years. Transition from collegiate to professional membership after graduation as a Bridge member and save more than 50% for up to three years.

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