American Marketing Association (AMA), Toronto

🎯 “Navigating the Now” with Judy Lewis & Tony Chapman – Reserve Your Spot Now! Date: Nov. 13, 2024 Location: IBM, 16 York St, 8th Floor, Toronto Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Want to know more about global trends and challenges shaping marketing today? Curious about the latest impact of AI on your job? Hear how to navigate the now and get first-hand insights on the biggest opportunities and questions facing the world of marketing — from two of the most informed, insightful and imaginative leaders in our industry. Don’t miss an engaging discussion by Marketing Legends Judy Lewis, co-founder of Strategic Objectives, and Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters and founding partner of Chatter AI. As you navigate the now for your brand or client, this event is your opportunity to ask these members of Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends questions and get some Legendary advice.  Join us on November 13 for our first Legendary Leadership Series event of the 2024-25 season! Get your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gpgg9g4a Navigating the Now is made possible and proudly sponsored by Balmoral Multicultural Marketing. The event is also being staged in partnership with IBM and Stonehenge Digital Studios Inc. #AMAToronto #MarketingLegends #JudyLewis #TonyChapman #MarketingTrends 

A recent Harvard Business Review Report uncovered a greater need for corporations to develop leaders who are truly ready for anything. This is the risk of investing in marketing specific skills rather than Leadership capabilities that can give senior leaders the confidence to make strategic agile decisions.   An external executive coach can accelerate this with a learning sprint through AMA Executive coaching.   Explore executive coaching solutions here: https://lnkd.in/gjnTzWQd #amatoronto #coaching #executivecoaching 

Introducing Aleksandra Lekic, our new vice president of events and board member for the 2024-25 season. Aleksandra has stepped into her role with a wealth of experience. With over 15 years in event management and marketing, she brings a deep understanding of the industry and a proven record of success. As a senior specialist and marketing manager at xIBM event planning & execution (IBM), she excels in orchestrating complex, high-stakes events. From comprehensive planning and cross-functional leadership to meticulous end-to-end execution, Aleksandra ensures that each event achieves outstanding results. She is charged with managing the chapter’s high-performing events team and overseeing all events. These events include the Legendary Leadership Series, the annual Agency Panel, Marketing Leadership Week, Marketing Networking Events, and the gala for Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends.      🔗 You can connect with Aleksandra here. 🔗 Read more about our new Board Members: https://lnkd.in/gf8fsTys #MarketingLeaders #BoardOfDirectors #WelcomeNewMembers

Rockstars of the Month: October Edition! 🌟 This month, we’re celebrating three incredible team members who have gone above and beyond💥 🌟 Nat Korol – Program Director, Mentor Exchange Nat led the development and successful launch of the Mentor Exchange Program with dedication and excellence. Her passion for impactful B2B strategies shines through in every project! Nat is also the Co-Founder of Hyphen Co, focusing on marketing strategy and client experience. 🌟 Nina Dohm – Experience Manager, Mentor Exchange Nina's expertise was instrumental in launching the Mentor Exchange Program. With over 7 years in marketing and consumer research, she’s a pro at building brand vision and crafting creative strategies. Her contributions have been invaluable! 🌟 Duo Ma – Director of Onboarding, Volunteers Duo has seamlessly taken on volunteer onboarding, and her photography skills beautifully capture our events. She also brings her marketing expertise from Top Grade Molds, backed by a Master’s in Marketing from Schulich. Thank you, Nat, Nina, and Duo, for being exceptional leaders and team players. You make a difference every day! 🌠 #LeadershipExcellence #MentorExchange #TeamRockstars

A warm welcome to Samuel Bussieres, our newest mentor in the AMA Mentor Exchange Program! 🌟 Samuel brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to guiding others toward success. Our mentees are sure to benefit from his guidance and insights as they work toward their career goals. Welcome to the Mentor Exchange community, Samuel! Visit Samuel's Mentor profile: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqkmb7A3 #Mentorship #Leadership #AMAMentorExchange #Welcome

Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends 2025 is here! 🌟 Know someone who has made a lasting impact in Canadian marketing? They deserve to be recognized and celebrated, and YOU can make that happen! Nominate Now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gb3Sh32m #CMHOL #MarketingLegends #Marketing #Leadership #Canada

Our Mentor Exchange mentors and mentees came together at IBM’s vibrant offices for a fully booked Leadership Learning session led by the amazing Fotini Iconomopoulos! The afternoon was packed with insights on negotiation, influence, and leadership skills. 👏 A huge thank you to Fotini Iconomopoulos—award-winning negotiation expert, keynote speaker, and author of Say Less, Get More—for sharing her powerful strategies on persuasion and leadership. From standing out as leaders to boosting influence in everyday interactions, her insights left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. A big shoutout to Nat Korol, Craig Lund, Nina Dohm, David Lindermere, and Aleksandra Lekic for ensuring a flawless event experience! #MentorExchange #LeadershipInAction #NegotiationSkills #FotiniIconomopoulos #CareerGrowth #SayLessGetMore

Introducing Max Rakov, president elect of AMA Toronto and board member for 2024-2025. Max has been a valued member of the board of directors since 2020, bringing a diverse background in innovation design, education, and emerging technology to the chapter. With almost 20 years of global experience working across industries on three continents, Max is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation in public and academic spaces.   Currently serving as Program Chair for a postgraduate AR/VR program at Yorkville University, Max has demonstrated a commitment to empowering students and professionals through hands-on, applied learning environments. His expertise in fostering collaboration, mentoring, and purpose-driven marketing is helping make AMA Toronto an essential community for marketers in the GTA area. 🔗 You can connect with Max here. 🔗 Read more about our new Board Members: https://lnkd.in/gf8fsTys #MarketingLeaders #BoardOfDirectors #WelcomeNewMembers

Know a marketing leader who’s breaking barriers and shaping the future? Now’s the time to spotlight their brilliance! 🌟 Nominate a trailblazer for the Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends 2025 and celebrate those who inspire, mentor, and elevate our industry to new heights. Nominate Now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gb3Sh32m Let’s recognize the legends among us! #CMHOL #MarketingLegends #NominateAMarketingLegend #LeadershipInMarketing #CanadianMarketing

🎯 “Navigating the Now” with Judy Lewis & Tony Chapman – Reserve Your Spot Now! Location: IBM, 16 York St, 8th Floor, Toronto Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Get a Legendary perspective on the biggest, most transformational marketing issues of today from two of the most informed, insightful and imaginative leaders in our industry. Join us for an engaging discussion with Marketing Legends Judy Lewis, co-founder of Strategic Objectives, and Tony Chapman, founder of Capital C, host of Chatter That Matters, and founding partner of Chatter AI. Whether you're focused on the AI revolution, today’s job market, or super-charging audience engagement, learning to navigate the rapid changes, wide-ranging issues and global trends in marketing today is an essential survival skill.     Don’t miss our first Legendary Leadership Series event of the 2024-25 season. It’s a chance to learn from these Legends, ask the questions that matter most to you and your organization, network with top marketing professionals, and empower your leadership potential. Get your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gDj4_Niz Navigating the Now is made possible and proudly sponsored by Balmoral Multicultural Marketing. The event is also being staged in partnership with IBM and Stonehenge Digital Studios Inc. #AMAToronto #MarketingLegends #JudyLewis #TonyChapman #MarketingTrends