AMA Conference 60

The American Marketing Association of Saint Louis just hosted its 60^th annual conference. But this one was the first one that was 100% virtual. The legacy and mission of our chapter is to advocate for the professional study and practice of marketing. Dedicated chapter leaders reach out to students and marketers in our region. This annual conference theme is Discovery through Disruption.

Bill Ellis, Brand Architect and Founder of Branding for Results is our master of ceremonies. He made the transition to a virtual format flawless with the able support of technical expertise of Conference Technologies Incorporated. Objective Media served as creative consultant and fine-tuned graphic elements.

Lee Broughton and Khalia Collier presented a vision for Major League Soccer in Saint Louis. Lee is Founder of Broughton Brand Company and Chief Brand Architect for St. Louis CITY Major League Soccer team. Khalia Collier is Vice President of Community Relations for St. Louis CITY SC. Together Lee and Khalia they shared the exciting vision for professional soccer in Saint Louis.

Laura Burkemper, Partner & Chief Executive Officer of CARTEL Strategies earned her MBA in international business and now is a professor at Saint Louis University.

Brandon Dempsey is partner at the GoBrandGo! Marketing firm. He is the driving force behind the strategy side of the business and focused on building relationships with entrepreneurs across not only the US, but the world.

Segun Babalola is president of the African Chamber of Commerce of Saint Louis. Mr. Babalola received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Southeast Missouri State University as well as a degree in International Studies from Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Rennes, France. He has an Master in Business Administration degree from Webster University, St. Louis. He brought significant insights into marketing to the African continent and the 54 countries therein.

Stan Phelps is a best-selling author of the 13-book Goldfish Series. He is a Forbes Contributor, TEDx Speaker, IBM Futurist. Goldfish are a metaphor for growth says Stan. An average goldfish is under 3 inches long but under the right conditions they can grow to over 20 inches.

Congratulation to all involved in putting on this remarkable conference together. Photo above: Stan Phelps 

As a bonus: all those who signed up for this virtual conference receive a box of prizes that includes premium items, coffee, conference mug, snack food and more. An awesome team effort and a celebration of marketing.