American Marketing Association Info Night

August 25th, 2026

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What is AMA?

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The ONLY marketing organization on campus!

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Get hands-on marketing experience that you wouldn’t get inside the classroom and make some great memories along the way!

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What is AMA?

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What is AMA?

Career Opportunities

Community Building

Professional

Development

Participate in marketing workshops, work with a mentor, lead teams & new initiatives

Meet friends with a passion for marketing through our social & service events

Connect through guest speakers, company presentations, featured internships, and our alumni

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AMA Structure

Workshops, competitions, socials, guest speakers, and more

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Every Tuesday at 6 PM

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General

Meetings

Client-facing team projects 

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Every Other Tuesday at 7pm

Consulting

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Internal marketing team projects

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Every Tuesday at 7pm

Marketing

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Professional Development

• Career Fair Prep Workshop | Sept. 8�Networking, elevator pitches, resumes & career fair tips.
• Go-to-Market Workshop | Sept. 29�Learn target audiences, positioning, marketing channels & GTM strategy.
• AI in Marketing Workshop | Nov. 17�Explore how marketers use AI for content, campaigns, research, SEO, analytics & personalization.

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• AMA Company Visit | October�Visit a marketing/advertising agency to learn about agency life, real-world projects & marketing careers. Company TBA.

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Mentorship Program

The AMA executive board will serve as your mentors, providing personalized support throughout the semester.

• 1-on-1 Mentorship — Guidance on academics, career goals, and navigating Gies.
• Career Support — Resume reviews, mock interviews, LinkedIn, cover letters, personal branding, networking, and recruiting.
• Monthly Socials & Events — Connect with other mentors and mentees through coffee chats, socials, and professional development activities.
• Personal & Professional Growth — Have someone you can turn to for advice, questions, and support as you navigate college and prepare for your career.

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Corporate Relations

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• In-Person and Virtual Guest Speakers (GameDay, Gies Business, Ulta Beauty, Google and more!)
• Networking Opportunities with Company Employees
• Free Products at Meetings (Celsius, Doritos, Red Bull, Good Molecules)

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Alumni Relations

• Utilize alumni resources within AMA
• Alumni Panel
• Hear from AMA and UIUC alumni on their career journeys and gain valuable insight
• LinkedIn Group
• Opportunity to connect with alumni in different industries and build your network

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Socials

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• Connect with fellow AMA members and exec
• Bance, formal, bowling, board games, & study parties, & more!
• Welcome Social September 1st
• Foster friendship and building a community!

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Service

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• Events focused on philanthropy & giving back to the community
• Various different causes like food insecurity, environment, and crisis relief
• Great way to connect with other members

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Fundraisers

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Past Fundraisers

• Chipotle, Mia Za’s & Raising Cane’s
• Limited-edition AMA merchandise and Quad Fundraisers

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Member Benefits

• Socialize with AMA Exec & fellow members
• Fun opportunities to connect outside of meetings
• All profits are reinvested into AMA to support future member experiences

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Agencies

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Marketing Agency

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Gain marketing experience through managing various marketing campaigns and running all internal marketing for AMA!

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Gain teamwork skills as a member or leadership skills as Marketing Manager & Senior Marketing Associate

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VPs of Marketing

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Marketing Managers

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Senior Marketing Associates

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Marketing Associates

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Marketing Agency

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Learn about website design and upkeep to optimize AMA’s web presence

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Analyze marketing strategies to apply to AMA’s brand and develop new merchandise

Creating new and exciting posts to boost engagement for AMA's social medias

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Social Media Marketing

Brand Marketing

Website Marketing

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Consulting Agency

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What You’ll Learn

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• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Real-world marketing applications
• Original consulting presentations
• Professional client management
• Effective team collaboration

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VPs of Consulting

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Project Managers

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Senior Consultants

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Consultants

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Consulting Agency

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Our Clientele

Non-profit organizations

Consumer product brands

Regional companies and local retailers

Startups & iVenture + UIUC-affiliated organizations

Concentrations: Market Research, Outreach, Brand Development, Content Creation & Integration, Competitive Analysis, Website Design and more!

Testimonials

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Hannah Laube

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• Joining AMA kickstarted my professional development journey and was pivotal in successfully transferring into Gies
• There are countless opportunities within AMA, such as the AMA Intercollegiate Conference!
• This community!!! I have made such great friends during 4 years in AMA

VP of Operations

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Lauren Varak

VP Social

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• Learning experiences outside of the classroom
• The community of friends and mentors!
• Great networking opportunities
• SOCIAL EVENTS!!!

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Membership Information

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Membership

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Newsletter

• Receive weekly news on everything AMA

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• Internship opportunities, DEI initiatives, updates, and more

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• You will AUTOMATICALLY be enrolled in the newsletter when you pay for dues

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Dues

• Chapter Dues: $25/semester, $40/year
• Due by September 8th
• Send to VP Finance Ameya Naduvalath
• Label: “AMA Dues, Full Name, NetID”
• Ex: “AMA Dues, Ameya Naduvalath, ameyan2”
• Venmo: @Ameya-Naduvalath (QR Code to the right)
• Zelle: (702) 423-1495

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Tracking Dues/Membership (Important!!)

Once you pay dues, complete this Google form connected to this QR Code:

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GroupMe

Join our GroupMe for meeting reminders and updates!

Questions? Contact Us!

President

Gabriela Blanco

president@illinoisama.org

VP Operations

Hannah Laube

president@illinoisama.org

VP Marketing

Maeve Irwin

digital@illinoisama.org

VP Marketing

Jiali Liang

digital@illinoisama.org

VP Membership

Colin Glanz

membership@illinoisama.org

VP Social

Lauren Varak

social@illinoisama.org

VP Finance

Ameya Naduvalath

finance@illinoisama.org

VP Consulting

Katie Ma

consulting@illinoisama.org

VP Creative

Josh Barlan

jbarlan2@illinois.edu

VP Consulting

Ella Ko

consulting@illinoisama.org

Recruitment Chair

Emma Jodlos

Ejodlos2@illinois.edu

Service Chair

Lucas Eaton

lucasee2@illinois.edu

Fundraising Chair

Gargi Agarwal

gargia2@illinois.edu

VP Prof. Development

Madelyn Crabb

professional.development@illinoisama.org

VP Corporate Relations

Mariah Hayden

corporate.relations@illinoisama.org

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Upcoming Events & Deadlines

9/1 | 6PM

9/1 7PM

9/8 | 6PM

9/8 | 7PM

General Meeting #1

Welcome Social

*Locations announced on GroupMe

Consulting Agency

Information Night

General Meeting #2

Career Fair Workshop

Marketing Agency

Information Night

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Thanks for coming!

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