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From Novice to Veteran: Why Marketers at Every Level Choose Austin AMA
We're proud to be the place where marketers hang out with — and support and learn from — each other. Networking events, education, volunteer leadership, student opportunities, and a supportive community.
More than events.
A community that moves marketing forward.
AMA Austin is a community for professional and student marketers in Austin and Central Texas. We bring marketers together through networking events, education, volunteer leadership, student opportunities, and local marketing resources.
Whether you are new to marketing, growing into leadership, changing industries, freelancing, hiring, studying, or looking for people who understand the work, AMA Austin gives you a place to connect with peers who are asking many of the same questions.
What You Can Find Here
Five ways into the Austin marketing community
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Marketing Events in Austin
Local marketing events designed for networking, professional development, peer conversation, and practical learning — including Power Hour, Marketing Morning, Lunch & Learn webinars, and Member Welcome sessions.
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A Professional Community
Meet people outside your usual teams and industries. Members and attendees ask questions, find resources, learn from experienced practitioners, and build relationships across Central Texas.
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Volunteer Leadership
Volunteers shape events, membership, communications, mentoring, DEI initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising — while building leadership experience and sharpening skills.
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Student Opportunities
The Collegiate Program gives university students a path into the AMA Austin community through events, resources, volunteering, professional projects, and post-graduation membership benefits.
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Sponsors & Speakers
Sponsor or speak with AMA AustinCompanies, partners, and marketing experts can support AMA Austin programming, reach local marketers, and share expertise with the community at recurring events.
All Year Long
Programs at a Glance
Six ways into the community — hover each program to take a closer look.
Power Hour
Recurring evening education and networking around marketing topics, panels, trends, and Central Texas thought leadership.
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Marketing Morning
Informal morning networking for peer conversation, questions, trend sharing, and relationship building.
Join a Morning
Lunch & Learn
One-hour lunchtime webinar series for practical marketing skills, trends, tools, and professional development.
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Member Welcome
Virtual introduction for prospective and new members to learn about AMA Austin benefits and resources.
Get Welcomed
Collegiate Program
Student pathway into AMA Austin events, resources, volunteer work, professional contacts, and post-graduation membership benefits.
For Students
Volunteer Program
Opportunities to support AMA Austin while building skills, relationships, and leadership experience.
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Sign up to receive AMA Austin blog updates, Marketing Minute newsletter issues, community news, marketing tips, and event announcements.
Not Sure Where to Begin?
Start Here
Five quick paths into the community. Pick the one that sounds like you.
The Community
A Community of Marketers Across Central Texas
From startups to global brands, agencies to in-house teams, our members come together to learn, share, and grow.
- Connect with hundreds of area professional and student marketers
- Discover the world of marketing outside of your industry
- Plug into a national resource for learning and networking
- Get involved with the running of this outstanding organization
- Further your marketing career
- Make some really good friends
“Being a part of AMA gave me more than I could have ever imagined. I have forged relationships that will be with me forever. My life has been truly changed by the world I now know as my AMA family.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMA Austin?
AMA Austin is the Austin chapter community for professional and student marketers in Austin and Central Texas. We bring marketers together through networking events, education, volunteer leadership, student opportunities, and local marketing resources.
Who can join AMA Austin?
Marketers at every stage — new to the field, growing into leadership, changing industries, freelancing, hiring, or studying marketing at a university. If you work in or around marketing in Central Texas, there is a place for you here.
Do I need to be a member to attend events?
No. Many AMA Austin events welcome non-members. Members typically receive discounted or free admission depending on the event series.
What types of events does AMA Austin host?
Our recurring programs include Power Hour evening networking and education, Marketing Morning informal coffee meetups, Lunch & Learn webinars, and Member Welcome sessions for new and prospective members.
How is AMA Austin connected to the American Marketing Association?
AMA Austin is Austin's local chapter community of the American Marketing Association. Members can also plug into national AMA resources for learning and networking.
Does AMA Austin have student opportunities?
Yes. The Collegiate Program gives university students access to events, resources, volunteering, professional projects, and post-graduation membership benefits.
How can I volunteer with AMA Austin?
Volunteers support event planning, membership outreach, communications, mentoring, DEI initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising. Visit the Volunteer page to learn more and reach out.
How do I stay up to date on AMA Austin news?
Subscribe to the Marketing Minute newsletter and follow the blog for event announcements, recaps, and marketing insights from the Central Texas community.
Valued Partners
Our Sponsors
The companies and partners that back Austin's marketing community.
