What happens when you combine professional networking, community service, and arcade games? Our recent Winter Wrap Up Member Mixer at Dave & Buster's Austin proved to be an evening of meaningful connections and impactful giving.

Winter Wrap Up Recap

Networking

More than 30 marketing professionals across brands, agencies, B2B, and B2C in Austin's vibrant marketing landscape gathered for a fun-filled evening of networking and arcade games. . Guests challenged each other to air hockey, skeeball, classic racing games, and more on the Dave & Buster’s game floor. The event proved to be more than just a networking opportunity – it was a testament to our community's spirit of #GoingTheDistance together.

Giving Back

Thanks to our generous attendees, we collected more than 25 coats for the Junior League of Austin's Coats for Kids initiative, helping ensure local children stay warm this winter season. The Junior League of Austin, its partners, and the community at large have an impressive and beautiful history of bringing warmth to the children and families in our community. Since its beginning 38 years ago, the program has collected and distributed more than a million coats. AMA Austin's mission is not only to serve our members, but also make a meaningful difference in our broader community.

Celebrating Milestones

The mixer also gave us a chance to celebrate a significant milestone – with the help of our diverse network of members, we reached our annual membership goal in just five months! We are elated to see so many professionals reaping the benefits of AMA. Our members save more than $140 annually with members-only pricing for valuable learning and networking opportunities at monthly events, biannual mixers, and more. And the icing on the cake? With our stretch goal now within reach, it's clear that our marketing community continues to grow stronger. 

Our growing team of 25+ volunteers is hard at work launching new initiatives — stay tuned for our members-only Slack channel, inaugural conference, mentorship programs, and more. We’ve had significant growth this year, and we’re poised to grow, launch, and celebrate more through December and beyond. If these initiatives excite you, and you want to give back and be part of our future success—let’s talk!

Celebrating Partners 

We are fortunate to have continued outstanding support from our sponsors who elevate our events. Jackson Tritt of JTX Media captured the event's energy through expert video production, creating engaging video content like this interview with our President to help us share our community's story. Jose Valladeres of One Media Co. provided free expert headshots, capturing more than 70+ headshots to help attendees put their best foot forward when presenting themselves professionally online. And of course, the entire team led by Hope Starkley at Dave & Buster's Austin proved to be the perfect venue and gracious hosts, offering a buffet of food and a lively setting for networking and fun.

Looking Ahead to an AMA-ZING Year

Ready to head into another year full of success and fun with friends in the industry? Register for our March 20th Marketing Megamixer at Spectra Studios with 100+ creative professionals. Or if you’re feeling sunny, save the date for our annual Summer Boat Tour, where we'll kick off our new board year in style. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or new to the field, our events offer invaluable opportunities for professional growth, meaningful connections, and community impact. 

Together, we're building more than just a professional network – we're creating a community that supports, celebrates, and grows together. Thank you for being part of our mutual success!

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