AMA Iowa

The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association is a group of 450+ marketing and business professionals employed by a variety of Iowa businesses.

The American Marketing Association (AMA), one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For more than six decades, the AMA has been the leading source of information, knowledge sharing and development in the marketing profession. The Iowa chapter of AMA (AMA Iowa) currently counts more than 350 members. They are employed by a w

ide variety of businesses, agencies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions, representing most of Iowa's leading companies. The chapter is governed by a Board of Directors and is an affiliate chapter of the international American Marketing Association, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Some of the highlights of AMA Iowa chapter include year-round monthly programming, annual NOVA Awards program, networking opportunities, leadership opportunities and communications, such as this website, quarterly e-newsletter, a blog and several social networking channels. You can follow AMA Iowa on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook.

08/28/2026

Don't miss out — join us in Pella for AMA Across Iowa! We'll dig into how Vermeer built its iconic yellow iron brand through decades of customer-driven innovation, plus you can stick around for an optional tour of the Vermeer museum.

Seats are going quickly, so grab yours before they're gone.

Register here: https://amai.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=128&Itemid=157&year=2026&month=09&day=04&title=ama-across-iowa-pella-luncheon&uid=5f3ad4895e4e720f43863c55680b8b44

08/26/2026

Winning the Message: The Marketing Behind Keeping a Global Headquarters in Iowa.
Today’s AMA Iowa Luncheon was once again a great opportunity for networking, meeting new friends, and reconnecting with old ones.
Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority, and Jacque Matsen, Owner and President of Relate Strategies, shared the story of how economic developers, business leaders, local governments, and community partners came together around one message to help secure one of Iowa’s biggest economic development wins.
Thank you to Fareway Stores for hosting another great AMA Iowa event at your corporate office!

08/21/2026

From a wagon hoist to iconic yellow iron — Vermeer's brand story is one of innovation, values, and community. Join us in Pella for the next stop on AMA Across Iowa, where marketers at every stage come together to connect, learn, and be inspired.

We'll dig into how Vermeer turned customer-driven solutions into a legacy that spans generations — plus network with fellow marketers over lunch and enjoy an optional tour of the Vermeer museum.

Spots are limited — register today: https://amai.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=128&Itemid=157&year=2026&month=09&day=04&title=ama-across-iowa-pella-luncheon&uid=5f3ad4895e4e720f43863c55680b8b44

08/19/2026

📢Last call! Sign up for the virtual webinar with Steve Robinson who will be discussing account-based marketing. Don't miss out!

08/13/2026

Don't forget to join Steve Robinson for "Pick Your Customers with Account-Based Marketing" — a simple, repeatable ABM playbook that works with the tools you already have.

Register here: https://amai.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=126&Itemid=157&year=2026&month=08&day=20&title=pick-your-customers-with-account-based-marketing&uid=82dbb051afae4c9eb8dc6d5c7dd9dac6 less

08/07/2026

Join us in Pella for the next AMA Across Iowa Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 4! Discover how Vermeer Corporation built its global brand—from a simple wagon hoist to iconic yellow iron—through innovation, customer focus and community impact.

07/27/2026

Want your marketing to focus only on the accounts most likely to close? 🎯

Join Steve Robinson for "Pick Your Customers with Account-Based Marketing" — a simple, repeatable ABM playbook that works with the tools you already have.

Free for AMA Members & Students | $5 Non-Members

Register here: https://amai.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=126&Itemid=157&year=2026&month=08&day=20&title=pick-your-customers-with-account-based-marketing&uid=82dbb051afae4c9eb8dc6d5c7dd9dac6

07/24/2026

One of Iowa's biggest marketing campaigns wasn't selling a product - it was selling a place!

When Corteva's planned spin-off seed and genetics company, Vylor, could potentially relocate its headquarters, a coalition of organizations came together with one goal: convince the company to keep its global headquarters in Iowa. And now they are staying! So what was the marketing strategy behind it?

Join Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority, as she shares how economic developers, business leaders, local governments, and community partners aligned around one message to help secure one of Iowa's biggest economic development wins.

📅 Wednesday, August 26th starting at 11:30
📍 Fareway Corporate Office | Johnston
🎟️ Register today as seating limited to first 60 people

07/08/2026

🐾🍺 PSA: Happy Hour is TOMORROW! PRSA Iowa + AMA Iowa @ Paws & Pints 📅 July 9 | ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM | 💸 FREE Members & non-members welcome — see you there!

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Des Moines, IA
50309

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