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Stepping Up in the Golden Mountain
When I was asked to write this blog, I was honored and then thought: Do I have anything to share? Aren’t there others who have more powerful stories like Kim,
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There’s a Time and Season for Everything
“I grew up on a farm. We learned that there was a season to plant, a season to water, and season to harvest. The planting and watering could be
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SMPS Awards SMPS Boston as the 2020 Striving for Excellence Grand-Prize Winning Chapter
SMPS Boston has been recognized for its strength and stability by shaking things up Alexandria, VA (October 9, 2020) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is pleased to
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SMPS Honors Michelle Erste as the 2020 Chapter President of the Year
Erste’s success as SMPS Atlanta president sets the standard, elevating the chapter to new heights. Alexandria, VA (October 9, 2020) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is pleased
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SMPS Recognizes Carolyn Ferguson With the 2020 Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award
Distinguished SMPS member accepts the Society’s highest honor. Alexandria, VA (October 9, 2020) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is pleased to announce Carolyn Ferguson, FSMPS, CPSM,
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SMPS Member Erin Bettison Rapp
In our member spotlight, Erin Bettison Rapp, CPSM, takes time out of her busy day to chat with SMPS. Erin, who’s the owner of EBR Marketing, shares the rewards of
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11 Ideas To Gain Insights To Improve Proposals Remotely
Marketing is a unique field because it requires its professionals to use both analytical and creative skills. As with many other creative industries, it can be difficult to come up
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SMPS Advances: September 2020
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors
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Lean Marketing. Buzzword or Solid Strategy?
One of the most frequent conversations I’m having right now with peers and clients alike is: How do we build marketing/BD plans for 2021 in a COVID-19, unpredictable environment
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We Won’t Overcome Until We Come Together
“Mommy, why are they shouting, ‘Black Lives Matter’? What about white people? Won’t that hurt their feelings?” That question, from my 7-year-old daughter, was one that I have never had