SOCIETY NEWS
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SMPS Awards Rachael Frohardt as 2019 Chapter President of the Year
Frohardt’s success as the SMPS Central Florida chapter president is unprecedented, elevating the chapter to new heights. Alexandria, VA (August 5, 2019) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
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SMPS Announces the Winners of the 2019 Marketing Communications Awards
Alexandria, VA (August 2, 2019) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the premier A/E/C marketing and business development association, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2019
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Make the Most of Your Membership and Next Conference
A member recently told me that she got approval to attend her first conference. She was really excited, but nervousness also settled in. When I asked why, she said, “Because
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A More Valuable Way To Think About Value Proposition
An A/E/C firm’s value proposition communicates the tangible result of engaging with the firm, making it the most persuasive factor in marketing. In fact, the value proposition is often central
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The Awesome Power of Teamwork
“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it.” – H.E. Luccock “Band members have a special bond. A great band is more than just
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SMPS Receives the 2019 EXCEL Award, Placing “Silver” in Promotional Content, Rebranding Category from Association Media & Publishing
Alexandria, VA (June 25, 2019) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) received the 2019 EXCEL Award in “Silver” in the category of Promotional Content, Rebranding from Association Media
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SMPS Advances: June 2019
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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Better Communication, Better Business
Recently, my wife, Misty, and I were returning from a long weekend in New York City. Direct flights to Tulsa are few so we had the obligatory layover in Dallas,
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2019 Fellows Announced
SMPS Announces 2019 Class of Fellows June 12, 2019 SMPS is pleased to announce the following members who have been named Fellows of the Society in 2019. SMPS Fellows represent
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SMPS Member Rhonda Cardone
In our member spotlight, Rhonda Cardone, takes a moment out of her busy day to sit down with SMPS. Rhonda, who works at Dewberry as associate and director of marketing,