By Peter Owen
AMA New York Board of Directors, Membership Chairman, Past President
The New York Chapter of the American Marketing Association has become the largest chapter in the United States. A strong focus on member value, collegiate relations, and volunteerism, recognized by the AMA Membership Excellence Award in 2019, boosted the #1 chapter ranking. When I joined the board of directors of the AMA New York as the Membership Committee Chairperson back in 2014, we were the 5th biggest chapter in the country.
AMA Largest Chapters Ranked
- New York 748
- Chicago 727
- Houston 603
- Triangle 504
- Atlanta 455
- Washington DC 429
- Dallas/Ft. Worth 372
- Boston 282
- Tampa 275
- Philadelphia 251
For the past six years, the AMA New York has taken several steps to improve the experience for our members. Our fast growing membership is proof that now is the best time to join the AMA New York.
- Members of the AMA New York attend designated networking events for FREE (limit three per year).
- Enroll in our nationally recognized Mentoring Program – a member-only benefit which connects less experienced members with more experienced marketing professionals for career advice, guidance and support.
- Join our volunteer community for our members and get recognized with the Volunteer Spotlight Program.
- New York City college students can get a head start with free membership through a specialized grant and free professional membership upon graduation. They also have access to free and discounted professional development and networking events, career resources, and marketing certifications.
- Seasoned marketers collaborate with peers to problem-solve issues affecting their organization through our Executive Circle and Advisory Council programs.
- Marketers of all levels lend their talent and expertise to drive the future of marketing by getting involved in ways that map to their time, passions, and proficiency. We also tap our academic community to create and share content across marketing disciplines.
I would like to thank the entire board of directors, especially Karen McFarlane for her work as membership chairperson in 2018, and our membership committee consisting of Mei Lin Ng Wnuk, Carly Montecalvo, Esther Elkouss, Anelle Cherkashina, and Doug Northcutt.
