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Recently Added Benefits

The 2008 Creative Transitions Conference, an Adobe conference hosted by C2 takes place August 13-15, here in Milwaukee!  Come learn the latest about the future of print, web, animation and video from Adobe experts and other nationally recognized experts.  20% BMA discount code:  BMA-MKE  Go to http://www.C2-Events.com


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  • BMA Members offered 20% discount to attend the Online Marketing Summit Summer Tour, returning to Milwaukee July 15

    This summer, over 2,000 marketers in 12 cities across the U.S., will gather to share ideas and learn from expert online practitioners. Unlike most tradeshows and conferences, OMS is built around content that drives action and delivers insight that we as marketing professionals can actually use and build into our marketing plans.

    In additional to exposure barters with many of the industry’s leading publications, OMS has partnered with National and Local Chapters in the selected cities of the following organizations: Direct Marketing Association (DMA); Business Marketing Association (BMA); Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO); Email Experience Council (EEC); Interactive Marketing Association (IMA); Web Analytic Association (WAA); Electronic Retailers Association (ERA); iMarketers; and many local “groups” . These partnerships help to provide the best environment for learning amongst qualified attendees.

    Education: The objective of OMS is to educate, collaborate, network, and learn how to execute on the best known practices in Online Marketing. Events include hands-on workshops, on-site usability and SEO labs, thought-leadership presentations, and peer-to-peer collaboration on the subjects of:
    • Social Media Strategies
    • Search Engine Optimization
    • Paid Search
    • Website Usability
    • Web Analytics and Tracking
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Management
    • Site Search
    • Website/Online Budgeting and Planning
    • eCommerce
    • Integrated Marketing
    • Behavioral Targeting & Testing

    SIGN UP TODAY! BMA-Milwaukee members get a 20% discount - Use code: BMAMILWAUKEE


Connect to Information

No other organization provides more on-target business-to-business information resources. Our international Web site, www.marketing.org offers the collected wisdom and best practices of industry leaders as well as proprietary research on important topics. The Business2Business Marketer is our 10X/year publication on business marketing strategies and tactics. B2B Direct is a bi-monthly e-mail newsletter that focuses on new research and resources.

Professional Certification

BMA is the only organization to offer professional certification in both the field of business-to-business marketing and marketing communications. Both the Certified Business Marketer (CBM) and the Certified Business Communicator (CBC) designations represent a career-building achievement as well as competency in the profession.

Seminars and Conferences

As a member, you can take advantage of reduced rates for the annual conference and numerous local and regional seminars, all offering action-oriented, informative programs conducted by leading academics and practitioners.

Connect to Connections

Since careers today are a do-it-yourself project, it's important that you connect with a network of contributing professionals who will help you grow and achieve your goals.

BMA Chapters

The right people can serve as a source of advice on strategies, tactics, and recommendations on vendors and job candidates. BMA supports chapter in key business centers throughout the U.S. that hold monthly meetings, seminars and other special events.

Buyer's Guide

Need to find the best practitioner or service provider anywhere in, or out of the country? You'll find them by name, company and/or area of expertise in this online directory of suppliers.

Membership Directory

An online directory of members, searchable by name, company and/or chapter.

CareerLink

Whether you are looking for a new job or someone to fill one in your organization, BMA's CareerLink and the online CareerCorner offer valuable employment resources.

Connect to Perks that Perform

Whether you work for a large organization or you run your own business, BMA partners offer cost effective services that everyone can use.

Here's what we offer:

  • An alliance with BPA International that provides reciprocal membership and access to their circulation and interactive marketing intelligence
  • A co-branding relationship with Internet Wire that provides the latest news, news releases, photos and multimedia content on the BMA site
  • Electronic access to the Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing, quality research, scholarship and state of the art practice of business marketing
  • A joint continuing education Web site with Jones International University with discounts on courses and e-seminars
  • BMA MasterCard with many user benefits
  • Auto and liability insurance at group rates through Liberty Mutual
  • Discounts on business books from McGraw-Hill and Haworth Press
  • Discounts on express package shipping from FedEx and Airborne Express
  • Car rental discounts from Avis and Alamo
  • Discounts on office supplies from PennyWise

Connect to Tradition

Founded in 1922 as the National Association of Industrial Advertisers, BMA encompasses a lifetime of experience in business-to-business marketing and communications. For more than 80 years, BMA has been the preeminent service organization for professionals in this vital industry.

Industry Recognition

G.D. Crain, Jr. Award is given annually to a BMA member who has exhibited exceptional dedication and support to the organization.

W.A. Marsteller Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of senior-level executives in support of business marketing and marketing communications.

Pro-Comm is BMA's annual awards competition that recognizes and rewards the best b-to-b marketing communications.

BMA Agency of the Year recognizes outstanding creative efforts in b-to-b marketing communications and support of the BMA.

Chapter Achievement Awards recognize the efforts of the volunteers in BMA's local chapters.