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SUMMARY:AMA Lincoln Coffee Happy Hour at Cultiva East Campus
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cultiva for an informal get-together with other marketers in our community.\n\n\nLooking to start your day with a hot cup of inspiration? Looking to connect with local marketers? \nJoin us at Cultiva East Campus on May 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. for some caffeine and conversation! \nNote: To be respectful of our local coffee shops\, Coffee Happy Hours are capped at 15 attendees. Please register so that we know how many to expect\, and we’ll see you there. \n \nParking Info: \nStreet parking and a parking lot are available near Cultiva.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/ama-lincoln-coffee-happy-hour-at-cultiva-east-campus-4/
LOCATION:Cultiva East Campus\, 3535 Holdrege Street ##130\, Lincoln\, NE 68503\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68503\, US
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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SUMMARY:Skill School: From Showroom to Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn how local businesses can build trust before a customer ever makes a purchase.\n\n\nFrom Showroom to Strategy: How Local Businesses Win Trust Before the Sale \n \nJoin Sherri Tafoya\, owner of Custom Blinds & Design\, for a practical Skill School on how local businesses can build trust before a customer ever makes a purchase. Drawing from her experience leading a successful Lincoln business\, Sherri will share how customer experience\, reputation\, community presence\, and clear messaging all work together to drive growth. This session is designed for small business owners\, marketers\, students\, and anyone who wants to better understand how local brands earn attention\, build credibility\, and turn everyday interactions into long-term business value. \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how trust is built before the sale: Learn how first impressions\, clear communication\, reviews\, referrals\, and local reputation influence whether a customer chooses your business.\nLearn how customer experience becomes a marketing strategy: Discover how every touchpoint\, from the first phone call to the final follow-up\, can strengthen your brand and create word-of-mouth growth.\nIdentify practical ways to clarify your message and stand out locally: Walk away with simple strategies to communicate what you do\, who you help\, and why customers should choose you over bigger or cheaper competitors.\n\n \nSpeaker Bio: \nSherri Tafoya is the Founder and CEO of Custom Blinds & Design\, a Lincoln-based business she started in 2000 and has grown into a trusted name in custom window treatments. Known for her people-first leadership style\, Sherri has built her business around relationships\, service\, and doing the little things well. Custom Blinds & Design now serves both Lincoln and Omaha and is recognized as a Hunter Douglas Centurion Gallery. Sherri brings real-world insight into how local businesses can earn trust\, create memorable customer experiences\, and grow through reputation. \n \nSponsored By: \nUniversity of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications \n \nParking Information: \nMetered street parking and garage parking are available.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/skill-school-from-showroom-to-strategy/
LOCATION:The Agency (3rd Floor of the Lincoln Children’s Museum)\, 1420 P St.\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, US
CATEGORIES:AMA SkillSchool
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SUMMARY:AEO & SEO Round Table with Colin Ball
DESCRIPTION:Learn AEO for AI search. What’s changed\, what hasn’t\, and how to improve your content’s visibility beyond traditional SEO.\n\n\nAEO and SEO: What’s Changed and How to Keep Up \nAI tools like ChatGPT\, Perplexity\, Claude & others are changing how people find information online\, and most brands weren’t ready for it. In this session\, we’ll break down Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) in plain terms and talk honestly about what’s actually changed\, what hasn’t\, and how to start thinking about your own visibility beyond traditional search engines. We’ll also take time to discuss practical content writing strategies for AI search and easy ways to audit your own website/content to understand if it’s has the chance to be found easier in all searches. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nIs SEO dead? (Spoiler: no. But it’s gotten more complicated).\nHow AI tools decide what content to surface\, and what that means for what you create.\nSimple ways to evaluate whether your content is ready for the age of AI search — plus a conversation on how to actually write for it.\n\n \nSpeaker Bio: \nColin has spent more than a decade in digital marketing and SEO\, with roots in content writing and a current focus on improving audience experiences from ad to conversion as an Experience Strategist at Swanson Russell. Over the years\, he has watched – and commented on – how search has evolved in real time. He has written on the topic for Swanson Russell and is passionate about helping marketers cut through the noise around AI search. \n \nParking & Venue Information: \nMetered parking is available on the street or Rampark Garage is the closest available garage\, 1225 P St. (Entrance is off of N. 12th St.) \nThe Small Business Conference Room entrance is beside the security desk at the southwest end of the building on the first floor.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/aeo-seo-roundtable-with-colin-ball/
LOCATION:Union Bank Place Small Business Hub\, 1248 O Street ##865\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, US
CATEGORIES:Round Tables
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SUMMARY:AMA Lincoln Coffee Happy Hour at The Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Coffee House for an informal get-together with other marketers in our community.\n\n\nLooking to start your day with a hot cup of inspiration? Looking to connect with local marketers? \nJoin us at The Coffee House on June 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. for some caffeine and conversation! \nNote: To be respectful of our local coffee shops\, Coffee Happy Hours are capped at 15 attendees. Please register so that we know how many to expect\, and we’ll see you there. \n \nParking Info: \nMetered street parking and parking garages are available near The Coffee House.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/ama-lincoln-coffee-happy-hour-at-the-coffee-house-3/
LOCATION:The Coffee House\, 1324 P Street\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, US
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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SUMMARY:Headshots on the Rocks: A Members-Only AMA Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Members-only happy hour with networking\, drinks\, and a free professional headshot from Rebecca McNeese.\n\n\nHeadshots on the Rocks: A Members-Only AMA Happy Hour \n \nRaise a glass and strike a pose! Join AMA Lincoln for a headshot happy hour at The Post\, exclusively for members of AMA Lincoln. Grab a drink at the cash bar\, make new connections\, and step in front of the camera with our headshot hotshot\, Rebecca McNeese of Rebecca Marie Brand & Lifestyle Photography\, for a professional photo that doesn’t feel stiff or awkward — just polished\, confident\, and very you. \nAMA will foot the bill for one edited headshot from Rebecca\, so be sure to snag your spot quick! A session with Rebecca normally goes for $150\, so you don’t want to miss this opportunity. (P.S. If you can’t pick just one\, you can buy additional shots from Rebecca for $50 apiece!) \nReserve your spot for a headshot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA4A629A2F8C43-64507722-amamember#/ \n \nParking Info: Street parking around 20th & M\, or there are surface lots next to the building and across the street.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/headshots-on-the-rocks-a-members-only-ama-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The Post\, 2001 N Street #20th and M\, Lincoln\, NE 68510\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68510\, US
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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SUMMARY:Round Table: Tricking People Into Liking Cabbage with Becky Perrett
DESCRIPTION:An unexpected product\, big reactions\, and real results. Learn how curiosity and bold ideas drove buzz and engagement.\n\n\nTricking People Into Liking Cabbage; Ice Cream Edition \nA limited-time\, conversation-starting dessert that transforms the iconic Runza® sandwich into a sweet frozen treat\, creating buzz and customer curiosity while celebrating a Nebraska favorite in an unexpected way. We’ll talk through the how & why as well as the results.in all searches. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nEarned media & social engagement – From “what is it?” to “no one asked for this” to multiple media outlets\, the ice cream brought feelings from a lot of directions.\nReinforces brand personality – and our willingness to play in the gray area from time to time.\nDrives traffic through curiosity and a chance to try something others can’t get.\n\n  \nSpeaker Bio: \nBecky Perrett is the Director of Marketing for Runza® National. Her Runza® career started her senior year of college when she worked as a cashier\, never thinking the experience would play such a key role in her future. Becky holds two degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In the community\, she spends time volunteering for TeamMates (board & mentor)\, Alpha Xi Delta\, and is a member of the American Marketing Association\, Junior League of Lincoln\, and Women Investing in Nebraska. Her favorite summer Runza® meal is a Cobb Salad & a large Diet Pepsi. \n  \nParking & Venue Information: \nMetered parking is available on the street or Rampark Garage is the closest available garage\, 1225 P St. (Entrance is off of N. 12th St.) \nThe Small Business Conference Room entrance is beside the security desk at the southwest end of the building on the first floor.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/round-table-tricking-people-into-liking-cabbage-with-becky-perrett/
LOCATION:Union Bank Place Small Business Hub\, 1248 O Street ##865\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, US
CATEGORIES:Round Tables
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SUMMARY:AMA Lincoln Coffee Happy Hour Bloom Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bloom Coffee for an informal get-together with other marketers in our community.\n\n\nLooking to start your day with a hot cup of inspiration? Looking to connect with local marketers? \nJoin us at Bloom Coffee on July 30 from 9 to 10 a.m. for some caffeine and conversation! \nNote: To be respectful of our local coffee shops\, Coffee Happy Hours are capped at 15 attendees. Please register so that we know how many to expect\, and we’ll see you there. \n  \nParking Info: \nFree parking is available in the adjacent lots around the building.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/ama-lincoln-coffee-happy-hour-bloom-coffee/
LOCATION:Bloom Coffee\, 505 North 27th Street #Suite 6\, Lincoln\, NE 68503\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68503\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T163000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Board at Jakes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Happy Hour event at Jakes\n\n\nWe’d love to invite our Members to meet the 2026 Board of Directors for AMA. Join us for a Happy Hour event at Jakes on August 6th 4:30-6:30. Bring your ideas\, questions\, and help us make 2026 the best year AMA has to offer you! \n \n*On the side of Beercade Jr
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/meet-the-board-at-jakes/
LOCATION:Jake’s Cigars & Spirits\, 101 North 14th Street #Suite 1\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, US
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CREATED:20260718T133455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211116Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table: How to Maximize a Small (or Nonexistent!) Social Media Budget
DESCRIPTION:Social media is constantly changing. Learn how to maximize your time and budget\, whether you market one brand or many.\n\n\nHow to Maximize a Small (or Nonexistent!) Social Media Budget \nSocial media is constantly changing\, and making the most of your time and budget has never been more important. Whether you’re a business owner handling your own marketing or a marketer managing multiple brands or campaigns\, this round table is all about getting more from what you have. \nLet’s discuss what’s working right now\, what isn’t worth the effort anymore\, and practical ways to stretch your social media budget. From choosing the right platforms and creating content more efficiently to repurposing content\, prioritizing paid vs. organic efforts\, and measuring what matters\, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into practice right away. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nYou can do a lot of social media with no dollars.\nPerfection is NOT the goal.\nReduce\, reuse\, and collaborate. \n\nSpeaker Bio: \nBri Prai is the Digital Marketing Coordinator at UBT\, planning and executing all social media for the bank. She’s specialized in social media for over 10 years and has worked at companies of many sizes and budgets. Additionally\, Bri has served on the board of the American Marketing Association Lincoln chapter since 2017. Between her experience in social media and the nonprofit world\, Bri knows a thing or two about stretching a shoestring budget and even working with no budget. \n \nParking & Venue Information: \nMetered parking is available on the street or Rampark Garage is the closest available garage\, 1225 P St. (Entrance is off of N. 12th St.) \nThe Small Business Conference Room entrance is beside the security desk at the southwest end of the building on the first floor.
URL:https://www.amalincoln.org/event/round-table-how-to-maximize-a-small-or-nonexistent-social-media-budget/
LOCATION:Union Bank Place Small Business Small Business Conference Room\, 1248 O Street ##865\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, US
CATEGORIES:Round Tables
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