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Living in a Spirit of Gratitude
November 18, 2020
It’s nearly Thanksgiving—my favorite time of the year. I love this holiday more than any other mainly because the expectations are spending time with family and friends, indulging in really great food derived from age-old Read More
Lean Marketing. Buzzword or Solid Strategy?
October 1, 2020
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 on the tails of the Read More
Measuring Success With the Loyalty Ladder
September 11, 2020
As marketers and business developers, one of the greatest challenges we face is measuring success. When it comes to client relationships and the strategies it takes to win new work, an effective measurement tool is Read More
SMPS Announces the 2020–2021 Board of Directors
August 31, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Myers Deputy Chief Executive Officer 703.549.6117 x224 tina@smps.org SMPS Announces the 2020–2021 Board of Directors _________________________________________________________________________________ Alexandria, VA (August 31, 2020) – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Read More
President’s Message: Looking Forward
August 26, 2020
“Look forward, not behind. Your best days are still out in front of you. Be focused and keep your dreams alive.” —Adedayo Olabamiji Last August, when I accepted the gavel from SMPS Past President Chris Read More
Own It and Be a Change-Maker
July 31, 2020
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis As I wrote in a previous column, there’s no true crystal ball that can Read More
Be Open to Transformation
May 15, 2020
Fear, uncertainty, and discomfort are your compasses toward growth. We must let go of the life that we had planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell Has there Read More
Staying connected is important—a message from SMPS leadership
March 17, 2020
Here at SMPS HQ, we want to express a spirit of solidarity and to share with you the support you can expect from us in the coming weeks. Throughout our membership, people have the mandate Read More
Gifts We All Have
December 5, 2019
“At the end of the day, who you are, what you do, and how you show up in the world is special and unique. When you think big, show up bold, and share your uniqueness, Read More
What Really Matters
November 7, 2019
Sometimes the truth comes at us like a freight train—speeding and uncontrollable. This happened to me the other day. What if, instead of thinking of the holidays as a chore, you think about it in Read More