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SMPS Advances: August 2022
September 16, 2022
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 meets in person at least Read More
Lessons From the Trail
September 16, 2022
Lessons From the Trail: From Rocks and Roots to the Big Picture “Did you have a nice trip?” If you were to go hiking with my spouse and me, you’d probably hear this punny phrase Read More
Focusing on Lessons of Wisdom
August 11, 2022
It has been an immense honor leading SMPS as president. In a position of high visibility and responsibility, I knew my presidency needed purpose and a commitment to continuing to advance our organization. It’s not Read More
Don’t Blink!
August 11, 2022
Do you recall as a kid feeling the summer would never end? I remember being so bored—nearly every day! Even the two-week Christmas holiday felt like forever. Now it seems we blink and, suddenly, the Read More
Member Spotlight: Nathan Reyna
August 10, 2022
In our member spotlight, Nathan Reyna takes a few minutes to chat with SMPS. Nathan is media relations and content specialist for Avison Young and incoming president of SMPS New York for the 2022–23 fiscal Read More
Path to Principal for Non-Technical Professionals
August 9, 2022
What did you want to be when you grew up? If you are like most of us, you didn’t grow up wanting to be an A/E/C marketer or business developer. And you’re in the minority Read More
What Does Volunteering Mean to You?
August 3, 2022
SMPS is built on the foundation of exceptional volunteers. We asked members to share their definition of volunteering. Here’s what a few had to say: Rose Batignani, CPSM, Central Florida: A volunteer is someone who Read More
How To Lose Like a Champ
August 3, 2022
Second place. In the Olympics, it means you won silver. In the A/E/C world, it means you lost. In the words of the immortal Ricky Bobby of Talladega Nights: the Legend of Ricky Bobby, “If Read More
Jen McGovern Named 2020-21 Chapter President of the Year
July 20, 2022
SMPS is pleased to announce that Jen McGovern, CPSM, 2020-2021 SMPS DC president, has been recognized as the 2022 Chapter President of the Year. Jen was honored at Amplify A|E|C, the Society’s annual conference, Read More
SMPS Recognizes Barbara Shuck With Its Highest Honor
July 19, 2022
SMPS is pleased to announce that Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM, has been honored with the 2022 Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award (WCMAA). Barbara, a member of SMPS Nebraska, accepted her award during Amplify A|E|C, Read More