BMA Young Professionals: By You, For You

5 Project Management Epiphanies

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:01:49 -0600

Something that I always try to do after a project is to reflect personally on what went well, and…not so well.

Right now I am wrapping up some projects for an office move. My company, Republic Financial Corporation, we didn’t move far, but it was the first time we had moved in 18 years (I was six years old when they moved into the old office!). Although it wasn’t a large distance, there was a change of address and a shift in culture.

I was put in charge of new office signage, office labeling, collateral, and move notifications.

Here are a few of the things I have learned:

Give yourself more time than you actually think you will need. Life is a lot easier when you get a project done “early”.

Trust others who are specialists. They are for a reason. You are willing to pay someone else to do a job because you can’t do it yourself. So let them.

Sometimes you have to spend a little extra. I am a very frugal person and it kills me to spend money, but sometimes you have to. Understanding where and when to spend money is a skill that I believe can only be improved over time.

Get second and third opinions. Others have a different view, and even if you think you have everything nailed down, chances are…you don’t.

Wait. Sometimes you will freak out, want to make a change, think that a meeting time won’t work for everyone, or give someone an update. If you would wait the extra 15 minutes, many times you can group all of your changes and avoid canceling and sending out a new email/meeting request.

With a project like this, there are ebs and flows that you simply will not be able to anticipate. Being flexible and realistic will help to make sure you cruise over those small bumps.

What Project Management tips do you have?

when you're told a project you've labored over for the better part of a year got "put on hold"

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:04 -0600

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LinkedIn Today's special edition coverage of Facebook going public provides us with up-to-the-minute news on the IPO's impact:

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:35 -0600

LinkedIn Today's special edition coverage of Facebook going public provides us with up-to-the-minute news on the IPO's impact:

This study ranks Denver the #7 best city in America for ladies!

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:02 -0600

This study ranks Denver the #7 best city in America for ladies!

Ohhh SNAP! Now B2B marketers can "listen" to what their audiences are saying...

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:49:42 -0600

Ohhh SNAP! Now B2B marketers can "listen" to what their audiences are saying...

Spring Into Summer This Week!

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:53:00 -0600

Friday’s partnership event with the DU Marketing Association is quickly approaching, so be sure to get your tickets before they sell out!

In addition to the great networking, food & drinks, we have an incredible panel of local Colorado Marketing industry-leaders who will give some great advice on how to get ahead as a YP. Featuring Michele C. Lutz, Heidi Budreau, and Jennifer Nealson.

Spring Into Summer: Steps Toward Your Success!

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:32:48 -0600

Join the BMA Colorado Young Professionals as we partner with the DU Graduate Marketing Program for an night of networking, drinks & appetizers, music, great giveaways and special guests of honor. A special panel discussion will feature some of Denver’s most notable seasoned marketing professionals to discuss “Where marketing has come since I was a young professional - AND where it is headed…”.

Friday May 18, 5:30-8:00 pm

University of Denver

BMA Members $20

Not-yet Members $25

Click here for more information - Hope to see you there!

The BMA YP and Ad2 meetup with Vail Resorts this past Tuesday...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:25:40 -0600

The BMA YP and Ad2 meetup with Vail Resorts this past Tuesday was awesome! If you missed it, save the date for our next event on May 18th.

The worlds of marketing automation and social marketing (finally) collide.

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:11:04 -0600

The worlds of marketing automation and social marketing (finally) collide.

Have you registered for our next meet-up?!

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:48:16 -0600

Join the BMA Colorado Young Professionals as we partner with Ad2 and Vail Resorts for a night of networking, fun, and insight into the EpicMix campaign with Denver’s young advertising and marketing community.

Details here!

Ohhh it’s just a typical Monday morning where one of the...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:28:34 -0600

Ohhh it’s just a typical Monday morning where one of the top things trending is Tupac Shakur’s appearance at Coachella yesterday. That’s right, Tupac Shakur who died in 1996, performed on stage on the last day of the 3-day festival…. in hologram form.

With a newly emerging technology like this, it begs the question “Who’s next?” Imagine seeing your parents favorite band from their youth, perhaps The Beatles, perform “live”, or witnessing a speech from President Abraham Lincoln, or a keynote speaker. The possibilities could be endless.

The Most Creatively Designed Facebook Timelines

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:52:28 -0600

The Most Creatively Designed Facebook Timelines

It ain't easy being green (or a B2B Digital Marketer)

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:35:46 -0600

It ain't easy being green (or a B2B Digital Marketer)

'4 Ways B2B Marketers Can Take Advantage of Instagram'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:32:20 -0600

If you haven’t yet heard, Facebook acquired Instagram for $1 billion on Monday.

Are you starting to realize that “Instagram” is not just a buzz word, or at most something only B2C marketers leverage? Wondering how your B2B Marketing strategies will ever include an Instagram tactic? Check out these 4 ways you may be able to take advantage of what has clearly and quickly become a huge player in digital communication today.

4 Ways B2B Marketers Can Take Advantage of Instagram

Type Around Town: Signage at MCG

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:27 -0600

Free PR from the Egotist. All you need is a camera phone and an eye for typography spotting!

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_Snap your photo of typography around Denver or Boulder and send it to the@denveregotist.com. Include the location and your name and/or company and we’ll link to your profile or your company’s website for some free PR. #typearoundtown_

_Location: Old 7up bottling plant sign at MCG office in 910 Arts Building on Santa Fe Drive in Denver.; Shot By: Keanan Stoner_ Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon Twitter http://dlvr.it/1R0B26

Happy Opening Day!

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:21:01 -0600

Here’s to the start of a great season for our Colorado Rockies!

Facebook buys Instagram for a measly $1 billion.

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:12:24 -0600

Facebook buys Instagram for a measly $1 billion.

YP Meetup with Ad2: Vail Resort's EpicMix Campaign, Secrets Revealed

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:19:00 -0600

Join the BMA Young Professionals as we partner with Denver Ad Club’s Ad2 and Vail Resorts to gather the young marketing and advertising community in Denver for a night of networking, fun, and insight into one of the most successful and widely-recognized campaigns in Colorado; The EpicMix Campaign.

We’ll learn about the EpicMix Campaign and both B2B and B2C sides of Vail Resort’s ongoing marketing efforts, hearing directly from their team on what goes into event planning, acquiring sponsorships, building and maintaining vendor relationships, and points of a successful marketing campaign. Battery 621 will provide the perfect setting for meeting and networking with like-minded YPs over drinks and food.

Battery 621, lot and street parking available
Tuesday, April 24th
6-8pm
BMA Members: Free
Not-yet Members: $10
More info and registration here!

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fastcompany: 6 ways Google hacks its cafeteria to get healthier...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:07:49 -0600

fastcompany:

6 ways Google hacks its cafeteria to get healthier and happier employees.

Much has changed since Google earned a reputation for fattening its staffers with food on demand. These days, the company is focused on advancing its healthy-eating initiatives. Explains Jennifer Kurkoski, who has a PhD in organizational behavior and runs a division of Google’s HR department called People Analytics, “When employees are healthy, they’re happy. When they’re happy, they’re innovative.”

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Guy Kawasaki Keynote Luncheon at GROW

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:59:08 -0600

BMA National announced today that Guy Kawasaki will be BMA’s International Conference (GROW) keynote luncheon speaker on Thursday May 31.

“A man who almost needs no introduction, Guy is a well-known author (10 books to date), tech visionary, VC and long-time commentator on all things Silicon Valley. he served as Apple’s chief evangelist for a number of years, and he is the founding partner of Garage Technology Ventures. He also is the co-founder of Alltop.com, an ‘online magazine rack’ of popular topics on the web”.

The BMA International Conference, GROW, will take place May 30 - June 1 in Chicago’s Swissotel. Join us for 48 hours of intensive discussion with the B2B leaders who are making their companies grow!