AMA Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay’s home for marketers, run by marketers.

From students to seasoned leaders, every level of marketer has a seat here.

Monthly mixers and learning events, volunteer leadership, student chapters and a network of 300+ local marketers, run entirely by volunteers since 1972.

AMA Tampa Bay members at a networking mixer at Intermezzo
Next event Sun, Dec 6 · Jingle & Mingle: AMA, AAF & MPI Holiday Social 2:00–4:00 PMStarts in 21d 19h 02m 48s Get tickets
NEW LOOK · SAME COMMUNITY

Welcome to the new AMA Tampa Bay website.

We rebuilt the site from the ground up to make it easier to find your next event, see what membership gives you and connect with marketers near you.

See what’s new
  • Buy tickets right hereCheckout happens on our site, no trip to Eventbrite needed.
  • Events near you19 local pages, from Tampa and St. Pete to Brandon and Wesley Chapel.
  • Watch on demandRecordings of our webinars and hybrid events, any time.
  • Real member storiesSpotlights from members, and a place to share your own.
NEW HERE? START HERE

Pick your path.

Tell us what brings you here, and we’ll give you three easy next steps.

What brings you here?

Pick one and we’ll show you three easy next steps.

01 » WHAT WE DO

Connect, learn, grow and lead.

Connect with Tampa Bay’s brightest marketing minds and absorb the insights, inspiration and ideas you need to gain an edge in your career.

Connect

Monthly networking events to meet marketers and industry leaders and build relationships that help careers grow.

See upcoming events

Learn

A learning event every month, plus 100+ on-demand webcasts and members-only resources.

Ways to keep learning

Grow

A path to the AMA’s national Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) credential.

Explore PCM® certification

Lead

Take on a leadership role and help shape the next generation of Tampa Bay marketers.

Find your committee
BY THE NUMBERS

Our impact on Tampa Bay marketing.

5,800+
Attendees
At AMA Tampa Bay events
140+
Events hosted
Mixers, workshops, panels and summits
300+
Local members
Marketers in the AMA Tampa Bay community
54
Years serving Tampa Bay
A chapter of the American Marketing Association since 1972
02 » UPCOMING EVENTS

What’s happening around the bay.

View all events
Jingle & Mingle: AMA, AAF & MPI Holiday Social, Dec 6
DEC
6
Mixer · Partner eventUpcoming

Jingle & Mingle: AMA, AAF & MPI Holiday Social

2:00–4:00 PM · Coppertail Brewing, Tampa

Marketer of the Year 2027 Awards, Apr 29
APR
29
Mixer · MOYUpcoming

Marketer of the Year 2027 Awards

Time to be announced · Vū Tampa Bay, Tampa

SAVE THE DATE

Tampa Bay’s best marketing, recognized.

Thursday, April 29, 2027 · Vū Tampa Bay, Tampa

COUNTDOWN TO AWARDS NIGHT
PAST HONOREES INCLUDE
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Visit Tampa Bay
  • Publix
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Tampa International Airport
  • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
  • Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
03 » THE COMMUNITY

300+ marketers who show up.

From coffee-bar mixers to summits at Embarc Collective, our members fill the room, swap ideas and help each other’s careers move forward.

A big group photo of members at an evening mixer Members laughing together at a mixer Members swapping ideas at a summer mixer
  • A photo from Tampa Bay Next Wave Marketing Summit 2026
  • A photo from Tampa Bay Next Wave Marketing Summit 2026
  • Two members shake hands at a morning mixer
  • A box of AMA-shaped donuts
  • Members laughing on a sunny patio
  • Group photo at a chapter learning event
  • Panelists on stage
  • Members chatting on a waterfront deck at sunset
  • Members in conversation at a summer mixer
  • Group photo at a summer mixer
  • Members smiling at a mixer
  • A hybrid panel with a remote speaker on screen
04 » MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Brittney Zoeller

“I believe the best marketing happens when creative minds come together to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and inspire one another. AMA Tampa Bay provides that community right here in Tampa.”

Brittney ZoellerGlobal Creative & Brand Strategy Director, Benchmark International

05 » WHO WE SERVE

Built for everyone moving Tampa Bay marketing forward.

/01

Marketing professionals

From coordinators to CMOs: a local network and programming that keeps your skills current.

Learn more
/02

Students

Collegiate chapters at USF, the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University, plus $35 student membership.

Learn more
/03

Employers & job seekers

The AMA Tampa Bay Job Board brings employers and marketing talent together.

Learn more
/04

Sponsors & partners

Put your brand in front of the region’s marketers, with packages from $500 a month.

Learn more
06 » OUR NETWORK

Local chapter. National network.

AMA Tampa Bay is one of 65+ professional chapters of the American Marketing Association across North America.

Explore AMA.org (opens in a new tab)
See all 66 chapter locations
  • Alaska
  • Atlanta
  • Austin
  • Baltimore
  • Birmingham
  • Boston
  • British Columbia
  • Central PA
  • Charleston
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago
  • Cincinnati
  • Colorado
  • Columbus
  • Connecticut
  • Dallas/Ft. Worth
  • Detroit
  • Hampton Roads
  • Hawaii
  • Houston
  • Indy
  • Iowa
  • Kansas City
  • Knoxville
  • Las Vegas
  • Lincoln
  • Los Angeles
  • Madison
  • Michiana
  • Milwaukee
  • Minnesota
  • Nashville
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New Orleans
  • New York
  • New York Capital Region
  • Northeast Ohio
  • Northeast Wisconsin
  • Oklahoma City
  • Omaha
  • Orange County
  • Orlando
  • PDX
  • Philadelphia
  • Phoenix
  • Pittsburgh
  • Puerto Rico
  • Puget Sound
  • Richmond
  • Rochester
  • Sacramento Valley
  • Saint Louis
  • San Antonio
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • South Florida
  • Southwest Michigan
  • Tampa Bay
  • Toronto
  • Triangle
  • Tulsa
  • Washington DC
  • West Michigan
  • Wichita
  • Wilmington

Chapter locations from the AMA’s professional chapter map on AMA.org.

Map of AMA professional chapters across North America, with AMA Tampa Bay highlighted
07 » MEMBERSHIP

Join the premier marketing association in Tampa Bay.

Professional $229/year · Group $199/person · Student $35/year

IS IT WORTH IT?
12

You’d save $174.24 on tickets. Membership effectively costs $54.76 a year.

Based on Professional membership, 12 events a year and the average ticket prices from our current events.

08 » INSIGHTS

From the blog

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09 » OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to the businesses behind our events.

Sponsors make our programming and member resources possible. Put your brand in front of Tampa Bay’s marketers, with packages from $500 a month.

Absolute Marketing Solutions Pat Cooper Photography Digital Remedy Booths by Cooper
CALL FOR SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS

Have expertise to share or a brand to grow?

Teach a session for Tampa Bay marketers, or sponsor the events that bring them together.

10 » QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

New to AMA Tampa Bay? Start with these, or read the full guide.

Your guide to AMA Tampa Bay
What is AMA Tampa Bay?

The local chapter of the American Marketing Association, serving marketing professionals, students and educators across the Tampa Bay region. We’ve been 100% volunteer-led since 1972. Read our guide.

Do I need to be a member to attend events?

No. Everyone is welcome at our events. Members get discounted tickets. See upcoming events.

What kinds of events do you host?

At least one learning event and one networking event every month, plus the Next Wave Marketing Summit and our annual Marketer of the Year awards. Browse events.

How much is membership?

Professional membership is $229 a year, Group is $199 per person (for 3 or more people at the same organization) and Collegiate (student) membership is $35 a year. Prices are set by the American Marketing Association. See membership options.

How is AMA Tampa Bay connected to the national AMA?

We’re one of 65+ professional chapters of the American Marketing Association. Memberships are annual and include national AMA membership, so you get your local chapter and the national AMA together. What membership includes.

Where are events held?

At venues around the bay, like Intermezzo Coffee in St. Petersburg and Coppertail Brewing in Tampa. Each event page lists the address.

How can I get involved?

Members can volunteer on one of 12 committees, from events to sponsorship. You can also pitch a webinar or sponsor an event. Find where you fit.

I’m a student. Can I get involved?

Yes. Collegiate (student) membership is $35 a year, and there are AMA collegiate chapters at USF, the University of Tampa and Saint Leo. Collegiate chapters.

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