Evolve Your Marketing Future
Join us at the 2025 AMA International Collegiate Conference and embrace our empowering new theme—Evolve. This theme captures the vision of growth, innovation, and progression in the dynamic world of marketing.
Immerse yourself in three days of transformative experiences designed to empower and equip you with the skills and insights necessary to navigate and excel in the evolving world of marketing. Get ready to be part of thrilling competitions, engaging chapter activities, insightful career prep programming, and invaluable networking opportunities.
The 2025 conference is more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to nurture growth and evolve together.
Important Dates
- Volunteer to Judge by: February 19
- Hugh G. Wales Faculty Advisor of the Year Award Nominations Close: February 19
- Student Marketer of the Year Award Nominations Close: February 19
- Competition Sign-Up Deadline: February 26
- Hotel Block Closes: March 4
- ICC Event Dates: April 3-5 (You can register up to the start of the event!)
“I enjoyed listening to inspiring speakers share their career stories, the impressive competitions, the energetic conference atmosphere, and finding valuable networking opportunities at the career fair.”
– 2024 Attendee
Registration
Fresh Registration Experience for 2025 ICC
The new registration system makes managing your individual or group’s registration easier than ever, with new features like:
- Self-Service Group Registration: You can now register your group directly! Group discounts are automatically applied at checkout based on the number of tickets selected.
- Immediate Attendee Management: Enter attendee details right after purchase for quick and accurate processing.
- Flexible Payment Options: Need an invoice or payment link? Select “Pay Later” during checkout to generate one.
Attending as a Group? Save 15%!
You can save 15% on group registrations of 3+ student attendees, bringing the conference price to $288 per person! Group discounts are automatically applied at checkout based on the number of tickets selected.
Why Attend?
Dynamic Competitions
Showcase your marketing savvy and creative expertise by competing against peers in dynamic competitions to solve real-world business problems as your strategies and skills are put to the test.
Innovative Insights
Attend sessions led by industry experts, exploring the latest trends that are transforming the marketing landscape.
Chapter Leadership Sessions
Foster development through enlightening sessions designed to build leadership skills and enhance chapter performance.
Networking
Cultivate meaningful connections with peers and recruiters to share insights, and uncover strategies to kickstart your marketing career.
Career Guidance
Unlock your professional potential with engaging speaker sessions and practical workshops designed to give you the tools to thrive after graduation.
Recognition
Celebrate your hard work, dedication and impressive achievements at the highly anticipated annual awards banquet—a favorite among attendees.
Agenda
2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration
Whether you’re participating in a Thursday morning activity or just want to beat the rush, check in and pick up your materials on Wednesday!
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration
Come check in, get your badge and more information on the event.
Self-Care Room
Available throughout the conference if you need a moment of reprieve; please inquire at AMA Registration for a key.
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Marketing Business Simulation Competition
Startup a new marketing division for a large, international company. Your goal? Launch a revolutionary new product line. Test your marketing skills in this unknown market. Can you satisfy demanding customers, beat aggressive competitors, and earn big bucks in this innovative marketing simulation? The 2025 AMA ICC Marketing Business Simulation Competition is sponsored by Marketplace Simulations.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Case Competition Finals
The 2025 Case Competition finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and compete for First Place, in front of a team of judges. The session is closed to competition finalists only. The 2025 AMA Collegiate Case Competition is co-sponsored by Adobe and Deloitte Digital.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Competition Info Session
Get ready for AMA Competitions! This session covers what to expect, important details, and a Q&A to ensure you’re fully prepared—whether competing individually or as a team—at ICC.
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Design Lab Marketing Challenge
Returning for the second year, this in-person program, the Design Lab Marketing Challenge, will be a 2-hour engaging session that will allow teams to compete against other teams as they compete to creative a winning marketing strategy plan. Pre-registration was required.
Sponsored by: JBL
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
T-Shirt Competition Drop-Off
The Chapter T-Shirt competition invites chapters to design and showcase a shirt that represents their chapter/university spirit, and students attending ICC will have the opportunity to view and vote on the winning Chapter T-shirt. Make sure you cast your vote! The 2025 AMA ICC Chapter T-Shirt Competition is sponsored by MemberPromos.
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Deloitte Workshop #1
Sponsored by: Deloitte Digital
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Student Agency Networking Blitz
Does your chapter have a marketing or consulting agency? If so, please make your way to our session for a speed networking and brainstorming event! Two representatives from each chapter will be paired with another duo for 5 minutes to share information regarding their agencies before rotating to meet with a new chapter. Topics such as management strategies, organizational structures, and finances will be discussed. Hope to see you there!
Speakers: Jenifer Skiba and Rylan Pipergerdes
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Host Chapter Meeting
ICC Host Chapter Representatives will be meeting to prepare for the conference ahead.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Digital Marketing Competition
The McGraw Hill Sachdev Digital Marketing Competition is designed to challenge students to create effective digital marketing outputs based on a given digital marketing brief which will be provided at the start of this in-person competition at the ICC. Teams will be asked to create two digital marketing outputs (details to be provided in the digital marketing brief) within the time allotted. Pre-registration is required.
Sponsored by: McGraw Hill
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Deloitte Workshop #2
Sponsored by: Deloitte Digital
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
What to Expect at ICC
Join us for the “What to Expect” session where the Conference Co-Chairs will provide a roadmap to make the most of your conference experience! Discover insider tips on navigating workshops, networking events, and competitions. Whether you are new to ICC, or haven’t been in a while, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to ask questions, enhance your conference journey, and make lasting connections!
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
New Faculty Advisor Workshop
Is this your first ICC? Are you a new AMA Faculty Advisor at your university? At this workshop, seasoned advisors (who were once in your shoes) will share tips and resources that will allow you to prioritize sessions you and your students attend at ICC, and provide best practices for chapter planning, membership recruitment, programming, marketing, and succession planning. Seasoned advisors are also welcome to attend and share advice!
Speaker: Leslie Kendrick
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Deloitte Workshop #3
Sponsored by: Deloitte Digital
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Chapter Leader Roundtable Mixer
Competition Info Session
Get ready for AMA Competitions! This session covers what to expect, important details, and a Q&A to ensure you’re fully prepared—whether competing individually or as a team—at ICC.
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Deloitte Workshop #4
Sponsored by: Deloitte Digital
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Social Scramble + T-shirt Exchange
Join us for this fun-filled, high-energy social gathering and get to meet your fellow Conference attendees. You will also have a chance to win some prizes!
In addition, bring extra chapter t-shirts with you to exchange with other attendees!
Faculty Advisors Reception
We invite all Collegiate Chapter Presidents and President-Elects in attendance at ICC to be part of this welcome mixer.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Parade of Chapters Line Up
Parade participants, please report to Borgne to check in and make sure your chapter is accounted for in the lineup.
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Opening Kick-Off + Parade of Chapters
Let’s kick off this year’s conference and celebrate another return to New Orleans, featuring the Parade of Chapters and Keynote Speaker Martin Nance, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Minnesota Vikings.
Thanks to our Welcome Sponsor, Gerber Life Insurance!
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Chapter T-Shirt Competition
The Chapter T-Shirt Competition invites chapters to design and showcase a shirt that represents their chapter/university spirit, and students attending ICC will have the opportunity to view and vote on the winning Chapter T-shirt. Make sure you cast your vote in Cvent! The 2025 AMA ICC Chapter T-Shirt Competition is sponsored by MemberPromos.
“Back to the 2010’s” with DJ Pdogg
AMA is throwing the best party ICC has ever seen! DJ Pdogg will take you down memory lane with the best hits from 2010-2019!
8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Faculty Research Presentations (AM Session)
Faculty sessions will consist of paper presentations based on the submission of extended abstracts that have been accepted. All papers will undergo a double-blind review process. Accepted papers will be published digitally on the AMA website.
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration
Come check in, get your badge and more information on the event.
Self-Care Room
Available throughout the conference if you need a moment of reprieve; please inquire at AMA Registration.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
College2Career Panel presented by Enterprise | Diverse Journeys: Embracing Growth and Mobility in the Workplace
Discover how embracing growth and career mobility can unlock limitless opportunities! Join us for an engaging panel discussion, proudly sponsored by Enterprise Mobility, featuring a diverse lineup of industry leaders—including panelists from beyond Enterprise Mobility—who will share their personal stories of navigating various career paths. Gain valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiration to chart your own journey in today’s dynamic workforce. Whether you’re exploring possibilities or taking your first steps, this event will empower you to shape a future that’s uniquely yours. Don’t miss it!
Speaker: Sally Ivester
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Perfect Pitch Competition
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Marketing Strategy Competition (AM Round)
The Marketing Strategy Competition levels the playing field for all schools, big and small, to challenge your wit, speed and presentation skills. This one is all about using your knowledge and experience to react quickly to come up with a case solution. You have the option of participating in this morning session, or during the afternoon session starting at 1:45 p.m.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Undergraduate Research Poster Set-up
Undergraduate students will set up their poster presentations from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Preview and judging will begin at 10:00 and conclude at 11:00 a.m.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Undergraduate Research Preview and Judging (Round 1)
Undergraduate research presenters will have the opportunity to meet with judges for Q&A and Round 1 Judging.
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Skill-Up Stations
ICC Career Fair
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with recruiters from around the country!
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Marketing Ed Session #1: Redefining Cultural Connections in Marketing From Demographics to Tribes (Experience Speakers) – Chris Peay
Marketing Ed Session #2 What is Brand Management? (Experience Speakers) – Jay Gleba
Marketing Ed Session #3 – Enterprise Mobility (Experience Speakers)
Marketing Ed Session #4 (Experience Speakers)
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Undergraduate Research Oral Presentations (Final Round)
Come hear the top selected undergraduate research presentations! Each student will have approximately 6 minutes to share an overview of their research poster.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Marketing Ed Session #1: Redefining Cultural Connections in Marketing From Demographics to Tribes (Experience Speakers) – Chris Peay
Marketing Ed Session #2 What is Brand Management? (Experience Speakers) – Jay Gleba
Marketing Ed Session #3 – Enterprise Mobility (Experience Speakers)
Marketing Ed Session #4 (Experience Speakers)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Student Lunch
Join us for the Student Lunch, exclusively for students to grab a bite, network with fellow attendees and recharge for the rest of the program!
Sponsored by: University of San Francisco
Specialty Faculty Luncheon
Join us for a faculty luncheon sponsored by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), the world’s leading global certification and professional body for the digital marketing industry, which offers dual certifications with the American Marketing Association (AMA). Learn how DMI collaborates with universities worldwide to develop accreditation and certification programs that enhance the value of higher education while also supporting professors, like yourself, to maintain their program’s relevancy in an industry that’s ever changing.
Bridge the gap between education and industry, while elevating higher education and student employability using DMI’s unique approach that combines insights from academia and industry to create programs that not only meet today’s market demands but also anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.
Sponsored by: DMI
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Research Poster Viewing
Final poster viewing for undergraduate research participants.
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sales Competition
Sponsored by: Insight Global
1:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Marketing Strategy Competition (PM Round)
The Marketing Strategy Competition levels the playing field for all schools, big and small, to challenge your wit, speed and presentation skills. This one is all about using your knowledge and experience to react quickly to come up with a case solution. You have the option of participating in this afternoon session, or the morning session starting at 9 a.m.
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Join us to hear top winning chapters speak and share their insights!
Chapter Leadership 1: How To Become a Top Small Chapter
Chapter Leadership 2: Communications
Chapter Leadership 3: Fundraising
Chapter Leadership 4: How to Become a Top Chapter
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Faculty Research Presentations (PM Session)
Faculty sessions will consist of paper presentations based on the submission of extended abstracts that have been accepted. All papers will undergo a double-blind review process. Accepted papers will be published digitally on the AMA website.
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us to hear top winning chapters speak and share their insights!
Chapter Leadership 5: Case Competition
Chapter Leadership 6: How to Become Chapter of the Year
Chapter Leadership 7: E-Board Leadership/Chapter Planning
Chapter Leadership 8: Planning an AMAzing Marketing Week
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Faculty Session | Strategies for Teaching Digital Marketing: Practical Assessments, Noise, and AI
Come learn about trends and strategies for teaching digital marketing in 2025-2026 and beyond. This session will allow you to take back real strategies for the classroom including how to administer practical assessments, certifications, and navigate evolving digital marketing environments. Learn strategies relating to teaching with AI, emerging and futuristic technologies in digital marketing and what students need to know amidst all the noise.
Speaker: Dr. Raj Sachdev, Cornell University and Plymouth State
Sponsored by: McGraw Hill
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Join us to hear top winning chapters speak and share their insights!
Chapter Leadership 9: Community & Social Impact
Chapter Leadership 10: Membership
Chapter Leadership 11: Professional Development
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Join us to hear top winning chapters speak and share their insights!
Chapter Leadership 12: Annual Report
6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Keynote and Awards Ceremony
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Self-Care Room
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
AMA Today: Insights & Opportunities for Collegiate Faculty
Join Bennie F. Johnson, AMA CEO, and Tim Butler, CCC President, for an in-depth update on AMA and Collegiate Chapters. Discover current priorities, ask questions, and explore ways to engage with the CCC.
Ed Workshop #1 (Career) with Breauna Canty
Ed Workshop #2 (Career) with Insight Global
Speaker: Adam Reese
Ed Workshop #3 (Career) with Gartner
Ed Workshop #4 (Career) with Enterprise Mobility
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Perfect Pitch Competition Finals
Finalists for the Perfect Pitch Competition will have one more opportunity to compete, as judges determine the winners.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Skill-Up Stations
ICC Career Fair
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with recruiters from around the country!
Marketing Strategy Competition Finals
Finalists for the Marketing Strategy Competition will have one more opportunity to compete, as judges determine the winners.
Sponsored by: Deloitte Digital
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sales Competition Finals
Finalists for the Sales Competition will have one more opportunity to compete, as judges determine the winners.
Sponsored by: Insight Global
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Ed Workshop #1 (Career) with Breauna Canty
Ed Workshop #2 (Career) with Insight Global
Speaker: Adam Reese
Ed Workshop #3 (Career) with Gartner
Ed Workshop #4 (Career) with Enterprise Mobility
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Case Competition Winners Showcase
The 1st Place winners of the 2025 AMA Collegiate Case Competition will present their case. Open to all conference attendees. The 2025 AMA ICC Case Competition is co-sponsored Adobe & Deloitte Digital.
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
AI in Marketing Panel
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Sales Showcase: Networking Tips from Corporate Executives sponsored by Insight Global, Gartner and Sherwin Williams
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Council Reception
This reception is closed to the AMA Collegiate Chapters Council, special guests and AMA Support Center Staff.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Chapter Awards and Dinner Banquet
Join the Conference Co-Chairs, Collegiate Chapters Council and AMA Support Center, as they present awards to the AMA Collegiate Chapters for excellent work completed during the year, and recipients for our various individual awards. Let’s come together, celebrate and bring the 2025 AMA ICC to an AMAzing close! Business or evening attire required.
“I gained lots of insights from other chapters on how to improve our own. The advice from speakers and the 1-on-1 time with experienced marketers was invaluable.”
– 2024 Attendee
Sign Up to Judge ICC Competitions and Awards
Calling all Faculty Advisors and Industry Professionals! Be part of the action at ICC in New Orleans by serving as an on-site judge for our in-person competitions and awards. Selected judges will receive complimentary ICC registration, handled directly by AMA.
There are separate sign-up forms to ensure judges are not double-booked for competitions happening at the same time. Select the day(s) and time(s) that work best for you:
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Martin Nance
Keynote | Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Minnesota VikingsMartin Nance serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the club, where he’s responsible for developing fan engagement strategy through marketing, content and brand initiatives. Nance manages multiple departments, including marketing, sponsorship activation, events, premium services, creative, sales analytics & engagement and Vikings Entertainment Network.
Nance played a major role in welcoming back fans to U.S. Bank Stadium in 2021 and joined the organization in 2020 with over 10 years of leadership experience in strategic marketing programs, advertising, branding, fan engagement and customer relations for PepsiCo/Gatorade, previously serving as the Senior Director of Marketing and Sports Intelligence. Prior to his move to senior director, Nance served in a number of roles for PepsiCo/Gatorade from 2011-20, including Director of Marketing and Head of Gatorade Athlete Activation (2018-20), Senior Marketing Manager of Gatorade Brand Strategy (2015-18), Marketing Innovation Manager (2013-15) and Marketing Associate Manager (2011-13).
As an NFL WR, Nance spent time with Buffalo, Minnesota and Pittsburgh from 2006-09, seeing game action with the Vikings as a rookie in 2006 and finishing the 2009 season as a Super Bowl XLIII Champion with the Steelers. He began his post-playing business pursuits with the NFL office in 2011, working on corporate development activities for both team organizations and league revenue generation.
Nance graduated with a BS in Accountancy from Miami University of Ohio in 2005, and later went on to earn his MBA at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a certificate in Executive Education from the Harvard Business School. Nance currently serves on the boards of Miami University’s athletic department and University of Minnesota Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. He and his wife, Minya, have two daughters, Alina and Ava.
Mark Collins Romig
Keynote | Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, New Orleans & CompanyA native New Orleanian, Mark is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of New Orleans & Company, the New Orleans tourism industry’s destination marketing and sales organization.
His public relations career has spanned more than four decades and has taken him from teaching in college classrooms to the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair, from working as a Staff Assistant to U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole and the 1987-88 presidential campaign of U.S. Senator Bob Dole, and to corporate and non-profit public relations and marketing counseling.
In 2013 Mark became the Stadium Announcer for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, succeeding his father, Jerry (who served in the same role for 446 consecutive Saints home games over 44 years). Mark is also a member of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank, headquartered in New Orleans.
Active in his community, Mark recently served as the appointed volunteer President and CEO of the 2018 NOLA Foundation, the organization responsible for organizing the City of New Orleans’ Tricentennial celebration in 2018. He is also working in several other volunteer roles, including past Chairman of the Board for the Louisiana Travel Association. Among his community activities, Mark is a member of board of directors of the Audubon Nature Institute, and the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, WYES-TV, Fore!Kids Foundation, Methodist Health System Foundation, and the Academy of the Sacred Heart. He also serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Travel and Tourism Advisory Council and as an advisor to the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. Mark is also completing his service as a member of the Board and President of the Board of Directors for the Parking Facilities Corporation (PFC), which operates the long term and economy parking garages at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Efe Abugo
Breauna Canty
SalesforceBreauna Canty is a dynamic marketing professional with extensive experience in event strategy, brand partnerships, and executive engagement. Known for her creative approach and results-driven mindset, Breauna has successfully
led high-prole initiatives for a leading Fortune 500 company, blending innovation with data-driven decision-making. Passionate about mentorship and empowering the next generation, she is dedicated to sharing her expertise with aspiring marketers to help them thrive in the ever-evolving industry.
Jay Gleba
NestléJay Gleba is a B2C marketing leader with a decade of experience in CPG brand management and media agency roles. He began his marketing journey as a brand management intern at Red Bull. After graduating from Johns Hopkins University in 2014, he was in consulting for a year before going to performance marketing agency Ampush Media in New York City. He joined Procter & Gamble in 2017 and spent 4 years in brand management leading strategic projects on the Always and Gillette brands in Cincinnati and Boston. In 2021 he returned to Ampush where he led a team of 30 and was on the senior leadership team that led the company to an exit. After leading his team through integration with acquirer, Tinuiti, he returned to CPG brand management and now leads the US Starbucks K-Cup business at Nestlé Coffee Partners. In 2019 Jay and several business partners launched spirit brand Svöl Aquavit which is now sold in most states and several other countries. He lives with his fiance and dog in Seattle, loves snowboarding, riding motorcycles on the racetrack, and traveling.
Sally Ivester
Big TechI’ve always been a hard worker. When I faced a challenge, I’d just “work harder” to overcome it. And while that work ethic helped me excel in high school to get into an Ivy League college, I quickly realized it didn’t work in the corporate world.
When I started my first job, I stumbled. I faced things I had never dealt with before – speaking about my work, managing my Manager, and struggling under the pressure of “everything is a priority”. I had no one to lean on – my parents couldn’t advise me. I didn’t have a mentor, a coach, or a playbook to follow – I had to figure it out on my own. So, I created what I couldn’t and – a practical guide to succeeding in the corporate job. I studied the habits and strategies of high-performers, and put together a practical guide that helps you stand out in the corporate job without the cringe. And it’s designed for the NEW ways of working – where job security is meeting and where your network is your net worth. It’ll help you get a competitive edge and separate you from everyone else.
I’m excited to share this with you so you can start applying it to your own career — I can’t wait to see where you go 🙂
Leslie Kendrick
Dyani Marvel
Wondr NationDyani Marvel Vice President of Marketing Strategy & Operations, Wondr Nation Dyani Marvel is a performance-driven strategic marketing leader with a passion for innovation, first-to-market initiatives, and harnessing technology to drive business results. She has over 20 years of experience leading teams and directing omnichannel campaigns across various industries, targets and channels. Dyani has worked with numerous Fortune 500 brands as well as entrepreneurs and start-ups. She has led marketing teams on the corporate and agency-side with brands such as Sears, Kmart, Life Fitness, Kellogg, Allstate Insurance, Abbott Laboratories, General Motors and more. Dyani’s marketing leadership experience and expertise spans the communications spectrum including marketing strategy and planning, advertising, promotions, multicultural marketing, digital marketing, experiential marketing, marketing analytics and generative AI. Dyani is currently the Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Operations for Wondr Nation, an iGaming startup, where she leads marketing vision for all corporate efforts and builds functional marketing excellence within the organization. She is also an adjunct instructor for Northwestern University Medill School’s Integrated Marketing Communications graduate program, where she developed and teaches a course on data-inspired creativity. Dyani is a Board Member and Marketing Advisor for African Americans in Gaming and on the Board of Directors for Global Gaming Women. She is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteers as a marketing and AI webinar and workshop leader for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Dyani holds a BS in journalism and a MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University.
Chris Peay
Cxmmunity Media CoChris Peay is the Co-Founder and CMO of Cxmmunity Media, a media-tech company focused on futureproofing diversity in the esports and gaming industry by creating engaging, educational, and entertaining programming. After graduating in 2016 from HBCU – North Carolina Central University with a degree in Mass Communications and Media Studies, he completed his master’s degree in marketing at Georgia State University to hone his passions for tech, sports, and entertainment.
Using his experience in brand storytelling and roots in the HBCU culture, Chris co-founded the groundbreaking HBCU Esports League with the intention to increase diverse representation in the esports and video game industry. HBCU Esports League is the world’s first and only competitive esports league for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In their first three seasons, they amassed a total of 40 million live views and provided over $1.7 million in scholarships to HBCU Students through competitive gameplay opportunities. Ultimately unlocking an additional revenue stream for HBCUs
across the country.
Through Cxmmunity Media, Chris led brand strategy for films such as Space Jam: A New Legacy and Jordan Peele’s Candyman. He’s also curated bespoke gaming strategies for corporations such as Mountain Dew, Microsoft, Verizon, Discover, Nike/House of Hoops, and NBCUniversal. Chris continues to use his talents to build and expand the Cxmmunity Media brand to become a household name across the world.
Rylan Pipergerdes
MSU AMA ChapterVice President
Adam Reese
Insight GlobalDirector of Campus Relations
Catherine Richards
Clay Sharman
Krateo.AIClay Sharman is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Dude for Krateo.AI, a pioneering AI-driven prospect engagement platform. With over a decade of experience in AI and machine learning platform integration, Clay leads Krateo.AI’s innovative strategies and creative direction. Before founding Krateo.AI in April 2022, Clay spent 20+ years in the government sector, delivering technology and software solutions. Notably, he helped craft and deliver solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for the Department of Defense and other national security agencies. Clay’s vision for Krateo.AI emerged in 2020 while working on an enterprise intelligence platform for national security. Recognizing the potential for a commercial application to provide better information on anonymous web visitors, he founded Krateo.AI to help businesses uncover the identities and behaviors of these visitors, facilitating direct connections with potential customers. In addition to his technological pursuits, Clay is an author, a producer, and currently is a drummer/singer a local pop rock band, reflecting his passion for creative endeavors.
Jenifer Skiba
Missouri State UniversityAssociate Professor of Marketing & Faculty Advisor
Event Location
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Phone: (504) 525-2500
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Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Distance From Property: 14.8 Miles
Area Information
Located on historic Canal Street just steps from the French Quarter, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a short walk from Bourbon Street and steps away from the Mississippi River. The Warehouse Arts District, Harrah’s Casino, the Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, the Superdome are all nearby, as are major malls including the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, French Market and The Shops at Canal Place. Please visit New Orleans & Company for additional city information. https://www.neworleans.com/
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Competitions Currently Open for Registration
- Sales Competition
- Perfect Pitch Competition
- Marketing Strategy Competition
- Marketplace Simulations Competition
- Design Lab Marketing Competition
- NEW! Digital Marketing Competition
Sign Up Deadline: February 26, 2025
If you submitted an entry before Noon CT on January 28, you will need to resubmit it, as submissions made before this time were submitted prior to the official opening. This ensures fairness for all participants.
View all competitions and how to sign up here.
Opportunities to Secure Funding
Faculty Advisors
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- Judge a Competition: Plan to volunteer to judge a student competition and receive free registration.
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- Speak at ICC: Submit a faculty paper/abstract and approach your institution for funding to attend ICC.
Students
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- Speak at ICC: Submit an undergraduate research poster; institutions often fund these presentations.
Driving Evolution: Securing Institutional Resources for ICC and Beyond
Watch the AMA Collegiate Chapters Council (CCC) hosted webinar below—designed for AMA’s Collegiate Faculty Advisors to discuss what to expect at ICC, key steps for funding, institution-specific requirements such as IRAs and how to obtain external sponsorships.
Are you interested in becoming involved with the CCC? Learn more about applying to join or nominate someone to be considered.
Boost Your Fundraising Efforts
Looking for some fresh and fun ways to raise funds? We’ve got you covered! Check out these creative and effective fundraising ideas that will help you reach your goals.
Creative Fundraisers
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- Faculty Pie in the Face: Organize an event where students can donate to see faculty members get a pie in the face.
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- Chapter Movie Night: Charge $50 for businesses to run ad spots before the movie starts, charge students for movie tickets, facilitate snack sales, and offer sponsorship opportunities.
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- Bingo Fundraiser: Collect prizes from local businesses, charge for entry and bingo cards, and sell snacks during the event.
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- Karaoke Night: Rent a karaoke machine and work with your campus to find a location for the event. Charge an entry fee and invite students to showcase their vocal talents and support a great cause.
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- Gaming Tournament: Charge entry fees, and solicit donations for prizes for winners. It’s a great way to get the gaming community involved and have fun while raising funds.
Service-Based Fundraisers
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- Client Projects: Position chapter work as agency projects and secure funding by taking on 4 to 6 client projects.
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- Headshot Session: Host an event where professional headshots are taken. Charge a fee for student members and non-members. To reduce costs, use a team member who’s in marketing/reporting/communications or enjoys photography to take the photos.
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- Tutoring Services: Offer tutoring for donations to help students on and off campus.
Partnership Fundraisers
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- Restaurant Nights: Partner with a local restaurant and receive a percentage of the sales for the chapter funding.
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- Golf or Bowling Outings: Organize fun community-building golf/mini-golf or bowling outings to secure funds.
Event-Based Fundraisers
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- Career Fairs: Host small career fairs on campus and charge businesses a fee to participate. Invite them to recruit marketing and business students.
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- Silent Auction: Solicit donations from area businesses, display items for bidding, and encourage participants to place bids to raise funds.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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- Sponsorship Packages: Offer sponsorship packages to include speaker spots at workshops at your local event, sponsor placements on chapter t-shirts and career fair engagements.
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- Paid Ads: Sell advertising space to be showcased at fundraising and other events through slideshows or videos.
Institution Support
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- State Funding Proposal: Submit proposals to the school for state funding to help secure chapter funding.