Events

Jul 22

Hops & Handshakes

Wednesday, July 22 – 5:00pm

AMA New Orleans and Online Optimism present Summer Speed Networking.

Grab a beverage and meet new people fast at this fun, laid-back speed networking night!

Networking doesn’t have to mean awkward small talk and exchanging business cards. Join us for an evening of small-group conversations designed to help you make real connections without the pressure.

You’ll rotate through small groups, giving you the space to have conversations while still meeting a wide range of professionals. Each table has prompt cards to keep things flowing, so you’ll spend less time wondering what to say and more time actually connecting.

Come ready to talk, listen, and engage with your community!

We highly recommend you buy tickets in advance for this event, but will have limited day-of tickets available too.

Agenda

05:00 PM – 05:25 PM – Arrival + open networking

Arrive, check-in, grab a beverage, and begin connecting with other atttendees

05:25 PM – 05:30 PM – Welcome + instructions

Hosts will introduce themselves and give instructions on the speed networking portion of our evening

05:30 PM – 06:30 PM – Speed networking

Split into groups to talk and connect!

06:30 PM – 07:00 PM – Open networking

Stick around to continue speaking with your speed networking connections

Time

5-7pm

Price

$20 – includes one drink ticket for any beverage (including housemade brews, seltzers, non-alcoholic, etc.) from Urban South Brewery.
AMA Members, AAF Members & Online Optimism get a $5 discount (wait for the email with the discount code)

Location

Urban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Google Map

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Jul 29

July Happy Hour @ Bayou Beer Garden

Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00pm

Join the New Orleans marketing community as we network.

Whether you’re a member or just curious about AMA, join us at a Happy Hour Meetup at Bayou Beer Garden. There’s no agenda here, folks—we just want to create a space where you can network, ask questions, and collect ideas from your colleagues.

AMA Board members will be there, and we hope you will, too. Come say hello and join the conversation about all things marketing. Looking for work? Facing a new challenge? Bring it up here. It’s fun to talk shop with like-minded professionals.

Event open to 21+ only.

Price

Free.

Date & Time

Wednesday July 29, 2026
6 – 8pm

Location

Bayou Beer Garden
VIP area in the Courtyard
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70119
Map

VIP area in the courtyard.

Nov 10

5th Annual Student Marketing Plan Competition

Tuesday, November 10 – 6:00pm

The 5th Annual Student Marketing Plan Competition has been set for November 10, 2026 form 6 till 8pm.

Save the date and stay tuned for more info!

Find out more on the AMA Student Page.

Location

Tulane Freeman School of Business
7 McAlister Drive
New Orleans, LA 70118
Map

Time

6 – 8pm

Price

Free.

Past Events


Jun 23, 2026

June Happy Hour @ Bayou Beer Garden

Join the New Orleans marketing community as we network.

Whether you’re a member or just curious about AMA, join us at a Happy Hour Meetup at Bayou Beer Garden. There’s no agenda here, folks—we just want to create a space where you can network, ask questions, and collect ideas from your colleagues.

AMA Board members will be there, and we hope you will, too. Come say hello and join the conversation about all things marketing. Looking for work? Facing a new challenge? Bring it up here. It’s fun to talk shop with like-minded professionals.

Event open to 21+ only.

Price

Free.

Date & Time

Tuesday June 23, 2026
6 – 8pm

Location

Bayou Beer Garden
VIP area in the Courtyard
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70119
Map

VIP area in the courtyard.

May 26, 2026

May Happy Hour @ Bayou Beer Garden

Join the New Orleans marketing community as we network.

Whether you’re a member or just curious about AMA, join us at a Happy Hour Meetup at Bayou Beer Garden. There’s no agenda here, folks—we just want to create a space where you can network, ask questions, and collect ideas from your colleagues.

AMA Board members will be there, and we hope you will, too. Come say hello and join the conversation about all things marketing. Looking for work? Facing a new challenge? Bring it up here. It’s fun to talk shop with like-minded professionals.

Event open to 21+ only.

Price

Free.

Date & Time

Tuesday May 26, 2026
6 – 8pm

Location

Bayou Beer Garden
VIP area in the Courtyard
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70119
Map

VIP area in the courtyard.

Apr 22, 2026

April Happy Hour @ Bayou Beer Garden

Join the New Orleans marketing community as we network.

Whether you’re a member or just curious about AMA, join us at a Happy Hour Meetup at Bayou Beer Garden. There’s no agenda here, folks—we just want to create a space where you can network, ask questions, and collect ideas from your colleagues.

AMA Board members will be there, and we hope you will, too. Come say hello and join the conversation about all things marketing. Looking for work? Facing a new challenge? Bring it up here. It’s fun to talk shop with like-minded professionals.

Event open to 21+ only.

Price

Free.

Date & Time

Wednesday April 22, 2026
6 – 8pm

Location

Bayou Beer Garden
VIP area in the Courtyard
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70119
Map

VIP area in the courtyard.

Apr 20, 2026

AMA with AMA @ Tulane

Join the New Orleans American Marketing Association for our “Ask Me Anything” session.

Date & Time

Monday, April 20, 2026
5pm – 7pm

Location

Tulane School of Business
7 McAlister Dr, New Orleans, LA 70118
Driving Directions
Room GWBC 170 (see map below)

Price

FREE and open to the public!

Mar 26, 2026

March Happy Hour

Bring your marketing pals, coworkers or just yourself for an evening of networking, socializing and connecting over the latest in marketing.

Join AMA New Orleans for a happy hour at Zea New Orleans! It’s spring (or will be when this event happens), so we have the outdoor patio area reserved for attendees.

Drinks & food available for purchase at the bar. Zea’s happy hour runs until 6:30pm, which includes:

  • $1 off ALL beers
  • $2 off specialty cocktails
  • “Glass and a half” wine – all wines by the glass plus a bonus half on the house

Age 18+ event

Price

Free. RSVP (Eventbrite) required.

Time

5:30-7:30pm

Location

Zea Rotisserie & Bar
5080 Pontchartrain Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70118
Google Map

Feb 04, 2026

Mardi Gras Happy Hour

Join the New Orleans marketing community as we network.

Whether you’re a member or just curious about AMA, join us at a Happy Hour Meetup at Bayou Beer Garden. There’s no agenda here, folks—we just want to create a space where you can network, ask questions, and collect ideas from your colleagues.

AMA Board members will be there, and we hope you will, too. Come say hello and join the conversation about all things marketing. Looking for work? Facing a new challenge? Bring it up here. It’s fun to talk shop with like-minded professionals.

Event open to 21+ only.

Price

Free.

Date & Time

Wednesday February 4, 2026
6 – 8pm

Location

Bayou Beer Garden
VIP area in the Courtyard
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
New Orleans, LA 70119
Map

Jan 21, 2026

“New Year, New Headshot” Winter Marketing Soirée

Start off the new year with a fresh headshot and new professional connections!

Hit the ground running in the new year! Come out to connect with other professional and aspiring marketers and advertisers and snag an updated headshot. All attendees will receive one complimentary beverage.

Photographer Anthony LaMothe will be there, backdrop and lighting equipment ready, to snap your new headshot for 2026. You’ll receive your headshot virtually, same-day.

NOTE: this is a 21+ event!

How to sign up for your headshot

  1. Register for this event on EventBrite
  2. Book your time slot through this link: Headshot Time Slot Booking
  3. Please be sure you are 10-15 mins early for your timeslot on the day of the event

Please be sure you are 10-15 mins early for your timeslot so you don’t miss your time. If you miss your time, headshots will be made up as time allows day of, but not guaranteed.

Sponsors

A big thank you to our sponsor, MIQ! Check them out and show them some love!

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Hosts

Time

4-6pm

Price

$10 per person, includes one free beverage.

Location

NOLA Brewing + Pizza Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Map

Dec 09, 2025

Should agencies migrate from WordPress?

Is the WordPress era over? And if so, where will agencies go? Will they choose low/no-code solutions? Or opt for more customizable Headless CMS platforms? Or will they just use AI to build full web applications (aka “vibe coding”) without needing a developer?

The panel will discuss what will be the state of WordPress in the next 5-ish years. Will it be something that you actually want to use to build sites for clients? And if not, where should agencies pivot? (i.e. what’s the most future-proof website option in 2026 and beyond?)

Zoom in to listen to expert opinions and get the opportunity to ask your own questions.

Panel

Daniel Kedinger
Director of Creative & Digital Services
MESH


Tucker Rousel

Tucker Roussel
Technology Director
Gatorworks


Nick Defelice
Chief Operating Officer / Co-founder
ThreeSixtyEight

Price

Free.

Time

6-7pm

Location

Online. Sign up to receive the Zoom link.

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