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.

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.

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!

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

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

“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!

Hosts

• AAF New Orleans
• AMA New Orleans
• Online Optimism

Time

4-6pm

Price

$10 per person, includes one free beverage.

Location

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

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 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.

4th Annual Student Marketing Plan Competition

AMA New Orleans has teamed up with the Adobe Creative Campus, AMA Tulane, Propeller, and the Tulane Freeman Business School to organize a regional marketing competition to provide undergraduate students with real-world experience.

Join AMA New Orleans on November 6th to support local students as they compete for the winning spot pitching to a panel of judges. Student Teams have developed strategic marketing plans for a local wellness company to increase brand awareness and drive sales. Giving back to New Orleans while building their resume!

Find out more on the AMA Student Page.

Location

Schwartz Family Center at the Tulane Freeman School of Business
Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex (GWBC)
Room 207
7 McAlister Drive
New Orleans, LA 70118
Map

NOTE: see the EventBrite link for more detailed description on how to find the building.

Time

6 – 8.30pm

Price

Free.