National Alliance of Market Developers
The Greater New York Chapter

Welcome to the Greater New York Chapter of the NAMD

We are honored that you decided to visit the New York Chapter website, a community of innovative and dedicated market developers.

This year will be a time for you to explore the many services, opportunities and events available through our chapter. By being a part of NAMD as a member or a supporter, you will find a wealth of information and business contacts that will enrich and complement you personally and professionally. Take an opportunity to explore our site, come to one of our events or take an opportunity to become a member, Membership is only $125 per year.

NAMD-NYC Marketing Mondays Get Mention as Part of Internet Week NYC 2009

Weathermen across the state of New York predicted rain, but the sun won and offered a patio cocktail party at FIT on Monday evening for the Google 101 Training sponsored by the National Alliance of Market Developers (NAMD).

After wine and cheese were passed around, Christopher Mack, the VP of Communications for NAMD, gave a brief intro about the alliance, which was founded in 1953. It was created to promote the African American consumer market and these days they are working to help salespeople and marketing teams understand targeted marketing. The alliance continues to promote networking and building marketing based on the African American consumer.

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Message From The Chapter President

Spring is here and with this new season comes new opportunities for our NAMD Greater New York Chapter and our members. Spring also means it's time to get ready to attend the annual NAMD Conference. This year's conference dates are April 30-May 2nd and we have some exciting and innovative discussions in store for all attendees, including a forum on how the stimulus package will provide new opportunities to small businesses, how to data can help you to sell bold marketing strategies, "green" jobs and brand new marketing idea in digital media.

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PR, Marketing Must Blend Together

-By Jennifer A. Jones VP, PR & Social Media Strategy

So often PR pros are asked about the difference between marketing and PR. We all know the lines between these disciplines have blurred for years. Today, though, what was once a clear distinction is now more of a hazy smudge, largely because of social media's impact on who it telling the brand's story and how.

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