Digital Marketing & Technology

Building genuine relationships and leading with confidence can shape your entire career.This session features Kelly Bennett, a dynamic social media leader, entrepreneur, and award‑winning strategist who has grown her career by staying true to her values, her personality, and her voice. Kelly will share practical insights on networking in a way that feels natural (not forced), tapping into your Enneagram strengths, and using passion as a career engine—whether you work within a large organization or pursue your own entrepreneurial path.Young professionals will walk away with relatable stories, actionable takeaways, and a clearer understanding of how to build a reputation rooted in trust, authenticity, and meaningful connection. Kelly will also explore how word‑of‑mouth advocacy, strong relationships, and showing up consistently as “the real you” can elevate your influence and open new doors throughout your career.Event Highlights:How to network authentically (even if you hate “networking”)Using your Enneagram type as a tool for growth and communicationBuilding a career fueled by passion at a major institution and as an entrepreneurTurning strong relationships into natural word‑of‑mouth advocacyShowing up professionally while still being fully, confidently yourselfTo get the most out of the event, we encourage you to complete an optional Enneagram assessment beforehand. This assessment asks 9 questions and only takes a few minutes. Taking the test is not required to attend, but it’s a fun way to engage with Kelly during our discussion.Who Should Attend:Marketers, creatives, and communicators at any career stage (student through senior) who are curious about how they can lead authenticallyThis event is hosted by AMA Cincinnati's young professional community, however, you don't "only" have to be a young professional to attend!About the Speaker:Kelly BennettKelly Bennett is a dynamic marketing leader specializing in social media strategy, digital storytelling, and brand engagement. A graduate of Miami University, she launched her career as the university’s first Social Media Specialist, where she led Miami’s social media efforts for nine years and earned national recognition from The Huffington Post and Mashable. During her time at Miami, she also served as Social Media Coordinator for the BLINK festival, expanding her impact in large-scale event marketing.For the past six years, Kelly has served as Senior Social Media Manager at the University of Cincinnati, driving major growth across UC’s digital presence. Her work helped elevate UC social media to #12 in the nation in Rival IQ’s rankings, and she co‑produced UC’s episode of The College Tour on Amazon Prime, led social coverage for ESPN College GameDay and Fox Big Noon Kickoff, and launched the university’s first Bearcats Student Creative Agency.She is also the founder of Captured By Kelly (@capturedbykellybennett), a wedding content creation business specializing in day-of video storytelling.Connect with Kelly Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellybennett11/ Location & Parking InformationLocationJoin us at First Financial Bank’s Innovation Room located at 1 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.Fountain Square South GarageUnder the Westin Hotel, 1 min walk to location416 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202Parking Rates:Up to 1 hour - $1Up to 2 hours - $5Up to 3 hours - $7Up to 4 hours - $94 to 18 hours - $1718 to 24 hours - $21Nights / Weekends – every 8 hours $7 / $21 MaximumMabley Place Garage2 min walk to location410 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202Parking Rates:30 minutes - $2Up to 1 hour - $4Up to 2 hours - $8Up to 3 hours - $12Up to 4 hours - $1612 hours - $19Nights / Weekends - $8AMA Cincinnati Young Professional CommunityThe AMA Cincinnati Young Professionals (YP) Community is on a mission to connect, inspire, and elevate the next generation of innovative marketing leaders.Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your network, we've got something for everyone! Join us and be part of a vibrant group committed to professional growth, networking and, most importantly, having fun while we're at it.If you're seeking to enhance your skills, explore new opportunities, or simply meet new people, the AMA Cincinnati Young Professionals Community is your gateway to a brighter professional future.Learn more about AMA Young ProfessionalsAbout AMA CincinnatiAMA Cincinnati is built on community. No matter where you are in your career or what area of marketing you specialize in, AMA brings marketers together to build relationships, solve marketplace challenges, and create invaluable networks. W e provide opportunities for marketers and related professionals across industries, businesses, functions and career levels to learn, teach, job search, recruit, network, promote, contribute, and practice.Learn more on AMA Cincinnati's website

Celebrate marketing excellence with fellow Cincinnati marketers at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards Ceremony.You're Invited to the 2026 Pinnacle AwardsJoin the community to honor outstanding marketing achievements.The AMA Cincinnati Pinnacle Awards are our biggest celebration of the year, bringing together the region’s marketing community to recognize the ideas, campaigns, and people making an impact.Every finalist will take home a ranked trophy honoring their achievement, making it a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible work happening across Cincinnati’s marketing community.Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and celebration. Enjoy cocktails and bites, photo opportunities, and lively entertainment as we cheer on the talented teams and professionals shaping our industry. Whether you are supporting your team, finding inspiration, or reconnecting with fellow marketers, the Pinnacle Awards promise a memorable night.Ticket InfoAMA Members: $75, plus taxes and feesGuests: $90, plus taxes and feesStudents: $35 (limited quantity available), plus taxes and feesNon-profits: $55, plus taxes and feesTaxes and fees make up approxmiately 9-11% of the ticket price. All ticket sales are through Eventbrite. No cash payment is accepted at the door.2026 AwardsThis year, we are thrilled to recognize...Marketing Pinnacle Category AwardsBest Best Use of VideoBest Use of Social MediaBest Data-Driven CampaignBest Experiential CampaignBest Community Impact CampaignBest Brand Launch or Rebranding EffortBest Content MarketingBest Digital Strategy & ExecutionBest Customer Experience (CX) and/or Sales Enablement ExecutionBest Non-Marketing Marketing CampaignBest Collegiate/Student CampaignThe 2026 Class of Cincinnati Marketing LegendsThis prestigious award is like a “lifetime achievement” award; it is not time-bound. It recognizes leaders who have made a lasting impact and brought acclaim to the city or the marketing profession.The 2026 Class of Cincinnati All-StarsThe All-Star Award celebrates accomplished marketing professionals who are at the top of their game and making a powerful impact right now. These leaders, innovators, and high-performers are in their prime, driving results, inspiring teams, and shaping what great marketing looks like in Cincinnati.The 2026 Class of Cincinnati Rising StarsThe Cincinnati Marketing Rising Stars Award is like a high-five for excellent young marketing professionals under 35. It’s all about celebrating their cool marketing skills, killer campaigns, and impact on the industry. If you know of a marketer on the rise, this award is for them!The 2026 Pinnacle MomentThis award recognizes a moment that is uniquely Cincinnati and has had an impact both within and beyond our region.About the AMA Cincinnati Marketing Pinnacle AwardsThe Pinnacle Awards are the premier marketing awards program in the Greater Cincinnati area and an opportunity to focus on the important work you do every day to elevate the role of marketing within your organization and across our community.Read more about the AMA Cincinnati Marketing Pinnacle Awards