Overview
Marketing often feels like guesswork especially when you’re trying to grow, explore new tools like AI, and make every dollar count.
Join Port San Antonio and the American Marketing Association San Antonio for this free Lunch & Learn event focused on what actually works. This panel will break down how to clarify your message so customers quickly understand your value, use AI in ways that improve results (not just add noise), and connect marketing directly to your business goals.
You’ll learn how to:
Sharpen your message so it resonates beyond technical or internal audiences
Use AI as a tool, not a distraction
Turn marketing into a driver of growth, not just activity
Designed for business owners and small teams, with insights you can apply right away. The event is free to attend and complimentary nibbles, desserts and beverages will be provided by The Port with full meals available for purchasing at the Tech Port food hall. See below for the agenda:
• 11:30AM: Networking and grabbing lunch
• 12:00PM – 12:45PM: Panel discussions
• 12:45PM – 1:00PM: Q&A and Closing Remarks
Meet your panelists!
Declutter: Clarify Your Value Proposition for New Markets
Panelist: Santhosh Lakshmanan Vellaiyappan; AMA-SA VP of Technology
Bio: Santhosh is an Agile Marketer with skills in Demand Generation, Brand Management, Marketing Operations, Marketing Plans, and Strategy. He started his career as "Software Engineer" but shifted to a focus in Marketing. He has extensive experience with Agile Marketing for B2B, B2C and B2G Segments and is currently employed at Gov2Biz as the Chief Marketing Officer.
AI: A Dynamic, Fast-Evolving Toolkit, Not a Cure-All
Panelist: Michael Ramirez, AMA-SA President Elect
Bio: Michael has over 14 years of experience as an SEO consultant and product manager, helping clients achieve better visibility, conversions, and growth online. He is the founder of evisio, where he combines his technical and creative skills to create a software solution that simplifies and streamlines the SEO process for agencies and marketers.
Make Marketing a Core Part of Your Growth Strategy
Panelist: MaryAnne Schweers, AMA-SA Immediate Past President
Bio: MaryAnne Schweers is the Founder & CEO of PLC Strategies. Her experience includes running both corporate marketing as well as corporate IT and brings a unique perspective, serving as the “interpreter” between Marketing and IT. MaryAnne has well over 20 years of experience designing and managing strategic initiatives from concept to delivery of software products and technologies.
Can’t wait to see you there!
🎟️ Tickets:
🎟️ Free
Interested in becoming an AMA Professional member? Just $199/Year
AMA Student member: $29/Year
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
🕕 Time: From 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Boeing Center at Tech Port
3331 General Hudnell Drive
San Antonio, TX 78226
RSVP today and secure your spot!