AMASA Joburg calls out to the industry to cast their nominations of industry members, from all sectors of the media scape, who one believes embodies the AMASA values, for those with a unique capacity and tenacity to make a difference by serving on the 2015/16 committee.
 
AMASA Joburg offers professionals the exclusive opportunity to represent the industry by applying their individual views, expertise, time and passion to evoke change and help uplift in the Advertising Media industry. The core focus of AMASA is to focus on the education levels of those with an interest in the media, marketing and advertising industry, with a view to improving knowledge and skills in media decision making techniques and their use.

Current chairperson, Wayne Bischoff, has been in the guiding role for a year now and is excited for the next nomination process. “We are looking for energetic committee members who will bring with them passion, educated opinions as well as devoted dedication over the next twelve months. It is also very rewarding, both professionally and personally, to be a part of elevating our industry to new heights. And we also have quite a lot of fun! I welcome all to apply now.”

It is important to the industry that the AMASA Joburg committee is a well-balanced and fairly representative committee, of media owners and agency representatives, as well as marketers. So the nominations are open to all sectors of the Advertising Media and include all marketing and media professionals.

What will be required of new committee members in 2015?

- Those willing to represent on the AMASA Committee 2015/16 will be required to manage a dedicated portfolio within the committee and assist wherever needed on others;
- Attendance at monthly committee meetings and forums is also required;
- To continue the passion, selflessness and energy of the current committee; and
- To apply forward thinking strategies to help AMASA evolve, so it remains a relevant and significant association for the industry.

Nomination process

Should one wish to nominate oneself or a colleague to stand for the AMASA 2015/16 Committee election, please email a short motivation and picture of oneself (or nominated person) to Wayne Bischoff at [email protected]  and/or Candice Mullins at [email protected]. Please ensure that the person that one has nominated has agreed to stand for election.

Voting will take place at the April Forum on Wednesday, 8 April at Ster-Kinekor Preview (185 Katherine street, Sandton). The deadline for nominations is Noon on Tuesday, 7 April.

The new AMASA committee will be announced at the voting Forum on the 8th April 2015 as well as the AMASA AGM.

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