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Occupations in Marketing

With a degree in Marketing, you might work as and advertising copyrighter, a market research analyst, a public relations specialist, or a sales representative.

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, these positions are expected to grow at an average to above average rate, and most require a bachelor's degree or master's degree. The median salary for these types of positions is $40,000-$70,000 annually.

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Professional Organizations in Marketing

These are important professional organizations related to Marketing. The most important is the American Marketing Association. Let us know if any organizations are missing.

The American Marketing Association (AMA)
The American Marketing Association (AMA) was established in 1937 by visionaries in marketing and academia. Today, the AMA has grown to be one of the largest marketing associations in the world, with over 30,000 members who work, teach and study in the field of marketing across the globe.
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AMA is the trusted go-to resource for marketers and academics. We are counted on as the most credible marketing resource where our members can stay relevant with knowledge, training and tools to enhance lifelong learning and obtain valuable information and connections.
Society for Marketing Professionals
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a community of marketing and business development professionals working to secure profitable business relationships for their A/E/C companies. Through networking, business intelligence, and research, SMPS members gain a competitive advantage in positioning their firms successfully in the marketplace. SMPS offers members professional development, leadership opportunities, and marketing resources to advance their careers.
Business Marketing Association
Begun in 1922 as the National Industrial Advertising Association, today's Business Marketing Association represents a lifetime of expertise in business-to-business marketing and communications. For more than 90 years, BMA has been the pre-eminent service organization for professionals in this vital industry. As market realities so often prove, no one stays in business that long without continually meeting their customers' needs.
Direct Marketing Association
DMA is the world’s leading independent organization for data-driven marketers. Our vision is for a world in which every marketer has the ability to provide their customers with exactly what they need, at precisely the right moment when they need it.