By Scott Johnston, Assoc. DBIA, President, Strategist & Facilitator at Johnston Training Group Technical professionals striving for clear, strong communication often unknowingly use words and phrases that don’t convey confidence about their actions. When selection panels hear tentative, p...

SMPS Seattle was resplendent in this year’s majestic Reign Awards evening gala with the theme, “A Royal Affair to Remember.” The reigning Special Events Committee held court in regal period attire at the historic Stimson-Green Mansion. Led by Special Events Director Ranjan...

Do you know the nickname given to the last player selected in the NFL draft? Can you identify an Everlasting Gobstopper? If so, you could have won the SMPS Seattle Trivia Night XIV competition on April 15. These two questions proved to be the difference between the top two teams. Continuing a tra...

It’s no secret that our SMPS Seattle members are the backbone of our organization. Our volunteers play a vital role, offering ongoing professional development, opportunities in leadership and networking, and resources for better marketing. SMPS volunteers are engaged and committed to our missi...

We know that awards season can be draining, and it is sometimes difficult to gather the enthusiasm and energy to submit for yet another award, let alone a marketing award. As marketers, we tend to celebrate our work last. Why is that? Creating amazing work may be its own reward, but having your wor...