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Emily Hensler

Association for Accounting Marketing Opens Nominations for the 2026 Business Developer of the Year Award

By Emily Hensler / January 15, 2026

For Immediate Release  Contact: Rhonda Clark Executive Director 859.494.1185 [email protected] Association for Accounting Marketing Opens Nominations for the 2026 Business Developer of the Year Award Nominations are now open to recognize standout business development leadership in accounting growth. January 15, 2026 | Lexington, KY — The Association for Accounting Marketing…

Association for Accounting Marketing Announces New Board Members

By Emily Hensler / November 10, 2025

Newly Elected Board Members Shape the Future of Growth in the Accounting and Advisory Profession  November 11, 2025 | Lexington, KY – The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) today announced five first-term, at-large directors elected to its 2026 Board of Directors: Angel Morgan, Chief Business Development Officer, Cherry Bekaert; Anne Angera,…

August 2025: Rebranding with Purpose

By Emily Hensler / August 26, 2025

Hot Topic: AAM has officially kicked off Phase 1 of its rebrand, diving deep into research, member feedback and communications strategy. This article explores what the rebrand workgroup uncovered, what it means for the future of the brand and how fellow marketers in accounting firms can apply these insights to…

Summer 2025 Growth Strategies

By Emily Hensler / August 20, 2025

Marketer’s Playbook for a Successful Merger Discover how marketers can turn a merger from a disruptive change into an opportunity to unify brands, engage employees and strengthen client trust. Understanding the Lifecycle of a Private Equity Investment Explore the full journey of a  PE investment and learn how these deals…

July 2025: AI Meets Accounting: Elevate Your Digital Marketing Strategy

By Emily Hensler / July 28, 2025

Seasoned Marketer: AI is transforming the way accounting marketers, business developers and other growth professionals approach their work. With so many tools available, it can be challenging to know which ones truly deliver value. This Seasoned Marketer article breaks down the top AI tools for content writing, SEO, data visualization,…

AAM Launches Client Experience Certificate Course to Help Firms Implement Effective CX Strategies

By Emily Hensler / July 8, 2025

LEXINGTON, KY—June 30, 2025. The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) proudly announces the release of its fourth certificate course, “Elevating Your Firm’s Client Experience,” now available on demand. This innovative course is designed to empower growth professionals with the knowledge and tools to transform their firm’s approach to client service. …

The Fastest Growing Accounting Firms Spend Twice as Much on Marketing: New Research Reveals What High Growth Firms Do Differently

By Emily Hensler / May 21, 2025

LEXINGTON, KY—May 20, 2025. What drives the remarkable marketing performance of the fastest growing accounting firms? The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) wanted to find out. The newly released 2025-26 AAM Marketing Budget Benchmark Study explores how accounting firms across the nation use their marketing budgets, providing a broad overview…

Association for Accounting Marketing Announces 2025 Individual Award Recipients

By Emily Hensler / May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM), the leading resource for growth professionals in the accounting and advisory profession, announced the recipients of its individual achievement awards yesterday during its Annual Summit. Individual awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievements in the profession,…

Labrador Named AAM’s 2025 Business Developer of the Year

By Emily Hensler / May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025 | Lexington, KY – Arlene Labrador, Business Development Director at Cherry Bekaert, has been honored with the Association for Accounting Marketing’s (AAM) 2025 Business Developer of the Year award. Awarded for the first time this year, the Business Developer of the Year award recognizes individuals who have…

Lewis Named AAM’s 2025 Marketer of the Year

By Emily Hensler / May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025| Lexington, KY – Kristen Lewis, Managing Director at EisnerAmper, has been honored with the Association for Accounting Marketing’s (AAM) 2025 Marketer of the Year award. This prestigious award recognizes a marketing professional who has shown outstanding performance in the field of accounting marketing. The accolade was officially…

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Featured: Season 9 Episode 4

Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development

Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US

In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.