Get the scoop on Bham Now with our CEO at this event on Jan. 16

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Are you ready to hear from local CEOs who are changing the landscape of Advertising and Media? The American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Behind the Brand series has a lineup for 2025 that you don’t want to miss.

First up in January, Behind the Brands is featuring Bham Now’s very own Cindy Martin.

Keep reading for what you need to know about this event on Thursday, January 16.

Where to catch the Behind the Brands CEO series kickoff

Explore Birmingham’s vibrant advertising scene. Join the American Advertising Federation (AAF). It is the leading organization for advertising professionals.

The Behind the Brands series kicks off with Cindy Martin, the powerhouse CEO of Bham Now.

• Where: AmFirst Community Room, 1200 4th Avenue North, Birmingham AL 35203 
• When: Thursday, Jan. 16 | 11:30AM-1PM
• Price: $20
• Details – Lunch Included!

Meet Cindy Martin: A Trailblazer in Digital Media

Kicking off the series is Cindy Martin, a true digital media pioneer with more than three decades of experience. Throughout her career, Cindy has not only navigated the rapid technological advancements of the internet but has worked to develop new business models. Her contributions have established her firmly as an authority in the field. She has inspired many to push the boundaries of creativity and engagement in the digital realm.

Cindy is the founder and CEO of Bham Now, The Bama Buzz, and Hville Blast. These three influential media brands that spotlight the best of our state. She’ll be sharing insights from her 30+ years in digital media. She’ll explain how this experience led to the creation of Bham Now and discuss what the future holds for local engagement and digital innovation.

Her impressive career includes founding AL.com and serving as its CEO for 16 years, along with a leadership role at Alabama Media Group. Before returning to her roots in Alabama, she worked for one of the first internet service providers. She also was part of one of the first search engines.

When she’s not driving media innovation, Cindy enjoys hiking, traveling, and growing native plants. This proves her love for growth extends far beyond her work.

“There’s no more exciting career than digital media. It has fed my curiosity and insatiable appetite to learn.”

“I’ve had the honor and privilege to be part of the birth and growth of Internet access services, search engines, AL.com and more recently, Bham Now, Hville Blast and The Bama Buzz. Looking forward to what’s next.”

Cindy Martin

Upcoming speakers for Behind the Brand Series

Here are some of the upcoming speakers who are also part of the Behind the Brand series. Be on the lookout for these CEOs!

• Brian Ellis, CEO Telegraph
  • Feb. 20
• Mark Slagle, Executive Producer 1504
  • March 20
• Jason Lovoy, CEO Infomedia and Uptick Marketing
  • April 2025
• John Paul Strong, Strong Automotive
  • May 15
• Gene Hallman, Eventive
  • June 19
• Dr. Jesse Lewis, Agency 54
  • July 17

Join AAF on January 16 to hear about Cindy’s journey, the evolution of digital media in Birmingham and the exciting future of Bham Now!

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