My Master Class Experience

This summer, I had the opportunity to attend the Queen’s Marketing Association’s (QMA) 2025 Masterclass. Compared to past Masterclasses, this one was special, as it was in collaboration with the podcast “4Ps in a Pod!” Attendees witnessed the first live, in-person podcast recording in the beautiful Smith Toronto building, which overlooks Lake Ontario and Toronto’s financial district.

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Why Marketing Matters Across Disciplines: A Perspective from Psychology and Computer Science

As a fourth-year student at Queen’s University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Computer Science, I often find myself in conversations about how my educational background intersects with industries beyond academia. Marketing, in particular, is a field where my experience in science meets the business world in surprising and impactful ways. While I’m not pursuing a business or commerce degree like many of my peers on team, my time as a brand ambassador for the Queen's Marketing Association (QMA) has shown me that there’s a place for a variety of skills and perspectives in this industry.

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The Role of Short-Form Video in Brand Growth

Short-form video is a great way for brands to connect with audiences on social media. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts are not just places for endless scrolling entertainment—they’re powerful tools for driving brand growth, increasing engagement, and boosting visibility. With attention spans shrinking and the appetite for bite-sized content growing, leveraging these platforms effectively is crucial to staying relevant and growing your audience.

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7 Tips to Succeed at QMAC 2024!

As QMAC approaches, it's time to gear up for an exciting opportunity to expand your network, gain insights from industry leaders, and enhance your marketing knowledge. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a regular participant, here are some tips to help you make the most of this incredible experience! 

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My QMAC 2023 Delegate Experience

Applying for the 2023 Queen's Marketing Association conference in my first year was a leap into the unknown, but looking back, I'm so glad I did — it has been one of the most impactful professional experiences I've had in the Queen's Commerce program so far. I wanted to give the QMAC 2024 delegates exclusive insight into what the weekend looks like!

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First Year Representative Experience and Application Tips

There are so many exciting aspects of starting first year at Queen’s, like being in a new city or making new friends. However, we also know it can be a huge adjustment. Joining Queen's Marketing Association (QMA) can allow you to gain marketing experience while connecting with upper-year students. To help you make the most of your time when applying as a first-year representative, we reached out to some of our old first-year representatives to gather their insights and advice.

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3 Things I Learned During My First 3 Months on the QMA Team

There are so many exciting aspects of starting first year at Queen’s, like being in a new city or making new friends. However, we also know it can be a huge adjustment. Joining Queen's Marketing Association (QMA) can allow you to gain marketing experience while connecting with upper-year students. To help you make the most of your time when applying as a first-year representative, we reached out to some of our old first-year representatives to gather their insights and advice.

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My First In-Person QMAC!

The Queen's Marketing Association Conference (QMAC) this past November 2022 was the best weekend I’ve had since entering the Commerce program at Queen’s. As a previous first-year representative of the QMA, I was able to see what went into planning and executing the conference behind the scenes, which was really intriguing. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic took away the privilege of in-person conferences for two years. However, that stopped in 2022. QMAC was finally in-person in Kingston, and it was a blast. As QMAC 2023 applications are now open, I decided to highlight some of my favourite memories from QMAC 2022 in this blog post! 

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