The American Marketing Association Baltimore Chapter (AMA Baltimore) is excited to announce that Aaron Dante, award-winning podcast host and founder of NoPixAfterDark, will emcee the 40th Annual MX Awards on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Winslow | Baltimore.
This milestone year celebrates 40 years of marketing excellence across the Baltimore region and beyond. The MX Awards have long been the stage for honoring the most innovative, creative, and strategic marketing campaigns from agencies, brands, and organizations of all sizes.
Event Highlights
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Location: The Winslow | Baltimore (333 W. Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230)
- Theme: “Oh wow!” – Celebrating 40 years of bold ideas, breakthrough campaigns, and marketing excellence
Aaron Dante brings his signature energy, passion for storytelling, and commitment to community to the MX Awards stage. As host of the award-winning NoPixAfterDark podcast, Aaron has been recognized as Creator of the Year 2024 by Technical.ly and earned Readers’ Choice Best of Baltimore honors from The Baltimore Sun for five consecutive years. His work has been featured on Vice TV’s Munchies: Baltimore Edition and celebrated by Baltimore magazine for his authentic storytelling and commitment to uplifting diverse voices.
“As someone passionate about sharing stories that inspire and connect, I’m honored to host the 40th Annual MX Awards,” said Dante. “This event celebrates the creativity and innovation that drive our marketing community forward—and I can’t wait to help showcase the incredible work happening here in Maryland.”
A Night of Marketing Excellence
The MX Awards, recognize outstanding campaigns across a variety of categories, including brand awareness, integrated campaigns, digital marketing, video, print, event marketing, and more.
Past winners include the American Nurses Association, Baltimore Ravens, BGE, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Constellation, Devaney & Associates, DuClaw Brewing Company, Fifteen4, JCC of Greater Baltimore, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, SECU, Towson University, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), and Weber Shandwick, among others.
“As we mark the big 4-O with our “4Oh!” theme, this year’s MX Awards promise to be a celebration like no other,” said Marina Cooper, AMA Baltimore President. “The evening is all about honoring the incredible marketing work across our region’s leading organizations and institutions. As an award-winning podcaster who has dedicated his platform to showcasing the voices and stories of Baltimore, Aaron Dante is the perfect host to help us shine that light.”
Tickets & Sponsorship
Tickets for the 40th Annual MX Awards are on sale now via the MX Awards event page and must be purchased by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
AMA Baltimore gratefully acknowledges the support of the MX Awards sponsors and partners: platinum sponsor The Baltimore Banner; gold sponsor Response Labs; silver sponsors CallTrackingMetrics, Media Now Interactive, SECU, and TEDCO; bronze sponsor Clear Channel Outdoor; brand partner Yes&; event partners Audacy, Baltimore Business Journal, Capitol Communicator, Cerebral Lounge, EventPro, Morton Works, and SR&B Advertising; and venue partner The Winslow | Baltimore.
Sponsorship opportunities are also open for businesses that want to connect with Baltimore’s marketing, advertising, and creative leaders while supporting this landmark celebration.
For event sponsorship information, please contact Dov Hoffman, Vice President of Sponsorship, at dov@amabaltimore.org. For general inquiries about the MX Awards, reach out to Nicole Haslip, Vice President of MX Awards, at nicole@amabaltimore.org.
Visit our MX Awards microsite for more information about the awards and event details.
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