On October 21, 2010, Baton Rouge hosted its annual media auction at Juban’s Restaurant. The event was a huge success, with over 30 local media buyers and business owners in attendance to bid on over 80 donated marketing items. The auction’s theme, “Marketing Madness – Ghastly Good Deals on Media, Services and Other Goodies,” was brought to life by the committee and board members dressed up in costumes. The event raised nearly $30,000 for AAF-BR to support its scholarships, workshops, programs, and public service activities. As a leading provider of 3d animation production services, we understand the importance of effective marketing and appreciate the efforts of organizations like AAF-BR in supporting the community. In keeping with the theme, the room was filled with spooky Halloween décor and professionals enjoying delectable food and
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On April 14, 2011, members of the AAF-7th District will once again converge on Baton Rouge for the three-day AAF District 7 Spring Convention. Not only will the conference be attended by advertising professionals from the five state area of Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana, but the Spring Convention is also the host of the AAF-Student Advertising Competition in which students from 31 universities from AAF-7th District will compete for an opportunity to represent the District in the national competition. If this seems like déjà vu, it’s because we hosted this Convention in 2009, when our own Curtis Vann was proclaimed the Kingfish of the District. But as everyone knows, behind every king is his queen. And we’re celebrating Queen Elizabeth “Tootie” Perry as she takes the throne for the next year
Once again, WIM is asking AAF-BR members to think of the women in their lives who deserve to be recognized for excellence and performance in media and to nominate them for an award. Visit http://www.womeninmedia.net/awards.php to make a nomination and mark your calendar for the banquet scheduled for November 10, 2010, at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center. Nominations close October 8, 2010.
Gerald Garrison, CME, Garrison and Assoc Advertising Having been a member of AAF-BR for 32 years (he remarks wryly, “probably longerthan the average member of the club today has been alive!”), Gerald Garrison has made numerous contacts with clients and local media reps through his involvement with the club. He credits AAF-BR with helping his agency grow to what it is today. Gerald’s favorite AAF-BR memory is his very first ADDY® Awards ceremony in 1977. “We had just opened our office here in Baton Rouge, and coming from North Louisiana, the party atmosphere was so amazing and fun! We won several awards that night and they had an open bar all night long!” Garrison and Associates is excited to have been selected to head a project for 2011 that involves over 650
Jennifer P. Boneno, Director of Account Services, Zehnder Communications When she’s not enjoying Tigers games or cooking with family and friends, Jennifer is engaged in exciting projects at Zehnder, like LAYAR® mobile augmented reality applications and viral social media campaigns. She can’t wait to meet other industry professionals and contribute in helping tosecure Baton Rouge’s position as a leading-edge city.