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February 2020
American Advertising Awards
You've worked hard all year. Now it's time to celebrate! Join us for a night of inspiration and fellowship as we honor a selection of finest advertising work created in Baton Rouge! We have a fantastic awards show planned for you, and are excited to to have you join us in this yearly celebration! All are welcome, and '20s themed costumes are encouraged (though not mandatory). GENERAL ADMISSION: Professionals = $85 / Students = $60 All tickets include assigned seating, a seated dinner, and open bar during the event and the after-party. VIP TABLES: $1,200 10 seat table reservation with preferred placement and table drink service… as well as all the perks of a general admission ticket. This is the best way to enjoy the show and guarantee you and team can sit together! To…
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Advocating for Ads
AAF’s mission is rooted in protecting the legislative interests of its members. As Louisiana approaches the next legislative session, our goal is to inform members of issues that might impact the industry and arm them with ways to become effective “advocates." Join AAF Baton Rouge as we host a panel discussion with political and advertising influencers to discuss the difference between advocacy and lobbying, past examples of how AAF has fought for our industry, why it is important to be informed on the issues that matter and when we need to mobilize as a unified coalition - and how we effectively execute. Moderated by Patrick Box, AAF-Baton Rouge Government Relations Chair, panelists include: 1. Shelly Dupre - Managing Director - Louisiana, Impact Management 2. Jim Nickel - Partner, Courson Nickel, LLC 3.…
Find out more »AAF Speaker Series: Reza Rostampisheh
Back in 2016, the Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Dictionary selected “post-truth” and “surreal” respectively as “words of the year” and somehow “gas-lighting” and “smoke and mirrors” also found their way into our daily conversations, fueling online debates and dividing us even more. This was a departure from reality and a massive shift in how we view, process, trust and interact with information. With all that has happened since, it looks like the line between real and fake is not getting less blurry anytime soon. If consumers were looking for an “authentic experience” a decade ago, today they’re asking for things much more meaningful — truth and honesty. Join us March 6th as Reza Rostampisheh of BBDO Los Angeles shares with us why it's time for the advertising industry to address the…
Find out more »Campaign for Community Volunteer Day
AAF-BR is searching for talented volunteers to help 10/31 Consortium, a Baton Rouge area nonprofit organization, re-brand their annual Fifolet Festival and re-position how the community views them. 10/31 Consortium is committed to serving their community through the fun and creativity of Halloween traditions and folklore. The Fifolet (fee-foh-lay) is part of Cajun folklore – a magical and mischievous blue flame that appears deep in the Louisiana swamp. To help us achieve this goal, we need logo designers, social media specialists, PR pros, brand managers, copywriters and media buyers. Besides helping a great community organization, volunteering for this project will give you the opportunity to flex your creative muscles outside of the office, collaborate with your peers from across the industry, and build lasting relationships within the community! So bring your laptops,…
Find out more »Level Up: Student Conference
Calling all Students...It's time to Level Up! This year's event is Saturday, March 28th from 9am-2:30pm at Holliday Forum in the LSU Manship School of Mass Communications. We'll begin the day with breakout panels with industry professionals, followed by our keynote speaker, Lauren Culbertson of BBDO-Atlanta, and the day culminates with portfolio reviews and resume roundtables. Tickets are only $5 in advance and $10 at the door! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. You do not have to be an LSU student to attend this event. Professionals, sign up HERE to help our students practice their interview skills and to provide feedback on their portfolios/resumes. Special thanks to our amazing event sponsors!
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