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September 2021
Media & Creative Services Auction
AAF-BR’s Media & Creative Services Auction is the city’s only fundraiser solely focused on media and advertising industry-related services. Each year, this auction connects businesses and non-profits with the local advertising community to acquire professional media products and services at a fraction of the normal cost, while creating new business and collaboration opportunities. This year, we know that the effects of COVID-19 are being felt everywhere in every business. It is our hope that the connections made through the media auction can help donors and bidders to begin to forge a path to recovery. The auction is also a critical event for AAF-Baton Rouge to raise money to support our student scholarship program, student conference, student competition, community service, professional development and additional national efforts. As we look ahead to the future and recovery, AAF-Baton Rouge…
Find out more »October 2021
AAF Speaker Series – Robert Campbell
Join AAF-BR as writer-director Robert Campbell talks about the use and misuse of humor in advertising. Packed with examples, weird anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights, his presentation lays out strategies for how to sell humor to your clients, along with a few fundamentals on how to execute your ideas. Robert Campbell is Partner and Creative Director of 808inc., a Houston-based creative and production company. Formerly a senior writer with BBDO Houston, Robert has created memorable, award-winning advertising for a variety of national and regional clients. He’s written for print, web, broadcast, outdoor, bathroom walls—and has directed numerous commercials. In addition to receiving a Cannes Lion, his work has been featured in Ad Age, Creativity, Adweek, AdCritic.com’s Top 10, TBS’s Funniest Commercials on Television and a BBC Documentary on Advertising, which he hasn’t seen.
Find out more »iScream Social
All work and no play makes AdFed a dull club. That's why we put together our annual iScream social event at the 13th Gate! Meet us at Brickyard South at 5:30PM (directly across South Blvd from the 13th Gate) for a little liquid courage and of course, some delectable Blue Bell ice Then we'll head over to the haunt side door where we'll be able to skip the line and jump straight into the thrills! Don't forget to RSVP! Tickets will be taken at the door (Use the ticket link on this event to RSVP). FREE for members and only $15 for non-members! So what are you waiting for? Join us for a spoooOOooOOoooktacular good time!
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