Monthly Luncheons

"Brand to Shelf: Leveraging Creativity to Drive Sales" Tyler Murray Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer, North America, VML In today's competitive landscape, how do you ensure your brand's story translates into commercial success? VML's Chief Revenue Officer, Tyler Murray, will lead this session, unpacking the strategy required to bridge this gap. Featuring an exclusive deep dive into VML’s Cannes Lions-winning campaigns, such as “Name this Oreo", you'll discover the secrets behind success – from the initial creative concept to its profound impact on the bottom line. Learn how to fundamentally shift consumer behavior and boost product off the shelves. You'll leave with a proven framework for transforming ideas into results, harnessing the art and science behind effective campaigns.

Sunshine and Storms: Weathering a Creative Life Step inside the colorful world of Tad Carpenter, designer, illustrator, and co-founder of brand design studio Carpenter Collective. In this honest walk through the studio’s creative process, Tad shares how his childhood wandering Hallmark's hallways sparked a lifelong love affair with playful, purposeful design. You'll get an intimate look at how he and his wife and creative partner, Jessica, transform their childlike wonder into award-winning brand systems that capture hearts and turn heads. Part behind-the-scenes studio tour, part inspiration rally, this session delivers honest insights wrapped in Tad's signature warmth and wit.

Last luncheon before summer break Come join us to hear the future of advertising, LSU’s NSAC team, as they present their entry in the National Student Advertising Competition! Each year, LSU advertising students compete in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), with over 100 schools around the country to execute a full advertising campaign for a national client. The student teams “pitch” their campaign to a panel of judges. We invite you to join us to celebrate our local advertising students and their pitch. We’ll be presenting the Ralph Sims Award – Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Advertising Education, and the Rising Star Award – a new member within their first 2 years who has shown active involvement in club activities, and set a shining example for other members. The winner of the AAF-BR […]

Join us for AAF-BR's September Luncheon! Consumers today expect more from the brands they support. So how can your organization create meaningful impact while strengthening your business? Join us as Kurt Thigpen, CEO of Ace Studios, shares: "Purpose Pays: How Social Impact Marketing Builds Stronger Brands." Whether you're in marketing, advertising, communications, or business leadership, you'll leave with practical insights you can put to work immediately.  Friday, September 18 Speaker: Kurt Thigpen, CEO, Ace Studios.  Register today: aafbr.org Don't wait—reserve your seat now!

Join us for AAF-BR's October Luncheon! Join us for an inspiring and entertaining presentation from Andy J. Pizza, a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. Andy will explore “Creative Resilience: How the Toughest Situations Can Unlock Your Best Creative Work,” sharing insights on how challenges, setbacks, and unexpected circumstances can fuel creativity and lead to stronger work. Whether you're a seasoned creative or simply looking to reignite your creative spark, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.  Friday, October 9 Speaker: Andy J. Pizza, a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Registration opens September 18: aafbr.org

Join us for AAF-BR’s November Luncheon! Keep the momentum going with John T. Meyer, an Agency & CEO Coach, as he presents “Making Momentum: All About Discipline, Mindset, and Motivation.” John will dive into the habits and mindset shifts that help creative professionals and leaders build momentum, stay focused, and turn goals into meaningful progress. Come ready for practical insights and inspiration you can put to work immediately.  Friday, November 6 Speaker: John T. Meyer, Agency & CEO Coach Registration opens October 9: aafbr.org