Join us in making a difference this November by donating to our food drive for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Your donation of non-perishable food items at our November luncheon will help nourish those in need. Together, we can bring hope and support to our community!
Get ready for a fantastic opportunity to support AAF-BR while scoring incredible deals! Our online auction features a diverse array of media packages and creative services. Every bid you place helps fund our club's initiatives. The auction will run from October 22nd to 24th, so don’t miss your chance to participate and make a difference. Visit givebutter.com/c/AAFBR to browse items, place your bids, and contribute to a great cause!
Rev up the holiday spirit with the Nubian Kruzers Motorcycle Club as we team up for a heartwarming Christmas Toy Drive! Let’s celebrate the season of giving by bringing joy, laughter, and holiday cheer to children in need. Together, we can make this Christmas magical—one toy and one smile at a time. Join us in spreading the festive spirit and bring toy donations to the December luncheon!
Beyond Compliance: Crafting a Resilient Brand Through Sustainability. Aligning Purpose, Strategy, and Impact for Long-Term Success. In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it's a business imperative. This presentation explores how your brand can integrate sustainability into its core strategy, enhancing brand value and societal impact. Through real-world examples and case studies, we'll demonstrate the tangible benefits of aligning your brand with the sustainability economy and provide actionable insights to help you find your brand's unique place in this growing landscape.
Join us, Friday, November 22, at Counterspace on Government Street for a meaningful and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss! We’re excited to host the incredible Maxine Crump, a trailblazer, advocate, and educator, who will lead a discussion on “Why Talking About Race Doesn’t Have to Be Messy.” Expect a morning filled with food, coffee (on us!), and valuable insights as Maxine shares strategies for navigating difficult conversations about race in a way that fosters understanding and productivity. As the founder of Dialogue On Race Louisiana and a long-time champion of racial justice, Maxine brings a wealth of experience, from breaking barriers as the first African American woman in LSU’s women’s housing and the first Black reporter at WAFB TV, to winning awards like the 2022 Volunteer Activist Award and delivering […]
Ashton Dunn helps brands identify, understand and engage communities through ideas and real world action. Ash operates his own creative and artist management agency based in New Orleans, nice dream industries; he writes the briefs and bids; he handles business affairs and takes out the trash. He also quite literally moonlights as a radio host for New Orleans’ Jazz & Heritage music station – WWOZ 90.7 FM – each Monday night. Ash is Reddit’s former head of creative excellence. Before moving to New Orleans Ash held creative strategy posts at west coast ad agencies Chiat/Day, Media Arts Lab, and Saatchi & Saatchi. He’s absorbed a ton of sunlight, lost every pair of sunglasses and continues to work with astonishingly creative humans.
Join us for an enlightening AAF-BR luncheon featuring David Ligon, a creative powerhouse who has successfully transitioned from the world of professional ballet to the dynamic realm of art direction and content creation. David will share his remarkable journey of personal and professional growth, offering valuable insights on finding new passions, setting ambitious goals, and pursuing them with determination. David's story is a testament to the power of adaptability and creative vision. After a successful career as a ballet dancer, performing with prestigious companies in San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Austin, he made a bold leap into the world of advertising and art direction. Drawing on his artistic sensibilities and keen eye for visual composition honed during his dance career, David pursued formal education in his new field, earning a dual Bachelor's […]
Elisa is co-owner and Managing Director of 3Headed Monster, 3headedmonster.com, an ad agency and content studio in Dallas. She leads agency and employee growth and internal agency operations. Elisa is a closeted writer and an accomplished account leader who learned the business at Wieden+Kennedy in Portland Oregon, 72andSunny LA, and Translation and Barton F. Graf in New York City. She's cleared paths for award-winning work for Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, Target, Airbnb, and TikTok. After nearly fifteen years away, Elisa returned to her home state of Texas, where she bought her first house and her first agency. Elisa studied film at Rice, has a dozen bad tattoos with good stories, and is a sneakerhead, drummer, and former football player, She's also the President of AAF Dallas, the largest club in the country.
Show your support for your club chapter by sporting a 2025 AAF-BR t-shirt! This year's winning shirt design, created by local artist Jade Newell, was selected by our chapter board in the winter of 2024. Don't miss out--grab your t-shirt for $20 before the February 21st deadline!
Join us for an evening in paradise as we celebrate the finest advertising work from the Baton Rouge area over the past year! Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Enjoy the Open Bar and delicious Hors d'Oeuvres will be served! Prepare for a vibrant tropical awards show filled with excitement and celebration. All are welcome, and while themed costumes are encouraged, they are not mandatory. Come ready to enjoy a night of networking, recognition, and fun in our tropical paradise! Visit https://aafbr.org/americanadvertisingawards/ for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!
