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SUMMARY:American Advertising Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Baton Rouge’s top advertising achievements at the premier creative event of the year. \nEnjoy an evening of recognition\, networking\, and celebration with an open bar\, full buffet\, and the best creative work from across the region. Thank you to our SPONSORS! \nSchedule\n7:00–8:00 PM: Networking8:00–9:00 PM: Awards Show Presentation9:00–10:00 PM: Awards Show Party + Live DJ\n10:00 PM – Til  After Party at Pelican to Mars to follow event (across the street). Our event guests will have access to their happy hour prices\, a reserved area\, and DJ music to keep the party going. \nTickets\nVIP Tickets — $120Reserved seating with premium placement near the stage\, includes open bar (21+) and full buffet. Please email americanadvertisingawards@aafbr.org to reserve your VIP tickets.* VIP deadline 2/27/2026.\n*VIP tickets can be purchased by the table or select availability for individual VIP seats. \nGA Tickets — $90Limited chair seating and standing room only\, on a first-come\, first-served basis\, open bar (21+) and buffet. Tickets on sale through Friday\, March 6\, 2026. Day-of prices increase: tickets sold day-of will only be available at the door and will incur an upcharge. \nEarly Bird GA Tickets (Nov 7–Dec 7) — $80 \nStudent Tickets — $65Limited chair seating and standing room only\, on a first-come\, first-served basis\, open bar (21+) and buffet.
URL:https://aafbr.org/event/americanadvertisingawards/
LOCATION:Boudreaux’s\, 2647 Government St\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70806
CATEGORIES:ADDYs,American Advertising Awards
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SUMMARY:AAF Speaker Series: Tad Carpenter: Sunshine and Storms
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine and Storms: Weathering a Creative Life\nStep 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. \nPart behind-the-scenes studio tour\, part inspiration rally\, this session delivers honest insights wrapped in Tad’s signature warmth and wit.
URL:https://aafbr.org/event/aaf-speaker-series-tad-carpenter-sunshine-and-storms/
LOCATION:Jubans Restaurant\, 3739 Perkins Road\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Luncheons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T173000
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SUMMARY:Trash for Taps
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of good vibes\, great company\, and giving back!  Join us on April 23 for Trash for Taps\, an awesome community cleanup in partnership with Keep Tiger Town Beautiful KTTB and during Love the Boot week statewide effort. We’ll meet at Zippy’s on Perkins Road at 5:30 PM and hit the streets to pick up litter and make our city shine. Then\, we’ll head back to Zippy’s to celebrate our hard work with drinks\, laughs\, and networking. It’s a simple way to make a big impact—plus\, who doesn’t love a well-earned cold one?   Don’t miss it! \nMembers can bring potential new members and use the community service and membership social as a recruitment effort as well.
URL:https://aafbr.org/event/trash-for-taps-3/
LOCATION:Zippy’s Burritots Tacos & More\, 3155 Perkins Road\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Service,Socials
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SUMMARY:MODE | The Collaborative Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:MODE is a platform designed to ignite inspiration\, foster skill development\, and facilitate invaluable connections for students. \nGAIN INSPIRATION through a captivating keynote speech by an industry leader. Obtain insights\, ideas\, and motivation to fuel your creative journey. \nENHANCE YOUR SKILLS in breakout sessions tailored to offer practical tips\, techniques\, and hands-on experience and expand your creative horizons. \nNETWORK to connect with peers\, mentors\, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. Have casual conversations\, forge meaningful relationships\, and build your professional network. \nRECEIVE FEEDBACK in dedicated sessions for resume and portfolio reviews. Guidance from experienced professionals will empower you to showcase your talents effectively. \nENJOY delicious lunch and beverages provided! \nPLEASE REGISTER to attend.\nEarly Bird Registration now through April 6: $7.00.\nRegistration April 7-April 24: $10.00.\nNon-refundable\, yet transferable. \nEmail students@aafbr.org for questions. \nTopgolf is the location\, not actual play time during the conference. \nThank You to Our Sponsors
URL:https://aafbr.org/event/mode/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 10955 N Mall Dr\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70809\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Students
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SUMMARY:AAF Speaker Series: Salute to Students
DESCRIPTION:Last luncheon before summer break \nCome 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. \nWe’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 Student Scholarship will also be announced.
URL:https://aafbr.org/event/aaf-speaker-series-salute-to-students-2/
LOCATION:Jubans Restaurant\, 3739 Perkins Road\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Luncheons
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join industry professionals and members from AAF District 7 (Baton Rouge & New Orleans) and AAF District 10 (Shreveport-Bossier) for a unified day of advocacy at the Louisiana State Capitol. \nThis collaboration bring together voices from across the state to speak directly with legislators and advocate for the advertising industry’s value and Impact. \nWe will meet at 10:00 am at the River Center Branch Library in downtown Baton Rouge. The morning will consist of a brief introduction and practice sessions in preparation. There will be a discussion panel at noon with lunch provided. The remainder of the afternoon will be spent at the capitol speaking directly to legislators. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://aafbr.org/event/louisiana-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:River Center Branch Library\, 250 North Blvd\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Relations
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