POSTPONED due to Hurricane Francine. 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.

Calling all advertising enthusiasts! Join us at AAF-BR's annual Kick-Off Social event at The Radio Bar. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious student, be a part of an evening of valuable connections and shared laughter. Bring a potential member and introduce them. Remember our membership drive incentive, if you recruit a new member, your name is in the hat for a prize. We look forward to seeing everyone for a fun evening! This event is free and open to Members and Non-Members.

Get ready for a spooktacular partnership! We’re thrilled to join forces with @1031consortium for an epic Halloween Costume & Candy Drive! Join us at the October Luncheon and the iScream Social where we’ll be collecting new and gently used costumes and bags of candy. Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable for everyone! 10/31 Consortium, a fantastic 501c3 non-profit, is dedicated to bringing the magic of Halloween to life with their awesome traditions, folklore, and the Annual Fifolet Halloween Festival. Don't miss out on the fun—your contributions will make a world of difference!

Creativity isn't all serious business—sometimes, you need to loosen up and let your imagination run wild. In this talk, we'll dive into how play fuels creative breakthroughs and why a little bit of fun can turn your ideas from meh to marvelous. And to prove it, we'll break out Wash-a-Pig, the game that's all about thinking on your feet and laughing at the absurd. Expect a mix of lightbulb moments and belly laughs as we explore how play turns good ideas into great ones. Learn more about Todd on his website; https://www.toddmadethis.com/

Calling all creatives! AAF-BR is hosting a T-shirt design contest! Show off your talent and help us represent our vibrant community. Design Requirements: Design within a 12"x12" space, use up to 4 colors for traditional screen printing or full color for heat transfer (winning design will be evaluated to best route). Your design must include the AAF-BR logo and aafbr.org web address. Email your designs to info@aafbr.org by November 15 to enter. The winner will be announced at our luncheon on December 6. Plus, T-shirts will be available for purchase if you missed the free shirt membership deadline. Get creative and let your designs shine! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy designing! ✨

Immerse yourself in a hair-raising gathering like no other and step into the thrill of the iScream Social at the 13th Gate Haunted House! Prepare for the spooky event and meet at Brickyard South at 5:30PM. Enjoy ice cream and liquid courage while connecting with some new and old friends before we walk over to the 13th Gate together. It’s your chance to network, unwind, and embrace the electrifying world of fear with like-minded peers. Use the ticket link on this event to RSVP. This event is FREE for members and $20 for non-members! Tickets will be taken at the door. Don’t miss this spine-tingling rendezvous! Bring a costume or bag of candy to donate!

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!