AAF Speaker Series: Salute to Students

Jubans Restaurant 3739 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

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 […]

Free – $40.00

Louisiana Day on the Hill

River Center Branch Library 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

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. This collaboration brings together voices from across the state to speak directly with legislators and advocate for the advertising industry's value and impact. We 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. REGISTER HERE Joining us from out of town? We have reserved a room block at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center at 201 Lafayette Street. […]

AAF Speaker Series: Heather Gaudin: Hostile Territory

Jubans Restaurant 3739 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

Join us for AAF-BR's September Luncheon!  ROSTER UPDATE The starter landed on IR, so the backup is getting the call. Heather Gaudin will be stepping in as Friday’s speaker and bringing a football-based presentation on "Hostile Territory: How to Win Attention When Everyone Is Fighting for It." Same game plan. New quarterback. See you there!  Friday, September 18 at Jubans Speaker: Heather Gaudin, Marketing Director, WAFB Register today!

Free – $40.00

Kick-off Social

Radio Bar 3079 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

Join us at AAF-BR's annual Kick-off Social event at The Radio Bar on Government Street to toast in a brand new year of American Advertising Federation! This event is open to current and prospective members of AAF-BR. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious recent grad, be a part of an evening of valuable connections and shared laughter. Bring a potential member and introduce them. Grab a friend and a drink, we can't wait to see you there!

Free

Costume Drive 2026

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 (Oct 9!) and the iScream Social (Oct 22) 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!

AAF Speaker Series: Andy J. Pizza: Creative Resilience

Jubans Restaurant 3739 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

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

Get Tickets Free – $40.00

Food Drive 2026

Donate non-perishable food items at our November luncheon (Nov 6!) and you’ll be supporting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Every contribution brings hope, nourishment, and a brighter future to our community. Together, we can make a lasting difference—one meal at a time!

AAF-BR Workshop – Making the Most of Mailchimp (Foundations)

Whether you use email or SMS marketing (or both!), Mailchimp is a powerful tool to synchronize, maximize and optimize your marketing plan. In these two virtual workshops, Stafford Wood, APR, of Covalent Logic, a Mailchimp Pro Partner, will guide you in how to use these tools and make it work for you, automagically! Foundations in Email Marketing: October 15 - Noon to 1:30pm Advanced Email & SMS Marketing: November 5 - Noon to 1:30pm Read more and sign up for this free virtual workshop: Sign up for a workshop here

iScream Social 2026

Brickyard South 174 South Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States

Get spooky with us for the iScream social! Thursday, October 22nd, grab a drink at Brick Yard South and then head across the street for VIP group access to the 13th Gate haunted house. Member tickets are just $35 and guests are $45. We can't wait to have a screamin' good time! Halloween Candy & Costume Drive Participate in this spooktacular partnership! We’re thrilled to join forces with @1031consortium for an epic cause. We’ll be collecting donations of new and gently used costumes, as well as bags of candy at the iScream Social. Go to FreeCostumes.com for more information. Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable for everyone!

Get Tickets $35.00 – $45.00

AAF-BR Workshop – Making the Most of Mailchimp (Advanced)

Whether you use email or SMS marketing (or both!), Mailchimp is a powerful tool to synchronize, maximize and optimize your marketing plan. In these two virtual workshops, Stafford Wood, APR, of Covalent Logic, a Mailchimp Pro Partner, will guide you in how to use these tools and make it work for you, automagically! Foundations in Email Marketing: October 15 - Noon to 1:30pm Advanced Email & SMS Marketing: November 5 - Noon to 1:30pm Read more and sign up for this free virtual workshop: Sign up for a workshop here