The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Greater Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beaches presents their 2018 – 2019 calendar of events. AAF protects and promotes the well-being of advertising through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. The local chapter hosts events including AAF Creative Zen events and the annual ADDY awards.
The AAF Greater Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beaches 2018-2019 Calendar of Events are listed below:
Event: Funky & Festive Holiday Party
Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Details: American Advertising Federation Greater Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beaches, American Marketing Association South Florida and South Florida Interactive Marketing Association are pulling together to eat, drink, play and gather gifts of toys for the less fortunate. During the party, guests will sample the delicious beer recipes and tasty gastro-gourmet menu that Funky Buddha is known for. AAF, AMA and SFIMA are also collecting donations for those in need this holiday season. Bring a new unwrapped toy or monetary donation to be entered to win fun prizes.
Venue: Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 Northeast 38th Street, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Cost: $29 for members and students, $39 for non-members and $49 at the door. Entry will include one drink ticket and an ample buffet of heaty and flavorsome bar snacks.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/2DTKRfq
Event: AAF Creative Zen Featuring Elena Pezzo
Date/Time: Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Details: CreativeZen was born out of a desire for the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation to inspire and engage with the local creative community. It will include coffee and breakfast bites and a short talk on the second Friday morning of every month. #AAFCreativeZen
Venue: Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 Southeast 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Cost: Free and open to the public
RSVP: https://bit.ly/2BC71kA
Event: AAF Creative Zen
Date/Time: Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Details: CreativeZen was born out of a desire for the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation to inspire and engage with the local creative community. It will include coffee and breakfast bites and a short talk on the second Friday morning of every month. #AAFCreativeZen
Venue: Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA)
1855 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33004
Cost: Free and open to the public
RSVP: TBD
Event: 2019 ADDY Gala
Date/Time: Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Details: Join AAF Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches for the largest American Advertising Awards competition in the industry, as we recognize and reward the creative spirit. Guestswill have the opportunity to network, dine and applaud the winners on this special night. Dinner and two complimentary drinks are included in the ticket price. With more than 100 categories covering all aspects of advertising, the AAF Greater Fort Lauderdale & the Palm Beaches annual ADDY® Awards is the first of a three-tier step in the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition in the country.
Venue: Harriet Himmel Theater
700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Cost: TBD
Website: http://www.aafsfl.org/addy-awards.html
*Tickets for the ADDY Gala and National Conference & Gala will be released soon.
Event: AAF National Conference
Date/Time: Wed. June 5 – Saturday, June 8, 2019
Details: ADMERICA is AAF’s national conference on advertising where our industry comes together for education, inspiration, innovation, collaboration and celebration. ADMERICA presents a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn and discuss the latest developments in our industry—from new digital technologies to creative content development.
Venue: The Diplomat Resort
3555 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019
Cost: TBD
Website: https://www.aaf.org/admerica
*Tickets for the ADDY Gala and National Conference & Gala will be released soon.
ABOUT AAF Greater Fort Lauderdale & The Palm Beaches (American Advertising Federation)
The Advertising Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale was established in 1957. It is the local branch of the national group, the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The AAF is a not-for-profit industry association with 15 districts throughout the country. In 2016, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Advertising Federation teamed up with the Advertising Federation of The Palm Beaches to form AAF Greater Fort Lauderdale & The Palm Beaches. Serving the interests of those in the advertising community, the group encourages those in their creative community to meet, coordinate, and engage in sharing ideas and best practices to foster learning and encourage local advertising and marketing students. Regularly scheduled events on relevant issues and topics of interest to the group are planned with this in mind. For more information visit AAFSFL.org
