Events
FREE Workshop
Wednesday, September 19 | 1:15pm - 3:30pm
The Double Tree Hotel
Do you dream of your small business or non-profit ruling the known world?
(Or at least, Chattanooga)
The American Advertising Federation of Chattanooga wants to make those dreams come true by equipping you with the advertising savvy and wisdom from local industry experts.
Who will be there?
- social media gurus
- creative geniuses
- radio and TV experts
- advertising aficionados
All will be there to give your business or non-profit a personalized and practical advertising blueprint that you can put into practice the same day!
Please RSVP by Sept 14 to Melanie Radtke, melanie@seerockcity.com, 706-820-2531 Ext 244.
Preceding the workshop is a luncheon featuring Scarborough Research. Tickets are $16 for AAF members and $20 for visitors. For more info about this event, click here!
- Date: September 19th - 2012, 1:15 pm
- Venue: The Double Tree Hotel
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CHATTANOOGA: "A Local Market Perspective"
Presented by Gary Meo of Scarborough Research
Wednesday, September 19th | 11:30am
NEW LOCATION! The Doubletree Hotel
407 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, TN
Come and learn what has changed in our market. From the demographics of the population, to how we spend our work and free time, to how we consume media. Gary Meo, Senior V.P. with Scarborough research will show us how the landscape has changed and maybe even what we have ahead. This will be specifically valuable to business owners and media people to see how they need to reach the market.
Gary Meo, Scarborough’s Senior Vice President, Print and Digital Media Services, is responsible for the sales and service of Scarborough’s products to over 261 major metropolitan daily newspapers, alternative newsweeklies, magazines and dot.com companies nationwide.
Before joining Scarborough in 1995, Gary held marketing and research positions at Time Inc., People Weekly, LA WEEKLY, the Los Angeles Times and Hispanic Magazine.
Gary earned a BA degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton and is a graduate of the Executive Program in Management at UCLA’s John E. Anderson Graduate School of Business.
Gary will present a five-year trend analysis of the Chattanooga Market and comparisons between Chattanooga and other markets.
- Date: September 19th - 2012, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Double Tree Hotel
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Join us on August 23rd for a social media Mixer of Mega Proportions!
AAF Chattanooga, the Social Media Alliance of Chattanooga, AIGA, PRSA, and Chattanooga Technology Council, are hosting this one-of-a-kind gathering at Chattanooga's newest downtown eatery-- The Fork & Pie Bar!
Read about the Fork & Pie Bar in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
When: August 23rd | 6pm
Where: The Fork & Pie Bar | 811 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402
Attendance is free. Food/drinks not included.
Please RSVP @ info@aafchattanooga.com by Tuesday, August 21st, 5pm.
- Date: August 23rd - 2012, 6:00 pm
- Venue: The Fork and Pie Bar, 811 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402
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Are you comfortable branding your business in the digital market?
American Advertising Federation Chattanooga will welcome digital native Justin Oh from 22squared to the Chattanoogan Hotel on June 20 at 11:30 a.m., as this month’s AAF Chattanooga luncheon keynote speaker.
Justin Oh brings a fresh, young perspective in his role as a digital and social media strategist. With an educational background in advertising supplemented by experience in design and programming, Oh is able to facilitate a brand's growth all the way from strategic idea conception to execution. Through his experience with Altanta-based media agency 22squared, he has helped several brands from a variety of different industries experience tremendous growth and success within the social media space.
Oh has worked with such brands as Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Florida’s Natural Growers, Hard Rock, and Shoe Carnival. This month he will present case studies and tips for businesses that are looking to market themselves in the digital & social market and ultimately grow their digital footprint.
Join AAF Chattanooga June 20 as we welcome Justin Oh to our city. Lunch will be provided. Tickets are $15 for AAF members and $20 for non-members. Reserve your space today!
- Date: June 20th - 2012, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan Hotel
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May Luncheon | Mark your calendar!
Stand aside Mad Men -- Jane Maas is coming to town!
In May, we will welcome nationally-acclaimed writer and advertising pundit Jane Maas to Chattanooga. Maas will present her new book, Mad Women, a tell-all based on her own experiences with gender roles in advertising agencies in the 1960s and 70s. Mad Women is the funny true story of what it was really like to work in the sexist and sexy Mad Men era of advertising.
Maas, who turned 80 earlier this year, is one of the most respected names in the industry. Her creative endeavors include work with Ogilvy & Mather – where she served as Creative Director for General Foods, Lever Brothers, S.C. Johnson, American Express, and Cunard Lines advertising. In 1989, she became president of the New York office of Earle Palmer Brown, where she is still Chairman Emeritus.
Maas is best known for her direction of the “I Love New York” program, which changed the image of New York City and revitalized its tourism economy. She also co-authored How to Advertise, which has sold over 150,000 copies and been translated into 17 languages. She has made several television and online appearances, and has dozens of interviews in newspapers and magazines. She is listed among Who’s Who in America.
Maas currently serves as a strategic and creative consultant to a number of international corporations, and travels across the country and around the world conducting seminars on more effective advertising for the Association of National Advertisers.
**Photo courtesy Michael Leu
- Date: May 24th - 2012, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan Hotel
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"Top-of-Mind Branding: Developing a Winning Brand Strategy" presented by Chris Houchens
Unfortunately, the concept of branding has been diluted into meaningless business jargon. However, your brand is your organizations most important asset. Every business that has customers has a brand, but not all brands are managed. A correctly developed and managed brand strategy yields long term marketing ROI. This session focuses on the importance of developing and maintaining a brand for marketing supremacy. Key takeaways from this presentation include:
- What a brand is (and is not)
- How branding fits into an overall marketing strategy
- The 3 essential elements in brand strategy
- Developing a brand online and in social media
- Tracking and evaluating the ROI of branding efforts
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About Chris Houchens:
Marketing speaker and writer Chris Houchens combines years of real-world marketing experience with expertise in current trends to help forward thinking organizations take advantage of the new realities of today's marketing environment. Chris' work, writings, and speaking presentations have cast him as a digital maven who functions as a bridge and translator between traditional and new media.
Chris' latest book, Brand Zeitgeist, is a primer of the fundamentals of branding and offers lessons on how organizations can use the fundamentals of human nature to develop a brand strategy. Find Brand Zeitgeist on Amazon at http://bit.ly/avwgpm
As a respected authority in branding, marketing, and media, Chris is a sought after keynote speaker delivering marketing keynotes and other presentations worldwide to conferences, meetings, and private corporate events. He is a member of the National Speakers' Association.
Chris has been writing a highly read marketing blog, http://ShotgunConcepts.com, since 2005 offering commentary and tips on marketing strategy.
- Date: April 18th - 2012, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/TopOfMindBranding
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Jim L. Brewer, II ,joins the ranks of local, advertising industry leaders, including his father, Jim Brewer, Sr.
It is through his dedication to our industry, his contribution to our community, and his ability to evolve his media landscape to respond to the changes in our community, that we are honored that he was chosen the 2011 Silver Medal Award winner!
About Jim L. Brewer, II:
Jim Brewer, II, started his radio career while at Tell City High School in Indiana as a weekend announcer. After a short stint at the University of Cincinnati, Jim transferred to Gulf Coast Community College and landed a job at WPFM-The Great 108 and was given the name Jim Foxx…the Foxx that Rocks.
From announcing, to sales, to management and ownership, Jim has been involved in all facets of the radio industry. As an owner, Jim’s staff has received numerous awards and recognition, including nominations for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award, five time nominee for BillBoard Magazine Station of the Year, The Gavin Report Station of the Year and two time winner of the Black Radio Exclusive station of the year. Locally, Brewer Media was recently honored as the 2011 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fund Raising Professionals.
Brewer Broadcasting started with WJTT-Power 94 and over the past 20+ years has morphed into Brewer Media with 5 radio stations in Chattanooga, the alternative newspaper, video & website services and a traffic network. Jim has spoken at the National Association of Broadcasters conference on multi-media platforms and served on the board of the Southeast Urban Broadcasters and the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters.
Jim and his wife Sandra have 5 children between the ages of 18 and 27. Jim currently serves on the board of the McKamey Animal Center and the Partnership for Family & Children Services.
Silver Medal Award Criteria:
A panel of judges who are members of the 7TH District Ad Federation selects silver Medal recipients. Names of the nominees and the nominator are removed to ensure unbias judging. The judges use the following criteria when making their selections:
- Contributions to his/her Company – the recipient must have achieved success in one of the following areas of work, advertising agency, advertiser, media or advertising service.
- Creative ability – the recipient must have shown a consistent, high degree of original thinking in their field.
- Contributions to the general advancement of advertising – the recipient should be active in either civic, religious, or other groups dedicated to human or social welfare.
Past Silver Medal Award Winners:
2010 Dave Lang
2009 Jason Taylor
2008 Ramona Nicholson
2007 Jim Brewer, Sr.
2006 Bill Thornton
2005 Olivia Lawrence
2004 Tom Tolar
2003 Joe Johnson
2002 LeRoy Surrett (deceased)
2001 Kent Keasler
2000 Kathy Jacobus
1999 Steve Bennett
1998 Garry Mac
1997 Chuck Wilkins
1996 Dr. Peter Pringle
1995 Dan Brown
1994 Judith M. Lowrance
1993 Bert Caldwell
1992 Doris Ellis
1991 Jerry Lingerfelt
1990 Jim Kennedy
1989 Roy McDonald (deceased)
1988 Bob Waller
1987 Bob Elmore
1986 Wendell Burns
1985 Marcia Kling
1984 Emroy Williamson (deceased)
1983 Ray Radford
1982 W.L. (Buddy) Gerdes (deceased)
1981 Al Dick (deceased)
1980 Clarence Vincent
1979 Fred Webb
1978 Richard Borden (deceased)
1977 Jim Lindsey
1976 Wayne Hannah (deceased)
1975 Eve Oldham
1974 Tom A. Erwin, Jr.
1973 Hal Morris
1972 Catherine Koskos
1971 Leonard Krick (deceased)
1970 Lloyd Payne (deceased)
1969 Tom Thedford (deceased)
1968 Luther Masingill
1967 Marion Davis (deceased)
1966 Madelaine Barry (deceased)
1965 Bert Osborne (deceased)
1964 Carter Parham (deceased)
1963 George Power (deceased)
1962 Frank Walsh (deceased)
- Date: March 21st - 2012, 11:30 am
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/SilverMedalLunch
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Click here to reserve your tickets the 2012 Addy Awards.
- Date: February 11th - 2012, 6:00 pm
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- Date: November 17th - 2011, 5:30 pm
- Venue: Table2 Restaurant
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/MediaAuction2011
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With so many choices to make, how does an organization choose wisely among the available media? What is the best way to reach your target audiences? Is new media the answer to all your strategic planning needs?
Objectives:
• To examine available media choices for organizations on a shoestring budget
• To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each
• How to budget media space purchases
• How to make wise choices when selecting media
Although Dr. Kathie Chute will be focusing on small business and non-profits, I’ll be presenting information that should be informational to anyone who works in strategic planning.
About Dr. Kathie Chute:
Dr. Kathie Chute is a professor of advertising and public relations at Union University in Jackson, TN and president of AAF-West Tennessee. Prior to beginning a full-time teaching career 11 years ago, she worked for non-profit organizations as an advertising and public relations professional in nine countries. Currently, she consults with small businesses and non-profits in strategic communication planning and serves as faculty advisor for a student-led agency of public relations and advertising students.
She has conducted workshops in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, and five states on
• Writing for Non-Writers
• Appealing to Generational Audiences
• New Ways to Reach Your Target Audiences
• New Media: What Does It Mean for Your Strategic Plan?
Kathie holds a Ph.D. in advertising from the University of Southern Mississippi, an M.A. from Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), B.A. degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and from William Carey University.
Her textbook Creating Integrated Marketing Communication Campaigns will be published next spring.
- Date: October 26th - 2011, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/Choosing-Media
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Thursday, August 18
Art & Copy
Where: Lindsay Street Hall, 901 Lindsay Street
What:Audiences have gone mad for the hit TV show MAD MEN, inspiring everything from fashion trends to a renewed interest in the art of advertising. Join us for a Mad-Men themed reception followed by a screening of ART & COPY, a powerful documentary about advertising and inspiration that reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who have profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Exploding forth from advertising's "creative revolution" of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents. They managed to grab the attention of millions and truly move them. Don’t miss this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.
After the film, members of the local advertising professional community will lead a discussion.
Time: 6:00 PM: Reception / 7:00 PM: Film screening and Discussion
Cost: $15 (includes hors d'oeuvres and first drink) - space is limited. Buy your ticket through the link below.
Event Partners:
Lindsay Street Hall
AIGA - Chattanooga Chapter
AAF - Chattanooga Chapter
- Date: August 18th - 2011, 6:00 pm
- Venue: Lindsey Street Hall
- Link: http://www.artsedcouncil.org/page/back-row-film-series/tickets
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AAF-Knoxville Takes You Behind the Brands
District Leadership Conference July 28-31
Any Marketing & Communications Professionals May Attend
Communications professionals have this conference on their “must attend” list. The 2011 AAF District 7 Leadership Conference will be held at Knoxville's Crowne Plaza Hotel, with more than 200 marketers in attendance from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
“Behind the Brands” will give you inside information on how several national companies have built their identities, what makes a brand successful and how they’re facing branding challenges through advertising, PR, mobile sustainability, ROI, social media, identity, packaging, special events, consumer engagement and strategy. To-date, participating brands include:
- AC Entertainment Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
- Bush Beans
- Pilot Flying J Travel Centers
- Ruby Tuesday
- Scripps Networks HGTV, Food Network, DIY, GAC, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel
- TeamHealth Provides clinical outsourcing services to 600+ hospitals in the U.S.
- University of Tennessee Athletics
Beyond this professional development, you'll get to network with a few hundred peers from our five-state AAF region.
Visit AAFBehindtheBrands.com to view the agenda, conference details and to register.
Club Workshops
Learn from the best of the best in District 7 about how to grow and manage your local chapters. Additionally, there will be workshops and roundtable discussions for chapter Presidents, Regional Directors and with Governor Elizabeth Perry. Speakers and topics are still being confirmed, but the following areas are usually addressed:
- Programs
- Membership Recruitment & Retention
- Education
- Government Relations
- ADDY® Awards
- Fundraising
- Finances
- Club Achievement
Questions, Ideas, Concerns?
- Conference Chair Michael Torano:
michaelt@n8promo.com or 361-438-3550
- AAF-Knoxville President Susie Norris:
susie@orangeapplebranding.com or 865.406.7558
Thursday, July 28
§ 3-7pm – Registration
Outside Crowne Plaza Salons B&C
§ 3-5pm – Executive Committee Meeting
Cumberland Room
§ 6pm-til – Dinner on Your Own & Pub Crawl
Downtown Grill & Brewery (dinner) • Sapphire • Crown & Goose Gastropub
Friday, July 29
§ 7am-5pm – Registration
Outside Crowne Plaza Salons B&C
§ 8-9am – Breakfast
Starting a Band: Building a Media Brand
Speakers: Katie Granju, Social Media Manager, Home Category; and Chad Parizman, Director of Mobile and Social, Scripps Networks
Crowne Plaza Summit 2
§ 9:30-10:30am – Regional Directors Meeting
Crowne Plaza Salon B
§ 9:30-10:30am – Professional Development
Go Backstage: Creating Premier Brand Events
Jeff Cuellar, Director of Connectivity, AC Entertainment
Crowne Plaza Salon C
§ 10:45-11:45am – Professional Development
On Tour: Driving Brand Results
Speaker: Lynsay Caylor, Social Media Manager, Pilot Travel Centers
Crowne Plaza Salon C
§ 10:45-11:45am Council of Presidents Meeting
Crowne Plaza Salon B
Noon-1:30pm – Lunch + AAF-Knoxville Luncheon
Keeping the Band Together: Motivating Consumers
Speaker: Chris Fuller, Associate Athletics Director, University of Tennessee
Crowne Plaza Summit 2
§ 2-3pm – Professional Development
I'm With The Band: Confessions of a B2B Marketer
Speaker: Tracy Young, VP of Communications, TeamHealth
Crowne Plaza Salon C
§ 3:30-4pm – Afternoon Snack – Hospitality Suite
Cumberland Room
§ 2-4pm – District Board Meeting
Crowne Plaza Salon B
§ 4-4:30pm – Regional Meetings
Locations TBD by Regional Directors
§ 4:30-5:30pm – Presidents Reception
Crowne Plaza Governor’s Suite
§ 6pm-til – Dinner+Entertainment
Crown and Goose Gastropub, The Old City
10pm-til – Hospitality Suite
Cumberland Room
Saturday, July 30
§ 7:30-8am – Hair of the Dog – Hospitality Suite
Cumberland Room
§ 8-11:45am – Registration
§ 8am-5pm – Mouth of the South Rehearsals
Relix Theater
§ 8-9am – Breakfast
Not the Same Old Song: Keeping Brands Fresh
Speaker: Angie Heig, Marketing Director, Ruby Tuesday
§ 9:30-10:30am –Club Workshops
Crowne Plaza Salons B&C
§ 10:45-11:45am –Club Workshops
Crowne Plaza Salons B&C
§ Noon-1:30pm – Lunch
It’s All About a Good Front Man: Brand Personalities
Speaker: Scott Daniel, Marketing Director, Bush's Baked Beans
§ 2-3pm –Club Workshops
Crowne Plaza Salons B&C
§ 3:30-4pm – Afternoon Snack – Hospitality Suite
Cumberland Room
§ 4-5pm – Governor’s Roundtable for Presidents
Crowne Plaza Salon B or Governor’s Suite
§ 4-5pm – Coordinators Meeting with Executive Committee
Crowne Plaza Salon C
§ 6-10pm –Mouth of the South (MOS) Competition + Buffet Dinner
Dead & Broken: Featuring Songs from Singers and/or Bands Who Are Dead and/or Broken Up
Relix Theatre
§ 10:00pm-til – Hospitality Suite
Cumberland Room
Sunday, July 31
§ 7:30-9am – Farewell Continental Breakfast – Hospitality Suite
Cumberland Room
Stay Connected
Join us, like us, follow us, learn about us and stay in touch with our five-state district and the national organization: Facebook - Twitter - Blog - Website - District - National
- Date: July 28th - 2011, 6:38 am
- Venue: Knoxville, TN
- Link: http://www.aafbehindthebrands.com/
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The “Governor’s Award” is presented annually at the Leadership Convention. This award is also known as “The Volunteer of the Year” award because it goes to an individual from a District 7 club who epitomizes the perfect volunteer in their local community. The Governor’s Award recognizes individuals who are heavily involved on a volunteer basis in their community, region, and or state.
This award is totally coordinated and funded by former District Governors.
Former Governors, current Regional Directors, Club Presidents, and District Officers may submit nominations for this award.
Governor George Waldron first commissioned the mirrored, beveled glass award. The traditional style of the award is mirrored glass, with the winner's name engraved on it, so that the recipient may look at it and see the reflection of the perfect volunteer. Former winners, former Governors, and all incumbent District Officers and Club Presidents are not eligible for the award. The award was purposefully established to honor the work of a "volunteer" who is not currently an Officer/President.
In addition to the winner's award, a duplicate award hangs in the District 7 office. A mirrored plate is added to the award each year with the winner's name.
The Governors' Award was established in October 1985, under the direction of former Governor George Waldron. A list of previous winners is included annually in the District directory and on the District website. Last year’s winner Saundra Lane of AAF Baton Rouge.
To nominate someone for this award please send statements of support indicating their volunteer activities to the Governor’s Award Chairman, Kathy Jacobus by close of business on Friday, July 1, 2011.
- Date: July 01st - 2011, 11:59 pm
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Agency 101: What agencies provide for Customers, what they need from media outlets - a panel discussion led by Brewer Media's own Jerry Ware.
Also, AAF District 7 Governor-Elect, A.J. Buse' will install the new AAF Chattanooga Officers and Board of Directors for the 2011/2012 fiscal year.
Want a momento from the 2011 ADDY Awards? We have ADDY Books highlighting all the winners. Be there to pick up your copy!
Come and see what AAF Chattanooga is doing a little bit extra to honor their Silver Medal Award Winners over all the years.
Finally, learn about the AAF District 7 Cruise - yes, as in a boat, some water, and a trip to Mexico! Ole'!
Miss a meeting and miss a lot!
Please RSVP no later than 12noon on Monday, June 13th, 2011.
RSVP at http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/agency101 or by email: melanie@seerockcity.com
Members $15 | Non-members $20
- Date: June 15th - 2011, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/agency101
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Come hear from Guenther Scherelis, General Manager - Communications with Volkswagen Group of America, speak on how Volkswagen came to be part of the NEW economic fabric of the Chattanooga region, the status of the Volkswagen investment in Chattanooga and its public relation efforts.
Das Auto!
RSVP by Friday, May 13th, 2011, COB at http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/VWChattanooga
About Guenther Scherelis:
Curriculum Vitae
28 June 1956 - Born in Fallersleben –now Wolfsburg-, Germany
10 May 1975 - Graduation (Abitur) at Heinrich-Nordhoff-Gymnasium (High School), Wolfsburg
1 July 1975 - Officer’s carreer Bundesmarine (Federal German Navy)
8 February 1985 - Diploma Earth Sciences at Hamburg University, Germany
15 December 1988 - Ph. D. Natural Sciences at Stuttgart University, Germany
1 March 1989 - Research executive at consulting and software company ESRI (Environmental Systems and Research Institute), Kranzberg near Munich, Germany
1 July 1990 - Planning engineer at Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Department for Environmental Protection
1 April 1993 - Spokesman for Environmental affairs, Volkswagen Group, Wolfsburg
1 January 1997 - Spokesman for International Business, Volkswagen Group, Wolfsburg
1 October 2000 - in addition head of “International Media Office”, Volkswagen Group,
London, United Kingdom
1 January 2003 - Head of department „Newsroom“ (media watch, media analysis, speech writing for CEO, issues management, worldwide pr information management), Wolfsburg
1 February 2005 - Spokesman for the brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand, Head of Department Communication Hanover
1 February 2008 - Head of Corporate Communication, SEAT brand, Martorell (Barcelona Province, Spain)
1 July 2009 - General Manager Communications, Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, Chattanooga TN, USA
- Date: May 18th - 2011, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/VWChattanooga
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Come hear Angela Garcia, Manager of the weekly publication, Noticias Libres, speak on how we have to reach this ever-growing, family-focused segment of our community.
This event is sponsored by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
About our speaker, Angela Garcia:
Angela moved to Chattanooga in 2002, and married Carlos in April of that year, a Colombian guy who shared her interest in exploring new cultures and learning a new language.
A few months after, Angela took a job as a travel consultant in a local travel agency, where she meet people from different countries and had the opportunity to improve her English language skills. Then, helping a guy planning his trip, Angela got a job opportunity at the Daily Citizen News and accepted the Sales consultant position for their Spanish newspaper, a year later, in 2004; she became the sales manager for this publication.
In August 2008, Angela was very lucky to have a job offer to be the Sales Manager for Noticias Libres, the Spanish publication of the Chattanooga Times Free Press, she took the job on September of that same year and had presented new projects that help reach the Latino community and cover some of its communication needs.
Being involved in the Hispanic community and having the opportunity to work with other organization within this segment, Angela understands some of the needs of this community and she became involved in the Hamilton County Health Department planning committee for the Annual Latino Health Fair, she is also part o United Way’s Marketing committee and works strongly with all the Hispanic sport leagues in the areas of Chattanooga, Cleveland and Dalton. She recently joined the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce as a Vice President of communications for their International Council.
- Date: April 20th - 2011, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/DiversityHispanic
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2010 Silver Medal Award Winner: Dave Lang
Come and help celebrate Dave Lang's contribution to the local Advertising and Marketing industries.
The Silver Medal Award celebrates the life-time contributions of an individual to the advertising industry.
They are judged based on the following criteria:
Contributions to his/her Company - the recipient must have achieved success in one of the following areas of work, advertising agency, advertiser, media or advertising service.
Creative ability - the recipient must have shown a consistent, high degree of original thinking in their field.
Contributions to the general advancement of advertising - the recipient should be active in either civic, religious, or other groups dedicated to human or social welfare.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
11:30am
The Chattanoogan
- Date: March 17th - 2011, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/SilverMedalWinner
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2011 Addy Awards Banquet
A Celebration of the Best Creative in Town
Come see the best creative in advertising, from the best creative minds in our region.
- Silver & Gold ADDYs
- Best of Show Awards
- People's Choice Awards (Student & Professional)
- iPad Raffle
Come be a part of one of the largest ADDY events in Chattanooga history.
- 6:00pm-7:00pm Cocktails, view submitted work, vote on People's Choice (new local awards) for Professional and Student entries
- 7:00pm-7:30pm Dinner
- 7:45pm Awards Program
NOTE: There will be a discount on rooms that night at The Chattanoogan Hotel for $99. Use the Discount Rate Code (Note: not a "Group Code"): ADDY2011 To make a reservation, call: 1-800-619-0018
Costs:
Professional rate is $55 per person, $440 for a table of 8
Student rate is $30 per person
Pre-payment for the event is requested **
Please RSVP by COB, Friday, February 18th, 2011 through the link at the bottom of this page.
**NOTE: When RSVP'ing, please make sure all your contact information is included through the RSVP site. The AAF Chattanooga Treasurer, Melanie Radke, will follow up on payment. You can also email Melanie to submit your payment options at melanie@seerockcity.com or call her at (706)820-2531 Ext. #244.
Come be a part of one of the largest ADDY events in Chattanooga history.
- 6:00pm-7:00pm Cocktails, view submitted work, vote on People's Choice (new local awards) for Professional and Student ent...
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- What: 2010-2011 ADDY Awards Banquet
- Where: The Chattanoogan
- 1201 Broad Street
- Chattanooga, TN 37405
- When: February 26th, 2011, 6pm
See 2010 winners here.
- Date: February 26th - 2011, 6:00 pm
- Venue: The Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/AddyAwards
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Come hear J.Ed. Marston, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, speak on the economic development and impact on Chattanooga and the region.
J.Ed. will focus on:
- Chamber & City economic development efforts
- Types of industry looking to relocate to and expand in region
- What makes Chattanooga attractive to site selectors and companies looking to relocate
More on J.Ed. Marston ...
J.Ed. Marston joined the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce in 2002 and continues to serve that organization as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. J.Ed. led the community processes, which created the “Chattanooga Can Do” business brand. He has directed the launch of numerous web sites including www.ChattanoogaChamber.com, www.ChattanoogaCanDo.com, and www.EnterpriseSouth.com. J.Ed. is also the founding editor of Trend Magazine, the Chamber’s business magazine. His public relations efforts have resulted in placements in the New York Times, The Financial Times of London, Fast Company, INC. Magazine, Forbes, USA Today, and many others.
J.Ed. was a member of the Chattanooga Chamber team that played a pivotal role in recruiting Volkswagen’s North American assembly operation to Chattanooga. He led the Chamber’s internal communications team in creating several special marketing pieces for the project. That work was recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives with a national Grand Prize and Best of Show for communications.
J.Ed. grew up near Montgomery, Alabama and graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile with a Bachelor of Arts in English and writing. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Organizational Management. J.Ed. is active in a number of philanthropic and civic organizations including the Chattanooga History Center and the Rotary Club. He and his wife Tabitha have two children, Zoe and Ezra.
Please RSVP by Close Of Business (COB), 5:00pm Monday, January 17th, 2011 through the link below.
- Date: January 19th - 2011, 11:30 am
- Venue: The Chattanoogan
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/LuncheonEconomicDe
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Come for the Holiday Cheer & Giveaways.
Leave knowing you helped the local community!
WHEN: Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 5:30pm
WHERE: Terminal Brewhouse, No. 6 14th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37408
COST: $10 for Members | $15 for Non-members
$5 Discount if you bring something on the donation list for the Mary Walker Towers
Help AAF Chattanooga support the Mary Walker Towers during this hard time by donating some of the below items for the residents of the Mary Walker Towers.
Donation Items Needed:
- Toiletries
- Lotion
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Socks
- Body Wash
- House Cleaning Supplies
- Lap Blankets
Can't make this night but want to help? AAF Chattanooga has donation boxes at the following locations and will be delivering the items on Friday, December 17th to the Mary Walker Towers:
- Chattanooga Times Free Press - 400 E. 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Comcast - 2030 East Polymer Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37421
- First Things First - 620 Lindsay Street, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Please RSVP through the link below by Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 by 12noon
- Date: December 16th - 2010, 5:30 pm
- Venue: Terminal Brewhouse, No. 6, 14th Street, Downtown Chattanooga.
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/TheHolidaySocial
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Come hear Rick Hansard, VP of Marketing for Coca-Cola, talk about the fundamentals that have gone into marketing one of the most successful brands in history through the Holiday Seasons.
A little background on Rick:
He has been with Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 34 years and currently serve as the Marketing Director.
He has had the pleasure to serve as a past or present board member with the following organizations:
- North River YMCA
- Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts
- Chattanooga CVB
- Leadership Catoosa
- March of Dimes
Member Of Silverdale Baptist Church. Married for 28 years to Becky, who is Headmaster at Silverdale Baptist Academy. One son, Samuel, who is 14 years old.
When not working, he enjoys spending time with my family. Popular family activities include beach vacations, canoeing, fly fishing, riding dirt bikes, and being involved in our church. Becky and I have the unique opportunity to teach Sunday School to the senior ladies on Sunday morning (average age 91) and host 25 high school seniors in our home on Sunday evenings.
RSVP early - there will be some special Coca-Cola giveaways at this event!
Please rsvp by Monday, November 15, 2010 HERE.
Members $15 | Non-members $20
- Date: November 17th - 2010, 11:30 am
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/y73f4ki36ztzt58r6
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Operating on a Shoestring advertising budget?
This is the event for you!
All proceeds go to fund Advertising student scholarships, bring speakers to our luncheons, and help AAF National "work" with the federal government to keep advertising as a non-taxable item. It goes to a great cause that directly affects the local community!
What is the Media Auction and how does it work? People interested in promoting their business come to the auction and bid on a range of media packages from all the media outlets: television, cable TV, radio, print (newspaper and magazine) and online. This is a great way to let the community know about your business or service and how it can benefit them. There are large packages up for bid and small packages for the business wanting to try a new medium or promote their small business. The media bidder/buyer gets free entry into the event and can walk away with deals that can be almost 70% off the regular retail price!
Want proof? Click here to see the great results of last years' 2009 Media Auction. It's amazing what great buys the bidders received!!
Not interested in the media for sale? We also have a Silent Auction with everything from jewelry to tickets to sporting events, to getaways. Plus, then there's the Wine Tasting!!!
RSVP online before October 29th, 2010 and get a $20 credit towards any Silent Bid items!
- Date: November 04th - 2010, 5:30 pm
- Venue: Table 2 232 East 11th Street, Suite A110, Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Link: http://aafchattanooga.pingg.com/MediaAuction2010
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This event will focus on getting you the best prices for marketing your goods and services during the Holidays and into next year. You will hear from media experts in billboard, print, radio, television and new media to reach new customers at fabulous rates!
All media companies should be in attendance.
Media companies attending will receive:
- 10 minutes to present their product and/or media specials
- a 3'x8' table to display their media kit
RSVP to Melinda Bone at Edible Arrangements (email link below)
5:30pm-7:30pm at Eastgate Town Center
- Date: October 28th - 2010, 5:30 pm
- Venue: Eastgate Town Center
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Keeping it Legal: Understanding the law in a new-media age
Agency recommends social media tools, client agrees. Now what?
Who creates the page?
Who manages the page?
Who owns the handle?
Why can’t there be multiple log-ins?
Using real-life examples from agency missteps, Michael McSunas explains these legal considerations and others in the age of new media.
Click to learn more about Michael McSunas, Shareholder, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
Please rsvp here by Friday, September 10, 2010 to (423) 265-7223 or email: melanie@seerockcity.com
Members $15 | Non-members $20
- Date: September 15th - 2010, 11:30 am
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/463tx7y433h47mknf
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Melinda Bone is a board member with the Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce and will speak on how incorporating minority businesses into your business plan can have a positive ecomomic impact. Additionally, she will review how the Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce directly benefits our community.
Melinda Bone is the owner of Edible Arrangements of Chattanooga where they specialize in creating exquisite, hand sculpted fresh fruit bouquets composed of strawberries, pineapples, grapes, oranges, cantaloupe and honeydew. Melinda launched the first Edible Arrangements store in 2002 here in Chattanooga, the second store to open in the state of Tennessee.
Melinda holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy from Chattanooga State Technical Community College.
She is currently serving as board chair for the Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce.
Please join us for this sure-to-be, enlightening discussion.
This luncheon is sponsored by:
Please rsvp here by Tuesday, August 24, 2010 or call (423) 265-7223
Members $15 | Non-members $20
- Date: August 25th - 2010, 11:30 am
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/4m4c8kfj5s86774cf
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| Host's Message: | Time to party before the Dog Days of Summer. Come to Table 2 and mix and mingle with other advertising and marketing professionals. You better hurry up - the summer is almost over! |
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| What: | July 27th AAF Chattanooga Social @ Table 2 |
| Where: | Table 2 232 East 11th Street, Suite A110, Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
| When: | July 27th, 2010, 5pm |
- Date: July 27th - 2010, 5:00 pm
- Venue: Table 2 232 East 11th Street, Suite A110, Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Link: http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/eyv8x5gsvbmzpe3rn/envelope
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"Now's a Good Time for the U.S. Goverment to Put Madison Avenue on Notice!"
Speaker: Randy Shepherd, the Senior Partner & Account Planning Director at J. Walter Thompson - Atlanta
Randy has worked directly with the United States Marine Corps on its recruitment communications since the early 1990s and is a frequent advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense on military manpower issues. In his agency role as Atlanta’s sole account planner, he is responsible for researching and creating distinctive marketing strategies for new and existing clients, including the United States, Virgin Islands, Norfolk Southern, The Delta Queen, FEMA and others.
AAF of Chattanooga will also be installing the new Board of Directors for 2010/2011 during this meeting.
Please rsvp by Friday, June 11, 2010 to (423) 265-7223 or email: melanie@seerockcity.com
Members $15 | Non-members $20
- Date: June 16th - 2010, 11:30 am
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
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Panel discussion led by Ed Bourn, Online & Technology Director with the Chattanooga Times Free Press (www.timesfreepress.com). Ed will give an overview of what business owners need to consider when setting up their online presence. After all, your first impression says a lot. Additionally, Ed will lead a discussion panel representing local area web businesses and showing some of the local talent available to our community. These web gurus will show some of their most complicated and most successful local website implementations.
RSVP to melanie@seerockcity.com
- Date: May 19th - 2010, 11:30 am
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
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Networking and fun at Rio Picante, 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Fun with your fellow advertising professionals!
RSVP to melanie@seerockcity.com
- Date: April 29th - 2010, 5:30 pm
- Venue: Rio Picante, Downtown Chattanooga
- Link: http://www.riopicante.com/
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Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 South Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
RSVP to melanie@seerockcity.com
- Date: March 17th - 2010, 7:30 pm
- Venue: Chattanoogan Hotel
- Link: http://www.aafchattanooga.com/content/?s=march-2010-luncheon-natalie-manor
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Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 South Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Dinner: $55 (includes 2 drink tickets)
Student Dinner: $35
- Date: February 20th - 2010, 6:30 pm
- Venue: Chattanooga, TN
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