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February 2018
Josh Loebner, Disability in Advertising
A half century after the Civil Rights Act and over two decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act, companies and their advertising agencies still struggle to create messaging that accurately reflects a diverse make-up. 3 takeaways from the presentation Josh will: educate in an easy-to-follow yet engaging style on the size, scope and buying power of minorities and in more detail, that of people with disabilities, the largest minority group in America. bring powerful stories and examples of the transformation…
Find out more »2018 American Advertising Awards
You're in Vice City, baby. It's a time where art deco swankiness meets ostentatious glitz. It's a rainbow of pink flamingos, blue cigarette smoke, and orange tan lines. It's a place where pastel suits and shoulder pads may be in style, but sin is by far the most fashionable accessory. Roll down the windows of your white Ferrari Testarossa and join us for a ride up the coast. We're celebrating the advertising renaissance of the 1980s and the daring, artistic…
Find out more »March 2018
Why Visual Effects Aren’t Just for Hollywood, with Rodolphe Pierre-Louis, ActionVFX
Rodolphe Pierre-Louis is an Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, and Visual Effects Artist from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is the Founder and CEO of ActionVFX—the VFX industry's leading source for premium Visual Effects Stock Footage. Because of his work at ActionVFX, Rodolphe was awarded the StudioDaily 50 Award, which honored the top 50 creatives and technologists of 2017. MEMBERS: no charge NONMEMBERS: $25 STUDENTS: $15 Pay your lunch fee online AAF Lunch Nonmember $26.50 USD Student $16.00 USD
Find out more »April 2018
2018 Student Portfolio Review
RSVP Required: April 17th, 2018, 6-8pm Holiday Inn in Johnson City Enter via Conference Center Entrance Students RSVP by noon 4/16 Pros RSVP by 5PM 4/9 AAF NETN invites students to bring their resumes and portfolios to be reviewed by industry professionals from around the region. There is no charge for students or professionals, and you do not have to be an AAF member to attend. In the past our professional reviewers included freelancers and hiring managers from Creative Energy,…
Find out more »Andy Didyk, Accessibility-First is the New Mobile-First
Explore How Website Accessibility Affects Your Digital User Experience Mon, April 23, 2018 11:30am - 1:00pm Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Community Room 5034 Bobby Hicks Hwy #2, Gray, TN 37615 Catered by: Main Street Cafe An accessible digital user experience is a necessity for brands today. But, many are lagging behind. Join us to hear Ntara VP of Sales & Marketing Andy Didyk guide us in a discussion of how accessibility plays a major role in the way users interact…
Find out more »May 2018
Brant DeBow, Divinely Discontent
How customers rule the world (and why that’s a good thing) In the industrial era, suppliers enjoyed an enormous amount of power. Consumers were largely treated to “good enough” products that could be made at scale. But a number of recent trends, primarily driven by the internet, are converging to give consumers vastly more power than before. Thursday, May 31st from 11:30am-1pm at the Toy F. Reid Center, Room 225 Catered by Barberito's Members: FREE Non-Members: $25 Students: $15 Brant…
Find out more »June 2018
Facebook: What’s new AND how to Optimize your Ad Budget with Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez
“1 of every 5 minutes people in the US spend on mobile is on Facebook or Instagram. “ - Facebook Facebook is no longer an optional venue for marketing for any business owner, it is a necessity. Because of the recent changes in the algorithm earlier this year, businesses need to pay extra attention to what it means for their brands. Valentina will be discussing the latest with the algorithm. Plus, with more than 5 million businesses actively using paid…
Find out more »July 2018
The Power of Story with Steven James
In this thought-provoking and humorous talk, author and speaker Steven James will share insights that relate to storytellers of all stripes. Learn how to tap into your own experiences to shape the stories that you tell in order to motivate and connect with those you work with and serve. Steven James is a bestselling novelist and in-demand conference speaker. With a Master’s Degree in Storytelling, he has keynoted at events across the globe sharing his unique blend of humorous and…
Find out more »August 2018
What you need to know about GDPR with Rachel Cain
Rachel Cain is the Corporate Digital Marketing Manager for Eastman and responsible for Eastman's Global Marketing Communications' GDPR strategy. GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, applies to organizations that are established in one or more Member States in the EU. It also applies to organizations established outside the European Union if they process personal data or monitor the behavior of EU residents. Find out how Eastman prepped for this mammoth privacy law and what was learned along the way.…
Find out more »September 2018
Cultivating Community through Story
Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 PM - 8 PM International Storytelling Center 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659 Join us, Thursday, September 13th at 6:30pm at the International Storytelling Center for a workshop on Cultivating Community through Story with Kiran Singh Sirah, President of the International Storytelling Center. Storytelling is one of the most exciting and effective tools we have to build an understanding within our communities here in the U.S. and around the world, but all too often,…
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Whether you see advertising as a marketing tool, a creative art form, a real fun way to make a living or some combination of all these, the American Advertising Federation Northeast Tennessee (AAF NETN) is here for you! Serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.
P.O. Box 5978
Johnson City, TN 37602
