Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bowl-A-Rama 2012





AAF-CC Striking the Pins Again with Second Annual Bowl-A-Rama at Saratoga Lanes on June 30

Fundraising event keeping 1950s-60s theme for one rock’n fun time

The American Advertising Federation-Corpus Christi Chapter (AAF-CC) is the only organization in the area that connects professionals in the marketing, public relations and advertising industry. AAF-CC’s efforts also extend to the community through support of academia in these fields as well as to assist nonprofit organizations that serve the Coastal Bend area. To continue the chapter’s efforts as a service-centered organization, AAF-CC also holds fundraisers to build reserves that support these efforts throughout the year.

On Saturday, June 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. AAF-CC will hold the Second Annual Bowl-A-Rama at the AMF Saratoga Lanes Bowling Center, located at 6116 Ayers. This fun-filled 1950s-60s themed event is open to league and non-league players for a “ring-a-ding-ding” delightful time while helping AAF-CC continue efforts to support academic and community activities during the next year.

Cost is $150 per Rock’n Bowlers team (up to six bowlers and includes shoe and lane rental) or $35 for individual tickets. High Rollers teams are $300 (up to six bowlers, includes shoe and lane rental and player t-shirts with custom retro team logo).

Sponsorship teams are also available, including Strikers teams for $500 (includes team of six, pitcher of beer, 1 pizza, banner placement at event, logo placement on all promo materials and promo items placed in take-home swag bag) and Kingpins teams for $1,000 (includes team of six, 2 pitchers of beer, 2 pizzas, logo placement on all promo materials and table tents and promo items placed in take-home swag bag).

Deadlines to register and make full payment is June 27 for Rock’n Bowlers, individual players and sponsorship teams and June 12 for High Rollers to allow for t-shirt production.

Online registration for all types of teams and individual players  is available by going to http://2012bowlarama.eventbrite.com.

Awards will be given for highest scoring team, lowest scoring team and best dressed team. AAF-CC will also hold a super swell raffle, so non-bowlers can still have fun! Bring cash!

For more information about Bowl-A-Rama 2012, email aafbowlarama@gmail.com or call 361-585-5166.

AAF-CC

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

AAF-CC May Meeting

 

“Regional Advertising Doesn’t Have to Suck” Is May Topic

Robert Campbell with Houston-based 808 Inc. speaking on May 8 at Corpus Christi Town Club

Fifteen years ago, there was a pretty clear difference between “regional” and “national” advertising. If you were a creative on a national account, you shot your commercial in Sydney. If you were on a regional account, you were going to Dallas.

Then, the Internet went from novelty to necessity and fundamentally changed the way advertisers communicate. What followed was an explosion of overlapping subcultures and economic euphoria and then a cold shower of reality.

During the American Advertising Federation-Corpus Christi Chapter’s (AAF-CC) monthly meeting on May 8, Robert Campbell, partner and creative director of Houston-based advertising agency 808 Inc., will share how the industry has changed to an era of small, nimble creative shops during his presentation, “Regional Advertising Doesn’t Have to Suck.” Now is a great time to be the little guy making big impressions.

The monthly meeting runs from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Town Club at One Shoreline Plaza (800 N. Shoreline Blvd.). Lunch is free for AAF-CC members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students. Seating is limited! Reservations are required by noon on Monday, May 7, with payment due at the door. To reserve your seat, RSVP to AAF-CC President Kristin Bell at kbell@txstateaq.org.

808 Inc. is a creative production studio specializing in film, television and print, postproduction and motion graphics, Internet and interactive campaigns, print and corporate identity and more.

Campbell is formerly a senior writer with BBDO Houston and has created memorable, award-winning advertising for a variety of national and regional clients. He has written for print, Web, broadcast, outdoor, bathroom walls as well as has directed numerous commercials. In addition to receiving a Cannes Lion, his work has been featured in Ad Age, Creativity, Adweek, AdCritic.com’s Top 10, TBS’s Funniest Commercials on Television and a BBC Documentary on Advertising, which Campbell says he hasn’t seen.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Leadership and Collaboration by Design featuring Beverly Ingle

Please join us for our April meeting at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Corpus Christi Town Club. Our featured guest, Beverly Ingle, is Founder and Executive Director of Resilient by Design, a design strategy and innovation management consultancy based in San Antonio. She works with clients from a variety of industries to understand and leverage the design process in a business context.

The program includes lunch. AAF-CC Members are free. Guests are $25 each. RSVP to Kristin Bell at kbell@txstateaq.org to reserve your seat!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

ADDY Award Show & Big Wigs Presentation

Ready to get your tickets before they sell out?

Individual Tickets: $50

Table Sponsor: $ 500


To purchase tickets, tables or sponsorships call: 361-986-7911 or Email: asanchez@trademarkproperty.com


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For immediate release January 24, 2012

Contacts: Amanda Sanchez, AAF-CC Board Member and ADDYs Co-chair, at 361.986.7911 or asanchez@trademarkproperty.com

Melinda Eddleman, AAF-CC Board Member and Communications Chair, at 361.815.4111 or meddlem@delmar.edu

For online releases: www.aaf-cc.org/



Creative Class of 2011 Has “Brought It!”

American Advertising Federation-Corpus Christi Chapter holding ADDY Awards presentation, dinner and after party at Corpus Christi Country Club on Feb. 11; AAF-CC also introducing new Big Wigs program during event


It’s a homecoming of sorts, so break out the letterman jackets, cheerleading skirts, pom poms and mum corsages. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the American Advertising Federation-Corpus Christi (AAF-CC) Chapter will announce and celebrate winners of the 2011 ADDY Awards competition, “Bring It Creative Class of 2011.” The chapter invites to the event anyone wanting to see who’s “best of the best” working among the Coastal Bend area’s advertising industry.


Last fall, AAF-CC challenged the creative community with “Can you represent?” They did.


Competitors submitted 143 entries among the 77 available categories to “represent” local creative excellence in the art of advertising. This level of competition represents the first of three tiers that can take winners all the way through district competition to the top––the national American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards.


This year, AAF-CC also added a new program to the competition line-up, “Big Wigs Corpus Christi,” which allowed chapter members to nominate local service professionals and companies within 20 categories to receive special recognition for their excellent work for the advertising industry. In truth, without them, the industry couldn’t get much done.


As the inaugural class, AAF-CC will announce the 20 “Big Wigs” during the Feb. 11 event.


Dust off your homecoming gear (or business casual is alright, too), “Bring It!” and join AAF-CC for this year’s ADDY Awards at the Corpus Christi Country Club, located at 6300 Everhart. Activities begin at 6 p.m. with the awards presentation and dinner with an after party at the same location scheduled from 9 to 11 p.m. A cash bar will be available. The event also will feature a silent auction and special raffle.


Ticket sales are currently underway and are $50 for individuals, starting at $500 for tables and starting at $1,000 for sponsorships. This year’s title sponsor is La Palmera's Palmedia Advertising Program.


Deadline to reserve tickets is Feb. 8.


For more information about the event or ticket purchases or sponsorships, go to www.aaf-cc.org, visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aafcorpuschristi or call ADDY Awards Co-chair Amanda Sanchez at 361-986-7911.

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Friday, December 30, 2011

January 2012 Meeting






Is the Mayan Calendar Right?

Local Economic Leaders Sharing Predictions of Area’s Future During AAF-CC’s January Meeting

2012 is here! The countdown has begun if you believe the Mayan Calendar has any influence on the future! But, what can Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend expect as we move forward … to economic prosperity, that is!

During the American Advertising Federation-Corpus Christi Chapter’s first meeting of the New Year, you can hear community leaders provide their latest “predictions” about where their organizations and our area’s economy are headed. And, how you can take advantage of those opportunities.

Three panelists–– including Foster Edwards, CEO and President of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce; Roland C. Mower, CEO and President of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation; and Michelle Horine, Vice President of Leisure and Nature Travel with the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau––will clue you in to their fact-filled forecasts for this next year.

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: AAF-CC’s next meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Silverado Smokehouse located at 4522 Weber (near Gollihar). The meeting, including lunch, is free for AAF-CC members, $20 for nonmembers and $15 for students.

Reservations are required by noon on Monday, Jan. 9, with payment due at the door on Jan. 10. To reserve your seat, RSVP to AAF-CC President Kristin Bell at kbell@txstateaq.org.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

ENTER NOW!

It's that time of year again! Time to enter the ADDY Awards! The deadline for entries is Jan. 6th.


Need help entering? Give us a call at 361-945-6202


Thursday, December 1, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Join us as we walk the streets of Downtown to enjoy eats, beats, and spirits! For $10, you will be VIP for the evening and receive special treatment at some of Downtown's hottest spots. AAF-CC MEMBERS ARE FREE. To reserve tickets, email kbell@txstateaq.org or call 361-739-0496.
The Merry Way
6pm-7pm: K Space Contemporary Mix & Mingle (Wristband Pick-up)
La Iguana Margaritas, live music, door prizes
7:15-8:15: Dos Comales Cafe y Cantina Fiesta
Mexican buffet, 1/2 off Dos-A-Ritas & Mexican Martinis, Mariachi band
8:30-9:30: House of Rock Rock Trivia Game
Prizes and Drink Specials
9:45-11:00: Cassidy's Irish Pub Irish Christmas
Traditional Celtic Irish Music by Gravelwalk, FREE Coffee, $3 Irish & Almond Coffees, $3 well drinks, $2 draft beer