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We are pleased to announce the 2010 annual legislative cocktail party will be taking place next Tuesday, April 6, at the Hotel Duval. The reception will kick off this year’s exciting Rally in Tallahassee, an event celebrating the government advocacy that is extremely important to our industry. It is also our only opportunity in Tallahassee to meet fellow American Advertising Federation clubs from around the state!

Government Relations is THE most important thing we do in the AdFed – it benefits each of our members (including you), every day of the year. It keeps money in our pockets and protects our industry and our clients from new regulations that might limit advertising, increase taxes and change how and when we can deliver client messaging and build brands.

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Sweaty palms, a shaking voice and that noticeable twitch in your left eyelid are outside indicators of the inner turmoil you are feeling when standing before an audience to speak.

Studies have shown that fear of public speaking is as frightening as the fear of death. Anxiety can be debilitating. A significant factor in workplace promotions, successful client pitches and making the most of your 15 seconds of fame is the ability to express one’s self concisely and effectively, no matter how large the gathering.

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JENNIFER KANDEL PRESENTS: “THE INNOVATIVE EMPLOYEE: SPARKING CREATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE”

The soul of any company is continuous innovation, and the innovative employee is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

Social forecasters are predicting that we are on the cusp of a new mega-trend, and that the information age is coming to a close. So what’s next?

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The American Advertising Federation – Tallahassee is seeking entries for the 2010 ADDY Awards, a representative creative competition that recognizes creative excellence and the very best advertising worldwide. The ADDY Awards competition is open to both AAF-T members and non-members. However, members receive highly discounted rates for entry fees. Starting in January the ADDY season will officially begin and it will kick off with the Call For Entry. An official packet will be mailed to you, but below you will find a brief “getting started” guide.

• All entries must be physically delivered to Thomas Duran & Associates between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on the 19th, along with all entry forms and fees.
• Online forms must be submitted by 7pm January 19th . You can access the entry form and enter the ADDY competition.
• If you have not yet paid your membership dues and you want to take advantage of the HUGE membership discount, please also bring a separate check for your membership.
• Winners will be announced during the ADDY Gala on Saturday, February 20, 2010.

ADDY Entry Fees

Single entry, non-member rate: $115
Single entry, member rate: $60
Campaign entry, non-member rate: $145
Campaign entry, member rate: $75

ADDYR Call for Entry

4:00- 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19th
Thomas Duran & Associates

Call for Entries (PDF)
Entry Categories (PDF)

Contact: Audrey Stone, audreys@moore-pr.com

Rob Cherof, EVP/Chief Marketing Officer

Rob serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of BBDO (Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn) Atlanta, leading
their new business efforts and heading up several of their accounts. Rob’s experience includes work on an
array of national brands in a variety of categories. BBDO is the most awarded ad agency in the world.
Some of their accounts are: AT&T, FedEx, Monster, GE, Lowes, HBO, Starbucks. M&Ms, AT&T, REI,
Embassy Suites and HP.

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AAFT will be joining forces with Access Tallahassee for the next Speed Networking event. Here you will meet new business contacts, exchange business cards, and enjoy a reception at the new aLoft Hotel in downtown Tallahassee!!!

When: Thursday, September 24th 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Where: aLoft Hotel 200 North Monroe Street Tallahassee FL 32301

Why: It’s a fast and fun way to meet people in the business and advertising community.

Seating is limited, so please register to ensure your spot!

Contact dlashua@talchamber.com for questions regarding this event and see you there!

Join your AAF friends from the 4th District and lobby your local Senate and House Representatives against reversing the advertising industry’s tax exemption status.

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Where: Meet at the The Holiday Inn, Tallahassee – then to Capitol (Fly Over)
Why: Because taxing advertising will cripple Florida’s weakened economy

For more information or to participate, please call President,
Sarah Beth Hopton at 863.381.2106.

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Okay, so the economy is so bad it makes Folsom Prison Blues sound like a lullaby. But, the first step to economic recovery is the courage to defy all the bad news. So, on Thursday March 26, channel your inner Johnny and join us at Bird’s Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack to share in a little old fashioned economic defiance.

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Meet your legislators and explain how advertising fuels Florida’s economy, and why they should vote ‘No’ on Sales Tax exemptions that would cripple Florida’s advertising industry.

For more information e-mail sbhopton@kidd.com.

Event cost: FREE.

Employers…

If you are hiring for full-time positions or internships in the communications field, register to participate in FSU’s Communication Career Networking Day.

Meet and talk with top-quality students in a variety of communication majors, including advertising, PR, marketing, graphic design, and communication technology. The networking event will be held Wednesday, March 25 from 1-3 p.m. in the Oglesby Union Ballrooms at Florida State University.

For more information, please contact Megan Waldeck at mgw08@admin.fsu.edu, or visit career.fsu.edu/expos/communication.

CCND Employer Flier [PDF]
CCND Sign Up Form[PDF]