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We’re so in love with the new Taco Boy downtown, that we decided to host our First Annual Membership Drive there on Tuesday, August 25. Come hang out with us from 5:30 to 7:30 that night for some cocktails and stellar company: if you pay your member dues that night, you’ll get a handy wrist band and can enjoy some libations on us, and if you aren’t sure you’re ready to make the leap to official member, you can give us $15 and in return, we’ll give you a wrist band to drink on our tab AND talk your ear off about how great we are (you’ll want to join before you leave). See our updated member packages.
There’s More!
We’ve decided to throw a bone to our friends at the national level and rename ourselves AAF-Charleston in accordance with their numerous, very polite requests. Since we’re getting this nifty new name, we’d like to give you a shot at updating our look as well. As such, we are hosting a logo contest beginning now and running thru September 8. No, it’s not much time, and offering your creative genius to us for free may not be your cup of tea. However, if you’re in a slow phase at work, or stuck in a quagmire of non-brilliance with whatever you’re working on now, this could be just what you need to fill the empty hours and get the creative juices flowing.
Here’s the fine print, if you’re so inclined to give some thought to our look:
- logo must include the words AAF – Charleston
- look can be entirely new, or include the current Adfed colors or icon (the fabulous head with flowers of genius sprouting from it).
- submit a pdf of your final design to info@adfedcharleston.com by 12 pm on Tuesday, September 8. We’ll post all on entries on the web and have a week of unbridled critique, competition and discussion.
- the winning design and designer will be revealed and generally treated like a rock star at our first evening program on Thursday, September 18.
And That’s It for Now!
We have some new and exciting plans to tell you about, but we’ll get to that soon. In the mean time, come join us for our member drive at Taco Boy on the 25th, apply your brain to designing a logo for us, and plan to join us over the next year for one of the best Adfed seasons yet.”
How Your Brand Can Shape Your Future
Your brand – that is, your product, your business, or your organization – is a living entity. Everything that has to do with your success starts with your brand and how you manage it. Join AdFed U and Ian Latham, a leading brand consultant based in Atlanta, to learn how brands really are defined, how you shape and evolve your brand, and how you can translate brand strategy into successful marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives, as well as customer relationships.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hospitality Suite, Carolina First Arena
College of Charleston
$25 includes buffet lunch.
More info here.
Bring your Big Lebowski attitude, your Fred Flintstone approach, your Kingpin cockiness and let loose with your AdFed cronies for a night of unbridled bowling.
Stunning trophies will be awarded to winning teams.
Tuesday, June 11, 2009
7-9 pm
West Ashley Lanes 1568 Sam Rittenberg Blvd – (843) 571-3230
$10 per person at the door for 2 games/shoes/2 slices of pizza/coke
Buy all the beer and cheap wine you like (on your own tab).
Email us – info@adfedcharleston.com to reserve your slot in the gutter. When you RSVP, tell us how many people are on your team, and the team name if you have one.
Big Ideas for Your Shrinking Ad Budget
Has your advertising budget been affected by these challenging economic times? Are you wondering how to keep your advertising plan alive?
Learn about keeping your business visible to your customers at this seminar, which will provide you with tips and information on managing your advertising budget — even if that budget is shrinking!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
College of Charleston’s Tate Center for Entrepreneurship
5 Liberty Street, Charleston, SC 29401
$25 includes buffet lunch.
More info here.
Congratulations to all of the 2009 ADDY Winners. Download the full list here.
Friday, March 6 7:30 – 10:30pm Charleston Visitor Center
Cocktails & Hors d’oeurves/DJ/Awards Gallery & Presentation
Tickets- $55 for members, $65 for nonmembers
RSVP by Thursday, February 26.
RSVP by mailing a check to AdFed or pay with a credit card online.
Questions – call Jennifer @ 843.442.7318
It’s been long overdue, but well worth the wait. Our fresh new site is a feast of information concerning all things happening with Ad Fed. Check back regularly for the latest news and events. If there’s something you would like to see added to the site, drop us a note and we’ll see what we can do.
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