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SUMMARY:PIE - Value of the AAF
DESCRIPTION:PIE Event\nValue of the AAF – ‘What is your Why’ \nJoin us for our third PIE event of the year! We invite all presidents and incoming presidents to join us discussing why we are a part of AAF and perfecting our recruitment and retention elevator pitch! \n3pm EST / 2pm CST / 1pm MDT / 12pm MST & PST / 10am HT \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/pie-value-of-the-aaf/
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR via Zoom: \nHow One AAF Club is Pushing Back Against Legislation\nJoin AAF District 10 as we dive into the results of staying active in our legislative community. Our peers from AAF Nebraska join us to share their ongoing experience of standing up to a state ad tax. Learn what you can do to prevent these kinds of government oversteps in your state. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 5th\nTime: 1:00pm\nRegister: CLICK HERE
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/day-at-the-capitol/
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:PIE - Let’s Reward the Year
DESCRIPTION:PIE Event\nLet’s Reward the Year – Ovation Awards and Club Achievement  \nJoin us for our FINAL PIE event of the year! We invite all presidents and incoming presidents to join us in discussing the ovation awards and club achievement competition. \n3pm EST / 2pm CST / 1pm MDT / 12pm MST & PST / 10am HT \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/pie-lets-reward-the-year/
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:Ad Connect 2025
DESCRIPTION:AD CONNECT 2025\nIt’s About you.\nAAF Central Region Conference \nWhen: October 17 – 18\nWhere: Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nVenue: Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America (2100 Killebrew Drive\, Bloomington\, MN 55425)\nRegistration Fee (Early Bird Rate): $350.00 \n  \nClick here for conference and hotel registration!
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/ad-connect-2025/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America\, 2100 Killebrew Drive\, Bloomington\, Minnesota\, 55425
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Center of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Center of Excellence | How to Advocate Internally\nThis virtual event will offer brief summaries of key topics / issues relating to Government Relations and the Marketing / Advertising industry: \n\nConsumer Data Privacy\nEthical Use of GenerativeAI and the Role of Regulation\nFocus on how young professionals can become a subject matter expert and center of excellence in their full time roles\nMore details/speaker information to come…\n\nZoom link (no registration required):\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83173280002
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/becoming-a-center-of-excellence/
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SUMMARY:American Advertising Awards 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth American Advertising Awards 101 Webinar led by Sophie Rogers\, District 10 American Advertising Awards Chair\, designed to help you understand everything you need to know about entering and succeeding in the AAAs. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or a seasoned creative\, this session will walk you through the entire process and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring home gold.\nIn this webinar\, we’ll cover: \nWhat are the American Advertising Awards and why they matter:\nLearn how the AAAs celebrate the best in creative excellence and why participation can elevate your work\, your career\, and your club. \nHow to enter through the OpenWater portal:\nWe’ll provide a clear\, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the submission process with confidence. \nHow judging works:\nTake a backstage look at what judges see\, how entries are evaluated\, and what makes a winning piece stand out. \nFrequently Asked Questions:\nWe’ll address common concerns and clarify details to help you avoid last-minute confusion. \nOpen Q&A Session:\nBring your questions! Sophie will be answering live to ensure you’re fully prepared for this year’s competition. \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/american-advertising-awards-101-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Legislation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI Legislation Webinar\nJANUARY 21\, 2026 at 12:00p\nREGISTER NOW \nJoin us as PMG’s Jonathan Hunt moderates a discussion with Jason Hartley\, Josh Okun\, and Claire Ferguson. \nJason Hartley\, Head of Media Innovation and Trust at PMG\nWith nearly 20 years of experience\, Jason is a key member of PMG’s Center of Excellence\, where he consults on cutting-edge media strategies for clients such as Nike\, Kohler\, and Best Western. He also leads PMG’s efforts on privacy matters. In addition to his work at PMG\, Jason serves on the ANA Ethics Policy Committee\, contributing to their Ethics Code of Marketing\, particularly in the areas of innovation and AI. \nJosh Okun\, Chief Innovation Officer at Gravity Global\nJosh leads the firm’s production-grade “agency AI OS” that augments strategy\, creative\, media\, and delivery for enterprise brands. His team deploys agentic workflows\, brand-safe guardrails\, and measurable ops telemetry to compress timelines and scale personalization—without adding complexity. Josh speaks frequently on AI transformation for marketers and has led programs across B2B and retail categories\, translating C-suite ambition into shipped\, governed AI capabilities. \nClaire Ferguson\, VP\, Assistant General Counsel\, Senior Technology Counsel at Gray Media\nClairs supports all legal needs of the company but her primary focus is AI\, privacy\, nextgen\, and other technology initiatives. \nClaire started in television twenty-some years ago as a runner for NBC News and a master control intern at News 12 Long Island\, and after undergrad at Boston College and law school at Georgetown University Law Center\, moved straight into broadcast law work. Before Gray\, she served as counsel for NPR\, Allbritton Communications\, POLITICO\, and Raycom Media. She lives in Charlotte\, North Carolina. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/generative-ai-legislation-webinar/
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SUMMARY:2026 Presidents' Mid-Year Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Presidents’ Mid-Year Retreat\n—\nClick Here to REGISTER and PAY ONLINE\n— \nWhat: D10 Mid-Year Retreat \nWho: Presidents\, Board Members & Anyone Interested in Club Leadership \nWhen: January 23rd – 24th\, 2026 \nWhere:\nLouisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS)\n1 University Place\, Shreveport\, LA 71115\n \nAgenda:\nFriday- January 23\, 2026\n7:00p Welcome Dinner at Margaritaville Resort Casino (optional)\n777 Margaritaville Way\, Bossier City\, LA 71111 \nSaturday- January 24\, 2026\n10:00a- 4:30p Mid Year Meeting and business meeting\n1 University Place\, Shreveport\, LA 71115 \nCost:\n$25.00 Click Here REGISTER and PAY ONLINE \nBook Hotel Room(s): $129/night – $149/night\nClick Here\nWe have reserved 12 doubles ($129/night) and 12 king suites ($149/night) between the dates of January 23-25 at Hampton Inn & Suites\n8340 Millicent Way\, Shreveport\, LA
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/2026-presidents-mid-year-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: 10 Questions with District 10
DESCRIPTION:10 Questions with District 10\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Kurt Thigpen\nCEO & Co-Founder of Ace Studios and Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors\nJoin us for a fireside chat with AAF D10 Governor Austin Sandy. This month we’ll sit down with CEO & Co-Founder of Ace Studios and Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors\, Kurt Thigpen. A longtime AAF leader and champion for the advertising community\, Kurt brings a people-first approach to leadership rooted in resilience\, inclusion\, and service. From growing agencies to strengthening chapters nationwide\, his perspective spans every level of our industry. We’re asking the questions. He’s bringing the insight. This is a free\, virtual event. \n\nMark your calendar and tune in for an honest conversation about leadership\, growth\, and the future of our industry. \n\nThursday\, March 05\, 2026 at 1:00pm – via Zoom.\n\n\n>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<\n\n\n\nSpeaker BIO:\nKurt Thigpen is the CEO and co-founder of Ace Studios\, a Reno-based creative and digital marketing agency serving clients internationally. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the AAF Council of Governors\, where he works closely with leaders nationwide to strengthen chapters\, grow membership\, and support the long-term health of the organization. \nA longtime AAF leader at the local\, district\, and regional levels\, Kurt brings a people-first approach to leadership rooted in resilience\, inclusion\, and service. In 2024\, he was honored with the AAF Lee-Douthit-Levine Perseverance Award\, recognizing his commitment to leadership through adversity and his dedication to the advertising community. Kurt is also a frequent speaker and advocate for professional development\, civic engagement\, and public education.
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SUMMARY:Advent10n 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Dallas in April 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe American Advertising Federation’s most dynamic district is coming to Dallas TX!\n​ \nREGISTER TODAY\nJoin advertising professionals\, educators and students from across Texas\, Oklahoma\, Arkansas and Louisiana for Advent10n – the annual conference for the American Advertising Federation\, April 08 – 11\, 2026. Mix and mingle with Advertising and Marketing professionals involved at the top levels of the industry\, along with the best and brightest students from close to 20 colleges and universities competing to enter the profession. \n​ \nApril 8th – 10th\nDistrict National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC): \n– 15 Schools\n– 2 Winners move on to national\n– Student Career Fair \n​ \nApril 9th – 11th\nProfessionals experience 3 exciting keynote sessions and several breakout sessions on 3 tracks: \n– Creativity\n– Innovation\n– Community \n  \nPLUS – 2 BIG PARTIES and a chance to see the Mosaic Awards\, Next Wave Awards\, and American Advertising Awards! \nDon’t Miss out! \nREGISTER TODAY | BOOK HOTEL
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/advent10n-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre\, 8250 N. Central Expressway\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75206
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SUMMARY:Student Career Fair & Headshots
DESCRIPTION:Student Career Fair & Headshots!\nApril 9th\, 10am – 4pm\nSMU Campus\, Hughes-Trigg Student Center \nREGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE TODAY
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/student-career-fair-headshots/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre\, 8250 N. Central Expressway\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75206
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Next Wave Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Wave Awards Luncheon\nApril 10\, 2026 from Noon – 2:00pm. \nVISIT EVENT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/2026-next-wave-awards/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre\, 8250 N. Central Expressway\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75206
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Evening of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:The Evening of Excellence & Governor’s Toast\nApril 11\, 2026 starting at 5:10pm.\nHosted at Lerma:\n409 N Houston Street\, #700\nDallas\, TX 75202 \n  \nVISIT EVENT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/2026-evening-of-excellence/
LOCATION:Lerma\, 409 N Houston Street\, #700\, Houston\, Texas\, 75202
CATEGORIES:District Event
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