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SUMMARY:10 Questions with District 10: Laura Schnarr
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with an AAF Silver Medal recipient. Laura Schnarr co-founded Neon Pig Creative in 2017. Ten questions\, live and unscripted. \nTuesday\, September 22 · 1:30 PM CT / 12:30 MT / 2:30 ET\nFree to attend. We’ll send the Zoom link straight to your inbox. \nSave your seat → \nWhy be in the room?\n\nAsk her directly. Ten questions put to Laura live\, in her own words. If you have wondered how someone builds an agency that wins ADDY Best of Show\, this is your chance to ask her.\nThe route she took. Laura worked in-house\, agency-side and freelance before co-founding Neon Pig Creative in 2017. She will walk through how that happened and what she would do differently.\nYour question could make the list. Send a question when you register. The ten aren’t written yet\, so yours could be one of them.\n\nAbout Laura Schnarr\nLaura Schnarr is a marketing and creative strategist in downtown Colorado Springs who blends a graphic design background with sharp marketing strategy to lead bold\, brand-focused campaigns. After working in-house\, agency-side and as a freelancer\, she co-founded Neon Pig Creative in 2017\, an agency known for daring ideas and award-winning work. \nAcross a 14-year career Laura has taken home a multitude of ADDY Awards\, a GDUSA Packaging Design award\, the Next Generation Icon Award\, Creative Strategist of the Year\, and the AAF Silver Medal. In 2026 she was named Best of the West Media Professional by AAF Western Region. Neon Pig Creative has built its own shelf\, including ADDY Best of Show\, Judges Choices and the Best Creative Agency Icon Award. \nHer passion for community and mentorship shows in volunteer work with AAF Colorado\, Give! Pikes Peak and AIGA\, and in the classroom as a graphic design instructor at Pikes Peak State College. \nRegistration is open to AAF members and to anyone thinking about joining. Save my seat →
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/10-questions-with-district-10-laura-schnarr/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:District Event,Webinars
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SUMMARY:AAF D10 Summit Conference
DESCRIPTION:Summit Conference October 8-11 at Moody Gardens\, Galveston\, TX \nAdvertising and marketing leaders from Texas\, Oklahoma\, Louisiana\, and Arkansas come together in Galveston for two days of keynotes\, case studies\, and working sessions. Compare notes\, set shared standards\, and learn how the same wave is hitting different markets. \nRegister here.
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/aaf-d10-summit-conference/
LOCATION:Moody Gardens\, 1 Hope Boulevard\, Galveston\, TX\, 77554\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAF Houston":MAILTO:adclub@aaf-houston.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T160508Z
CREATED:20261016T160218Z
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SUMMARY:American Advertising Awards 101: A How-To Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Everything you wanted to know about the American Advertising Awards\, but weren’t sure who to ask. Whether you’re a first-time entrant\, a seasoned creative with a shelf full of trophies\, or someone who’s simply curious about the competition\, we’ve got you covered! \nTuesday\, October 27 · 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 MT / 3:00 ET\nFree to attend. We’ll send the Google Meet link straight to your inbox. \nSave your seat → \nJoin Sophie Rogers\, District 10 American Advertising Awards Chair\, for an informative\, approachable walkthrough of the American Advertising Awards. We’ll break down the entry process\, pull back the curtain on judging\, and share tips to help you feel confident heading into this year’s competition. \nWho’s invited? Everyone! AAF members\, non-members\, students\, industry veterans\, first-time entrants\, and anyone interested in learning more about the American Advertising Awards. \nHere’s what we’ll cover\n\nWhat are the American Advertising Awards? Learn how the competition works\, why it matters\, and how participating can benefit you\, your work\, and your local advertising community.\nHow to enter. We’ll walk through the OpenWater submission portal step by step\, including how to prepare and submit your entries.\nBehind the judging process. Ever wonder what happens after you hit submit? Get a look at how judging works\, what judges evaluate\, and what can help an entry stand out.\nTips\, tricks & FAQs. We’ll cover frequently asked questions\, common mistakes\, and helpful advice to make the entry process easier.\nLive Q&A. Have a question? Ask away! Whether it’s about eligibility\, categories\, submissions\, or judging\, this is your opportunity to get answers.\n\nHave a question for Sophie? Send it when you register\, or ask it live. Save your seat → \nRegister Now
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/american-advertising-awards-101-a-how-to-webinar/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, Online
CATEGORIES:District Event,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:American Advertising Awards — Entries Open
DESCRIPTION:Entries for the 2027 American Advertising Awards open on Sunday 1 November 2026. \nThe American Advertising Awards are the industry’s largest and most representative creative competition. Work is entered first through your local AAF club; club winners advance to the District 10 competition\, and district winners go on to the national American Advertising Awards. \nEntry deadlines and pricing are set by each local club\, so check with yours for its closing date. Clubs without a local competition may enter through the district. \nQuestions? Larry Brantley\, District Executive Director | 972.900.9913 | Email Larry
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/american-advertising-awards-entries-open/
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:10 Questions with District 10: Mosaic Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Mosaic Panel: culture\, growth and inclusive storytelling. An agency founder and a destination marketer on how culture drives brand growth\, moderated by Candy Pittman\, Governor of AAF District 10. Ten questions\, live and unscripted. \nTuesday\, November 17 · 1:00 PM CT / 12:00 MT / 2:00 ET\nFree to attend. We’ll send the Zoom link straight to your inbox. \nSave Your Seat → \nWhy be in the room?\n\nAsk them directly. Ten questions put to Alex López Negrete and Sue De Lopez live\, with Governor Candy Pittman moderating. If you have wondered how culture shapes the work and the results\, this is your chance to ask.\nThe agency side and the brand side. Alex co-founded Lopez Negrete Communications in 1985 and was inducted into the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame in 2025. Sue leads marketing for Visit San Antonio. You get both views in one conversation.\nYour question could make the list. Send a question when you register. The ten aren’t written yet\, so yours could be one of them.\n\nAbout Alex López Negrete\nAlex López Negrete is President\, Chief Executive Officer\, and Co-Founder of Lopez Negrete Communications\, one of the nation’s leading Hispanic-owned full-service advertising agencies. Since founding the Houston-based agency alongside his wife and business partner\, Cathy López Negrete\, in 1985\, he has spent more than four decades helping national brands connect deeply and authentically with U.S. Hispanic audiences through culturally relevant marketing that drives business growth. \nAlex is the creator of the agency’s proprietary philosophy\, Maximum Return on Cultural Intelligence™\, a framework that positions culture as a powerful driver of business performance\, brand relevance\, and long-term growth. Throughout his career\, he has championed the evolution of multicultural marketing as a business discipline and helped shape a generation of bilingual and bicultural marketing leaders. \nHis contributions have earned recognition both within the advertising industry and beyond. He was named to the President’s Advisory Committee on the Fine Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by President George W. Bush and was honored by the Government of Mexico with the Ohtli Award\, the highest distinction bestowed upon civilians of Mexican descent living abroad\, in recognition of his commitment to and support of the Mexican American and Latino community in the United States. In 2021\, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Houston\, and in 2025\, he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Fame\, one of the advertising industry’s highest individual honors. \nAbout Sue De Lopez\nSue De Lopez is Vice President of Marketing at Visit San Antonio\, where she leads brand strategy and integrated marketing efforts to elevate San Antonio as a premier global destination. With more than 30 years of experience in marketing and advertising\, including leadership roles with global agencies and consultancies\, Sue has built her career at the intersection of brand growth\, cultural relevance\, and inclusive storytelling. \nA passionate advocate for the power of marketing to create meaningful connections\, Sue champions work that authentically reflects diverse audiences while delivering measurable business and economic impact. She believes brands can be both a Force for Growth and a Force for Good\, using creativity\, culture\, and purpose to strengthen communities and inspire people. \nRegistration is open to AAF members and to anyone thinking about joining. Save your seat and send your question with it. \nSave My Seat →
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/10-questions-with-district-10-mosaic-panel/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:District Event,Webinars
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SUMMARY:2027 Presidents’ Mid-Year Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Presidents’ Mid-Year Retreat brings club presidents and incoming leadership together for a working day — club health\, membership\, programming and the second half of the club year. \nThe 2027 retreat is Saturday 23 January at LSU Shreveport in Shreveport\, Louisiana. Agenda\, travel guidance and registration will be posted here. \nQuestions? Larry Brantley\, District Executive Director | 972.900.9913 | Email Larry
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/2027-presidents-mid-year-retreat/
LOCATION:LSU Shreveport\, One University Place\, Shreveport\, LA\, 71115\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Event
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SUMMARY:AAF Advertising Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:AAF’s Advertising Day on the Hill brings advertising professionals to Washington\, D.C. to meet members of Congress and their staff on the issues shaping the industry — the tax deductibility of advertising\, privacy and data legislation\, and the case for industry self-regulation. \nRegister for Advertising Day on the Hill →Registration and the full agenda are handled by AAF National. \nDistrict 10 members are encouraged to attend and to travel with the district delegation. Contact the district office if you would like to be included. \nQuestions? Larry Brantley\, District Executive Director | 972.900.9913 | Email Larry
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/aaf-advertising-day-on-the-hill/
CATEGORIES:District Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331
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SUMMARY:NSAC District 10 Competition
DESCRIPTION:The National Student Advertising Competition is AAF’s premier collegiate contest. Student teams answer a real client brief and pitch a full campaign — research\, strategy\, creative and media — to a panel of industry judges. \nDistrict 10’s competition runs Wednesday 31 March through Friday 2 April 2027 at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center in Allen\, Texas\, and closes Friday evening. The winning team advances to the AAF National Conference to compete for the national title. \nNSAC shares the hotel with ADvent10n 2027\, the district’s professional conference\, which opens Thursday evening and continues through Saturday. Students and faculty are welcome to stay on for Saturday’s professional programming — ADvent10n is a separate registration with an additional fee. Rates will be posted with conference registration. \nFaculty advisors and team captains: watch this page for the judging schedule\, room assignments and the district timeline. \nQuestions? Larry Brantley\, District Executive Director | 972.900.9913 | Email Larry
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/nsac-district-10-competition/
LOCATION:Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center\, 777 Watters Creek Blvd\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
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SUMMARY:ADvent10n 2027
DESCRIPTION:ADvent10n is AAF District 10’s annual professional conference — programming\, competition and connection for club leaders and members across Arkansas\, Louisiana\, Oklahoma and Texas. \nThe 2027 edition opens Thursday evening 1 April and runs through Saturday 3 April at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center in Allen\, Texas. \nThe District 10 National Student Advertising Competition runs in the same hotel\, starting Wednesday 31 March and finishing Friday evening. Competing students and their faculty advisors are welcome to join the professional sessions — ADvent10n is a separate registration from NSAC and carries an additional fee. \nRegistration\, agenda\, hotel block\, rates and sponsorship details will be posted here as they are confirmed. \nQuestions? Larry Brantley\, District Executive Director | 972.900.9913 | Email Larry
URL:https://aaf10.org/event/advent10n-2027/
LOCATION:Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center\, 777 Watters Creek Blvd\, Allen\, TX\, 75013\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Event
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