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Issue: #15
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November 15, 2011
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2011-12 ADDYS Call For Entries
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ADDY competition is now open. 
For specific details, please visit the ADDY section of our web site for all the pertinent information.
The ADDYs is the most prestigious creative competition in the country. Visibility of the local ADDY award competition calls attention to, supports and elevates the credibility of the entire advertising industry here in the Valley.
By participating, you may:
- Earn the local/regional/national creative recognition that your company deserves
- Celebrate the accomplishments of the creative talent within your organization
- Enhance your professional portfolio
- Leverage your winning entries via media releases and other self-promotional efforts to increase visibility, prospect for new business and win new clients
- Be featured on the AAFMP web site, included in ad club news releases and the official AAFMP eNewsletter
Deadline for entry is Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Local & Regional News
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Tempe-Based Zion & Zion Agency Adds Two Executives
Zion & Zion recently added two new hires, Peter Juergens and Steve Duffner, adding to capabilities of the growing Arizona marketing and advertising agency based in Tempe. Read press releases below.
Peter Juergens, Vice President of Strategic Services. Press release here. Steve Duffner, Vice President of Creative Insight. Press release here. 98.7 The Peak Puts Phoenix in Control with Listener Driven Radio (LDR) The desert radio waves are being controlled by Phoenix listeners with 98.7 The Peak's "U Pick It" night show, powered by Listener Driven Radio. News release here.
Extra-tall Electronic Billboard Sought for Bell, Arizona 51 According to an article in The Arizona Republic, Phoenix's new scenic corridor policy got its first test when American Outdoor Advertising goes before a hearing officer to request permission to put up an extra-tall electronic billboard at Bell Road and Arizona 51. Full story here. |
National Advertising News
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Bookmarking Banner Ads with AdKeeper
Harry Gold, CEO of Overdrive, recently wrote a Q&A column with MaryAnn Bekkedahl, the president of AdKeeper, which went beta in February, while attending the Association of National Advertisers Conference in Phoenix. Full story here.
TV -- Now with Comments According to a Nov. 9 story on RBR.com and TVBR.com, a company called Rogue Paper has developed an application dubbed "TV Tune-In" that is designed to let TV viewers engage in real-time commentary with other watchers of the programming, providing a new social dimension to television watching. The application, which the company refers to as an "Audience Engagement Platform," can be called up on another device, including a smartphone, where the user can engage in chat about programming. Full story here.
Google Masters TV Advertising According to a Nov. 10 story on RBR.com and TVBR.com, in only two years in the TV advertising arena, Google is responsible for producing five of the 10 most effective television ads featuring web sites so far this year. Full story here. |
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Ad 2sday Monthly Happy Hour is Tonight!
Date: November 15
Place: Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S. Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Come join the monthly festivities for some fun and networking. For directions and details click here.
7th Annual Mingle Bells Holiday Party
Join us for a holiday tradition, the 7th Annual Mingle Bells Holiday Party. Be sure to mark your calendars as we celebrate the holiday season with other creative and communication groups in the Valley.
Date: Wednesday, December 7
Place: Bonfire Bar and Grill Old town Scottsdale
7210 East 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to have a lot of fun and meet new friends! Be sure to visit the Ad2 web site for more information coming soon.
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Career News
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Ad 2 Phoenix's Job Bank is one of the best for industry job leads in the Valley. For information on purchasing a listing, visit the AD2 Jobs page here.
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Join AAF Metro Phoenix TODAY!
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Being a member of AAF Metro Phoenix also connects you to the entire advertising community here in the Valley (and nationally) and provides great opportunities for networking, speakers, education and valuable member discounts. It's easy to join. To become a member or renew your membership, click here. |
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