AAF Polk County

Our friends at?Echo Delta?are hosting a Halloween Costume Party & Mixer on 10/30 from 4-6pm at?Grove Roots Brewing?and you’re invited! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy craft brews, great company, and a killer time with fellow advertising and marketing pros. Don’t miss out on the networking and spooky vibes—see you there! RSVP at www.aaf-polk.org.

?? We’re excited to announce our panelists for The Creative Couch on October 15 at Catapult Lakeland, Inc.! ?? We're thrilled to hear from Rachel Lee Newell, Creative Director at Echo Delta, Sofia Ramos, MBA, Chief Marketing Officer at Southeastern University, and Sara Taylor, Marketing & PR Manager at GMF Steel Group. These industry leaders will be sharing their creative journeys, insights, and strategies that have shaped their success. Stay tuned for in-depth features on each of our panelists! Space is limited, so don’t wait—grab your tickets now before they’re gone! ??? https://lnkd.in/efYC2P5P

?? We’re pleased to announce the return of The?Creative?Couch?on Tuesday, October 15, at Catapult Lakeland, Inc. This annual event gathers leading marketing and?creative?professionals for a night of insights and networking. ????? Our speaker lineup will be announced shortly. Visit?www.aaf-polk.org?for ticket details. #CreativeCouch #AAFPolk #IndustryLeaders #GetCreative #AAFMeetup #CreativeNetworking #MarketingInsights

Start the?AAF?calendar year with a bang at Cocktails + Creatives on Wednesday, August 21! We’re bringing together advertising and creative pros at the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club for a relaxed evening of networking and idea-sharing.?AAF?members, your first drink’s on us! Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with some of the best in the biz. Learn more at?aaf-polk.org.?#AAFLakeland #CreativeNetworking

?? Call for Polk AdFed Board of Director nominations ?? Interested in being a leader of the club? Send us your membership info so we can get you on the voting ballot in time for our May 15th meeting, where we'll be doing trivia night at Swan Brewing! aaf-polk.org/contact/

There’s nothing like spring baseball! Come join AAF at Publix Field, as we’ve reserved a suite to cheer on the Lakeland Flying Tigers as they take the field for their first home game against the Bradenton Marauders on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30PM. Tickets are limited, register today to reserve your spot by?this Friday! https://lnkd.in/ekYMFFWp

We had a lot to celebrate at our 2024 #FancyAAF American Advertising Awards! ?? Our very own Tim Cox was inducted into the AAF District 4 Florida & Caribbean Advertising Hall of Fame -- an honor that celebrates exceptional advertisers for their dedication, innovation, and mentorship! ?? We welcomed Nick Stone into the Silver Medal Award Program, an award that recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising in our community! ?? Judges Choice Awards, chosen by each judge from this year's competition that stood out to them the most! Congratulations to Publix Super Markets, AgAmerica, CNP, and Florida Southern College! ? Benny Awards, awarded to the best entry of each of the major categories! Congratulations to Publix, Tinsley Creative, AgAmerica, Good Intents Marketing, and Lakeland Electric! ?? And finally, Publix Super Markets took home our Best of Show with their amazing Monopoly Game!! Congratulations to all our ADDY Winners and Award honorees! We love being able to showcase our community's bold creativity! To see the full list of winners, visit our awards page and review our Winner's Book! https://lnkd.in/eFvRfwpm

The Winners Booklet is up on our website! ?? Another huge congratulations to our award winners and thank you to our members and entrants who submitted their work. Without you, none of this is possible. To view/download the book visit https://lnkd.in/eFvRfwpm. Printed copies available upon request. Credits:?Shelby Poling

We had a Fancy time at our annual gala celebrating and honoring the creators and visionaries in our community. Each award was not just a reconogition of talent but a tribute to the passion and dedication poured into every project. #FancyAAF Thank you to our board, especially Allen Reed for spearheading this effort - and our sponsors, your partnership empowers our club to continue to recognize the creativity in our county! Publix Super Markets @blackoakcreative MADE Brands Tinsley Creative CNP AgAmerica @hallcommunications @idxbrands @fhevents @lkldsymphony @digitechgraphics Austin Dingess