Events Calendar

Diversity

The Right Fit

Nike Footwear Inc.'s Wilson W. Smith III, Design Director for Nike Tennis and Court Division, will be speaking on Tuesday April 29 at 6:30 pm at the Orlando Sentinel about how Nike targets diverse markets when selling.

Smith began his career as an Interior Designer. He quickly rose up, becoming a senior designer in seven years, giving him the chance to create the famous Nike Cross Trainers. Smith was the design master behind Andre Agassi's signature line and also worked with Michael Jordan to produce the Air Jordan. As the Director of the Tennis and Court Division, Smith has tennis stars like Serena Williams and Roger Federer endorsing his design know-how.

Come out and participate in networking opportunities through Ad2 Orlando, and stay for Smith's Presentation.

When:
Tuesday, April 29
6 p.m. Check-in and Networking
6:30 p.m. Program

Where:
Orlando Sentinel - Main Conference Room
633 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 420-5000
(Parking is free at the Orlando Sentinel's visitor lot on Orange Ave. Entrance is just south of Colonial Dr.)

Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, FREE if you sign up for membership at the event
RSVP: Please send an email to rsvp@ad2orlando.org
Refreshments: Provided by Tijuana Flats

Programs

The Art of Selling Your Ideas

Ad2 has asked a few of our favorite presentation specialists to share their helpful hints on creating and implementing persuasive, believable presentations. The speakers will demonstrate essential skills such as speaking with confidence, creating visually-stimulating PowerPoint slides and gathering relevant and conclusive research. Learn the tricks needed to wow your clients and close them on the spot!

When: Wednesday, April 23 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Where:
Theatre Downtown
2113 N Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32804
(Parking is available next door at Florida Hospital.)

Who:
Ginny Kopf – Vocal/Speech Coach
Jim Merchant – Powerpoint Guru
Amanda Coho - Research Expert

Cost: FREE to members, $5 for students and $10 for non-members
RSVP for yourself and a friend today by contacting rsvp@ad2orlando.org
Questions? Contact: programs@ad2orlando.org
Refreshments: Plenty of snacks provided. Drink specials/full bar offered all night.

Education

Intern Pursuit

Intern Pursuit, an informal gathering of potential student interns and organizations seeking interns, will be held on Wednesday, April 2, between 6:30 and 8:00 PM in the Conference Center at the Orlando Sentinel (Colonial Dr. and Orange Ave.).

You'll meet many potential interns eager to learn about your organization and how they can assist you during summer or fall semester. If possible, bring handouts describing the intern's duties. Please join us!

Please do not bring large trade displays as space is limited. Table-top materials are fine.

You may RSVP by e-mail to BDavis626@aol.com

Socials

Show Us Your Shamrock

Start the St. Patty's Day celebration early this year with Ad2 Orlando. We'll be celebrating Irish-style at Lizzy McCormack's on Thursday, March 13 starting at 6 p.m. Wear all the green gear and Irish flare you can find to Catch the Luck of the Irish with one of our great giveaways: golf at Alaqua and EA Sports games.

Receive your first drink FREE and then take advantage of the great drink and appetizer specials! We don't have a pot o' gold to give away, but everyone who joins in on the fun will walk away with the luck of the Irish.

Location: Lizzy McCormack's in downtown Orlando
Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: Meet you at the pot o' gold at 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE to members and $5 for non-members
RSVP: Lizzy McCormack's, Alaqua, EA Sports and MatchUp Promotions

Programs

From Concept to Completion

A program showcasing real life case studies from Orlando agencies and studios that will re-live the experience of creating the project from start to finish, including how various elements of the campaign were developed and produced.

Featuring:
• Fry Hammond Barr with the "Asterisks" Campaign for Bright House Networks
• Knight with the "Education is In" Campaign for Valencia Community College

Location: Orlando Sentinel - in the main conference room (Downtown at 633 N Orange Ave.)
Date: Wednesday, January 23rd
Time: 6PM - ?
Cost: FREE for members and $5 for non-members (includes light refreshments)
RSVP: Capacity is limited for the event, please RSVP to rsvp@ad2orlando.org to secure your spot!

Questions? Email Dominique Brent and Jennifer Gammichia at programs@ad2orlando.org.

Socials

The Ugly Sweater Social

Bust out your ugly sweater for an evening of mixing and mingling with Ad2 and AAF Orlando.

Bows, beads, snowmen, lights and tinsel…the more on your sweater the hotter you'll look. Enter to win the Ugliest Sweater Contest, judged by Jade from XL 106.7, and you could win one of the following prizes:

1st Place Prize: $200 bar tab
2nd Place Prize: $100 bar tab
3rd Place Prize: $500 worth of promo items from Match Up Promotions

Eat, drink and be merry with food, drink specials and even more prizes such as an XL 106.7fm Prize Package and Pair of Magic Tickets.

Location: Monkey Bar in downtown Orlando
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2007
Time: 6PM-9PM
Cost: $10 or FREE if you bring an unwrapped Baby DJ toy donation!
RSVP: rsvp@ad2orlando.org

Education

Ad2 Orlando Mentor Program

Ad2 will be holding its 3rd annual Mentor Program this Winter. Students, if you would like to have a mentor in the advertising/marketing/public relations industry for the Spring 2008 semester, please contact Ad2 Orlando for an application. For more information please contact the Ad2 Education Committee Chairs, Kim Truelove and Wayne Kan, at education@ad2orlando.org.

If you'd like to be a mentor, please download and fill out this application.

If you're a student and would like to be matched up with a mentor, please download and fill out this application.

NOTE: The application will download as a .zip file. Double-click on the file and it will open up as a Word .doc.

Education

Ad2 Orlando Student Portfolio Review

Attention, students! Gather up your portfolios and start that list of questions. Ad2 will be holding its annual Portfolio Review for Central Florida students on Wed, Nov. 14, 2007 from 6 – 8 pm at the Orlando Sentinel.

Come out and meet, listen to, and have your portfolios reviewed by some of Central Florida's top creative directors, including:

• Scott Disbennett - Creative Director & Partner - Evok Advertising
• Klaus Heesch - Creative Director & Principal - Juicy Temples
• Julio Lima - Creative Activist/Director & Principal - Say it Loud
• Jeff Matz - Creative Director & Partner - Lure Design
• Gordon Weller - Associate Creative Director & Copywriter - PUSH
• Forest Young - Director of Brand Integration - PUSH

When: Wednesday, October 17, from 6 – 8 pm
Where: Citrus Restaurant (821 North Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando)
Cost: $5 - Ad 2/OAF Members; $10 - Non-members

RSVP: Please send responses to RSVP@ad2orlando.org

Contact: education@ad2orlando.org with any questions.

Programs

Ad 2 Presents: The Future of Advertising

Five industry visionaries host a discussion as panelists on "The Future of Advertising." Each will bring their own insight into the mediums and messaging technology that advertising professionals will use in the future.

Featuring:

• Forest Young of PUSH - Guerrilla Marketing
• Ryan Frazier of Comcast - Outdoor Marketing
• Marcelle Turner of Mindcomet - B2B and Using User Feedback in Email
• Erik Hersman of Mindcomet - Social Media and Blogging
• Wagner Bucci dos Santos of Beloved Marketing - Experiential Marketing

When: Wednesday, October 17, from 6 – 8 pm
Where: Citrus Restaurant (821 North Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando)
Cost: $5 - Ad 2/OAF Members; $10 - Non-members

To reserve your spot: rsvp@Ad2orlando.org

Questions? Programs@ad2orlando.org

Socials

Ad2/OAF's Kick-Off Event!

Ad2 Orlando will host a Kick-Off event to celebrate the upcoming Ad2 and OAF year! Come show your advertising team spirit, even receive your first drink FREE and enter to WIN one of our great raffle prizes: a copy of NCAA 2008, a pair of UCF tickets for the upcoming season and a signed UCF football.

Existing and new members welcome. Please encourage your friends to join in the fun and learn more about Ad2 and OAF!

The Kick-Off Begins: Thursday, September 13 from 6 – 8 pm
Come and Show Your Team Spirit at: The Clubhouse on the corner of Pine and Magnolia
Cost: $5 for Non-Members and FREE to all Ad2 and OAF Members
RSVP to: rsvp@ad2orlando.org
Contact: Melanie or Chrystal at socials@ad2orlando.org with any questions

Hope to see you there!

Sponsored by: The Clubhouse on Pine; Martinez, Olson & Associates; UCF; EA Sports