Trivia Night at Three Notch’d with Ad 2
Three Notch’d 24 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesTo celebrate our official reinstatement in the Roanoke market, Ad 2 Roanoke is having a meetup at Three Notch’d where they will be hosting a trivia night! Learn more about Ad 2, hang out with other young professionals in the advertising/marketing industry, and win some prizes together playing trivia! First Drink on Us! Who doesn’t […]
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Webinar
Unlocking ChatGPT’s Potential: A Deep Dive into Prompt Engineering Join us on October 6 for an informative lunch webinar where Douglas Pitzer, M.Ed., of Strokes of Genius, dives into the world of ChatGPT and explores the art of prompt engineering. Whether you’re a developer, a content creator, or just curious about leveraging AI language models effectively, this […]
Awards Submissions Open
The entry period for the Western Virginia Advertising Awards is Nov. 1, 2023-Jan. 10, 2024. The American Advertising Awards is the industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 25,000 entries every year. Awards honor advertising excellence in all media, including online, non-traditional, print, broadcast, and out-of-home. It is the first level of a […]
Ad 2 & AAF Roanoke Holiday Party
Olde Salem Brewing Company - Market Street 315 Market St SE, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesAd 2 & AAF Roanoke Holiday Party Join us for a festive Holiday Party on December 14 at Olde Salem Brewing Company - Market Street, hosted by Ad 2 and AAF Roanoke! Starting at 5:30 pm, get ready for an evening of fun with Minute-to-Win-It games, a spirited Holiday Hat Competition, and more! Plus, there's […]
“Outed: LGBTQ+ Representation in Advertising” Lunch & Learn
Outed: LGBTQ+ Representation in Advertising Join us on January 16 for a virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by AAF Roanoke, where we delve into the nuanced world of LGBTQ+ representation in advertising. Our featured speaker, Kurt Thigpen, is a distinguished public official, best-selling author, and award-winning advertising executive. Kurt's journey from rural Hazlehurst, Georgia, to […]
Touchdown Takes: Super Bowl Ad Review Party
Starr Hill Brewery 6 Old Whitmore Ave, Virginia, United StatesTouchdown Takes: Super Bowl Ad Review Party Get ready for an afternoon of ad brilliance and creative insights! AAF Roanoke presents "Touchdown Takes," a Super Bowl Ad Review Party hosted at the vibrant Starr Hill Brewery. Join us on February 12 at noon for an exciting event where we'll dive into this year's Super Bowl […]
Awards Gala
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center 110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesCelebrate the best of the region in advertising at the Western Virginia Advertising Awards Gala. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! After-party tickets are still available and can be purchased for $15 at the gala.
Order Award Duplicates or Forward Silvers
Silver Award Forwarding Award winners can forward Silver ADDY entries to District 3 to be judged again (Golds are automatically forwarded), keeping the momentum of your winning entry active in the second round of the three-tiered American Advertising Awards. Silver forwarding is $105 per entry and there is no limit to the number of Silver […]
Media Week 2024
The Radford University School of Communication and the Roanoke American Advertising Federation presents Media Week 2024 at Radford University on March 25, 26, and 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Heth Hall 014. Come hear presentations from leading media outlets in Southwest Virginia on the power of media to reach audiences, tell stories, and […]
Blog Like a Boss: Storytelling for SEO Success Lunch & Learn
Blog Like a Boss: Storytelling for SEO Success In the era of ChatGPT and AI dominating discussions on marketing and writing assistance, let's not overlook a crucial aspect of exceptional blogging – the art of crafting content for humans. Join us for an insightful session with Carrie Cousins from LeadPoint Digital on April 3 at […]
Music Bingo & Mingle
Olde Salem Brewing Company - Market Street 315 Market St SE, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesMusic Bingo & Mingle Get ready for an evening of Music Bingo & Mingle! Before the bingo fun kicks off, join us at 5:30 pm for some casual networking with fellow AAF members and industry friends. It’s the ideal mix of business and pleasure—who says you can’t have both? Here’s the Plan: Date: Wednesday, August […]
Kickball Tournament
DUE TO WEATHER, this event has been postponed until the spring. We’re stoked to announce Ad 2 & AAF Roanoke’s annual kickball tournament! Please read the information below to learn more about this event. Contact info@aafroanoke.org with any questions or concerns. Event Details Event Schedule Cost of Tickets Each participant in the event will receive: […]