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January 2022
Intro to TikTok for Brands
Curious about TikTok and how the fastest-growing social platform can work for brands? Interested in diving into the TikTok creator ecosystem, but unsure how to start? Join Lena Katz, head of creator development at Ampersand, an AOI-Pro company, for an Intro to TikTok for Brands. Katz worked in Creator Solutions for TikTok, the vital strategy team that liaised between brands’ agencies, TikTok sales, and top-tier creators to execute some of the biggest campaigns hitting FYP—for brands including Spotify, American Eagle,…
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Super Bowl Ad Review
Emcee Kianna Price will walk a panel of SPORTS and ADVERTISING experts through the best and worst spots from the Big Game. Panelists: Tom Field of Valley Business Front Caitlin Hunnicutt of Meridian Financial in Raleigh, NC Brad Timofeev of LeadPoint Digital Brent Williams of iHeart Media in NYC Details Tuesday, February 15, 12 PM Register and you will be emailed a Zoom link Cost: Free for all, $5 donation appreciated to support AAF education programs and scholarships REGISTER NOW
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Western Virginia Advertising Awards Gala
AAF Roanoke will honor the best advertising created locally during 2021 at the Western Virginia Advertising Awards Gala on March 5, 2022. New for this year: The awards gala includes a sit-down meal and an option for your company to reserve a table for 8. The Center on 9th Street location includes a large space -- with plenty of social distancing -- so you can enjoy the awards gala. The gala will include awards presentations for the Western Virginia Advertising…
Find out more »Buzz4Good Premier Watch Party
Join us for a free special evening that highlights the Roanoke Valley’s arts and cultural organizations that collaborated March 4-6 for the amazing ROANOKE ARTS POP! 6:00 p.m. – Doors open (beer, wine, soft drinks and concessions available for purchase) 6:30 p.m. – Encore showing of the Feb. 23 episode 7:00 p.m. – Blue Ridge PBS premier of the newest episode The event is FREE, but registration is requested. Register here.
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Inclusion in Outreach
Join AAF Roanoke as we host Kat Pascal (Latinas Network and the Hispanic Business Advisor for the SBDC) with Karen Dubón Sayre and Dr. Kasey Richardson (Resonance Research & Advocacy) as they discuss how to create authentic change in your organization's marketing efforts to appeal to and represent a broader audience. About the panel: Kat Pascal , Kp Strategies Agency, is an experienced consultant and business advisor with a demonstrated history in operations management. She has worked in banking and manufacturing,…
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