Ready to Learn More about Interactive/Social Marketing?

Take the mystery out of going from offline to online with area interactive marketing experts. Join us for a day-long workshop organizes by AAF-Fort Worth. Attend large group sessions on social media, user experience and paid search. Or, visit smaller workshops on media planning and buying and designing for the web. Be sure to join us for lunch and our roundtable discussion with the experts.

WHEN:

Friday, October 16, 2009

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:

International Plaza Building

4055 International Plaza (near the intersection of Hulen and I-20)

Fort Worth, TX 76109

RSVP

Wednesday, October 15, 2009

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EVENT SUMMARY

EVENT AGENDA

Red Productions on the Cowboys’ Jumbotron

Little did they know, the one hundred thousand people that filled Cowboys Stadium Sunday not only got to be a part of the first game in the new stadium, but also the debut of a Red Productions video on the largest screen in the world. Through a charitable partnership with Happy Hill Farm Academy, Red Productions has built a repertoire of high impact videos featuring the Dallas Cowboys.

Three season opener videos debuted at the Flowserve Dallas Cowboys Kickoff Luncheon on September 3rd before being showcased on the massive 60-yard screens in the new stadium. Sam Parnell, editor for Red Productions, had the opportunity to be at the game to see the video on the jumbotron. “It was really exciting to see our work up on that giant screen. Fellow Cowboys fans surrounded me, and they were all screaming, counting down with the video and taking pictures of the screen. It was pretty surreal,” said Parnell.

This milestone came exactly one year to the date after a Red Productions commercial screened on one of the largest venues in Times Square – the NASDAQ Tower. The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Technology Business Council was in NYC to preside over a NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony and their 30-second spot was played during the last hour of the market.

To see the videos you can visit the Cowboys Portfolio on our website at http://www.redproductions.com/portfolio/cowboys.

To read the press release from last year’s Times Square debut, you can click here, http://www.redproductions.com/news/article/27.

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

ADDY^® Afterhours
October 7, 2009

Time to start thinking about the Addy’s again and we know just the thing to get you in that frame of mind…ADDY Afterhours

Join us for drinks and appetizers at:

The Vault – Tower Room

525 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, 76102

Wed., October 7, 2009

6:00-7:30 p.m.

We’ll feature the winners reel from the 2009 National ADDY® Awards on the flat screens to get you thinking about your submissions for the 2010 Fort Worth ADDYs. Early submission is in December!

All of that thinking requires sustenance, so we’ll provide appetizers and The Vault is offering Happy Hour priced drinks.

FEES - Member - $17.00; Non-Member - $20.00

REGISTER NOW

Ads That Shouldn't Have Run

Could the ads you create for your clients cost you money? Imagine, a meeting with a lawyer that won't cost you money! It could, however, save you money, clients, headaches and visits from attorneys.

Jim Astrachan of Astrachan Gunst Thomas presents an informative and entertaining program that educates advertising and marketing professionals on the legal dangers of advertising.

WHEN - Wednesday, October 21st, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE - Joe T. Garcia's "La Puertita"
2201 N. Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX 76164

FEES - Member - $20.00; Non-Member - $35.00; Student - $15.00

REGISTER NOW

Change of Plans Part II

Due to the weather, the volleyball tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been re-scheduled for October 10. You can register for the October 10 tournament by clicking here.

Change of Plans for Saturday

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Reunion Party planned for this Saturday at 8 p.m. has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and, if you have already registered, your monies will refunded. Please stay tuned for our other upcoming event announcements.

The volleyball tournament is still taking place and you can register by clicking here. Your participation is key to providing an education for advertising students. We look forward to seeing you on the court this Saturday!

Super Ad Swag!

Visit Café Press for some Super Ad Swag – ringer tees, trucker hats and even something for the kiddos. Order yours today!

WARREN DOUGLAS POWERS UP FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TV SPOTS FOR ALLIED ELECTRONICS

Warren Douglas Creative Brand Marketing has released a media preview of the first of two national television commercials for Allied Electronics Inc. The :30 and :15 second efforts are set to begin airing nationwide next week, and are the company’s first-ever TV spots.

The preview is available for viewing by members of the media at the following link: http://www.warrendouglas.com/alliedtv.html

“Allied approached us with a very simple request,” said Steve Hanthorn, Warren Douglas’ Creative Director, “They wanted to shake up their industry by entering an arena rarely trafficked by electronic component suppliers: television. Of course we were very happy to oblige.”

The first commercial, entitled “The Engineers,” features two electrical engineers locked in a debate over which is better, the more “old school” Allied catalog or the immediate-response Allied website. When they’re unable to reach a consensus agreeably, things are settled in an unexpectedly humorous way.

“Allied’s primary consumer targets are smart, savvy professionals who aren’t easily impressed. We needed to grab them with something they could relate to, but was also uniquely amusing. We believe these ads accomplish just that,” said Hanthorn.

Allied Electronics’ Marketing Director Elisa Weber expressed the company’s appreciation for the final product: “We couldn’t be more pleased with how the spots from Warren Douglas have turned out – I can honestly say they’ve exceeded our wildest expectations.

“We can’t wait to see how our industry reacts … we think they’ll be pleasantly surprised!”

Fort Worth’s Red Productions was tapped for filming, editing and posting duties on the project, with Greg Beauchamp handling director’s chores and studio owner Red Sanders acting as producer.