May 15th • 12:00-1:00 pm
Tapas 12 West

(ONE WEEK EARLIER)

Membership Luncheon

Curtis & Carrie Zimmerman, Zimmerman Agency

From Now To Wow!

An exploration of the increased value of WOW! in today's world of marketing and communications.  "Ideas" are once again the key differentiator in a marketing world cluttered by online and offline options and an audience that is becoming increasingly disinterested in what brands have to say about themselves.

The Zimmermans are partners in the largest independent hospitality / public relations agency in the United States, which is also the seventh largest female-owned company in Florida.

The agency built a solution driven platform called "fuzion" to encourage, promote and at times demand a blended approach to client challenges that goes beyond the form of integration that most agencies preach. It works because the agency has an equal balance of disciplines that most agencies simply can't replicate.

Carrie Zimmerman, revered in the industry for her creativity and innovation, has made presentations in Egypt, Russia, Singapore, Great Britain and Costa Rica, as well across the United States. Most recently, she was named “One of America’s Top Ten Savviest Businesswomen” by Microsoft.

The Zimmerman Agency touts billings of more than $130 million and has clients from Moscow, New York and Beijing to Hamburg, Hong Kong and Dubai. Clients include mega brands such as CitiBusiness, Aflac, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, LXR and Bertram Yacht.

May 2 - 4
Dt. Petersburg

District Conference and ADDY Awards

Come “Dilly Dalî” with the industry’s finest at the 2008 AAF 4th District Annual Conference and Addy Awards Gala. The theme of this year’s event is “Dilly Dalî” — a direct connection to the world famous Dalî Museum, which is located in St. Petersburg.

Don’t miss great workshops, industry networking and speakers including Sally Hogshead, industry superstar and author of Radical Careering

Attendees will also get a chance to explore great vendors and exceptional services at the Advertising Expo. Exhibitors ranging from print to video to web...and everything in between! Expo will run Friday through Sunday. Please visit dillydali.com for more exhibitor information.

May 15th • 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Best Western Gateway Grand • 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606

Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase –
“Let Your Business Shine”

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Business Showcase where the Ad Fed is, for the first time, setting up a display to promote the Advertising industry. This table top expo allows Chamber members the opportunity to display their products and services to each other, and to the community at large. Join us by stopping by and showing your support for our great industry!

May 21st • 5:00 pm
Tapas 12 West

2008 Advertising Auction and Expo

• Download Catalog of Items

Mark your calendar for the 2008 Advertising Auction & Expo on Wednesday, May 21 beginning at 5pm at Steve’s Café Américain. Your business can save up to 70% on advertising media including print, radio, television, web design and more. It’s such a deal, it’s a steal! Entrance is only $10 at the door.

We are also looking for advertisers to donate items for the live and silent auctions for this year’s event. If your business donates an item(s) valued at $2,000 or more, you’ll be able to have a table during the 2008 Advertising Auction & Expo to tell potential clients about your business and how you can benefit them in addition to being one of our “greatest” contributors to the event and receiving sponsorship mentions in all print, radio and television advertisements promoting the event.