May 03, 2010
AAF District 12 & State Farm Insurance Promote Student Creativity & Talent Through NSAC
AAF District 12 of the American Advertising Federation, is pleased to announce that The Art Center Design College of Tucson will represent Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and El Paso in the 2010 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC).
April 30, 2010
Career national sales executive named Wick advertising director
Cindy Hefley, a career executive in major and national account sales and sales management, will join Wick Communications Company as director of advertising effective May 10.
April 30, 2010
AAF Tucson Names New Officers for 2010/2011
American Advertising Federation Tucson has elected its President, Vice Presidents and Board of Directors for 2010-2011. (Photo added 7/6/10)
April 27, 2010
AAF now accepting nominations for the Advertising Hall of Achievement
The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the industry's premier award for superachievers. Honor an outstanding client or colleague by nominating them for this prestigious award.
April 22, 2010
AAF Tucson Creates Non-Profit Educational Foundation
Scholarship funds raised to support students in advertising and communications.
April 21, 2010
Tucson Film Office Hosts Film Industry Summit
The Tucson Film Office invites the media and public to join leaders in the Arizona film industry for a panel discussion on the current state of film tax incentives and how they will affect the future of filming in our area. The Tucson Film Industry Summit will be Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at theTemple of Music & Art (upstairs Cabaret Theater), 330 South Scott Avenue.
April 20, 2010
AAF Tucson Receives 6 National Club Achievement Awards
AAF Tucson has received special recognition with six awards in the American Advertising Federation's 2010 National Club Achievement Competition. The local chapter received 3rd Place in the categories of Public Service, Government Relations and Club Operations, 2nd Place in the Programs category and 1st Place in Communications and Advertising Education.
April 19, 2010
PCC Student Advertising Federation Chapter President selected for the AAF Vance Stickell Internship
Out of 48 nominees from universities around the country, Pima Community College AAF Tucson Student Advertising Federation Chapter President, Michelle Thayer, has been selected for the American Advertising Federation's Vance Stickell Internship at New York Times Interactive.
April 14, 2010
AAF Tucson Advertising Hall of Fame Call for Nominations
AAF Tucson announces its Advertising Hall of Fame Call for Nominations. The Advertising Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award bestowed in the advertising industry honoring individuals who have set the standard for advertising excellence. National inductees include such luminaries as David Ogilvy, G.D. and Gertrude Crain, Ray Kroc, Mary Wells Lawrence, Jay Chiat and Karl Eller.
April 13, 2010
Congratulations - Alpha Delta Sigma Class of 2010
Alpha Delta Sigma (ADS), a National Honor Society sponsored by AAF, recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. ADS is the only national, professional advertising honorary society in American higher education. Each year hundreds of students from AAF college chapters are nominated and inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma. This year, 229 students were selected from 38 schools.
April 05, 2010
2010 AAF District 12 ADDY® Awards Winners
The American Advertising Federation District 12 ADDY® Awards judging was completed in Colorado Springs on April 3, 2010, with a distinguished judging panel of advertising creative professionals from throughout the United States. The District competition included a total of 305 entries by 107 professional and student entrants from seven advertising federation clubs throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and El Paso, TX.
April 01, 2010
Animal Infants Need Tucson's Help
There is a correlation between hot weather and homeless pets. As the temperature rises, so does the population of unwanted, lost, abandoned, and especially newborn companion animals! With Spring comes litter season and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona is already starting to see many unwanted litters of puppies and kittens that are too small, weak, or young to be adopted. These babies need special care, and we need the help of our amazing community to come together once again to lend a hand.
March 30, 2010
The 2010 Census
Please remember to return your 2010 Census forms if you have not already done so. Also, please encourage your co-workers, neighbors, family and friends to return their forms (preferably) by April 1, Census Day.
March 19, 2010
DATOS: Focus on the Hispanic Market
This research-driven event has been a big hit in Phoenix for a number of years, and now the Arizona and Tucson Hispanic Chambers bring it to Tucson with a Pima County and Southern Arizona focus.
March 15, 2010
AAF Tucson scholarship recipient selected for the AAF Vance Stickell Internship
Out of 48 nominees from universities around the country, Pima Community College Student Advertising Federation President, Michelle Thayer, has been selected for the American Advertising Federation's Vance Stickell Internship at New York Times Interactive. Michelle was also selected earlier this year to receive one of AAF Tucson's annual student scholarship awards.
March 15, 2010
Cindy Ramirez Named Media Director for The Caliber Group
Cindy Ramirez has joined The Caliber Group as media and account director responsible for media planning and buying activities, announced Linda Welter Cohen, APR, CEO of The Caliber Group. Ramirez will also be involved with business development and community-relations activities on behalf of the agency.
March 09, 2010
AAF Web Seminar Series - Brand:YOU
Get Expert Personal Brand Advice at our March Web Seminar: Brand:YOU
March 05, 2010
Tails & Ales Dog Wash
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona pairs with Tucson Roller Derby in an event sure to get tails wagging.
March 03, 2010
AAF Annouces New Employment Resources for AAF Members
The American Advertising Federation is committed to providing members with exclusive benefits to help develop their careers and maintain a competitive edge in the job market.
February 22, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 ADDY® Awards Winners
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) honored its 2010 ADDY® Awards competition winners with banquet dinner gala on February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
February 11, 2010
LP&G and Inside Tucson Business Host the Second Sangria Series Event - Sangrias, Tapas and Branding Know How
LP&G and Inside Tucson Business are hosting the second Sangria Series event on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
February 03, 2010
AAF Call for Nominations - Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award & Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award
Each year the American Advertising Federation presents the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award and the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award to distinguished and deserving members or employees of the AAF. These two important awards were created to honor service to the industry and to the AAF.
February 03, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 Advertising Professional of the Year
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) has selected Darrell Durham, director of market development for Tucson Newspapers, as 2010 Advertising Professional of the Year. The award will be officially presented at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY® Awards gala event on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
February 03, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award Recipients
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) will recognize two of our most accomplished local business women with the award named in memory of Tucson's "First Lady of Broadcasting." Robyn Frey, vice president of Bolchalk FReY Marketing and Carol Zimmerman, principal/partner of Zimmerman & Associates have both been selected to receive this year's award. The awards will be officially presented at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY® Awards gala event on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
February 02, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 Silver Medal Award
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) has selected its recipient of the 2010 AAF Silver Medal Award: Rich Moret, president of Moret & Associates Advertising. The Silver Medal award will be officially presented at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY® Awards gala event on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
February 02, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 Golden Pen Award
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) has announced the selection of David Hatfield, editor of Inside Tucson Business for Territorial Newspapers to receive its 2010 Golden Pen Award. The award will be officially presented at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY® Awards gala event on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
January 26, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 Golden Mic Award
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) has announced the selection of Ed Alexander, operations manager for Good News Radio Broadcasting's AM 1030 KVOI / 690 KCEE as recipient of its 2010 Golden Mic Award. The award will be officially presented at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY® Awards gala event on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
January 13, 2010
AAF Tucson 2010 Student Scholarship Awards
American Advertising Federation Tucson has selected this year's recipients of the association's annual student scholarships. Five $1,000 scholarships will be officially presented to the students at AAF Tucson's 29th Annual ADDY® Awards gala event on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
January 07, 2010
Tucson Values Teachers to Debut Yearlong Project, Benefitting All K-12 Teachers
Organization Hosts Public Tweetup to Make Announcement with Local Business Partners
January 04, 2010
Calling All Dogs for Tucson’s Cover Dog Search
Tucson Lifestyle magazine hosts citywide search for Tucson’s Top Dog
December 23, 2009
CFSA Launches Technical Assistance Program in Partnership with Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Cox Communications
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA), a grant making organization and a leading voice for innovative solutions in Southern Arizona, has announced a new partnership and program that will offer technical assistance to the 21 Southern Arizona nonprofit organizations that received funding in the 2009 Community Investment Grants Round, CFSA's annual competitive grant process, and the 156 organizations that submitted full online applications.
November 23, 2009
MAN’S BEST FRIEND ENJOYS THANKSGIVING FEAST AND HSSAZ SHARES PET SAFTEY TIPS FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Humans aren't the only ones who will be celebrating this Thanksgiving holiday! On Thanksgiving morning, staff and volunteers at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will be whipping up a special meal for all the four-legged friends in need of homes.
November 19, 2009
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SMOOTH HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS JAZZ SHOW & HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Critically acclaimed saxophonist Marion Meadows has epitomized cool on the contemporary jazz scene since he first hit the airwaves in the early 90s. With a total of nine albums released to date, Meadows will appear in Tucson with his newest ensemble of tantalizing jazz musicians and vocalists on Saturday, November 28 - 7:30 PM at the Westin La Paloma Resort. The Thanksgiving weekend "Smooth Home for the Holidays" show promises to be "an outside the box," musical extravaganza highlighting the many facets of Marion Meadows & Friends' musical personalities. Prior to the show, a special Holiday Boutique will showcase a variety of unique vendors to help you get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping from 5:30 - 10:30 PM. The boutiuqe is FREE and OPEN to the public!
November 13, 2009
New Tucson Career & Technical Education Advisory Council seeks business volunteers
Local high school vocational education programs are currently seeking business leaders to participate on a new city-wide Career & Technical Education Advisory Council to provide feedback regarding training and skills students should be taught as they prepare to enter the workforce.
November 09, 2009
Public Relations Pros Offer Affordable PR 102: Social Media Seminar for Nonprofit Groups
Seeing the success of social media used by area businesses to reach their customers, nonprofit groups are interested in learning more about how these new communications techniques can be used to reach donors, volunteers and clients.
October 29, 2009
AAF Tucson 29th Annual ADDY® Awards Competition Call for Entries
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAF Tucson) has issued its Call for Entries for the 29th annual ADDY Awards Competition. This competition recognizes exceptional advertising created in the Tucson metropolitan and Southern Arizona market. The ADDY Awards honor advertising excellence in all media including print, broadcast, out-of-home and public service advertising.
October 29, 2009
AAF Tucson Call For Nominations
AAF Tucson is accepting nominations for five special award honors which will be presented during its 29th Annual ADDY ® Awards gala event at The Westin La Paloma Resort on Saturday, February 20, 2010.
October 20, 2009
HSSA Wishes Tucson a Fun and Safe Howl-o-ween!
With Halloween approaching, many people's thoughts turn to ghostly costumes, candy, pumpkins, and spooky home decorations. While adults and children greatly enjoy these festivities, HSSA wants to remind everyone that this holiday can mean danger for the family pet. Many dogs and cats escape while homeowners open their doors to trick-or-treaters, or get sick if they find their way into Halloween treats. Tragically, some animals are hurt or even killed by pranksters during the holiday. Here are some tips that all pet owners should follow to ensure their pets' safety:
October 20, 2009
Pit Bull Awareness Day, October 24, 2009
October 24th is the Third Annual Nationwide Pit Bull Awareness Day! Pit Bull Awareness Day has been created to educate, raise awareness, and promote positive Pit Bull image; as well as, shatter the exaggerated stereotypes of this smart, loyal, and loving breed. In honor of this very special day, and breed, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) will be offering myth busting information about the breed as well as incredible adoption discounts for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes.
October 07, 2009
Sky Bar, “The Most Unique Bar in the Galaxy,” is coming to historic Fourth Avenue.
This fall, Brooklyn Pizza Company owner Tony Vaccaro will open Sky Bar to customers and its eyes to the universe.
October 06, 2009
Inside Tucson Business and LP&G Sangria Series
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Casa Vicente. RSVP to Jhanke@lpginc.com or call 520-624-1116 by November 2nd. Pay by check or cash at the door.
September 23, 2009
IABC Workshop Followed by Happy Hour: Harnessing Your Creativity for Work That THRIVES, 10/14/09
AAF Tucson and Ad2 Tucson members are eligible to receive discounted rates at this and other Big C association events.
September 21, 2009
Hot Jazz in the City! The inaugural Downtown Tucson Latin Jazz Festival fires up Downtown Sept. 23-26
The Downtown Tucson Partnership and the Tucson Jazz Society are bringing a new event to Downtown - the inaugural Downtown Tucson Latin Jazz Festival. The event is a collaboration between the two organizations, a first step toward planning more jazz events in the city's core.
September 17, 2009
HEAP WAVE: We Are Full of Homeless Animals, Waves of Cats and Dogs Continue to Fill the Shelter
Our dogs and cats are rubbing elbows, literally. As we start to approach fall, we are not seeing a heat wave, but instead, a "heap wave!" There are heaps and heaps of homeless cats and dogs waiting for a loving home. Every year we always see an explosion of cats and dogs during the summer months, but this year as we areapproaching fall, we are still getting hit with waves of homeless animals.
September 10, 2009
The Social Media Summit September 22nd Broadcast Live by SCORE in Tucson
Governor Brewer, Phoenix Suns and Best-selling AZ Author featured in Business Event
September 09, 2009
Chow Down for Hounds
Main Gate Square is hosting a block party benefiting the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) and the whole family, including furry members are invited! Please join us for dinner Wednesday, September 23rd at Main Gate Square (University Blvd & Park Ave) between 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM for the 2nd annual Chow Down for Hounds event.
September 09, 2009
UA Student-Run Advertising Agency Launched
A team of UA Eller College of Management is launching an advertising agency that will be managed by University students.
September 08, 2009
Eurofresh Farms Wins “Marketing Excellence” Award from Trade Publication
Produce Business Magazine Honors Greenhouse Grower for “Arizona Grown” Campaign
September 04, 2009
Second Chance for Love - Fall National Adoption Weekend!
HSSA Adoptions at Petsmart Locations Friday thru Sunday Sept. 11th -13th
September 03, 2009
Metropolitan Pima Alliance Announces ’09 Common Ground Awards
Community Planning Organization Honors Local Collaborative Projects and Events
September 01, 2009
EL CHARRO WEEK IS COMING! AND YOU’RE BEING DRAFTED!
Starting on the eve of Mexican Independence Day, September 15th and going thru September 22nd, each El Charro Café will be featuring great specials on food, drink, and gift cards to commemorate our upcoming 88th year in business!
August 31, 2009
It’s the End of the Summer - Now’s a better time than ever to come visit HSSA!
Summer is finally coming to an end; kids are back in school, and the weather, well. . . it's still hot. Now is a better time than ever to adopt from the Humane Society of Southern Arizona; we still have discounts on adoptions! But hurry, these summer adoption specials are coming to an end Wednesday, Sept. 2nd and then adoption fees will be back to normal. Already have a fury one at home? Call now to save $20 of fall training classes.
August 24, 2009
Tucson Pima Arts Council seeks new board member
A professional with marketing and public relations experience is needed to fill this board position.
August 21, 2009
El Charro 100 Fastest Growing in U.S.
Tucson's own El Charro Café has made the July/August 2009 Hispanic Business
Magazine's list of 100 fastest growing businesses, ranking #62 out of 100 listed.
August 18, 2009
Young Advertising Innovators to Be Honored at 2009 Advertising Hall of Achievement
Inductees From Advertising Age & Creativity, Coca-Cola North America, Gotham, Inc., Mediabrands, NBC Universal, Starcom MediaVest Group and Toy New York Will Be Recognized.
August 12, 2009
American Airlines & American Association of People with Disabilities launch Inaugural ‘ALTITUDE AWARD’ call for entries
American Airlines and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are pleased to announce the creation of the "Altitude Award" honoring the best U.S. television commercials featuring authentic depictions of people with disabilities.
August 04, 2009
BUFFALO EXCHANGE WINS AMERICAN INHOUSE DESIGN AWARD
In-house creative pair wins advertising award in Graphic Design USA national design competition.
July 15, 2009
TechNewsArizona.com Debuts
“Sci-Tech-Engine” Economy Ignites Regional News Portal
July 15, 2009
Planet Beach® Debuts Award-Winning Contempo Spa™ Franchise in Tucson
New Tucson Location to Provide Community with State-of-the-Art Skin Care and Wellness Services
July 10, 2009
AAF Elects 2009 Board of Directors and Officers
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) named industry executives to its board of directors effective July 1, 2009. Frank Cooper, CMO, Sparkling Beverages, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages, has been elected as Chairman. Mike Shaw, President-Sales & Marketing of ABC Television Network, has been elected Vice Chairman. The announcement was made at the AAF National Conference 2009 in Washington, D.C.
July 09, 2009
AD2 Tucson accepting applications for 2009-2010 Public Service Campaign
Ad2 Tucson is calling on all non-profit organizations in the Tucson community to apply for a FREE public awareness campaign. Application forms available from this featured news item.

























