AAF Buffalo

Double trouble! Whipping up social posts and planning the AAA’s by night. Introducing our Social Chair and AAA’s Co-Chair Hailey Rozanski! ‼️ 📸 By day: Account Executive at FARM By night: AAF Social Chair & AAA’s Co-Chair Fav Buffalo food: Nine-Eleven Wings Ad obsessed with: The Vanderpump Rules Chili's ad spot OR the Josh Allen Gatorade commercial and banner downtown Why someone should become a member of AAF Buffalo: Joining AAF is an excellent opportunity to connect with professionals across the advertising industry. Whether you're a copywriter, account manager, web developer, or graphic designer, you'll find a welcoming community and make lasting friendships at different agencies.

Meet Our Board Members Monday! Cool, comms and collective. Introducing Chair of Communications, Kit Kuebler! 📚 By day: Senior Copywriter at Crowley Webb By night: AAF Buffalo VP of Communications Fav Buffalo food: A charred gameday glizzy, must be Sahlens! Ad obsessed with: I love the Bills social media account, everything they put out has me laughing. Why someone should become a member of AAF Buffalo: I mean, who doesn't love a good deal?! You have to be a member to attend the awards show. So the earlier you join, the sooner you can soak up all the benefits that come with. Like discounts on event tickets!

Let’s get spooky 👻 at AdTrivia 2024! An interactive, competitive event for the Buffalo Ad World, trivia will consist of topics like general ad insights ✍️, Buffalo-based knowledge 🏈, and event some fun Halloween nuggets 🎃. Winner takes home our AdTrivia 2024 Trophy 🏆 and the first round of drinks is on us! 🍻 Meet you at 42 North in Downtown Buffalo on October 29th! Register today and get ready for a night of haunted fun 🦇 https://ow.ly/QAXC50TwwYi

The American Advertising Awards submissions open in October! Ensure you’re entering your work in the strongest way possible at AdMonth’s third event, the American Advertising Awards Workshop. On the agenda: Buffalo award show updates Tips and tricks for submissions A quick recap on what is winning AAA Nationals Expert answers to your unique questions on the submission process Speakers include: Josh Gumulak Account Director at FARM Marketing Agency (Former President, AAA expert) Chelsea Carney Designer at White Bicycle (Former AAA Co-Chair) Caroline Buchas Digital Operations Manager at Catholic Health (Former President, led the ship when the board had to run the first in-person AAA post covid) Lindsay Neilson Senior Art Director at Mr. Smith Agency (Current president, former AAA Co-Chair) Link for early bird tickets https://ow.ly/x8QH50TuVYi This event is open to anyone in the advertising and arts industries looking to submit work to the American Advertising Awards this year or learn more about the show. Students and pros are welcome! Bundle your tickets with our other events during AdMonth by Oct 1 and save. Plus, be entered into a drawing to win 5 tickets to the AAA awards!

Week two of AdMonth might be our favorite. Join us for a panel at Riveter Design that features some of Buffalo’s most influential female advertisers who have led teams to victory, shattered glass ceilings and delivered badass creative more times than we can count. We can't think of a single reason not to be in the room as these women share their journeys, expert insights and more. Panelist include: Lauren Molenda Owner + Brand Strategist at Riveter Design Chrissy Pyne Partner + Creative Director at Mr. Smith Agency Amy Pecoraro Senior Vice President + Creative Operations at The Martin Group Andalyn Courtney Vice President + Creative Director at Crowley Webb Early bird tickets & more info https://ow.ly/gbMs50TucFV Bundle your AdMonth tickets & save! Going to multiple events? We have an option to bundle your tickets by Oct. 1 and save! Bundling will enter you into a drawing to win 5 tickets to the AAA awards.

SIX upcoming events you don't want to miss. 1. AAF Buffalo's Annual Meeting TONIGHT @ Big Ditch Brewing Company | 6-8 pm A happy hour to meet our new board members, hear about our plans for the year and even have the opportunity to voice your own ideas for the club. Tickets & more info https://ow.ly/r3vt50Tubsk 2. Fall Student Agency Tour THIS FRIDAY | 2:30-5 pm A guided walking tour for students to explore some of the top agencies in downtown Buffalo including Crowley Webb, The Martin Group and dPost. Tickets & more info https://ow.ly/qTeT50Tubso 3. AdMonth October 1, 8, 16 & 29 4 events across 4 weeks in October including a headshot happy hour, a women in Buffalo advertising discussion, an American Advertising Awards workshop and AdTrivia. Tickets & more info https://ow.ly/gvgr50Tubsr

Pros and students, Kickoff AdMonth with a kickass new headshot by the talented Eric Tronolone! Headshots and Hops is a networking happy hour that includes a professional headshot session, a drink on us and a chance to socialize with others in the industry. Grab early bird tickets and more details here. https://ow.ly/79zQ50TsITb Bundle your AdMonth tickets by Oct. 1 and save! Bundling will enter you into a drawing to win 5 tickets to the AAA awards.

Are you joining the meeting? We sure hope so! Our Annual Meeting, a special happy hour event for both members and non-members, is this Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Big Ditch Brewing Company. On the agenda: Meeting our new president Committee chair updates New board member introductions Club plans for this year National club updates Time to voice your ideas Link to join us here! https://ow.ly/LlYt50TsJw2

Calling all advertising and arts professionals and students! Dates are out and tickets are live for our first ever AdMonth! Join us for 4 events in 4 weeks throughout October. Plus, we have an option to bundle your tickets by Oct. 1 and save! Bundling will enter you into a drawing to win 5 tickets to the AAA awards. Here's the lineup: Day 1 Headshots & Hops A networking happy hour at Seneca One that includes a professional headshot session with photographer Eric Tronolone. https://ow.ly/tpse50TpoZv Day 2 Women in Advertising A night of conversations and connections at Riveter Design with some of the most influential women in the Buffalo advertising space. Speakers to be announced soon! https://ow.ly/qKVH50TpoZr Day 3 The American Advertising Awards Workshop Head over to FIFTEEN and score award show updates before anyone else, tips and tricks for submissions, a quick recap on what is winning AAA Nationals and expert answers to your unique questions on the submission process. https://ow.ly/jSc150TpoZz Speakers include: Josh Gumulak - Account Director @ FARM (Former President, AAA Expert) Chelsea Carney - Senior Designer @ White Bicycle (Former AAA Co Chair) Caroline Buchas - Digital Operations Manager @ Catholic Health (Former President, led the ship when the board had to run the first in person AAA post covid) Lindsay Neilson - Senior Art Director @ Mr. Smith Agency (Current president, Former AAA Co Chair) Day 4 AdTrivia Closeout AdMonth by flexing your random advertising knowledge over at 42N The Flats. Teams up to four and first drink is on us! https://ow.ly/eAVt50TpoZq Early bird tickets are live! Grab yours today and save. Here's to an exciting month together learning and connecting. 🙌

Meet Our Board Members Monday! Introducing our treasure of a treasurer, Mike Taboni. Better known as Money Mike! 💸 By day: Senior Account Manager at Crowley Webb By night: Treasurer of AAF Buffalo Fav Buffalo food: 'Nduja Pizza from Jay's Artisan Pizza or Eggplant Rollatini from Amici's Ristorante Ad obsessed with: Right now anything with Jason Kelce, he really dove into his brand partnerships as soon as he retired. As a big charcoal grill fan myself, my favorite is the Kingsford Charcoal commercial with fellow NFL-retiree Vince Wilfork. Why someone should become a member of AAF Buffalo: To join a community that is focused on improving and growing the WNY advertising industry through networking, collaboration and professional development opportunities.