Ad Speaks Houston: A Podcast by the American Advertising Foundation - Houston Chapter

The American Advertising Federation was waiting for Austin to arrive.  And he did so winning some major awards from AAF.  Austin is also the champion for AAF Tyler-Longview and a great fit as our D-10 Programs Chair.  

Inspired, energized, fun, and always looking over the horizon at HOW we can be our best.  D10 loves what Stephanie did.  Our district is a better place because of her.  How cool is that?

Dr. Hunt is the co-author of three principals of marketing textbooks. Be bold, be intentional.  Class is in session. 

AAFD-10, the district that includes Texas had a fireside chat in March about DE&I.  There are some great takeaways about how your brand can approach this with authenticity and success.  

This is who will represent and shape the future of our industry.  The 2022 AEFH Scholarship Awards Luncheon is back, live in person.  Come join us to celebrate.  You'll enjoy their enthusiasm and their take on what the marketing communications industry looks like in their eyes.

ADvent10n is 3 energized days of incredible.  Speakers, workshops, entertainment and immersion into the advertising industry.  H-Town is crafting a must attend event for those in advertising and those ready to join our industry.  Register at www.advention2022.com 

One of the main reasons the American Advertising Federation was created is to educate and keep our industry healthy through a grassroots network to keep our legislators aware of the economic impact our industry has and how legislation affects us. DO A FAVOR FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY. HELP MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022, 12:00 NOON CST – 3:30 PM CST REGISTER NOW FO...

The AAF 10th District is 4 states big.  With the Mosaic Awards we discovered that Houston is well represented for DE&I.  Enjoy the stories and let them inspire you.

Joni Verdina loves our industry and she brings that love to AAFH in so many ways.  Like everyone else on the board, her "real job" is advertising and marketing, but she always finds the time and the energy to bring 100% to AAFH.  Not an easy task.  But for Joni, it's an important relationship.  Find out why.

You might have heard me say that AAFH has one of the best boards ever.  Here are 3 more examples of how and why AAF-Houston continues to do amazing things, even with a pandemic hanging over our heads.  This group of great people is why that's happening.

We have such a great team of people who know how to get things done, in a very big way.  Big enough, that Houston is well known in AAF D10 and AAF National as the club to watch and learn from.  We have a big job to do as we move into 2022 and our team is ready to rock the year.  Our team is the best of the best.  You'll enjoy hearing WHY AAF is their focus.

Mike Albrecht said it best; surround yourself with great people and amazing things happen.  That's the story we're telling today with our Holiday Audio Card #2.  Take a moment to learn more about Sonny, Mike and Robyn.  Their stories are inspiring and fun.

Alvin Wright, always steps up with a beautiful spirit and a can-do attitude.  Joe Biondi is a past AAFH Board Member and still very involved in AAF.  Dylan Moore is our AAFH Chair-Elect and understands the value of community through his association with AAFH.  Listen to their stories and learn more about who we are.

With data and technology, the process of planning and driving a successful advertising campaign is something more and more advertisers are taking advantage of.  So the question to ask; is targeting accurate and should we trust the data providers?  Listen in on the conversation with Jenn Gill and Andy Lavender from Effectv.

The AAF-Houston 2021 Student Conference is coming quickly, November 11th and 12th.  It's 2 days of online panel discussion, peer networking, a virtual toolbox filled with career resources and opportunities to polish student resumes and portfolios through professional reviews.  It's called Construct and it's well worth your investment.  If you have the time, come join us.

In a town called Houston, not that long ago, a few guys put together one of the best doggone creative houses on the planet.  They named it Radio Works, and the rest is advertising history.  We can still learn a lot from these "old dogs".  It's time to go to class.

NSAC is the National Student Advertising Competition, where more than 2000 college students create a strategic advertising/marketing campaign for a corporate client.  This year it's Oculus, from Facebook.  Walking away with honors is so much more than a cash prize.  It's affirmation of qualification, and it's really fun.  So what are you waiting for?

Steve Pacheco President/CEO of AAF, Ann Iverson, brand builder and inspiring team leader, Helen Lavelle "Painter with a Purpose", and Steve Hall, a consistent supporter of education in advertising, all have something in common.  They LOVE this industry, and give back to it with over the top devotion.  This is how it's done.

From Bozell and Jacobs, to FKM, to Oxford Ideaz, Suzie Jennings has a love affair with advertising, and a creative attitude that has given her bragging rights, and a few awards along the way.  For those of us who have never worked a day in our lives, because we're doing what we love best, Suzie's story will encourage you, and make you smile.

This is a conversation with the talented collective of passionate young communication professionals who make up Ad2 Houston.  These are the building blocks of our future and you'll be inspired to hear their story.  Guido Falconi and his team show us that even in a pandemic, you CAN get things done.

Once a year, the American Advertising Federation recognizes individuals whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work, organization-wide and industry-wide initiatives.  This year, Houston took home the honors because of two incredible people.  Alex and Cathy Lopez-Negrete were named Mosaic Champions.  Yeah, there is hope.

We have The "A" Team of advertising professionals at AAFH, and this past year we really did make lemonade out of lemons.  What you will hear in this year-end wrap, is how our club came together in a way that made the needle move for our city and our industry.  If you're looking for a little sunshine, you'll find it here. Ad Speaks Houston is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover...

Dionna Widder is the Chief Revenue Officer with the Houston Dynamo/Houston Dash.  Alexandra is the Manager of Baseball Administration with the Houston Astros.  So how do you keep players and fans engaged?  It goes well beyond the cardboard cutouts in the stands and Dionna and Alexandra bring us up to date on what to expect as we move into 2021. Ad Speaks Houston is an audio production of Radio Lou...

So, 2020, a year to remember.  Has the client conversation changed?  Has your approach to advertising changed?  And how can we use data to adjust to our new normal?  EffecTV is poised to help get answers to those challenges.  Ad Speaks Houston is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover training and Houston podcast recording studio .

You do a great job for your clients, but you can't even muster a great elevator speech for your agency.  There might be a catchy phrase that you spent months creating, but when it comes down to attracting new clients, you head to your favorite bar for drinks and a conversation.  There must be a better way.  Well, there is.  Ad Speaks Houston is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceo...