GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 1, 2011) – AAF Greenville, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), is seeking nominations for the 2012 Silver Medal Award. Nomination forms, which can be found by clicking here, are due March 9, 2012. The Silver Medal Award is the highest honor a local AAF club can give to [...]
GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 13, 2011) – The American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) is proud to announce that Alexis Mood has been selected as the 2011 Minority High School Internship Program participant. Mood, a senior at Riverside High School in Greer, S.C., was selected by AAF Greenville’s diversity committee to participate in a two-week [...]
The American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) has installed its newly elected 2011-12 board of directors. The board’s terms of service commenced on May 17, 2011, when past president Corey Hudgins of Erwin-Penland handed over the presidency to Karen Wessel, also of Erwin-Penland. The 2011-12 board officers include Larissa Blick of Jackson Marketing Group [...]
“The Silver Medal award was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who make outstanding contributions to advertising,” said Corey Hudgins, president of AAF Greenville. “The American Advertising Federation honors active individuals involved in furthering industry standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. We are proud to announce that Peyton Lewis has been named the 2011 Silver Medal Award recipient.”
2011 ADDY Award Winners GREENVILLE, S.C. (February 27, 2011) – The 2011 ADDY® Award winners were announced at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Greenville’s annual awards gala held on Feb. 26, 2011. An ADDY Award is the advertising industry’s most prestigious creative achievement award. Best of Show and top honors went to the bounce [...]
One in four individuals having experienced mental illness in their lifetime, coupled with societal stigma, suicide rates are on the rise for the first time since 1990. Recently selected as the 2011 public service beneficiary, Mental Health America of Greenville County is teaming with the American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) to raise awareness for mental illness within the Upstate community.
“Good mental health is fundamental to the well being of every person,” said Jennifer Piver, interim executive director, Mental Health America of Greenville County. “With assistance from AAF Greenville, we look forward to fighting the stigma of mental illness by arming Greenville with a new perspective. This collaboration will help our community recognize the value in mental wellness, garner a new respect and understanding of mental illness and to not be afraid to seek help. Inevitably the result of our collaboration will help save lives.” Ninety percent of all mental illness is treatable, but less than one-third of those affected receive help. As a result of the stigma associated with mental illness, more than 530 South Carolinians commit suicide annually. To educate the community about the gravity and preventability of suicide, AAF Greenville and Mental Health America of Greenville County plan on developing a campaign targeting suicide prevention, intervention and aftercare in early 2011.
AAF Greenville will also assist Mental Health America of Greenville County with fundraising, solicitation of volunteers and increasing the community’s use of free services such as crisis lines and online screenings. the bounce agency, an AAF Greenville corporate member, will take the creative lead on the project.
Founded in 1955, Mental Health America of Greenville County promotes positive mental health to all persons in the Greenville community through advocacy, education and service.
AAF Greenville is a local market affiliate of the American Advertising Federation that encourages professional development through seminars, award presentations, networking and industry leader recognition. The organization is comprised of nearly 70 members who work in advertising, marketing and public relations industries throughout Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, S.C. For more information please visit www.aafgreenville.org.
On Tuesday March 16, Brian Marr, managing director of the creative agency, Wexley School for Girls will speak on the new wave of non- traditional advertising. Or what Inc. Magainze has called “The Wexley Way”
To register for this event, click here
Skyline Post, PECULIAR and the bounce agency Take Top Honors. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Greenville, a local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, announces winners of the 2010 ADDY® Awards, the industry’s most prestigious recognition for creative achievement.
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Greenville, a local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, will recognize creative advertising achievements at the annual ADDY? Awards Gala. This year?s gala will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 6:00-11:00 PM at the Embassy Suites in Greenville. Our title sponsor for the event is Sandy Alexander Inc.
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Greenville would like to invite local advertising creative professionals and students to submit work for the 2010 ADDY® Awards.