See you at the ADDYs, Feb. 21!

The 2009 Madison ADDYs are almost upon us! Be sure you have your tickets to the advertising community's biggest night of the year, Saturday, February 21, 2009. Doors open at 5:30; the awards show begins at 6:30.

Tickets are available by going online to www.aafmadison.org/buy_tickets, or by calling Lois Weiland at 608-220-3123. Remember that if you're a member, you can bring as many guests as you want at the member price. Ticket prices: Member $75/ticket; Non-Member $90/ticket; Student $30/ticket.

So get your gala attire laid out, and dust off those dancing shoes, because we're gonna be gittin' down with the GOMERS following the show.

Are you ready for a fabulous evening of industry celebration? The 2009 ADDY Awards Show is almost here!

Come to the Silver Medal Reception to Honor This Year's Recipient, Ted Knupp!

A reception honoring Ted Knupp will be held at the Hilton Hotel in the Capitol Club Room on the 14th floor from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. prior to the ADDY event, followed by a formal presentation at the ADDY Award show on Feb. 21. The reception is a free event and open to everyone who wishes to extend their congratulations to Ted.

Job Shadow Week, March 2 - 6

You are invited to participate in the 6th Annual Job Shadow Day sponsored by AAF-Madison and Ad 2 Madison.
Our goal: To give students a taste of "real" work-and to give you a chance to meet motivated, up-and-coming talent!
Your role: Mentor a student from an area college or tech school for as little as a half day. You or a colleague will simply explain and demonstrate to the student what it is that you do on an average day. Choose a morning session (8:30-11:30 a.m.), an afternoon session (1:30-4:30 p.m.) or a day.
We will match your organization with a student with similar career aspirations.
Email: isc@waldbest.com or achutchinson@charter.net
Tell us:
* Career field(s) for job shadow candidates
* Date(s): March 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
* Session(s): Morning, afternoon, or both
* Number of students that you can host

AAF Madison Education Seminar 2009

Mark your calendars for Monday, March 16
2:30 p.m. registration
3:15 p.m. seminars begin
Madison Sheraton Hotel

Many exciting programs are in the works like "Improvisation in Advertising."
Andy Wallman, Matt Solomon, Sean McKenna and D.P. Knuten are all superstar creators at Madison advertising agencies. They each also have a strong background in improvisational comedy and stand-up. Is there a link? Find out how improv techniques can help your creative ideas.

Stay tuned - more seminar information to come!

Roll call from Membership

What a packed program (both in content and attendance) we had in January with Speaker Kurt Karlenzig sharing ideas about social media! Increase your social networking presence by joining the AAF Madison group on LinkedIn. You'll be able to interact with other AAF Madison members over the Web in addition to all the in-person networking opportunities AAF Madison provides you with our meetings and events. See you at ADDYs!

A Message from our President, Tom Keeler - February 2009

The month of February for AAF Madison will be a mix of fun and serious business. In just under two weeks, we celebrate the best work our local ad industry creates for clients at the 2009 ADDY Awards at The Monona Terrace on Saturday, Feb 21. I encourage everyone to join your fellow ad professionals to celebrate and party at our biggest event of the year. We promise a night to remember with great food, award-winning presentations, fabulous displays, fun camaraderie, dancing, and a well-deserved honor to this year's Silver Medal Recipient, Ted Knupp.

Interestingly, the ADDY Awards showcase the best work of the original economic stimulus Ð Advertising. And now more than ever, we need the full support of our membership to educate state lawmakers about the significant contributions of advertising on the local economy.
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Ad 2

Ad 2 Madison welcomed World Council of Credit Unions
Ad 2 Madison members and guests learned how to become better global communicators when speakers from the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) joined them for a breakfast event on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Tommy Thompson building
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About Town

MATC internships
Consider an MATC Graphic Design intern for your business, paid or unpaid, it's a win-win situation. Students get the advantage of your wisdom and mentoring -- you get (to be exposed to) new talent and fresh ideas.
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Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra seeking artist for 2009 Concert on the Square poster competition
Call for Entries
How would you like an extra $1,000? It could be yours if you're the chosen artist for the 2009 Concert on the Square® poster competition.
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