31
Jul 11

Welcome to AAF Reno

Northern Nevada’s local advertising club, formerly known as a2n2 (Advertising Association of Northern Nevada), is now the American Advertising Federation – Reno. We call it AAF Reno.

Our new name reflects our membership in the American Advertising Federation, a professional organization dedicated to serving as the ultimate resource for education, networking, and recognition within the marketing and advertising industries.

Join AAF Reno today! »


27
Apr 12

Next Power Lunch May 8

Meet the Young Men and Women Who are After Your Job

Join us for our May Power Lunch featuring the University of Nevada Reno’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) presentation. Advertising and Public Relations students from the Reynolds School of Journalism and marketing students from the College of Business will present the work they produced for competition client Nissan at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Networking begins at 11:30am, with lunch and the presentation to follow at noon.

Come see and hear how this up-and-coming generation of marketers approached client Nissan.

What: AAF Reno Power Lunch
When: Tuesday, May 8, 2011 / networking, 11:30 am / lunch, noon
Where: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

RSVP by Friday, May 4

We’ve simplified the process to RSVP for our events.All you have to do is buy your tickets online or send an email to customerservice@aafreno.com with your contact info and number of attendees. You may also give us a call at 775.741.1632.

Buy Your Tickets Online

Your ticket purchase is your RSVP. Buy your tickets online and you’re done!
May Power Lunch Ticket
AAF Reno or ad2 member
$20
May Power Lunch Ticket
AMA, AIGA, or PRSA member
$20
May Power Lunch Ticket
Non-member
$30
May Power Lunch Ticket
Student
$20

Join AAF Reno Today, Get the Member Lunch Price and Two Months of Membership Free!

Add this item to your cart along with your member price lunch ticket
AAF Reno Professional Individual Membership
Good through June 30, 2013
$90
Professionals under age 32 may consider joining Ad 2 Reno. Membership in Ad 2 provides the same benefits as AAF Reno membership at a reduced fee. Learn more here.

If you have any questions about or problems with the online payment process, please let us know at customerservice@aafreno.com


26
Apr 12

Art Slaves Call for Entries

Click here for entry forms and deadlines »


26
Apr 12

Marketing Director

Job Bank

Company

Reno Philharmonic Orchestra

Position

Marketing Director

e-mail

tyoung@renophil.com

Description

Organization
The Reno Philharmonic Association is currently in its 42nd season of serving the greater Reno-Tahoe region. A per-service orchestra, the RPA is the largest performing arts organization in Nevada. The Philharmonic Orchestra performs a season of six classical concert pairs, 12 Young People’s Concerts, the Phil Up! Pops Series and several summer pops and fundraising concerts. The Association also supports three youth orchestras and several educational and outreach programs including Discover Music and Celebrate Strings. The budget of the RPA is approximately $2,000,000.

Duties
The Marketing Director reports to the CEO and is responsible for all Reno Philharmonic Association marketing and public relations efforts. Responsibilities include the formulation of plans and budgets, implementation of all campaigns relating to ticket sales (subscription and individual), preparation of all print, online and broadcast materials; creation, writing and editing of all concert programs any other special publications. Marketing Director works closely with Music Director, Board of Trustees and administrative staff, and with all media and supporting agencies. He/she also helps in the preparation of fundraising materials. He/she serves on the Marketing Committee.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism required.
  • Evidence of creative ability in devising and implementing marketing and public relations campaigns
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
  • Interest in and knowledge of performing arts helpful

Compensation
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application
Please send letter of application, resume, writing samples (Press Release, Creative Brief or Executive Summary) and references to:

Marketing Director Search
Reno Philharmonic
925 Riverside Dr., Suite 3
Reno, NV 89503

fax (775) 323-6711 or via e-mail to tyoung@renophil.com

Date Posted

4/26/2011


11
Apr 12

Ad People of the Year Nominations

Deadline is April 27

Ad People of the Year logo

2011 Nominations are open through April 27, 2012 | Download the Nomination Form

It’s time to honor the best and the brightest in the Northern Nevada advertising community. Nominations are now open for the following awards, which will be presented at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 12, 2012:

Thomas C. Wilson Award
The recipient must have made significant contributions to advertising and been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. They must have shown a consistently high degree of excellence in the field of advertising over a lifetime, coupled with strong community involvement.

Ad Person of the Year Award
The recipient must have achieved singular excellence in the advertising field during the last year, while demonstrating strong community involvement.

Promotion Person or Group Award
The recipient must have made an outstanding contribution to the effectiveness of promotional activities on behalf of the community. The time frame of this award is not necessarily limited to the past year.

Community Contribution of the Year Award
The recipient should have made an outstanding advertising-related contribution to the community during 2011. This award recognizes those businesses or individuals that have been active in furthering the industry’s responsibility in areas of social concern.

See past honorees »


21
Feb 12

Next Power Lunch April 10

See the new RSCVA Ad Campaign & meet the man behind it

Chris Baum

How will Chris Baum and the RSCVA drive visitors to our region in this day and age? Join AAF Reno and Chris Baum at the Atlantis Casino Resort for this first full look at the new RSCVA marketing campaign. Networking at 11:30am, lunch and presentation at noon.

This is your opportunity to hear from new RSCVA President and CEO Christopher Baum about his plans to re-shape the national dialogue about Reno Tahoe and to ask him all of your burning questions.

About Chris Baum

Chris Baum is President and CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority and is responsible for all activities associated with the operation of the RSCVA and its facilities. A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Mr. Baum has more than three decades of experience in the sales, marketing, hospitality and tourism industries, serving in senior roles at Westin, Hilton and Sonesta International Hotels, as well as The New Yorker magazine. Prior to joining the RSCVA in 2012, he served as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. In his current role, Mr. Baum works with, and reports to, the 13-member RSCVA Board of Directors. He is married with three children.

What: New RSCVA ad campaign presentation by Christopher Baum, RSCVA President & CEO
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 / networking, 11:30 am / lunch, noon
Where: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

RSVP by Friday, April 6

All you need to do is buy your tickets online or send an email to customerservice@aafreno.com with your contact info and number of attendees. You may also give us a call at 775.741.1632.

Buy Your Tickets Online

Your ticket purchase is your RSVP. Buy your tickets online and you’re done!
April Power Lunch Ticket
AAF Reno or ad2 member
$20
April Power Lunch Ticket
AMA, AIGA, or PRSA member
$20
April Power Lunch Ticket
Non-member
$30
April Power Lunch Ticket
Student
$20

Join AAF Reno Today, Get the Member Lunch Price and 3 Months Free!

Add this item to your cart along with your member price lunch ticket
AAF Reno Professional Individual Membership
Good through June 30, 2013
$90
Professionals under age 32 may consider joining Ad 2 Reno. Membership in Ad 2 provides the same benefits as AAF Reno membership at a reduced fee. Learn more here.

If you have any questions about or problems with the online payment process, please let us know at customerservice@aafreno.com