Who will win an ADDY?

Join us for an evening celebration of our local talents in marketing, advertising, and design. Reaching over 130+ entries in past years we are excited to see who will be winning an ADDY for work created during the year 2024!

This year's theme: WickAd

Schedule:

• 5:30pm: doors open

• 6:30pm: buffet line opens

• 7:00pm: award ceremony begins

Tickets:

• AAF Members: $35

• Student: $25

• Earlybird Guests: $60 through February 19

• Guest: $70

• At The Door: $75

This event will not be streamed virtually.

Location & Parking:

This year’s award show will be in Appleton, WI at Poplar Hall
(141 Riverheath Way, Appleton, WI 54915)
Free parking is available onsite. If the parking lot is full, several nearby parking lots are available.

Nearby Hotels:

• Courtyard Appleton Riverfront (right nextdoor) – Website

• Hilton Appleton Paper Valley (1.9 miles) - Webiste

About the American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.

Thank you to NorthCoast Media Group for sponsoring event production for this year’s award show.

The State of Social Media

Don't miss an exciting morning of networking, expert insights, and an amazing breakfast, all centered around the future of marketing!

Social media is constantly evolving:

• What trends are on the horizon?

• How is AI shaping the landscape?

• What new platforms should we be watching, and how are the current ones adapting?

Join us for a panel discussion with industry experts as they explore the current state of social media, its challenges, and opportunities for businesses and marketers.

This event is a collaboration between American Marketing Association Northeast Wisconsin, NWTC American Marketing Association and AAF Fox River.

(Registration for this event is completed through the American Marketing Association website)

Schedule:

• 7:30 AM     Sign-in, enjoy coffee and breakfast pastries.

• 8:15 AM      Panel kicks off.

• 9:15 AM      Networking and a full breakfast—courtesy of the NWTC Culinary Program.

Tickets:

• AAF Members: $10

• Virtual AAF Members: $5

• Student: Free

• Guest: $20

• Virtual Guest: $10

Location & Parking:

NWTC - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2740 W Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54307
Free parking is available onsite.

ABOUT OUR PANELISTS

Brad Cebulski

Brad Cebulski is the President and Owner of BConnected, LLC, a social media firm based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Since founding the company in 2011, Brad has been dedicated to helping businesses and organizations enhance their online presence through effective social media strategies.

Under his leadership, BConnected has grown over 14 years and worked with over 350 organizations, serving a diverse range of industries. Brad's expertise lies in crafting tailored social media solutions that drive engagement, foster community growth, and deliver tangible results.

In addition to his role at BConnected, Brad is an active member of the Appleton community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the History Museum at the Castle and is involved with several local non-profit organizations. Brad is passionate about leveraging social media to create positive impacts both for businesses and the community at large. He is also on the Board of Directors for Pacer - a tech startup out of Philadelphia that helps hotels and franchises scale tasks, processes, and openings.

Kelly Wilhelme

Kelly Wilhelme is Director of Marketing at Weidert Group, an integrated marketing and sales agency helping complex B2Bs—like manufacturers and industrial services—drive growth. She leads the agency’s marketing strategy, leveraging her expertise in inbound marketing, content creation, and marketing operations. With a background in financial services and B2B marketing, she thrives on helping businesses connect with their audiences to achieve growth.

Alex Martinez

Alex Martinez (AlexMartini) is an automotive entrepreneur, digital strategist, and industry thought leader with over 1.3 million followers. As the founder and CEO of MartiniWorks, he is redefining the aftermarket shopping experience with transparency and innovation. A seasoned content creator and brand consultant, he engages global audiences through his YouTube channel, AlexMartini. Through his agency, MetaMartini, he partners with industry leaders to develop authentic, high-impact brand collaborations.

About the American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.

Thank you to NorthCoast Media Group for sponsoring event production for this year’s award show.

Who will win an ADDY?

Join us for an evening celebration of our local talents in marketing, advertising, and design. With 130+ entries we are excited to see who will be winning an ADDY for work created during the year 2023!

This year's theme: Nostalgia through the decades

It's always fun to play on a theme and see how our community dresses up for the occasion. This year’s theme is Nostalgia through the decades. We often see past trends and styles cycle their way back through. It feels especially present today with many TV shows reprising or being remade, past toys and games making a comeback (we see you Barbie - one of the biggest marketing campaigns of 2023), past fashions inspiring looks today, and more. We invite you to pick the decade you’re most inspired by and show off your take.

Schedule:

• 5:30pm: doors open

• 6:30pm: buffet line opens

• 7:00pm: award ceremony begins

Tickets:

• AAF Members: $25

• Earlybird Guests: $60 until February 20

• Student: $20

• Guest: $70

• At The Door: $75

This event will not be streamed virtually.

Location & Parking:

This year’s award show will be in Appleton, WI at Poplar Hall
(141 Riverheath Way, Appleton, WI 54915)
Free parking is available onsite. If the parking lot is full, several nearby parking lots are available.

About the American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.

Who will win an ADDY?

Join us for an evening celebration of our local talents in marketing, advertising, and design. With 130+ entries we are excited to see who will be winning an ADDY for work created during the year 2022!

This year's theme: black & white

It's always fun to play on a theme and see how our community dresses up for the occasion. We're leaving black & white open to interpretation. We look forward to seeing a room filled with creative black & white attire.

Schedule:

• 5:30pm: doors open

• 6:00pm: buffet line opens

• 6:30pm: award ceremony begins

Tickets:

• AAF Members: $35

• Earlybird Guests: $65 until February 23

• Student: $25

• Guest: $70

• At The Door: $75

This event will not be streamed virtually. We have a limit of 200 spots available.

Thank you to the following businesses for their in-kind donations to make this event special.

Location & Parking:

This year's American Advertising Awards will be held inside the Barrel Haus at Badger State Brewing. Parking is available onsite and you can enter through the Barrel Haus doors.

About the American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.