CAF News Archives

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2/6/2012	ADDYs reception taking place in February! Register now! The Chicago ADDYs entry deadline has now passed and judging is underway. Save the dates! Local winners will be honored at the Chicago ADDY Award Reception, taking place February 16 at Resolution Digital Studios. Click here for details.
12/15/2011	Marketers ask, Yahoo! answers Get trends, best practices and tips from Yahoo!'s most popular 2011 research studies. Click here for information.
11/30/2011	Ron Bess named CAF 2011 Silver Medal Award recipient The Chicago Advertising Federation is pleased to announce Ron Bess, President and COO, Euro RSCG North America, and CEO, Euro RSCG Chicago, as recipient of the 2011 Silver Medal Award. Help celebrate Ron Bess at the CAF Silver Medal Luncheon January 20th at the Drake Hotel in Chicago! Click here for details.
11/8/2011	CAF to co-host 9th Annual Acronym Bash Taking place December 6 at the Mid-America Club, the Acronym Bash benefits the Chicago Children's Hospital. CAF members receive a special rate to attend this holiday event of the year. Click here for details.
11/7/2011	Chicago Tribune article features Ron Bess of Euro RSCG Chicago Ron Bess, CEO, Euro RSCG Chicago, is a well-schooled leader and the Chicago advertising community's biggest booster. A recently published Chicago Tribune article focuses on his rise in the industry. Click here to read complete Chicago Tribune article.
11/6/2011	Medill IMC Talent Q Symposium taking place November 15 Exploring the talents, skills, and attributes of the people behind today’s effective marketing and communications programs, Medill's IMC Talent Q Symposium includes graduating IMC students presenting research findings as well as a panel of experts discussing their take on recruiting and retaining top talent. Dana Anderson, SVP Marketing Strategy and Communications, Kraft, kicks off the evening with a talk on "Leap." Click here for more information.
10/25/2011	AAF 2011 Advertising Hall of Achievement Recipients Announced
9/22/2011	Cannes Lions & Cocktails event announced CAF Cannes Lions 2011 honors the Chicago Ad community represented at Cannes in June. Don't miss Cannes Lions & Cocktails on 10/25 at the Hotel Sax. Click here for info and registration.
9/1/2011	Advertising Age announces 30 Best Places to Work CAF members on the list include: Digitas, Leo Burnett and Valassis. Click here for complete list.
8/24/2011	Reception, luncheon to honor 2011 Advertising Woman of the Year The Chicago Advertising Federation is honoring Lisa Donohue, CEO, Starcom, and recently named 2011 Advertising Woman of the Year, with a reception and luncheon at the Hilton Chicago on October 7. Luncheon attendees can reserve single tickets or tables of 10. For details and registration, click here.
8/7/2011	Chicago ad shops hope storyline stays upbeat Chicago Tribune takes a look at the set backs and growth of ad shops here in the city. Chicago Advertising Federation members provide focus for recent article. Click here to read.
8/3/2011	Chicago Advertising Federation names 2011 Advertising Woman of the Year The Chicago Advertising Federation is pleased to announce Lisa Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, Starcom USA, as the 2011 Advertising Woman of the Year. 2011 marks the 54th year of presenting this award to a woman in the advertising profession who has provided outstanding leadership. Click here for details.
7/27/2011	Rahm Emanuel "wows" crowd at July Speaker Series Event Over 300 advertising professionals attended the Chicago Advertising Federation's July 26, 2011, Speaker Series Event, featuring Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. In recognizing the global strength of Chicago and its advertising community, "Chicago," said the Mayor, "is distinct in that it is the only inland city with a true international business footprint." Click here for event recap and photos.
7/7/2011	July CAF Speaker Series luncheon to feature Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel On July 26, at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, Mayor Emanuel will discuss business growth in Chicago and its impact on the city's advertising industry. Seating is limited. Click here for details.
6/15/2011	Leo Burnett wins National 2011 ADDY Best of Show The American Advertising Federation presented its 2010–2011 National ADDY® Awards for advertising creative excellence at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel as part of ADMERICA!, the Federation's annual national advertising conference. Click here.
6/6/2011	CAF Congratulates Chicago's National ADDY Award Winners! Chicago National ADDY Award winners were honored with the best of the best from across the country at the National ADDY Awards Show & Gala on June 4, 2011 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, California. Click here to view a list of winners.
5/4/2011	Judging for National ADDYs this week! Winners will be announced June 4th at the AAF National Conference. Click here for details.
4/27/2011	Radio!On Workshop taking place May 19 If you write or produce radio, you'll want to register for the Radio On! Mercury Awards workshop, taking place May 19 in Chicago. Click here for details.
4/8/2011	2011 ADDY Winners Announced by AAF District 6. Chicago dominates! The American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 6 has announced the 2011 ADDY Award winners. Out of 156 winners, Chicago represented over one third of winning creative! Click here for details.
3/15/2011	CAF Chicago ADDY update, event photos & duplicate trophy orders now available! Chicago ADDY Award winners were announced during the Chicago ADDY Awards Reception in Chicago on March 10. Best of Show, Special Judges Citation of Excellence, Gold and Silver winners have been posted here.
3/11/2011	Chicago Sun-Times praises CAF ADDY Awards Reception In his Chicago Sun-Times Media Mix column, Lewis Lazare reported that the Chicago ADDY Reception's "focus [was] exactly where it should be -- on the work and a simple, unfussy reception to honor the winners and celebrate the Chicago advertising community." Click here for Lazare's for column.
3/10/2011	Allstate ads win Chicago ADDY Best of Show Award Click here for Chicago Sun-Times article.
2/22/2011	Chicago Addy's reception showcases winning entries Reception celebrating Chicago's finest work and the creatives behind it takes place Thursday, March 10! Don't miss it. Details here.
2/18/2011	Judges appraise Chicago Addy entries Judges have their work cut out for them as they evaluate over 350 submissions that are vying for National Addy Gold. Click here for updates!
2/3/2011	Blizzard extends Chicago ADDY entry deadline!
12/15/2010	29th Annual CAF Career Day taking place February 11 CAF's 2011 Career Day is SOLD OUT! Details for 2012 will be available soon!
11/19/2010	Enter the Chicago ADDY Awards competition! The heat is on! Over 40 Chicago-area agencies have submitted multiple entries so far! Don't be left behind! Click here to enter now.
11/16/2010	Chicago advertising community well-represented at the CAF Cannes Lions The Chicago advertising community was well-represented at the CAF/USA TODAY Cannes Lions cocktail party at Sax Chicago on October 12. Click here for details.
11/16/2010	Howard Draft honored at CAF Silver Medal Award Dinner Chicago advertising professionals joined CAF in honoring Howard Draft, Executive Chairman, Draftfcb, at the CAF Silver Medal Award Dinner on November 11th at the Drake Hotel. Click here for details.
11/15/2010	Off The Street Club Holiday Luncheon Don't just save the date. Save the day. Click here for more information.
10/29/2010	CAF Advertising Woman of the Year Luncheon honors Nina Abnee CAF's 2010 Advertising Woman of the Year Luncheon, which took place on October 1st at the Renaissance Hotel, honored Nina Abnee, Executive Vice President, Account Management, Leo Burnett. Click here for details, photos.
10/14/2010	BtoB online catches up with Howard Draft BtoB talked to Howard Draft, Executive Chairman, Draftfcb, about the future of direct marketing from an agency perspective. Click here to watch video.
9/29/2010	Don't forget to participate in the CAF feedback survey for a chance to win a great prize! The Chicago Advertising Federation is committed to offering the most worthwhile programming and events. Thank you for your support!
9/14/2010	CAF names Leo Burnett’s Nina Abnee 2010 Advertising Woman of the Year Register now for the CAF Ad Woman of the Year Reception & Luncheon, taking place October 1 at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago.
9/13/2010	CAF/USA TODAY Cannes Lions Event taking place in October Please join the Chicago advertising community for a cocktail party - taking place at Sax Chicago on October 12- celebrating the Chicago-based winners of the Cannes Lions award. Click here for details.
9/12/2010	Effective Marketing Communication Symposium and Celebration Northwestern University's Medill IMC program is taking place October 26 at the university’s Thorne Auditorium. This event is a celebration of Effective Marketing Communications. Sponsorship partner opportunities are available. Click here for more information.
9/8/2010	CAF 2010 Silver Medal Award Winner of the Year announced The Chicago Advertising Federation is pleased to announce Howard Draft, Executive Chairman, Draftfcb, as recipient of the CAF 2010 Silver Medal Award. CAF is hosting a dinner in Howard Draft's honor on November 11, 2010, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. Click here for details and dinner registration.
7/1/2010	New location for CAF headquarters We have a new address! Click here for new location and contact details.

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