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Michelle Tennant: Final Luncheon Program this year

Gary James — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:54:12 +0000

“Make plans now to attend the final luncheon program for AAF Asheville on June 21st. If you aren’t familiar with public relations, or know Michelle, you’ll enjoy this presentation.” – Gary James, jamesgang creative

Michelle is co-founder of Wasabi Publicity (wasabipublicity.com) and she is an enlightening and entertaining presenter.
Here’s the link to register online:

Michelle Tennant: Public Relations 101.

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“Mad Men” Panel: A Real Life Discussion of Advertising in the 60’s

Gary James — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:28:28 +0000

“Mad Men” Panel: A Real Life Discussion of Advertising in the 60’s
January 18, 2010
POSANA CAFÉ
1 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville
Luncheon & Program 11:30am to 1:00pm

The popularity of the AMC “Mad Men” TV series about a New York advertising in the 1960’s has inspired this real life discussion of what advertising was really like back then, offering insights into lessons learned and what is different about advertising today for better or worse.

PANELISTS (scheduled) include:
Ralph Callahan, Former CEO, Henderson Advertising, Greenville; Dick Murray, Retired Advertising Executive, New York & Dallas; Bob Crowe, Executive Director, Asheville Creative Services Group and former International Marketing Executive; Bob Hooper, Retired Radio and TV Personality, WESC Greenville, WLOS Asheville (Panel Moderator)

Luncheon Meeting: Check-in/Networking 11:30a to 12:00p, Club Business 12:00p-12:15p, Speaker Presentation 12:15p-1:00p

RSVP: January 14 to AAF-Asheville.org

($15 members; $25 guests. Sorry. No shows will be billed)

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MAD MEN in Asheville, January

Gary James — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:47:43 +0000

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The First AAF Asheville ADDY Party – February 20th

Gary James — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:44:52 +0000

Everything you need to know about the party is at the AAFASHEVILLE.org website.

http://www.aafasheville.org/aaf-asheville-addyr-awards-party.html

However, the down and dirty is:
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Where: The Venue, 21 N. Market Street, Downtown Asheville

How much: $40 if you buy tix before February 14h. $45 until February 18th

Why: To celebrate the premiere Addy Award party!

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SAINT NICHOLAS PROJECT – AAF Holiday Party Dec 9th

Gary James — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:13:34 +0000

AAFA Holiday Party Invite

You are invited to a Holiday party to help support the Saint Nicholas Project – the Eblen-Kimmel Charities. Bring a creative toy or gift, or make a cash donation, and support this great cause.

The event is at the Wild Wing Cafe, 161 Biltmore Ave in Asheville, NC, December 9th (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Sponsored by the AAFA Board of Directors and Wild Wing Cafe

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Join some funloving Ad pros for dinner!

Gary James — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:16 +0000

A Taste of Tuscany

November 11 – 6:30 pm

Fiore’s Ristorante Toscana
122 College Street, Asheville

$22.50 per person

Join AAF Asheville for our first Fall Fundraising Dinner – A Taste of Tuscany. Enjoy an evening of Tuscan cuisine— Insalata Caprese, Zuppa di Funghi, Ravioli con Spinaci with Grilled Shrimp, Rigatoni a la Vodka with Sweet Italian sausage, or Pasta Primavera with Vodka Cream Sauce and luscious Italian desserts like cannoli and tiramisu!

Your attendance helps us expand our public service programs and provide the excellent programming and social networking events you know and love.

Reserve your seat now. Space is limited. For more information click here. Tickets are just $22.50 per person (a 15% savings). Great food – at a great price – for a great cause.

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AAF-Asheville Government Relations Report | Oct 2009

Gary James — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:51:05 +0000

Gary James, Chair

Members: Tad Fogel, Jane Cox Murray

The good news: The head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Julius Genachowski “affirms his support for a free and open Internet,” – the so-called Net Neutrality – the principal that all Web traffic should be treated equally…This will be a significant ruling should this be approved as this would prevent Internet providers from blocking or slowing bandwidth-hogging Web traffic such as streaming video or other applications that put a strain on their networks…The Wall St. Journal, citing “people familiar with the plan,” said Genachowski is expected to propose that rules against blocking or slowing Web traffic should also apply to wireless-phone companies, which currently restrict data flow over their airwaves to prevent congestion. Naturally, ATT, Verizon and other phone companies oppose this legislation.

The controversial: There is legislation moving through the Senate Finance Committee to eliminate the deductibility for pharmaceutical advertising….it’s possibly one of the 500+ amendments to the Baucus health bill that is being promoted to appease the Republican party and “fund” health care reform….AAF national is concerned that the “deductibility toward media buys” won’t stop with the Pharma…so they are asking we write our representatives to oppose this legislation: Senators Richard Burr (R); Kay Hagan (D) and Representatives Heath Shuler (Asheville), Patrick McHenry (Hickory). Whether this is a good idea or bad one – and whether it will survive any vote- remains to be seen.

If you’d like to be part of our Government Relations committee – we may need bloggers, writers, emailers – just drop me a line at Advocacy@aafasheville.org. So far we haven’t really had formal meetings other than getting together prior to the scheduled luncheons – but ….if we have to launch an effort against a service tax or reform, you’re help will be invaluable.

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Gary James — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:55:22 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

September 22nd. Fun time was had by all. AAF-Asheville definitely is “the” club to be in, when it comes to advertising in Asheville.

AAF Membership meeting

Posana Cafe, downtown Asheville. September 22, 2009.

For information about AAF Asheville, go to http://aaf-asheville.org.

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