American Advertising Federation - Tampa Bay

09/16/2026

Join us Brand Bites featuring Visit Tampa Bay!

Discover how one of the region's leading destination brands markets Tampa Bay to visitors, businesses, and event planners from around the world. Gain valuable insights into tourism marketing, brand strategy, and what it takes to keep Tampa Bay top of mind in an increasingly competitive landscape.

The event takes place on October 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT.

Whether you're a marketer, creative professional, business owner, or student, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by the people shaping our community's brand story.

Reserve your spot today: https://app.glueup.com/event/brand-bites-with-visit-tampa-bay-193905/

Join AAF Tampa Bay for an inside look at how Visit Tampa Bay drives tourism and business growth, and how local marketers can tap into its resources and partnerships.

09/08/2026

Great advertising gets attention. Great public service advertising makes a difference.

Entries are now open for the 2026 AAF District 4 Angel Awards, honoring the very best in public service advertising throughout Florida and the Caribbean.

Unlike traditional creative competitions, the Angels look beyond the work itself to consider the need it addressed, how that need was met, and the results it achieved.

If your work raised awareness, educated a community, inspired action, generated support and donations, or helped improve public health, education, or welfare, we want to see it!

Eligible work: January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026
Entry deadline: September 20, 2026
Entry fee: $130

AAF Membership is not required to enter.

Learn More & Enter: https://bit.ly/2026AngelAwards

08/30/2026

Advocacy might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the advertising industry, but it plays an important role in protecting the future of our profession.

On Thursday, September 3, AAF National is hosting a member webinar focused on government advocacy and policy, including why our collective voice matters, how to stay informed, and ways we can become more active advocates both nationally and locally.

If you're a member of AAF Tampa Bay, this is a great opportunity to better understand how advocacy impacts our industry and how you can make your voice heard.

Thursday, September 3
3:30–4:15 PM ET

Presented by: Anne Kierig, VP, Government Advocacy & Policy AAF National

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cWj3y30QSA6Ktle-jnoSuA #/registration

08/17/2026

This could be you on Thursday!

Join us at The Nash Keys AAF Tampa Bay Happy Hour on August 20 at 6 PM!

Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the group, it’s a great chance to meet new people, reconnect with industry friends, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-nash-keys-aaf-happy-hour-190178

08/14/2026

Say hello to our newest member, Rachel Guidry, Founder & Principal of Piper Creative Company!

With a background in marketing strategy consulting, Rachel is planting roots in Tampa and is eager to bring her skills and energy to an in-house team!

Outside of work, she loves beach days, music festivals and concerts, reading and book club, working out, being in nature, and spending time with her husband, cats, and friends and family. She’s also a big football fan!

Join us in giving Rachel a warm AAF Tampa Bay welcome 👏

To learn more about how to join AAF Tampa Bay, please visit our website: https://aaftampabay.org/

08/07/2026

Looking for a great way to wrap up the workday and connect with fellow advertising, marketing, and creative professionals?

Join AAF Tampa Bay on Thursday, August 20, for our next happy hour at The Nash Keys! Whether you're a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your network, catch up with industry friends, and enjoy a fun evening in a relaxed setting.

Come for the conversations, stay for the connections!

Reserve your spot today: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-nash-keys-aaf-happy-hour-190178/

07/24/2026

What a night!

Thank you to everyone who joined AAF Tampa Bay and American Marketing Association, Tampa Bay Chapter for Experiential Marketing: The Power of Immersive Marketing in Tampa Bay. From “surprise and delight” moments to the importance of connecting digital and physical touchpoints, the discussion highlighted how the best marketing doesn’t just reach audiences, it makes them feel something.

Safe to say, Tampa Bay showed up! We’re grateful to everyone who attended, asked questions, and helped make the evening such a success. Seeing marketers, creatives, business owners, and industry leaders come together to learn from one another is what AAF is all about.

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists and moderator for sharing your expertise:

🌟 Daniela Bertrand Venda, Manager, Experiential Events & Consumer Engagement, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
🌟Sarah Edmiston, Founder & Managing Director, Catalyst Creates
🌟 Jon Vaden, Director of Marketing, Tampa International Airport (TPA)
🌟 Dr. Jose Neto, Director of IT & Cybersecurity Compliance, PC-Warriors
🌟 Kristy Reed, Moderator & Chief Operating Officer, Vu Technologies

And, of course, a special thank you to our sponsors for making the event possible and keeping us comfortable and caffeinated:

🌟 Digital Remedy
🌟 StackAdapt
☕ Bendecido Coffee
🤝 COhatch West Tampa Bay

If you're interested in joining AAF Tampa Bay, so you can be apart of events like this one, visit our website: https://aaftampabay.org/

05/01/2026

We had the time of our lives SHUFFLING with y’all 😉

04/20/2026

THIS WEEK! Are you ready to shuffle?! 👀

Link to register 👉🏼 https://aaftampabay.org/events/

04/06/2026

Join us for a night of networking and a little friendly competition at the AAF Tampa Bay Shuffle Social!

We’re heading to Shuffle on Thursday, April 23 for an evening with Tampa Bay’s advertising community.


🕔 Networking kicks off at 5:00 PM

🎯 Shuffle courts open at 5:30 PM

Whether you’re looking to meet new faces, catch up with industry friends, or just try your hand at shuffleboard, this is one you won’t want to miss. Plus, the first drink is on us! 🥂

A big thank you to our event sponsor, , for making the night possible.

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-aaf-tampa-bay-shuffle-social-177394/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list