AAF Tri-Cities

22/08/2025

Summer is winding down, school and routines are soon to set in and that traditionally signaled our local chapter to kick it into gear. We’d be back full swing planning and rolling out events and opportunities to engage and network.

This season is different. It’s a season of change. After three and a half years operating as AAF TriCities, we are at a crossroads. Your local chapter of AAF’s board has elected to discontinue our national affiliation with the American Advertising Federation and our current membership structure.

This leaves you, our members and creative community, with a unique opportunity as we look to move forward. There is still interest from individuals like you and many board members in continuing to gather, learn, and celebrate the talent our local community.

Here is your chance to shape and re-define what could continue to thrive as a network of your professional marketing mavens. We see this as a space for raising each other up, showcase our powerful work, and to utilize a breadth of knowledgeable creatives within your industry.

We highly encourage you to take a moment and complete the survey. Your suggestions are crucial in the decisions at hand.

Take the survey now: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Q-3BsIosaUeZwl0Zokucd3W9WbpXV3JNnF29Zqj8PEpURTlZT0lEUjhWWlgwWDZQVEk4RFhRUVpGTi4u&route=shorturl

07/05/2025

‼️ TOMORROW ‼️
"Behind the Brilliance – a 2025 ADDY Winner Panel"
A panel discussion featuring this year's top ADDY award winners where we'll dive into the projects that took home an ADDY.

Get your tickets now! >>> https://aaftri.com/event/2025-addy-winner-panel/

01/05/2025

ONE WEEK AWAY:
"Behind the Brilliance: A 2025 ADDY Winners Panel"
Join us Thursday, May 8th for this insightful panel discussion where we get to dive into the award-winning work produced by this year’s top American Advertising Awards entrants. Lunch and refreshments included in the ticket cost. Be there or be square.

TICKETS: https://aaftri.com/event/2025-addy-winner-panel/

29/04/2025

NEXT WEEK •••
Join us for this insightful panel discussion where we get to dive into the award-winning work produced by this year’s top American Advertising Awards entrants, including representatives from BrandCraft, PNNL, Columbia Basin College and Focal Point Marketing. Moderated by AAF board member, Raul Contreras, we’ll hear from our panelists about the creative process and methodology involved in their projects, as well as other introspection on our industry at large.

WHEN: Thursday, May 8th, 12:00pm
WHERE: Windermere Group One, Pasco

For tickets, visit: https://aaftri.com/event/2025-addy-winner-panel/

25/04/2025

Mark your calendars! 📅 Join us for "Behind the Brilliance: a 2025 ADDY Winners Panel" on Thursday, May 8th from 12:00-1:00pm at Windermere Group One in Pasco.

Enjoy sandwiches, chips and refreshments as we hear the methods (and madness) behind this year's award-winning work directly from the creators and top award recipients.

Tickets are available now, visit: https://aaftri.com/event/2025-addy-winner-panel/

23/04/2025

📣 Fresh off our American Advertising Awards event in March where the best work in advertising from our region was announced, we invite you to join us for a panel lunch discussion with some of our winners. 🏆

Join us Thursday, May 8th at Noon for "Behind the Brilliance: a 2025 ADDY Winners Panel". Like our usual Lunch+Learn events, enjoy sandwiches, chips and refreshments as we hear the method, process and strategy behind this year's award-winning work, directly from the creators and industry pros.

Get your tickets today! https://aaftri.com/event/2025-addy-winner-panel/

21/04/2025

21/03/2025

WHAT A NIGHT! 📣 A big congratulations to all who entered this year's American Advertising Awards competition. We celebrated our region's best work, handing out 24 Chinook Awards, 9 Silver ADDYs, 7 Gold ADDYs, as well as top honors. Check out the list of winners here. Participating groups include:

BrandCraft Marketing
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Columbia Basin College
Focal Point Marketing
Time Magic Studios
Community First Bank & HFG Trust
WSD Services
Windermere Group One Washington
Columbia Ability Alliance

19/03/2025

Need inspiration for tomorrow's award show reception? Our theme is borrowed from Mad Men, the award-winning show following 1960's Madison Avenue advertising agencies in New York City. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tickets to the show are still available, but hurry, today's the last day to buy tickets!

https://aaftri.com/event/2025-american-advertising-awards/

19/03/2025

🕒 The clock is ticking! 🕒

The 2025 AAF Tri-Cities American Advertising Awards—aka the Mad ADDYs—is fast approaching, and we’re honoring the golden age of advertising Mad Men style! 🥃✨

But guess what? Time is running out to get your tickets!

🚨 Get in on the action and be part of the most anticipated night for the Tri-Cities advertising community.

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they’re gone: https://aaftri.com/event/2025-american-advertising-awards/

Step into the world of Mad Men and experience the glamour, sophistication, and high-stakes competition that define the advertising industry! Join us for the 2025 American Advertising Awards Reception on Thursday, March 20th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Courtyard Marriott at Columbia Point in Richland!

14/03/2025

⏳ Only 6 Days Left!
The 2025 AAF Addy Awards are almost here, and we can’t wait to transport you to the 1960s with a Mad Men-themed night! 🕴️✨

Get ready for an evening of excitement, stunning fashion, and awards that recognize the best in creativity.

🚨 Have you bought your tickets yet? Time’s ticking!

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://aaftri.com/event/2025-american-advertising-awards/

Step into the world of Mad Men and experience the glamour, sophistication, and high-stakes competition that define the advertising industry! Join us for the 2025 American Advertising Awards Reception on Thursday, March 20th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Courtyard Marriott at Columbia Point in Richland!