Board of Directors Meeting
Aug
3

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Sep
7

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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Seattle AF Fireside Chat
Sep
17

Seattle AF Fireside Chat

Event details coming soon!

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Board of Directors Meeting
Oct
5

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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Adspirations
Oct
15

Adspirations

Event details coming soon!

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Board of Directors Meeting
Nov
2

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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Ad Gives Back
Nov
12

Ad Gives Back

Event details coming soon!

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Holiday Event
Dec
10

Holiday Event

Event details coming soon!

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New Year Trends
Jan
14

New Year Trends

Event details coming soon!

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Chalk Talk
Feb
16

Chalk Talk

Event details coming soon!

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Women’s Event
Mar
18

Women’s Event

Event details coming soon!

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American Advertising Awards 2027
Apr
22

American Advertising Awards 2027

Event details coming soon!

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No Agenda
May
20

No Agenda

Event details coming soon!

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DEI Event
Jun
24

DEI Event

Event details coming soon!

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Board of Directors Retreat
Jul
18

Board of Directors Retreat

Our annual Board of Directors Retreat is a time for big ideas, fresh energy, and planning the year ahead. We’ll map out events, member benefits, and all the ways we’ll bring our community an amazing year of AAF resources and programming.

This is a private, invitation-only gathering for our board members to connect, collaborate, and set the stage for what’s to come.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Jul
14

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Jul
6

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Jun
9

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Jun
1

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
May
12

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
May
4

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Apr
14

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Apr
6

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Mar
10

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Mar
2

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Feb
10

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Feb
2

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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New Year, New Strategies:  Marketing & AI for 2026
Jan
15

New Year, New Strategies: Marketing & AI for 2026

Kick off 2026 with an inside look at the trends reshaping marketing, creativity, and technology. Join AAF Seattle for an energizing evening hosted at VML as we dive into how AI is transforming the way brands think, teams work, and campaigns come to life.

This panel brings together leaders from across the industry — brand, creative, media, events, and AI — for a candid conversation about what’s coming in 2026 and how professionals at every level can prepare. Expect forward-thinking insights, practical takeaways, and a glimpse into how the industry is evolving in real time.


What to Expect:

  • A multi-disciplinary panel of experts:

    • Andy Farnum, Marketing Project Manager, Microsoft (Contract)

    • David Newman, Creative Director

    • Jessica Payne, VP of Digital Strategy, C+C

    • Melissa Reaves, Founder, Story Fruition

    • Jason Carmel, Global Creative Data Lead, VML

  • Moderated by Kelly Lanes, AAF Seattle Events Co-Director, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster. Co-Founder of FUZE the Agency

  • Perspectives from the brand, creative, media, events, and AI/tech sectors

  • Networking, refreshments, and connections to kick off the year

  • Space is limited so grab your spot today

Whether you're a marketer, strategist, creative, technologist, or simply curious about the future of our industry, this is the perfect way to start the year inspired and informed.


Tickets:

  • AAF Members: Free with membership

  • Guests: $15 (purchase your ticket by clicking on the guest ticket below)

👉 Reserve your spot today

*AAF Seattle is a volunteer run non-profit organization and ticket sales help cover the costs of all events we put together. Thank you for supporting the community.

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About Us:

🎉 AAF Seattle is Western Washington's chapter of the American Advertising Federation, serving the area's creative, marketing, communications, and advertising industry since 1909.

https://www.aafseattle.com/

🚀 VML - Bringing human creativity and technology together to create connected brands and drive growth.

VML brings a human-centric creative philosophy to life by seamlessly connecting Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce. . They are a partner in brand and business transformation. Bringing creative vision and technical depth together, proving that when you connect every part of the brand experience around a human truth, you create brands that don’t just grow — they thrive. Learn more at https://vml.com/

About AAF National:

The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. We have more than 60 corporate members from the nation's leading advertisers, agencies and media companies including Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Meta, and many more partnering with the AAF.


​Questions? Contact us!

💌 events@aafseattle.com

By registering for this event, you agree to receive emails and may opt out at any time. This event may be photographed and/or filmed. The owners of this event reserve the right to use photos and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.

Space is limited - reserve your spot today!

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Jan
13

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Jan
5

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Dec
16

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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AAF Seattle Holiday Mingle & Donation Drive
Dec
10

AAF Seattle Holiday Mingle & Donation Drive

Join us for an evening of connection and community at our annual Holiday Event & Donation Drive. 

Mix, mingle, and give back while enjoying light refreshments and good company. We’re collecting nonperishable food, warm clothing, and new toys for local children as your admission ticket. If you don’t have items to donate, we are also collecting monetary donations live at the event or through our Venmo account.  

Every contribution helps spread a little love and warmth to the community this season. All donations will be delivered to Mary's Place! 

Let’s close out the year together in true AAF fashion: with creativity, generosity, and community spirit.

Thank you to DH for hosting us at their agency! 

Don’t know what to bring? 

  • NEW Toys, stuffed animals, and games

  • Non-perishable food(canned tuna, crackers, trail mix, apple sauce, peanut butter packs, dried fruit, cheez-its, cup noodles, pop-top canned soups)

  • Gloves & hand warmers

  • Warm coats (for adults and kids)

  • Warm socks (for adults and kids)

  • Underwear for men, women, and children (all sizes)

  • Chapstick 

  • Body wash & Deodorant

  • Towels

  • Twin sheets & blankets

  • Waterproof boots (for adults and kids)

  • Gift cards to grocery stores and pharmacies 

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About Us:

🎉 AAF Seattle is Western Washington's chapter of the American Advertising Federation, serving the area's creative, marketing, communications, and advertising industry since 1909.

🚀 DH - We help clients create positive change. DH is a social impact agency. They use communication and creative strategy to build stronger organizations and communities.DH centers equity in every aspect of the work — because they know those most affected by an issue are also closest to the solution. Learn more at https://wearedh.com/


About AAF National:

The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. We have more than 60 corporate members from the nation's leading advertisers, agencies and media companies including Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Meta, and many more partnering with the AAF.


​Questions? Contact us!

💌 events@aafseattle.com

​By registering for this event, you agree to receive emails and may opt out at any time. This event may be photographed and/or filmed. The owners of this event reserve the right to use photos and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.

Space is limited - reserve your spot today!

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Board of Directors Meeting
Dec
1

Board of Directors Meeting

A recurring working session for the AAF Seattle Board of Directors to connect on chapter priorities, share committee updates, and plan the initiatives and experiences that drive our mission forward. Topics typically include events, membership, education, communications, and overall chapter operations.

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AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting
Nov
21

AAF DXI President and ED Monthly Meeting

A monthly working session for AAF District XI Presidents and Executive Directors to align on district priorities, coordinate upcoming activities, and share updates from local clubs and collegiate chapters. This call provides space for collaborative planning around events, American Advertising Awards, student engagement, and professional development initiatives, as well as district and national AAF updates.

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Advertising Hall of Achievement
Nov
20

Advertising Hall of Achievement

The Advertising Hall of Achievement honors young industry leaders making a significant impact in our industry and community. The exclusive alumni network, chosen by peers, includes over 200 members who have reshaped the landscape of advertising, entertainment, and media.  

Induction Ceremonies & Gala Dinner
November 20, 2025
Pier Sixty | New York City

Established in 1993, the Advertising Hall of Achievement honors exceptional advertising professionals who are 40 and under for their leadership, achievements, and inspiration across the industry.  




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