Category Archives: Speakers

November’s 20 Minutes & a Beer now on Vimeo

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In case you missed last weeks mobile ad presentation from Butler/Till’s Mike Davis, we recorded and uploaded it to Vimeo. Watch it below or visit http://vimeo.com/17042914

20 Minutes & A Beer is an educational/social program started by the RAF as a way to showcase our local authorities on various topics that are relevant to our industry and market. On Tuesday November 16th at the Tap & Mallet, Mike Davis from Butler/Till gave a talk about trends and possibilities in the world of mobile advertising.

The RAF is the Rochester NY chapter of the National AAF and is a group dedicated to enriching the creative community through programs and sponsorships that educate, celebrate and inspire great work.

The Tap & Mallet is located at 381 Gregory Street, Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-0503

- Scott Wolf

In case you missed the last 20 Minutes and a Beer, we got it all on video.

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Chris Lyons and his freelance insights managed to pack the Tap & Mallet last week. So much so that many of us found ourselves standing in the back or at the bar because there just wasn’t enough room. In case you were one of those unlucky few, or you managed to get a good seat and just want to hear Chris’ presentation again, we captured it all on video and posted it to Vimeo just for you. Watch it below or visit http://vimeo.com/16175466

20 Minutes & A Beer is an educational/social program started by the RAF as a way to showcase our local authorities on various topics that are relevant to our industry and market. On Tuesday October 19th at the Tap & Mallet, Freelance Illustrator Chris Lyons gave a talk about working without a net: Making the jump to freelance.

The RAF is the Rochester NY chapter of the National AAF and is a group dedicated to enriching the creative community through programs and sponsorships that educate, celebrate and inspire great work.

The Tap & Mallet is located at 381 Gregory Street, Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-0503

- Scott Wolf

“20 Minutes and a Beer” Triumphantly Returns with Jeff Gabel

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A refresher on the premise: relevant topic, local expert, short informal presentation, your favorite Tap & Mallet beverage. What’s not to like?

For November, Jeff Gabel, Chief Creative Officer at Partners + Napier will share his observations on the “common constructs of great ideas”. Jeff is a unique package of big idea, business savvy, and passion for execution. In fact, I recently subjected Jeff to an MRI brain scan, and discovered both left and right sides uniquely well developed and working flawlessly together. Actionable insight yours for the taking. Here are the details:

Tuesday November 17th, 5:30 pm
Tap & Mallet; 381 Gregory Street
$5 non-RAF members, free to members

See you there. Here’s Jeff and I prior to the MRI. When we pulled him out, tube was covered in sketches and post-its.

Jeffs brain scan

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RAF board members honored; Hayzlett tweets at Ad Council luncheon

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john-myers1matt-jones1We are super proud that not one, but TWO RAF board members will be honored at the Ad Council’s annual Spring Luncheon Celebration on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Matt Jones of Wegmans and John Myers of John Myers Photography will both receive the organization’s coveted Lantern Award.

Also, Kodak CMO and Twitterer extraordinaire, Jeff Hayzlett will demystify the benefits of tweeting and Joan Rivers celebrity apprenticeship with Donald Trump (still trying to figure out how that is going to work).

This is one of the Ad Council’s largest fundraising events of the year, helping them raise funds in support of their work and the community. Show your support by marking your calendars and reserving your seat or table today!

Keynote Speaker:
Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Eastman Kodak Company
twitter.com/jeffreyhayzlett

When:
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Time: Noon

Where:
Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 546-1234

Be on the look out for announcements regarding contests to win prizes via Twitter and Facebook (to be held both prior and during the luncheon!)

Join us to show your support for the Ad Council and its work in the community, and to help us say thanks to some of the people who have made it all possible.

2009 Lantern Award Honorees
Matt Jones, Wegmans Food Markets
John Myers, John Myers Photography

2009 W.B. Potter Founder’s Award Honorees
Water Education Collaborative
SIGMA Marketing Group

2009 Chairman’s Awards
B. Thomas Golisano Foundation
VanDamme Associates

2009 Beacon Award
Catalyst Direct

2009 Legacy Award
Jeff Gutenberg

Registration:

For more info or to reserve a seat, click today.

Star Wars title designer in ROC

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Looking for something to do this weekend? The man who designed credit sequences for Star Wars, Taxi Driver, the Exorcist among other film classics, will be at the Eastman House this Saturday at 8:00 pm. Title Designer Dan Perri, will present a selection of his clips and discuss his movie career. Mention the RAF and you’ll receive a $2 discount at the door. Click here for details.

what’s it like to be you?

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Dear:
- Account executives
- Media directors
- Creative directors
- Copywriters
- Graphic designers
- Photographers
- Market researchers
- PR managers

RIT’s American Advertising Federation chapter would like to hear your insights and stories about working in the advertising industry (past or present)! Tell us about how your interests lead you to advertising, how does what you do on a daily basis differ from what you may have expected going in, what your experiences have taught you, how do you collaborate with others in your field, what are the ethical choices you have made, and what makes you proud to be in advertising?

We want speakers for the spring quarter and fall quarter!
If you’re willing to share your time and stories, please contact Dawn Dewald at dad5955@rit.edu or (307)-277-0557.