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The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising.

11/02/2026

Award season is approaching! 👏 Feeling a bit uncertain? Discover what truly goes through a judge’s head during the judging process at Thursday’s lunch and learn with Kevin Fullerton! Grab your spot here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaf-midlands-november-lunch-learn-tickets-2003738992265?fbclid=PAZnRzaAVVz2xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWURfbhWWb9gIpJTIokXau1ZfV5b-pOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpyBN6dlt6muiqXuaEM_WLVzQqbKZbpSmAVzwpB7ep4uT8vIgSp_jNTnHAIeU_aem_ZxBRIkERKJPlz1Qyz6giEA

10/30/2026

Creative Graveyard was a scary good time!

We dove into client ghosting stories, never-ending edits and the creativity that brings us all together. Thank you to our fantastic panelists for bringing all the cackles, stories and spooky advice! 🎃

Thanks to our panelist:
Danielle Salley Creative | Freelance Graphic Designer
Cait Maloney
Meena Khalili

10/26/2026

Don't forget to get your tickets to Creative Graveyard before they vanish into thin air! 👻

See you there… if you dare. ➡ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaf-creative-graveyard-tickets-2003524126596

10/16/2026

Here lies The Creative Brief. And The Stretch Idea. And The Version They Asked For. 🪦

Join AAF Midlands for Creative Graveyard: Advertising Horror Stories. Panelists Cait Maloney, Danielle Salley, and Meena Khalili will dig up their scariest, funniest, and most cringe-worthy moments from the creative trenches. Attendees are welcome to join in on the conversation!

📅 Wed., Oct. 28 | 5:30–7:30 PM
🏚️ The Mansion on Blanding, a 140-year-old Victorian where we can neither confirm nor deny the ghosts
👻 Sponsored by Danielle Salley Creative
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Grab your ticket before your spot ghosts you. 🔗 at aafmidlands.com

AAF Midlands | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 5:30–7:30 PM | The Mansion on Blanding Sponsored by Danielle Salley Creative

10/14/2026

Invest in your professional growth and have a little fun while you’re at it!

Join South Carolina’s communications, marketing and PR pros for CONNECT 2026 on Nov. 12! Spend the day gaining fresh ideas, learning from industry experts, making valuable connections & recharging your professional toolkit.

Early bird pricing ends tomorrow. Don't get FOMO, get tickets here ➡ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-2026-conference-tickets-1998442222484?aff=AAFMidlands

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

Best place for an afternoon brew on the river? Bierkeller Columbia! Meet us there THIS Thursday for Policy & Pints: The Data Economy. 🍻 Register for the free event here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/policy-pints-tickets-2001937244188

Enjoy light bites, networking and a panel discussion with Sam Johnson and Alycia Albergottie! See y’all there.

06/11/2026

AAF Midlands was well represented at and not a day of that conference was lacking in education, celebration and good times.

Hot:
🔥 Hanging out with our friends from D3 and beyond.
🔥 Celebrating the accomplishments of David Campbell as he was recognized with the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award for his service to advertising through work with the AAF.
🔥 Seeing Rhodes Branding’s name on the big screen as they were named #2 in the Mosaic 10 list.
🔥 Cheering loudly for ABLE vfx, Flock & Rally and Soda City Films as they won a Gold ADDY in the National American Advertising Awards.
🔥 Recognizing Lenza Jolley for her service as Council of Governors Chair.
🔥 Enjoying keynote speakers and round table discussions where we got to learn and grow in our craft.

Not Hot:
❌ Having to wait an entire year for in Anaheim, California!
❌ Renting a minivan and driving from ATL after your flight has been canceled.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our member, mentor and friend, David Campbell on this amazing accomplishment! We are so lucky to have you here in the Midlands.

Congratulations to David Campbell, the 2026 Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award recipient!

For over a decade, David Campbell has been dedicated to the AAF at all levels of the organization, having served in a variety of roles in the local, district, and national levels. David’s nominators shared “David is a servant leader who tirelessly advocates for others, ensuring that the next generation of advertising professionals is equipped with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive.”

Join us as we celebrate David and others at the Salute to Achievers Breakfast May 30th during . Learn more at aaf.org/admerica.

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