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James Penfield “Penny” Seiberling

James Penfield “Penny” Seiberling

AAF-Akron's first president and charter member. Biographical Essay on the Life of JAMES PENFIELD SEIBERLING July 3, 1898-October 13, 1982 Written for the Summit County Historical Society By Harriet D. Chapman If your birthday is July 3, you share it with James...

Autumn Bland Hudson Named Penny Award Recipient

Autumn Bland Hudson Named Penny Award Recipient

Honored for her outstanding contribution AAF-Akron is pleased to announce that Autumn Bland Hudson, producer and photographer for Todd Biss Productions, is the 2022 recipient of its inaugural Penny Award. Autumn earned her BFA in photography at Myers School of Art at...

AAF-Akron Seeks Penny Award Nominations

AAF-Akron Seeks Penny Award Nominations

In it's inaugural year, the award honors an advertising professional under 40. The Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF-Akron) invites the community to submit nominations for its inaugural Penny Award. The Penny Award recognizes young...

Clever is the 2023 Design Partner 

Clever is the 2023 Design Partner 

AAF-Akron is pleased to work with Youngstown marketing agency, Clever!  As Clever as They Come Clever is a team of experienced marketing professionals creating branding, design and digital work for clients of all sizes. They believe in a simple idea that great design...

AAF-Akron Wins Four National Awards

AAF-Akron Wins Four National Awards

AAF-Akron is pleased to announce that two of its members, along with the chapter itself, won national awards at ADMERICA, AAF's national conference, held June 2–5, 2022 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN. Jeff (JD) Dumire at the Salute the Achievers...

Congrats to our District 5 Winners!

Congrats to our District 5 Winners!

Two AAF-Akron Members Win District ADDYs AAF-Akron is pleased to announce that two of its members won ADDYs at the Fifth District American Advertising Awards competition, held virtually in mid March. In the category of Film & Video – Cinematography, Pritt...

2022 American Advertising Award Winners

2022 American Advertising Award Winners

AKRON, OH (February 18, 2022) – The Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF-Akron) held its 77th annual American Advertising Awards celebration on Friday, February 18, at The Akron Civic Theatre. The hybrid celebration was emceed by AAF-Akron...

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