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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...

In case you missed Liz Mayer’s inspiring presentation on How to Build a Career that Serves Your Whole-Self, here are a few key takeaways to think about: We need unconditional confidence and trust in ourselves. Truly love yourself.Your thoughts about yourself are your...

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...

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...

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 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...

AAF-Akron ADvantage Card Be sure to take it with you everywhere you go. It’s packed full of valuable discounts from area restaurants and caterers and it’s valid through April 1, 2023!.  10% off total order. BigEues.com 10% off purchase....

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...

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...

Honored for her outstanding lifetime contribution to the advertising field The Akron chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF-Akron) is pleased to announce that Janice Troutman, director of Myers School of Art at The University of Akron, is the 2021...