Tourism Advertising: Branding a Destination

Tourism Advertising: Branding a Destination

Presented byTonja Marshall, Chief Marketing OfficerVisit Canton Discover how Visit Canton markets Stark County as a destination that inspires travel, drives economic impact, and builds community pride. Attendees will gain insight into the unique challenges and...
2025 Annual Meeting Recap

2025 Annual Meeting Recap

Silver Medal recipient Rick Krochka with his team at TRIAD.Photos by Jacob Thomas Scott Annual Meeting Presenting Partner The 80th AAF-Akron Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, October 23 at the Knight Stage in downtown Akron. President JD Dumire presided over the...
2024 Annual Meeting Recap

2024 Annual Meeting Recap

Photos by Lonnie Griffin Photography The 2024 AAF-Akron Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, October 17 at the Knight Stage in downtown Akron. President JD Dumire presided over the annual meeting and updated members on highlights from the past year and recognized our...
Meet the Judges

Meet the Judges

January 19, 20235:45–7:00 PM via Zoom Here’s your chance to meet the powerhouse team who judged your work! Stop by and give them a warm welcome. Ask them anything, except who won! Left to right: Tiffany Andrews, Julie Major, Danielle Salley Tiffany AndrewsSales and...
Transforming Iconic Brands: An inside look at The J.M. Smucker Co.

Transforming Iconic Brands: An inside look at The J.M. Smucker Co.

KARA BUCKLERSenior Director of Creative + Design, The J.M. Smucker Co.  About KaraKara is the Senior Director of Creative + Design at The J.M. Smucker Co, a fortune 500 CPG Company located in Northeast Ohio. In her 17 years with the Company, Kara has developed a...