Let's give a standing ovation to Applied Art & Technology a Division of Zirous for their Judge's Choice win at this year's American Advertising Awards. 👏👏👏
About us
AAF of Des Moines is a dynamic, growing organization dedicated to professional development and networking in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Quoting our bylaws, the object of this organization shall be to foster higher standards of practice in advertising, to expand recognition of advertising, to further the personal and professional knowledge of persons in advertising, and to promote good fellowship among advertising persons. AAF of Des Moines is in the middle of an awesome transformation – one that will take us from an “advertising club” to the premier trade association for advertising and marketing in Central Iowa. Our focus in the coming year will center around four key pillars: 1. Advocacy. There is a lot of great talent in Central Iowa and it keeps getting better and more plentiful. AAF of Des Moines has the unique opportunity to represent the Central Iowa advertising community as a united front. We want to keep advertising dollars in our local economy. We’re in the beginning phase of an initiative to heighten awareness of our local talent with key business leaders. 2. Networking. It’s not just about finding your next job. It’s about making connections that can be valuable to your business and your career. We’re implementing a series of initiatives to improve networking opportunities – including the establishment of a new ambassador program that will facilitate better networking at our luncheons as well as tap into new members’ talents and resources much more quickly to enhance the overall AAF experience. 3. Professional Development. Continuing education is critical for everyone in our industry. We will continue to offer high-caliber speakers in the areas of creativity, technology and marketing. 4. Advertising Excellence. Let’s party and celebrate great advertising! Our hallmark event – the American Advertising Awards® – happens each February. We’re making investments in the quality and production of the show. It will be a red carpet event.
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- Industry
- Advertising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, Iowa
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- Nonprofit
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- Advertising
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P.O. Box 133
Des Moines, Iowa 50301, US
Updates
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Congratulations to Avidity Creative on taking home a lot of hardware at this year's American Advertising Awards! They topped the charts with a Judge's Choice Award and other award-winning hits: ⭐ 1 Gold and 3 Silver in Sales and Marketing - Sales Promotion/Packaging/Campaign ⭐ 1 Gold and 2 Silver in Cross-Platform/Integrated Campaigns - Brand Identity Campaign ⭐ 1 Gold in Elements of Advertising/Visual - Logo
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Congrats to another headliner in advertising, Meyocks! 🤘🧑🎤👨🎤👩🎤 The team at Meyocks was honored with a Judge's Choice and a Silver American Advertising Award for their work on the Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon campaign.
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A round of applause please for Judge's Choice Winners Red Dot Branding + Marketing! 👏👏👏 These absolute rockstars won two Judge’s Choice Awards in Advertising Industry Self Promotion - Film, Video, Sound and in Sales & Marketing - Sales Promotion/Packaging/Campaign. The team also took home Silver in Advertising Industry Self Promotion - Integrated Media Campaign.
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Congratulations to the rockstar creatives at Two Rivers Marketing for winning Best in Show at the American Advertising Awards 2025! The team was honored in the Internet/Commercial category for their work with Corteva Agriscience. 🥇 Two Rivers also won Gold for their B2B Campaign - Cross Platform/Integrated campaigns.
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Join us for a timely discussion on the heated topic of #AI. We have assembled a dynamic group of voices for a panel discussion focused on demystifying AI and highlighting its positive, practical role in advertising and marketing.
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A huge shoutout to Freeman Company for hitting all the right notes by sponsoring the Student Category at the American Advertising Awards! 🎸✨ Your support is music to our ears and helps our future advertising stars shine! 🌟🎤 #AmericanAdvertisingAwards
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Perfectly captured reasons why joining a professional organization, like AAF, can enrich your professional and personal life - from our government relations director, Tom Woody.
CEO | Advisor & Coach | Board Director | Writer | Expertise in Leadership, Governance & Communication | Guiding Transformative Change
"It all starts with a learning mindset," states Tom Woody, senior business development manager, Freeman Company, an events production company. In my recent "On Leadership" column, I explored why continuous learning is a leadership essential in the digital age. I turned to leaders for insights -- here is what Woody shared: 💡"At Freeman, we believe in making moments that matter and that our efforts can help change the world. It all starts with a learning mindset and we emphasize being part of the conversation, whether through thought leadership or active listening." 💡"Personally, involvement in professional organizations has been transformative, enhancing my connections and deepening my engagement with my passions. Reflecting on my past, I often wish I had embraced these opportunities sooner, so I encourage early involvement." 💡"Participation in professional organizations and development validates my dedication to self-improvement, bringing diverse viewpoints and unique insights. Serving on a number of volunteer boards has allowed me to explore new areas and connect with community and industry leaders through our shared support of causes we value." 💡"Additionally, I have developed many lifelong friendships through these engagements. This proactive approach enriches both professional and personal growth." How are you encouraging your team to actively engage in learning opportunities and community involvement for personal and professional growth? You can read the whole Des Moines Business Record article here: bit.ly/4iungly. Check out what Kelley Ellis (Wilgenbusch), Teresa Roof, APR, Keith Snow and Paxton Williams shared in prior posts. #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #LeadershipMindset #KnowledgeSharing #Innovation #LifelongLearning #leadership #leaders #CEO #president 💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡
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On Thursday, AAF leadership - including president Chantelle Cadek, vice president Nathan White, and government relations director, Tom Woody - went down to Iowa's State Capitol to promote and advocate for the advertising industry at AAF Des Moines’s 17th annual AD Day.
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⏳ Tomorrow is the day! ⏳ Join us tomorrow morning (7-9 am) at the Iowa State Capitol for Ad Day at the Capitol—a chance to meet with legislators, connect with industry professionals, and advocate for the power of advertising in Iowa. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gm3ckAc9
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