July 2010, Issue 16 In This Issue... Introduction Creative Thought Leader Series: Patrick Coyne Dwight Douthit Named to AAF National Board of Directors AAF-Houston Comes to the Aid of the Innocent Member News more
Registration is $35 for non-members and $25 for members. Walk-ins add $5.
Synopsis: For this joint luncheon co-sponsored by the Media Alliance of Houston (formerly AWRT Houston) and AAF-Houston, Patrick Coyne will discuss the history and philosophy of the magazine, how CA's competitions work and how creatives are chosen for profiles in the magazine. He will also present a selection of award-winning design and advertising projects produced on limited budgets and discuss the future of creativity in the post-information age.
Bio: Patrick Coyne is editor and designer of Communication Arts. In addition to determining the layout and content of the magazine, Mr. Coyne writes feature stories and the editor's column. He has also guest lectured at numerous creative clubs and universities. The recipient of numerous awards for his design and art direction (including a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators), Coyne received the 2004 Design Leadership Award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Prior to joining CA in 1986, Coyne studied at the California College of the Arts, worked for Michael Mabry Design and SBG Partners and established the multi-discipline, San Francisco-based design firm of Patrick Coyne Stephanie Steyer Design Office.
About CA: Communication Arts is the leading professional journal for designers, art directors, design firms, agencies and corporate communications departments. Current circulation is 60,000 paid. Through editorials, feature articles and annual competitions it sponsors, CA provides new ideas and information, while promoting the highest professional standards for the field.
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Ad 2unes Summer Sing-A-Long
Warm up your singing pipes!
It may be summer but Ad 2 is not taking a vacation from fun or networking! Join some of the best professionals in advertising as we trade in our business pitches for some actual tunes!
Come out, cool off from the heat, network and listen to some awesome tunes!
First two drinks are $1 and every drink after is half price! Entrance is free... All you do is mention you are with Ad 2.
We will be giving away a free membership to Ad 2 and a free AAF-Houston luncheon. Don't miss out on all the fun! Please bring friends!
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AAF-Houston Named Club of the Year in Division II of the American Advertising Federation.
Shown, accepting the award for Division II President of the Year, Natalie Gonzalez, is (left to right) Julie Childs, Chairman of the Council of Governors, Jay Hagins of AAF-Houston, Blake Goldston, Governor of AAF 10th District, Kevin Dobbs, Executive Director of AAF 10th District and James Edmund Datri, President and CEO of the American Advertising Federation.
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Univ. of Houston Advertising Team Selected Among Top 20 in Nation
Shown is University of Houston NSAC team members with Professors Larry Kelley and Rosario Laudicina. Not shown is Professor Bob Culpepper. The U of H team won the 10th District NSAC and represented the district at the national competition in Orlando, Florida.
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Brett Elliott
2010 AAF Houston
Silver MedalWinner
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Mission Statement
The mission of The American Advertising Federation-Houston is to advance the advertising profession in the greater Houston area by supporting industry recruitment and education; by communicating to the regional business and professional communities, as well as to governmental organizations, the economic and social value of advertising; by fostering improvement of its effectiveness; and by promoting ethical self-regulation.
He has also guest lectured at numerous creative clubs and universities. The recipient of numerous awards for his design and art direction (including a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators), Coyne received the 2004 Design Leadership Award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Prior to joining CA in 1986, Coyne studied at the California College of the Arts, worked for Michael Mabry Design and SBG Partners and established the multi-discipline, San Francisco-based design firm of Patrick Coyne Stephanie Steyer Design Office.
