AAF/Ad2 Charlotte’s Annual Holiday Party

December 4th, 2009 Shruti Chandra

Nothing says happy holidays like an ugly holiday sweater. Come celebrate the season with AAF and Ad2 Charlotte at our Annual Holiday Party. Join us for heavy hor d’oeuvres and some merry mingling. (Cash bar will be available). And be sure to show up in your tackiest, cheesiest and most spirited holiday sweater and accessories. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. Please RSVP here.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

6:00 – 8:00 pm

131 Main Restaurant
1315 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203 (Map)

In the spirit of the season, AAF and Ad2 Charlotte invite you to join us in support of this year’s Public Service recipient Circle de Luz, a local non-profit that radically empowers young Latinas by supporting and inspiring them in pursuit of their possibilities through extensive mentoring, programming and scholarship funds for further education. Monetary donations are not required but will be graciously accepted during the holiday party.

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Dodgeball, Ad2 Charlotte-style

August 18th, 2009 Shruti Chandra

The unmistakable sound of rubber smacking bare skin echoed against the walls of Tremont Music Hall as Ad2 Charlotte members arrived for the first-ever Dodgeball Tourney. As players from the teams Old School, Studiobanks, Thriller, Limerick Studios, Corder Philips, New Way Media, Wray Warriors, Carbonhouse and LGA gathered on the court to hear Tremont staffer and referee Butters announce the rules, it became clear that this wasn’t the schoolyard game from recesses past. This was Ad2 Dodgeball, and this was going to be intense.

Before the balls started flying, each game began with a few minutes of trash-talking between teams (Best one-liner by team Thriller: “I’ve seen better arms on a chair!”). Only New Way Media, Carbonhouse, Wray Warriors and Thriller advanced to the semifinals. Soon it was down to the championships, and team Thriller beat the Warriors to take home the grand prize. Thriller also won the Best Trash-Talk award. Team Old school won the Wicked Style award with their clever use of Afro wigs and knee pads, and LGA won the Team Spirit award. Check out pics of the winners (and LOSERS) on our Facebook page and Twitter feed, http://twitter.com/ad2charlotte

The night was crazy fun for all who participated, including the 5 people who got slammed in the head by a ball. Make sure you duck, dip, dive and dodge your way to the next scheduled Ad2 event and see how Ad2 Charlotte takes life by the balls.

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May Happy Hour for Happy People

May 20th, 2009 Jason Keith

Come out and mingle with the hippest advertising and media pros in town. Please join AAF Charlotte and Ad2 for the next Ad2sday! This is a free happy hour/social event with drink specials and food. Everyone is welcome – be sure to RSVP!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
6:00 – 9:00pm
Tyber Creek Pub
1933 South Boulevard
Charlotte, NC (Map)

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Addys 2009

February 20th, 2009 Jason Keith

2009 ADDY® Awards and Gala Show

They’ve all been to see Doc ADDY — those creative types consumed by a deep desire to win an ADDY. And as they laid upon Doc ADDY’s couch, their lust for ADDY was quickly revealed. They’ve been judged, the diagnosis has been made and doctor/patient confidentiality will soon be broken. Join us and you’ll see whose secret desire for an ADDY shall come true.

SAVE THE DATE!

2009 ADDY® Awards and Gala Show
Thursday March 5th, 2009, 7PM – 11PM

CenterStage@NoDa (map)
2315 North Davidson St.

Dress is black tie optional. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ad2sday Tyber Creek Feb 24th

February 12th, 2009 Jason Keith

A Happy Hour for Happy People

Tyber Creek was a hit last time, so we decided to rock out there once more. Come out and mingle with the hippest advertising and media pros in town.

Event is free, be there at 6:30pm

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The Art of Advertising and Public Relations

February 2nd, 2009 Jason Keith

Steve Luquire – CEO/Partner
He’s been called the “go to guy” for local business leaders such as, Johnny Harris and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, and he’s been an influential leader in the Charlotte advertising and public relations market for over 25 years.

Steve Luquire, CEO and founding partner of Luquire George Andrews, has made a name for his company throughout the region as being a top agency for integrated communications. Join us for this event, as Steve offers us insight into the exciting and ever-changing world of advertising, public relations and new media.

Steve co-founded LGA in 1984, building the business from a three-man shop to Charlotte’s leading advertising, marketing and public relations agency. He maintains involvement in virtually every aspect of the agency’s services, including branding, strategy, public relations and new business initiatives.

Join us as we continue our “I’m kind of a big deal” speaker series!

When
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 – 6:30 p.m.

Cost
Ad2 Members = Free
Non-Ad2 Members = $5

RSVP
Send the name and email for each person attending to info@ad2charlotte.com

Where
Luquire George Andrews
4201 Congress St.
Suite 400
Charlotte, N.C. 28209 (Map It!)

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