American Advertising Federation Houston

18th Annual Houston Media Classic

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:06:05 GMT

18th Annual Houston Media Classic
Start Date: 13-Nov-08 10:00 AM
End Time: 13-Nov-08 6:30 PM
Location: Cypresswood Golf Club, Spring, TX 77373
Speaker:

Event Details:

18th Annual Houston Media Classic

Mark your calendars for this annual event.

The 18th Annual Houston Media Classic well be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Cypresswood Golf Club. The Houston media community, through the Media Classic, has a very proud history of donating over $235,000 over the past 18 years to the Houston Food Bank, The Dream Fund and The Advertising Education Foundation of Houston.

If you would like more information on the tournament or how you can contribute please contact
Gary Evans at gary.evans@cumulus.com
click here to go to www.houstonmediaclassic.org

Cypresswood Golf Club

21602 Cypresswood Drive

Spring, TX 77373

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Tue, 27 May 2008 19:25:23 GMT

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon
Start Date: 15-Oct-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 15-Oct-08 1:00 PM
Location: Junior League of Houston, Houston, TX 77027
Speaker: Stan Richards

Event Details:

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF-Houston and American Women in Radio & Television present:

Tue, 27 May 2008 19:20:35 GMT

AAF-Houston and American Women in Radio & Television present:
Start Date: 20-Aug-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 20-Aug-08 1:00 PM
Location: Junior League of Houston, Houston, TX 77027
Speaker: Scott Prindle

Event Details:

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:23 GMT

Start Date: 18-Mar-09 11:30 AM
End Time: 18-Mar-09 1:00 PM

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:23 GMT

Start Date: 18-Feb-09 11:30 AM
End Time: 18-Feb-09 1:00 PM

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:23 GMT

Start Date: 21-Jan-09 11:30 AM
End Time: 21-Jan-09 1:00 PM

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF-Houston/Ad2 Networking and Social Mixer

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:47:02 GMT

Start Date: 24-Dec-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 24-Dec-08 8:00 PM

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:23 GMT

Start Date: 17-Dec-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 17-Dec-08 1:00 PM

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF-Houston/Ad2 Networking and Social Mixer

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:47:02 GMT

Start Date: 26-Nov-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 26-Nov-08 8:00 PM

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:23 GMT

Start Date: 19-Nov-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 19-Nov-08 1:00 PM

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

AAF-Houston/Ad2 Networking and Social Mixer

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:47:02 GMT

Start Date: 22-Oct-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 22-Oct-08 8:00 PM

AAF-Houston/Ad2 Networking and Social Mixer

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:47:02 GMT

Start Date: 24-Sep-08 5:30 PM
End Time: 24-Sep-08 8:00 PM

AAF Houston Monthly Luncheon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:23 GMT

Start Date: 17-Sep-08 11:30 AM
End Time: 17-Sep-08 1:00 PM

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln

Houston, TX 77027

Emergency Preparedness for Houstonians a Top Priority as Ready Houston Texas Campaign Launches

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Ad Council’s Houston Leadership Committee Coordinates Collaborative Media Support on Behalf of Local Ready Effort HOUSTON, June 6, 2008 – With less than half of all American households prepared for an emergency, local authorities will launch Ready Houston Texas, an emergency preparedness campaign with the help of Mayor Bill White, Judge Ed Emmett, Judge Robert E. Herbert, Judge Alan B. Sadler and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff at Houston TranStar on June 6. Utilizing the Ad Council’s national Ready campaign creative localized for the Ready Houston Texas effort, new PSAs – launched in partnership with the City of Houston and regional emergency management offices – seek to encourage more Houston-area families to prepare for emergencies. The campaign is being supported by area-wide media and the Ad Council’s Houston Leadership Committee, made up of local advertising and media executives. The Ad Council is the country’s leading producer of public service...

20-Jun-08 10:00 AM

Emergency Preparedness for Houstonians a Top Priority

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Emergency Preparedness for Houstonians a Top Priority as Ready Houston Texas Campaign Launches _______________________________________ Ad Council’s Houston Leadership Committee Coordinates Collaborative Media Support on Behalf of Local Ready Effort HOUSTON, June 6, 2008 – With less than half of all American households prepared for an emergency, local authorities will launch Ready Houston Texas, an emergency preparedness campaign with the help of Mayor Bill White, Judge Ed Emmett, Judge Robert E. Herbert, Judge Alan B. Sadler and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff at Houston TranStar on June 6. Utilizing the Ad Council’s national Ready campaign creative localized for the Ready Houston Texas effort, new PSAs – launched in partnership with the City of Houston and regional emergency management offices – seek to encourage more Houston-area families to prepare for emergencies. The campaign is being supported by area-wide media and the Ad Council’s...

20-Jun-08 10:00 AM

18th Annual Houston Media Classic

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars for the 18th annual Houston Media Classic. It will be held at the Cypresswood Golf Club on Thursday November 13, 2008.

The Houston Media Classic will host over 150 media professionals this year. They work in television and radio, newspaper, magazines and billboard, and they come to Houston from all over Texas to entertain their clients and have a "hole" lot of fun! What makes the HMC so unique is our hole sponsors. On every hole there is something going on - contests, giveaways, food, drink - you never know what's coming next! It is simply the best time you will ever have on a golf course!

The Houston media community, through the Media Classic, has a very proud history of donating over $235,000 over the past 18 years to the Houston Food Bank, The Dream Fund and The Advertising Education Foundation of Houston.

If you would like more information on the tournament or how you can contribute please contact:

Gary Evans at gary.evans@cumulus.com
www.houstonmediaclassic.org

5-Jun-08 11:00 AM

VALENTI LEGACY TO BE HONORED WITH RENAMING OF UH SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

VALENTI LEGACY TO BE HONORED WITH RENAMING OF UH SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Former Presidential Adviser, Head of MPAA Jack Valenti Had Longstanding Ties with University HOUSTON, April 25, 2008 – The School of Communication at the University of Houston will be named to honor the late Jack Valenti, adviser to President Lyndon Johnson and head of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for nearly four decades. Valenti, who died last year at the age of 85, was born and raised in Houston and was a graduate of the University of Houston (1946). Plans to change the name to the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication were announced today at the school’s annual scholarship banquet. This is an important step to acknowledge Valenti’s longstanding association with the University of Houston and the city of Houston, said Welcome W. Wilson Sr., chairman of the UH System Board of Regents. Wilson was both a longtime friend and former business partner of Valenti’s. Jack was the...

13-May-08 11:00 AM

James Edmond Datri Named President-Elect of the American Advertising Federation

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.‹The board of directors of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) today elected James Edmund Datri as the federations next president and CEO. Datri will assume leadership of the AAF on November 1, 2008, following a transition period that will begin in September. Datris election concludes a search and selection process that commenced in September 2007 upon the announcement of the retirement of current President & CEO Wallace Snyder. I am thrilled that Jim Datri will be our next president and CEO, said Murray Gaylord, chairman of the AAF board of directors. The advertising industry is in the midst of the most profound transformation in 50 years, and Jim truly understands the unique challenges for marketers, advertising agencies and the media in todays landscape. The search committee developed a long list of criteria, and Jim matched all. Datri is currently a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery in McDermotts Government Strategies Practice Group,...

29-Apr-08 10:00 AM

Keith Sullins, President Houston Pizza Venture addresses AAF Houston

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

What It Takes to be the Best Keith Sullins President, Houston Pizza Venture Papa Johns largest franchisee in the Houston market! President of Houston Pizza Venture, the second largest Papa Johns Pizza franchise group in the world, Sullins is a man of the people. Along with his business partner, Frank Carney, who co-founded Pizza Hut almost a half century ago, Sullins supervises 50 Papa Johns in Houston and co-owns 20 in Sacramento and 18 in Hawaii. Hes also involved in franchises for Firehouse Subs, Egg and I, and Genghis Grill and presently has five restaurants under construction in the Houston area. In the Houston area, their 50 restaurants employ 1,300 people and generate about $45 million annually. Sullins is also a philanthropist who established a Hurricane Relief Fund after Hurricane Katrina and donated over 10,000 Papa John Pizzas to feed these refuges.

16-Apr-08 8:00 PM

AAF-Houston AdSmart April - What it Takes to be the Best

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMT

April 2008, Issue 7 In This Issue... Introduction What It Takes to be the Best Think Youre the Best Swinger in Town? Addy 09 Plans and Hall of Fame Nominations Welcome New Members Introduction Well guys, it has been a fun ride but it is now time to get off. Debuting as the HAF Time in March 07, then rebranded to the AAF Houston AdSmart in October, fourteen issues later, this is now my last. Life priorities are pulling me in other directions and it has become a challenge to keep the newsletter going. The search now begins for the next editor. It could be you! If you are interested, please contact Michelle Reed or Jay Hagins. Another success story is Keith Sullins. Hear what he has to say about building the second largest Papa Johns franchise operation in the world at the AAF Houston...

13-Apr-08 10:00 PM

AAF-Houston AdSmart March - Something Special and Not Just in the Air

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

March 2008, Issue 6 In This Issue... Introduction Something Special and Not Just in the Air Houston Media Classic Donates $10,000 AAF-Houston Jobs and Directory Welcome New Members Introduction Happy St. Patricks Day! Diageo brand Guinness and Anheuser-Busch joined forces to gather 1 million signatures in a bid to declare St. Patricks Day an official U.S. holiday. Not sure if they succeeded but everybodys Irish on St. Patricks Day. The first day of spring is Thursday and the weather in Houston has been fantastic giving us another reason to celebrate. The past few years have been a challenge for the airline industry. Now record oil prices are causing airlines to jack up their fares to help with fuel costs. Its no wonder that airline management is often crisis management. Hear what Rob...

16-Mar-08 9:00 PM

AAF-Houston AdSmart February - Eye on Advertising

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT

February 2008, Issue 5 In This Issue... Introduction Eye on the Association of National Advertisers The Addy Awards Flashback AAF and OIH Membership Directory Updates Welcome New Members Introduction For the past week there has been a lot of post Super Bowl buzz. According to Nielson Media Research, Super Bowl XLII ranked as the most popular edition of the game yet. An average of 97.5 million viewers watched the game with a record 148.3 million people catching at least part of the match. Some argue that many watch the Super Bowl for the ads alone, forget about the game. If web chatter is accurate, Pepsi got the most online buzz for its Justin Timberlake Pepsi Stuff promo. While a Victorias Secret Super Bowl spot scored the most viewers with 103.7 million. I for one liked the Budweiser...

12-Feb-08 8:00 PM

AAF/OiH Photos

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Photos from The Art Guys table at the AAF Houston ADDY Awards. Jack Massing and Mike Galbreth, of The Art Guys present a photographic essay on proper table etiquette.

11-Feb-08 12:00 PM

Lopez Negrete Communications Create HIispanic Marketing FUND FOR INDUSTRY'S FUTURE LEADERS

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Leading Latino Marketing Agency Partners with American Advertising Federation – Houston to Create Scholarship Fund HOUSTON – (March 20, 2008) – Lopez Negrete Communications, the second largest independent, Hispanic owned and operated, full-service agency, specializing in Hispanic marketing, is proud to announce the establishment of an annual scholarship to benefit students interested specifically in Hispanic marketing or advertising. The Lopez Negrete Hispanic Marketing Education Fund could only be made possible with the help of the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston (AEFH), the charitable foundation of the American Advertising Federation - Houston (AAF-Houston). Cathy and I established the Lopez Negrete Hispanic Marketing Education Fund to fuel and protect the future of our industry, said Alex López Negrete, president and CEO of Lopez Negrete Communications. The greatest legacy we can leave behind is that of providing opportunity for the enrichment and training...

Coalition Of Advertising, Media Leaders Announce Plans To Accelerate University Of Houston Program

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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Atlantic Pacific Media Promotes Crystal Land to Director of Sales and Marketing

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TEXAS (July 31, 2007) Atlantic Pacific Media, Houston’s complete multimedia services provider, today announced the promotion of Crystal Land to Director of Sales and Marketing. She will have the primary responsibility of creating and implementing marketing campaigns in the Houston facility as well as the other five facilities across the U.S. Ms. Land joined Atlantic Pacific Media as part of the acquisition of the Houston Allied Vaughn facility in February of 2006. She quickly rose from Customer Service Representative to Sales Representative. “Crystal has shown exceptional ability to deal with a changing media market. Her demonstrated marketing vision will keep Atlantic Pacific Media at the forefront of Houston media companies,” said Karl Renwanz, President. Ms. Land received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising from the University of Houston in May of 2004 with minors in Spanish and Psychology. She is currently a member of the American...

Freed Advertising Wins Award for TV Spot

noemail@aaf-houston.org — Thu, 04 May 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Freed Advertising, L.P. was awarded a PRISM for Best TV Commercial by the Greater Houston Builders Association for “Kid Stuff”, a television spot created for client Sienna Plantation, one of the Houston area’s largest master-planned communities. The fun and fast-moving spot features several children, who are residents, touting the lifestyle benefits of the community. The spot shows the children shouting the famous real estate axiom, “Location! Location! Location!” as they enthusiastically talk about Sienna’s water park, golf course, parks and schools.

Freed Advertising is a Sugar Land, Texas-based advertising agency with clients in the real estate, automotive, home products, banking and other retail and business-to-business industries. The agency, one of Houston's top ten, has won numerous awards in its 21-year history including an ADDY for a 2005 Super Bowl spot for client, Silestone.

CONTACT: Mandy de León, 281-240-4949

www.freedadvertising.com

Senior Art Director

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Title: Senior Art Director Description: Graphic design firm specializing in real estate seeks experienced designer to design logos, identity packages, brochures, packaging, advertisements, billboards, websites and signage in keeping with the marketing objectives established by the CD and AE. Art direct/supervise designers and work closely with production manager to achieve best product at the best price. Assist in the selection of vendors, freelancers, illustrators, photographers and any outside sources needed to fulfill the production of each project. Meet deadlines and keep projects on budget. Good opportunity for advancement. Required Experience: Minimum 7 years experience in both print and web graphic design required. Award-winning portfolio. Experience designing environmental signage systems or display graphics is a big plus. Supervisory experience preferred. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Proficiency in Adobe In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop software. Thorough...

Senior Designer

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Title: Senior Designer Description: Bishop Interactive is looking for a Houston-based Senior Designer with a thirst for creating innovative design to join our creative team. The Role. Our list of projects is long and diverse. This position will be responsible for creating layouts, user interfaces, client ads, as well as developing the creative for in-house marketing and branding initiatives. Required Experience: Nothing Less than a Rockstar. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience, an outstanding online portfolio and a solid ability to carry ideas from concept to completion. Not only will they excel at creating brilliant designs for the web, but also in bringing those designs to life with current standards based HTML and CSS coding skills. The ability to work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail is a must. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: What We Want: - Superior concept development (independent and within a team) - Ability to...

Sales Assistant : KKRW/KTBZ

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Title: Sales Assistant : KKRW/KTBZ
Description: Clear Channel Radio has immediate opening for a Sales Assistant to support their staff of Account Executives, Local Sales Manager, and General Sales Manager. Duties include but are not limited to preparing sales presentations, sales reports, assisting with station/client events. Applicants send resumes to paullambert@clearchannel.com. No phone calls please. EOE.
Required Experience: Strong computer skills, good communication skills, team player and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills: n/a
Education Required: n/a
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Paul Lambert (Add to Contacts)
n/a

Clear Channel Radio

Art Director

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Title: Art Director
Description:

Integrated marketing agency in Houston, Texas is looking for award-winning, senior Art Director. Art Director will oversee other graphic designers as well as manage design projects directly. Busy B2B marketing agency with large number of oil and gas related clients, plus many others. Fun and exciting work environment. Because of our size we can offer great company benefits. You will work directly with our marketing professionals and our clients to solve their marketing challenges. Position requires broad design knowledge and skills as well as a take-charge attitude.

Required Experience:

Broad range of demonstrated design capabilities

B2B clientele

Management experience at an agency – supervising designers

Direct client exposure

This Job Requires the Follow Skills:

Managing other designers

Mac platform

Web design

Excellent organization and communication capabilities

Client meetings and presentations

Education Required: College degree
Planned Duration of Employment: Permanent
Position reports to: President

Contact info:

President (Add to Contacts)
Contact by Email please.
email only

Confidential

Account Executive - Print Ads

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:37:30 GMT

Title: Account Executive - Print Ads
Description:

If you hunger for closing the sale and possess a talent for building relationships, this may be the perfect sales position for you. Boutique magazine publishing firm seeks enthusiastic, dedicated Advertising Sales Consultant for three Houston area magazines. Build our books with your current and perspective contacts, both locally and nationally.

Prospect for new advertisers, conduct face-to-face sales calls, telemarket, assist in e-marketing campaigns and brainstorm with marketing department to support sales, maintain CRM database records. Most importantly - CLOSE NEW SALES.

Email resume to: info@newleafinc.com

Required Experience: Qualified candidate will possess 2-3 years minimum sales experience. Self-starter a must.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Experience with ACT and a love for the performing arts a plus!
Education Required: High School Graduate
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Janet Meyer (Add to Contacts)
Contact by e-mail info@newleafinc.com please.
(713) 523-5323

New Leaf Publishing

Interactive Art Director

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Title: Interactive Art Director Description: Create websites, electronica and print for some of the world’s biggest brands. Have the freedom to express your creativity. Invent new interpretations of the user experience. And love working with warm people who are committed to doing simply great work. We’re Bernard Hodes Group, a world leader in recruitment and employee communications. This position combines the best of both worlds – online and real space – and it’s the ultimate opportunity for a creative to push the limits in any dimension they work in. Consider it a 70-30% ratio – the 70% being the online portion of the work. The remaining 30% involves designing brochures, posters, cool displays and amazing print. As well as the completely unexpected – since we touch every medium, your skills and influence can shape a lot of incredible communications pieces. There’s also another percentage to factor in – the 110% you’ll give every day in our dynamic, inspiring, and dare we say it,...

Business Development/Sales Executive

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Title: Business Development/Sales Executive Description: InterDirect is a looking for skilled Business Development/Sales Executives. We provide information services and data-based marketing solutions to companies engaged in business-to-consumer direct marketing. Core deliverables are focused in the areas of: • building, managing and providing end-user access to customer databases, • analytics, analysis and data processing, • targeted direct communications, and • strategic retail site selection. Our target industries are retail, restaurant and real estate. Our clients also include a number of advertising agencies. Required Experience: Sales experience required. Experience in the direct or database marketing industry strongly desired. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Ideal candidates will have strong sales skills with a background in the direct or database marketing industry. The Sales Executive will personally pursue and close key sales opportunities with support from an...

Brand Development Manager

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Title: Brand Development Manager Description: FKM, the largest independently-owned advertising agency in the Southwest, seeks a Brand Development Manager. Core Competencies, Duties and Responsibilities: Client Relationships - The Brand Development Manager position requires the ability to manage projects from start to finish, earning the confidence of, and developing a strong working rapport with day-to-day client contacts. Staff Relationship and Support - The Brand Development Manager’s critical role is the internal support of the client team. Brand Development - Understands the overall brand strategy, follows brand standards, ability to clearly articulate brand strategy standards, assists with the development and implementation of annual client development plan. Planning Support - The Brand Development Manager position requires sound judgment and effective problem solving skills. Organizational Skills - The Brand Development Manager is the primary project Executive on all...

Web Production / HTML Programmer

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Title: Web Production / HTML Programmer Description: Digital Function is a leading web software and development company located here in Houston, Texas. We are seeking a candidate who is interested in a career in the web development industry. The right candidate will learn to implement the company’s website management solution, Kalibrate and will also work on client projects and must meet deadlines and high quality standards. Job Description: Candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: HTML production CMS/WMS Implementation Create web ready graphics from graphic source files Required Experience: Candidate should have the following skill set: HTML CSS Web Graphic Production Other skills helpful but not required: Web Design ASP.NET VB.Net JavaScript Flash Silverlight This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Candidate should have the following skill set: HTML CSS Web Graphic Production Other skills helpful but not required: Web Design ...

Interactive Account Manager

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Title: Interactive Account Manager Description: About Spur Digital Spur Digital is a full-service interactive marketing agency. With offices in Houston and Austin, Texas, Spur Digital develops and manages award-winning interactive marketing programs that incorporate strategic planning, digital media, web-based creative, search, social media and advertising to deliver compelling, measurable results for our clients. Spur’s proprietary web analytics platform provides clients with a unique advantage in measuring and optimizing campaigns. About Our Culture Spur Digital offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment for dynamic, goal-oriented people who are looking for an opportunity vs. a job. We look for talented, passionate people who enjoy learning while playing an important role in the team’s success. If you are interested in being part of a winning, growth-oriented organization in a rapidly changing and exciting industry, we want to hear from you! Essential Duties and...

ADDY-Winning Pro Seeks AE/Copywriter Position

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: ADDY-Winning Pro Seeks AE/Copywriter Position Experience: tba Skills:

10+ years media sales and creative.
Two-time local ADDY award winner (AFGM, Mobile, AL).
Analyzing client needs and presenting solutions.
Reseach, development and execution of marketing campaigns.
10+ years retail sales and management experience.
MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
TAPSCAN, ratings and qualitative data analysis.

Education: BS (Telecommunications/Speech), Ball State University Certifications: Certified Radio Marketing Consultant (CRMC) Ideal Job Description:

An enviornment where "work" consists of feeding my need for an adreniline rush - a rush created through keeping both sides of the brain working at top speed to achieve success for myself, my company and my clients.

Preferred Work Schedule: Full-time preferred; will consider freelance. Location: Houston Location State: TX Willing to Relocate: False

Product Manager / Marketing Specialist

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Product Manager / Marketing Specialist Experience: Merck Sharp & Dohme a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Pharmaceutical Company. Associate Product Manager (May 2006 - October 2007) Responsibilities: Product management of HYZAAR® and COZAAR® (Antihypertensice Franchise, main franchise of the company) Development and implementation of the strategies of the 2007 Marketing Plan of HYZAAR® and COZAAR®. Responsible for the main marketing and promotional projects of JANUVIA® and JANUMET® (Diabetes Franchise). Active role in the launching projects of the Diabetes Franchise of the company. Responsible of the Public Affairs projects for the launching of the Diabetes Franchise. Development of strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders. Coordination of promotional strategies within Sales Force team. Development of Continuous Medical Education for PCP’s and Specialists. Coordination of medical publications for external audiences. Development and...

Graphic Designer

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Graphic Designer Experience: Lake Hills Church Graphic Design Intern May 2008 - present Assist the Design Team in branding, campaigns, and departmental identity. Bear Cotton Graphic Designer, Intern November 2006 - December 2007 Utilizing and expanding my knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Freehand, I designed many promotional items, T-shirt graphics, and banners. I also became familiar with the business aspect of taking orders for various student groups and the processes of following the jobs to completion. Camp Mystic Counselor, Office Assistant, Shopper July 2005 - August 2008 (summers) As a live-in counselor, I worked with different age groups. Responsibilities included leading and organizing various activities with the campers including daily routines, skits, scavenger hunts and meals. I also served as a certified Water Safety Instructor and lifeguard on the Guadalupe River, instructing and coordinating daily...

Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations Experience: Recent Graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Have a Bachelors and Associates degrees and a high school diploma. Very proficient and fast learner. Self taught in multiple areas. I have higher education and out of motivation and determination, taught myself many other areas as well as took other classes through my course of higher education to only gain more knowledge.

Strong sales experience, customer relations and service, people skills, outgoing, motivated and determined and a very fast learner.

Skills:

SKILLS:

MS Office 97-current, Adobe, Photoshop, Image Ready, Mac Operating System, Windows operating system. Skilled in writing of all areas.

Education: Bachelors of Arts Ideal Job Description: Where I get to put my skills and knowledge to work on a daily basis. I can be a team leader or work alone. I just want to put my passion into my career. Preferred Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm willing to work some Saturdays Desired Compensation: Negotiable Location: Webster Location State: Texas Location Country: United States Willing to Relocate: False

Web / CSS / Ui / UX / Graphic / Front-end Designer

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Web / CSS / Ui / UX / Graphic / Front-end Designer Experience: I am heavily driven by clear, concise information design, fueled by my exceptional organizational skills which I mix with a strong emphasis on web standards, semantic markup, search engine optimization, usability and accessibility guidelines for screen, print and mobile devices. Finding the balance between typography, design, technology, readability and accessibility is a key goal I set for any project I take part in. I believe in web standards, semantic markup, usability and accessibility online for the handicapped. I believe in the power of the separation of document structure, presentation and functionality so that one document can serve all devices. Hand-coding allows me to reach my goals, keep with my beliefs and have total control over the code I output to the web. Web / Graphic Designer, Rhymes & Company May, 2008 to Present, Houston, Texas Design of company web site, hand-coding and...

Account Services in Advertising or Public Relations

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Account Services in Advertising or Public Relations Experience: 4/05 – Present Coach, Inc. /Houston-Galleria; Houston, TX Assistant Manager (Seasonal)  Generates an average of 20% of the store’s overall sales volume using relationship marketing techniques with the company database  Top Sales Producer with over $1.5M in individual sales in FY’07 for the highest volume store in the Texas District  Member of the Million Dollar Sellers’ Club  Manages inventory and shipment of small leather goods  Contributes to setting goals and holds team accountable for productivity standards  Assists in developing plans to address key business issues, and utilizes plans to impact business and achieve desired results 3/04 – 4/05 Neighborhood Development Foundation; New Orleans, LA Executive Assistant  Accumulated over $100K in funds for first-time home buyer programs  Assisted the Executive Director with...

Graphic Designer / Production Artist

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Graphic Designer / Production Artist Experience: November 2005 – Present
Hitman Direct, Direct Mail Marketing Service        Houston, TX

Graphic Designer assisted in marketing strategy. Designing business cards, letterheads, post cards, letter packages and brochures. Also responsible for pre-press, proofing final print, and
general Mac troubleshooting.

March 2004 – July 2004
Jet Setters, Print Design and Graphics                  Houston, TX

Production Artist. Duties included proofing, pre-press, design business cards and letterheads.

Skills: Macintosh: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, FreeHand, QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Director MX, Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong conceptual design. Works well under pressure. Bilingual (English & Chinese).

Education: The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX Certifications: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design Ideal Job Description: To obtain a position as a Graphic Designer within a company providing me with room for growth and a chance to demonstrate myself as an asset.
Preferred Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Desired Compensation: $45,000 Location: Houston Location State: TX Location Country: United States Willing to Relocate: True Contact Info: Mike Hsu 3927 Snag Lane Spring TX 77388 USA voice: (832) 877-2299

Mike Hsu
mikeyshoe@gmail.com

3927 Snag Lane

Spring, TX USA 77388

(832) 877-2299

Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Experience: The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas Marketing Intern, Office of Career Services October 2006 – Present Ø Assist in the preparation of mail-outs, preparation and set-up of events and classroom presentations hosted by department, and attended and provided assistance at events. Ø Assist students and other office visitors in the location, research, and access of appropriate career materials by being familiar with current career library and electronic resource materials. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Ø Approximately 5 years of customer service experience and 1 ½ years of relevant experience as a Marketing Intern in the Office of Career Services at UT Tyler; familiar in current recruitment methods and development of marketing materials. Ø Computer skills: Internet research and Microsoft Access, Excel,...

Art Director with a business insight / AE.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Art Director with a business insight / AE. Experience: April 2006 – July 2006 - Account Executive Ray Advertising, Pune, India •Serviced Maruti (Automoblie), Sify(Broadband and Online gaming) and other local retail accounts. •Published Adverts, posters, banners, newspaper Ads. •Visualized and conceptualized the brands as well as carried out media planning for the same. •Main job role included client servicing, conceptualization, media planning. •Planned as well as managed events for HSBC, Private clubs and golf tournaments. Feb 2006 - March 2006- Management Trainee TBWA/Anthem, Mumbai, India •Worked on 3 accounts: Etihad Airways, Alliance Insurance and Nivea. •Analyzed the competitive environment of top International Airlines. •Carried out surveys, drafted consumer oriented questionnaires, examined the findings, made recommendations and prepared presentations. •Interviewed companies to analyze the brand recall. August 2004 – Sept 2004-Trainee ...

Marketing, Advertising, Account Management, PR and Communication

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Marketing, Advertising, Account Management, PR and Communication Experience: EXPERIENCE Automatic Data Processing-Houston, TX Associate District Manager May 2007 – April 2008 Selling ADP payroll services and HR solutions within a protected geographic territory • Developing relationships with Accountants and Banks • Prospecting for new business • Cross-selling to an existing base of clients • Exceeded quota by 100% August-February • Top CPRP unit producer Diabetes Source-North Houston, TX Territory Account Manager March 2006 - May 2007 • Selling, promoting and delivering a portfolio of diabetic products • Servicing accounts in targeted market segments • Contributing to sales and profit goals • Gaining recommendations of medical providers • Ranked 1st out of 7 for new account set-ups in region from August – present. • Exceeded quota by 150% from August – present. • Grew territory from 4th to 1st in...

mediA RioT productions

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

mediA RioT productions is a Houston-based company, specializing in high-end photography and video production serving the corporate and advertising markets. MRP offers unique media solutions, using the latest technology for services ranging from photo shoots and television commercials to corporate productions and long-form videos. Custom services also include stock photography, content development, event coverage, website development and design as well as graphic design.

mediA RioT productions is your one-stop shop for anything visual!

Ted Jolly
ted@mediariotpro.com

1776 Yorktown, Suite 450

Houston, TX 77056

(713) 840-7468

Inmagine

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:00:00 GMT

With the world's largest royalty-free stock image content, INMAGINE^® provides 24-hour services through our offices in United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Asia. Inmagine.com which supports 8 languages with a selection of online tools, precise search and instant download very much caters to the rising demands of any advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and corporate businesses; offering a vast choice and diversity.

For Job Openings go to www.inmagine.com

Jason Pineda
jason@inmagine.com

2650 Fountain View Dr.Suite 332

Houston, Texas 77057

(832) 242-1470

Creative Mediapulse Technologies Pvt.Ltd

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Creating Multimedia Presentations bangalore India, Designing bangalore India, Creativity bangalore India, AV Presentations bangalore India, 2D & 3D Animations bangalore India, Simulations bangalore India, Walkthroughs bangalore India, Flash Presentations bangalore India, Video Presentations bangalore India, Touch Screen Kiosks bangalore India, CBTs bangalore India, WBTs bangalore India, Interactive Presentations bangalore India, intranet bangalore India,internet bangalore India,corporate presentation bangalore India,website designing bangalore India, website promotion bangalore India , Website hosting bangalore India,web solutions bangalore India, outsource multimedia works bangalore India, website localization bangalore India, language translation bangalore India, AD films bangalore India, Posters bangalore India, Brochures bangalore India, Professional Video Shooting bangalore India,CREATIVE MEDIAPULSE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. email:info@mediapulsetech.com

Subhash chandra
webmaster@mediapulsetech.com

#40,71st cross,5th block,Rajajinagar

bangalore, karnataka 560086

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Houston Programming Dot Net - Web Marketing

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 23:00:00 GMT

About Houston Programming

We started Houston Programmings in August 2005. We recently celebrated our one year anniversary. Houston Programmings is very proud of serving our clients with the highest level of integrity. Over the past year we have worked with many different companies over the past year. We have helped everyone from large multinationals to very small mom and pop businesses assisting them with their promotional print and mailing needs. We are very happy to see that Houston Programmings is growing at a very fast rate

At Houston Programming we pride ourselves in helping you the consumer with high quality low cost printing and mail services. At HoustonProgramming.net providing high quality services is not some motto its the way we do business. As of this year we started providing creative services. These services include: graphic design, creating taglines and other creative services for businesses. We are proud to call Houston our home. Call us today and ask us how we can help you 713.882.4629

Interested in meeting with Houston Programming?
Call us today and receive a free consultation at one of our offices at 713.882.4629. Alternatively, if you prefer you can send us an email through our online contact form.

Justin Hopper

1724 Richmond

Houston, Texas

(713) 882-4629

Blu Printing - Texas Commercial Printing Company

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Blu Printing.com

We offer low cost and reliable printing and web services to a wide range of businesses from large companies down to mom and pop operations. We offer printing and mailing solutions to Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Houston, and many other cities located in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. We offer customized printing solutions directly to you with no middleman involved which allows you to save money. We work with many regional shippers to get out printing services to our customers.Typically we get our orders turned around in less than 24 hours at no additional charge.

We at Blu Printing can guarantee the best possible price when it comes to our printing services. In addition to our printing services we offer top notch graphic design and creative services. We feel that no one can offer the level of customer service that we offer at Blu Printing. If you are interested in contacting us, please call us at 713.882.4629 or send us an email.

Carlos Alonso
info@bluprinting.com

1724 Richmond

Houston, 77098

(713) 882-4629

Xprescom

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Website design, website hosting, and internet marketing

Troy Burwell
troyadmin@xprescom.net

P.O. Box 421043

Houston, TX 77242-1043

(713) 979-0700

Xolo Creative Inc.

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Whether you’re an advertiser or an ad agency, general market or Hispanic, we can help you with Strategic Consultation, Creative Direction, Translation/Transcreation, Copywriting in English & Spanish and Broadcast Production Supervision. With 25 years of national, regional and local experience Xolo Creative will give you the strategic direction and creative work necessary to make your endeavors into the Hispanic market a complete success.

Jack Charles Richmond
jack@xolocreative.com

1549 Alexander St.

Houston, TX 77008

(713) 859-0572

Media Consultant: Web Wisdom 2.0

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 15:00:00 GMT

The Web is not just another venue for the distribution of unsolicited, in-your-face advertising. Its a channel for truly interactive, user-centered communication. Whether the channel is a Web page, email, listserv, mail list, peer-to-peer, blogg, RSS, video conference, or distributed removable media, digital media can deliver information with greater dimension and depth than older communication technology. But Cyber Beauty, the customer, demands and deserves a more Meaningful Experience. Web technology continues to evolve, becoming ever more intelligent. Web 2.0? Social Media? It has always been about the content and the conversation. Im a media consultant and present seminars about media communications in the ever changing environment of the Information Age. Lets have a conversation! Speaker Topics >> Member of : Media Communications Association-International Houston Advertising Federation Only In Houston (Creative Community) Houston Area League of PC Users ...

Switch Perception

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Let us switch your perception. No more headaches or frustration inherent in producing a TV-spot; lack of direction involvement during the production; less-than-perfect shoot; or disappointing long shots from the original creative. Nothing gets lost in translation with Switch Perception. We take a fresh new approach to advertising production. Our directors and executive producers have the insight and eagerness to look beyond technicalities, logistics and cold numbers. We believe in the true craftsmanship behind the advertising production industry: brilliant ideas, director’s talent, clever treatments, and flawless production. Collaboration upfront, production planning and attention to detail really do make a difference. Creative originality and integrity stand at the heart and soul of each and every production, resulting in award-winning work. We listen, provide suggestions, work cooperatively, and deliver beyond your expectations. Through strategic affiliations in the USA,...

Catdi Houston Web and Marketing Services

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:00:00 GMT

Recognized as a leading provider of design and web solutions, Catdi will help clarify your business's objectives and streamline the process from beginning to end. We will simplify the details involved in creating opportunities for your business. Together we can grow through mutual partnership and success.

Catdi will walk you through all the necessary steps from the beginning stages of locating the proper domain name to building a unique web application that fits your business needs. This creative application will put a marketing strategy in place to attract customers to your website.

We at Catdi recognize that your time is valuable. We have a strong commitment to excellence in our products and services. We have a creative team that is second to none. We have helped many companies plan, develop new web/design concepts and marketing strategies. In addition, Catdi is a full service printing company. We can save you thousands of dollars on your printing needs. It is important that you know that your deadlines are our deadlines, and it is a part of our pledge to you as our client that when we say something will be delivered it will.

Interested in meeting with Catdi?
Call us today and receive a free consultation at one of our offices at 713.882.4629. Alternatively, if you prefer you can send us an email through our online contact form.

Carlos Alonso
info@catdi.com

1724 Richmond

Houston, TX 77098

(713) 882-4629

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:02:46 GMT

American Advertising Federation-Houston The mission of AAF-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 to governmental organizations, the economic and social value of advertising; by fostering improvement of its effectiveness; and by promoting ethical self-regulation. ______________________________ Save The Date August Luncheon: AAF-Houston and American Women in Radio and Television present: Scott Prindle Crispin Porter + Bogusky VP Interacitve Technical Director August 20, 2008 11:30 AM - to - 1:00 PM Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Ln Houston TX 77027 Advance Registration Members: $30.00 Nonmembers : $45.00 At the Door Members: $ 40.00 Non-members:$55.00 Register Now __________________ Postponed because of rain! Because of rainy weather, this...

2008 AAF-Houston + AEFH SCHOLARSHIPS

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:28:24 GMT

Congratulations to our 2008 Scholarship Recipients The goal of the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston is to make sure that Houston has available the best young communications talent in the nation. We do this primarily by supporting education through the awarding of scholarships to deserving college students Five of the seven 2008 AEFH scholarship winners attended the award ceremony. Shown left to right, Jay Janecek, Chair AAFH; Liang Shi; Tory Tompkins; Robin Wells; Sebastian Reeve; Tricia Rosetty; Bill Courtney, Chair AEFH. Not pictured are scholarship winners Cara Forsythe and Nicole Thomas. On May 21, 2008 the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston (AEFH) announced granting a total of $12,000 in scholarships from five endowed funds to seven outstanding students attending five different universities. The awards included the first Lopez Negrete Hispanic Marketing Education Scholarship. Conducted in front of 150 professionals attending the monthly...

2008 AAF-Houston + AEFH SCHOLARSHIPS

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:54:23 GMT

AEFH Scholarships

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:06:45 GMT

The Advertising Education Foundation of Houston (AEFH) supports education through, among other activities, granting scholarships to undergraduate and post-graduate students. Eligible institutions include not-for-profit or state-supported institutions. Preference will be given to Houston area residents attending colleges and universities in any location, or to students who are attending Houston area institutions. The student must be majoring in marketing, advertising, journalism, communications, graphic design or a related field. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified student within the guidelines of financial need, GPA, written and verbal communications skills, and general community and volunteer activities. Students must also demonstrate commitment to the communications industry with internship/work experience, industry activities, participation in communications-focused professional or campus organizations. The application to apply for the 2009-2010 terms will be...

2008 AAF-Houston + AEFH SCHOLARSHIPS

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:20:24 GMT

Congratulations to our 2008 Scholarship Recipients The goal of the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston is to make sure that Houston has available the best young communications talent in the nation. We do this by supporting education and the awarding of these seven scholarships, plus the creation of Lopez Negrete Hispanic Marketing Education Scholarship, made this one of the most successful years in our history. Five of the seven 2008 AEFH scholarship winners attended the award ceremony. Shown left to right, Jay Janecek, Chair AAFH; Liang Shi; Tory Tompkins; Robin Wells; Sebastian Reeve; Tricia Rosetty; Bill Courtney, Chair AEFH. Not pictured are Cara Forsythe and Nicole Thomas. On May 21, 2008 the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston (AEFH) announced granting a total of $12,000 in scholarships to seven outstanding students from five Texas based universities. Made in front of 150 professionals attending the monthly meeting of the American...

AAF-Houston Internships

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:40:27 GMT

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Each year, the AAF-Houston approaches colleges and universities to find students who are looking for summer internships in advertising-related fields in the Houston area. We then compile a list of the interested students and offer it to Houston-area companies who will soon be looking for summer interns.

At the same time, we develop a list of the companies who offer these kinds of jobs, and distribute it to interested students. If you would like to be added to our internship list, please click on the link below, complete the attached Student Internship Form and submit by April 30,2008.

Sorry, the deadline has passed to submit your internship resume.

You can also mail the form to:

Internships

AAF-Houston

P.O. Box 27592

Houston, Texas 77227

(713) ADS-9999

AdClub@AAF-Houston.org

Another Exceptional Speaker at the AAF-Houston Luncheon

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:25:18 GMT

Rob Britton Advisor to the Chairman American Airlines What American Airlines Has Learned About Differentiating in a Commodity Business Rob Britton proved, once again, to be a phenomenal speaker at the May 21st AAF-Houston Luncheon. From September 2001 through 2006, Dr. Rob Britton served as Managing Director, Brand Development and Advertising for American Airlines. He was responsible for brand stewardship, worldwide media advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, and customer research. Airline management is often crisis management, and Dr. Britton made significant contributions during two of Americans biggest challenges, rebuilding consumer and employee confidence in the brand after the 9/11 attacks and helping manage the media and maintain American Airlines good reputation before and during the February 1997 pilot strike. Prior to American, Rob held leadership positions in international planning, corporate communications, passenger sales,...

Membership Tax Notice

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:25:59 GMT

Membership fees are not charitable deductions for Federal Income Tax purposes, however they may be considered an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Add Your Summer Internship

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:13:53 GMT

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Each year, the AAF-Houston approaches colleges and universities to find students who are looking for summer internships in advertising-related fields in the Houston area. We then compile a list of the interested students and offer it to Houston-area companies who will soon be looking for summer interns. At the same time, we develop a list of the companies who offer these kinds of jobs and distribute it to interested students If your company has internship opportunities for this summer, please click on the link below; complete the attached Business Internship Listing Form and submit to us by April 30, 2008. Business Internship Form If you have any questions feel free to call us at (713) 237-9999 or email us at michelle@aaf-houston.org

Our Board

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:27:05 GMT

AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION OF HOUSTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007-2008 Chairman: Jay Janecek* Chairman Elect: Dave Henry* Vice Chairman: Natalie Gonzalez* Treasurer: Dennis Vegas* Secretary: Joe Fournet* Immediate Past Chairman: Lou Congelio* President: Jay Hagins Board: Allison Bond (09) Tom Hair (09) Rebecca Castillo (09) Ann Iverson (09) Miles Cathey (09) Randy Jackson (09) Joe Cesaratto (09) Steve Latham (08) Jim Conlan (08) Norm Pegram (08) Brett Elliott (08) Debbi Ray Walder (09) Tad Grow (09) Michelle Reed (08) Ed Schipul (09) Dennis Vegas (08) Tami Weitkunt (09) Presidents Council: Cliff Gillock* AEFH Chairman: Bill Courtney Only in Houston Chair: Ann C. Iverson Ad2 President: Jennifer Haydon *Denotes member of...