:: August 2007 ::

NBC's Steven Lance to speak at AFL / AMA Joint Membership Luncheon
Steven Lance, multiple Emmy Award winner and co-author of “The Little Blue Book of Advertising” will be the speaker at the joint luncheon of the Advertising Federation of Lincoln and the American Marketing Association’s meeting on August 21st, 2007. Networking and registration begin at 11:45 a.m. with the luncheon program beginning at noon. Cost to attend is $13 for students, $16 for members, and $21 for non-members. For more information, or to make your reservation, please call 434-6664 or e-mail info@adfedlincoln.org. All no-shows will be billed.
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A Letter From The President
As we approach the beginning of this new AFL year, I am thrilled to be leading this award-winning club. The Advertising Federation of Lincoln was proud to receive Division II Co-Club of the Year at Nationals this year, as a repeat performance to receiving Club of the Year 2005-2006 as well.
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Minority Report: August 2007
Are Spanish Language Newspapers – Part of Your Media Mix? Lincoln Journal Star figures show that of the nearly 400,000 people in their coverage area, more than 10,600, speak Spanish at home.
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AFL's 2007-2008 Public Service: The Autism Family Network
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. A staggering 1 in 150 children have some form of autism, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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AAF Nationals in Kentucky, a Retrospective
While many of you were enjoying the Taste of the Vine event here in Lincoln, four AFL board members were able to sneak off to the American Advertising Federation’s National Conference in Louisville, KY. This is their story.
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Legislative Report: Childhood Obesity Weighs On FCC
With childhood obesity becoming epidemic, eleven food manufacturing companies have stepped forward to find a solution, publicly committing to cut back on marketing of "unhealthy" food to kids under 12.
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2007 Taste of the Vine Draws Perfect Weather, Great Crowd
With a beautiful 75-degree day, a gorgeous setting amid the green rolling hills of northern Lancaster County, and of course, fabulous wine and food — the Advertising Federation of Lincoln’s 10th annual Taste of the Vine was an evening to remember.
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Save the Date: 2nd Annual Red White & Hot Chili Cookoff - September 28, 2007
Red Bean. White Bean. Meat or Meatless. Savory Sweet or Smokin' Hot. Time to make that pot of your famous chili recipe and enter AFL's 2nd Annual Red White and Hot Chili Cook-Off
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AFL Member Spotlight
Dave Dwinell, KLKN-TV
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AFL Student Member Spotlight
Amber Tompson, UNL
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Quote of the Month
"Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half."
-- John Wanamaker

Mark Your Calendars

• August Membership Luncheon
  August 21, 2007 (Tuesday)
  11:45 am to 1:00 pm


• September Membership Luncheon
  September 12, 2007 (Wednesday)
  11:45 am to 1:00 pm


• Red, White & Hot Chili Cook-Off
  September 28, 2007 (Friday)
  6:00 pm to 10:00 pm


• Ad Camp
  November 14, 2007 (Wednesday)
  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

August Birthdays

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