History
Advertising Federation of Minnesota's 100th Year Anniversary.
2006 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Advertising Federation of Minnesota (Ad Fed).
In its early form, The Ad Fed (first known as the Minneapolis Publicity Club) was created to promote the business and civic value of the Minneapolis area. 100 years later, Ad Fed is celebrating the Twin Cities' market strength and the global impact we have all made through leading brands, creative advertising campaigns and sound business practices.
The Advertising Federation of Minnesota was one of the first organized advertising clubs in the U.S. under the American Advertising Federation (AAF), which formed in 1905 when local advertising clubs across the country realized that to be effective it was imperative that they join together into a unified association.
Through the years, Ad Fed has consistently gathered influential business leaders to promote Minnesota, protect the integrity of the advertising profession, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of marketing communications in general. Ad Fed initiatives have included the promotion of strong creative across disciplines, programming and awards shows, social gatherings, the fight against unfair advertising and ad tax legislation, public service and community development, education relations, professional development, and much more.
Worth Noting: The Advertising Federation of Minnesota was the first club in the nation to form a Vigilance Committee in 1911, protecting public interests and the advertising profession by investigating false or misleading claims and seeking corrective action. The principles established by the committee became the foundation of the nation's first Better Business Bureau
The Gala — March 9, 2006: The centennial celebration culminated in a gala event on March 9, 2006, with an attendance of over 300 of our industry leaders dedicated to the advances of the business of advertising - a vital and essential part of the American economy and culture. We showcased a historic timeline featuring the intriguing evolution of the Ad Fed through changing media formats and business conditions. More importantly, we celebrated the consistently rich and creamy brands and advertising grown in our fine state over the past 100 years.
Affiliation
The Advertising Federation of Minnesota is affiliated with The American Advertising Federation (AAF). Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AAF acts as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising." Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2005, the AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 215 college chapters, the AAF provides 6,500 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has 130 blue chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation's leading brands and corporations. For more information, visit the AAF Web site at www.aaf.org
Awards
Members of the local advertising community are doing big things. Check that, gargantuan things. Ad Fed recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of these people through the following awards.
Board of Directors
President — Exec Committee
Sam Smolley
Account Manager
The Creative Group
800 Nicollet Mall
Suite 2700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-7990
sam.smolley@creativegroup.com
Past President — Exec Committee
Amanda Brinkman
VP, Branding and Creative Services
Allianz Life
Amanda.brinkman@allianzlife.com
Vice President/The Show — Exec Committee
Conor Lawrence
Photo Representative / Producer
Conor Lawrence Represents
514 N 3rd St
Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 325-8533
conor@clreps.com
Secretary / Treasurer — Exec Committee
Dave Bestler
General Manager
KSTP-FM
3415 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55344
(763) 797-4660
dbestler@ks95.com
Board Term: 2007-2010
Executive Director — Exec Committee
LJ Taugher
Ad Fed
1821 University Ave
St. Paul, MN
(651) 917-6251
ljtaugher@nonprofitsolutions.com
Director — Ad 2
Erin McCloskey
KNOCKinc.
219 N. 2nd St.
Suite 404
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(952) 200-0621
esmccloskey@hotmail.com
Board Term: 2007-2010
Director — Communications/Website
Brian Bierbaum
Vice President of Interactive
Priority
6700 France Ave South Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: 952.920.9909
bbierbaum@priorityresults.com
Board Term: 2007-2010
Director — Communications
Amy Frantti
Assistant Vice President
US Bancorp
800 Nicollet Mall, BC-MN-H23K
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 303-0733
amy.frantti@usbank.com
Director — Mentorship
Brendon Schrader
Principal
Antenna
100 South 5th Street
19th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 746-5070
brendon@antennaagency.com
Board Term: 2008-2011
Director — Membership
Dan Jacobson
Sales Manager
Unleashed Productions
1121 Jackson St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (612) 767-3460
Fax: (612) 768-3466
danj@unleashedprod.com
Board Term: 2007-2010
Director — Programs & Professional Development
Jessica Tijerina
431 Elder Avenue NW
St. Michael, MN 55376
(612) 281-0428
jessicatijerina@hotmail.com
Board Term: 2009-2011
Director — Sponsorship
Natasha Evans
Comcast Spotlight
9705 Data Park Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 238-8942
natasha_evans@cable.comcast.com
Director — Legislative
John Pickerill
Senior Associate
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
200 S 6th St, Ste 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 492-7306
Fax: (612) 492-7077
jpickerill@fredlaw.com
Board Term: 2007-2010
Director — Golferoo
Kathryn Pfriem
Account Executive
The Creative Group
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 333-7990
kathryn.pfriem@creativegroup.com
Board Term: 2009-2011
Director — Special Events
Peggy Weller
Director of Business Development
Alive Companies
2401 Edgewood Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 960-3718
peggy.weller@prawow.com
Director — Ad2 Programs
Tricia Severson
Graphic Designer
126 North 3rd Street
Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-220-4256
tricia@triciajsdesigns.com
Director — Ad2 Public Service
Kiley Cullen
Account Executive
Wingnut
118 E 26th St.
Suite 103
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-816-8527
kcullen@wingnutinc.com
Director — Ad2 Student Advertising Summit
Christine Eide
Assistant Digital Planner/Buyer
Periscope
921 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-399-0533
ceide@periscope.com
