A creative director for Disney World’s in-house creative advertising agency, Yellow Shoes, will speak at the American Advertising Federation – Suncoast Officer Installation Dinner on June 23.

Will Gay’s presentation on “The Story of Yellow Shoes” offers a look into Disney’s advertising and creative process in their award-winning creative marketing shop.

Attendees will hear how the Yellow Shoes team uses the power of storytelling to share the magic of Disney with the world.

This marquee event includes a cash bar reception and dinner, along with the guest speaker and installation of the 2011-12 Board of Directors. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will be held at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton, near the airport at 8009 15th St East, Sarasota.

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Dear Ad Industry Colleague:

We’re 50, and we’re throwing a party!
It is my pleasure to announce the 50th Annual AAF-Suncoast ADDY Awards featuring several exciting changes to the ADDYs as a result of a collaboration between our Federation, Ringling College of Art + Design, Clarke Advertising, and The Asolo Rep Theatre.

Honoring the best advertising in the Suncoast area, the ADDY Awards event will be held at the prestigious Asolo Rep Theatre on Monday, February 21, at 6 p.m. Ticket prices will be just $50.00, and the event will begin with a two-hour mingling and preview of the submitted work, featuring hors d’oeuvres provided by Morton’s Catering with an open wine and beer bar. A cash bar will be available for cocktails. The ADDY Show will begin at 8 p.m. with door prizes and laughter that will punctuate this unique evening.

We have also added new LOCAL ONLY categories to celebrate the work from local advertising professionals created for local businesses such as ads for Medical Services, Professional Services, Real Estate, Restaurant & Entertainment and Wellness & Beauty.

Drop off week will begin Monday, January 10, and run through Saturday, January 15, 2011. Times will be 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily at two convenient locations:
Clarke Advertising, 401 N. Cattleman Road, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34232
Coastal Printing, 1730 Independence Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34234

Free entry packets with envelopes will be available at the ADDY Workshop, to be held:
December 15, 6:30 p.m. at G Wiz Science Museum, 1001 Blvd .of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236

So prepare your best work, as we get ready to celebrate our business and creative accomplishments. Information is available at www.aafsuncoast.com.

Looking forward to seeing you in February,

David Foote
2010 AAF Suncoast ADDY Chair

A Fall TV Preview, hosted by the American Advertising Federation-Suncoast, will showcase the new line-up of television programs.

With representatives from WEDU 3, ABC 7, NBC 8, CBS 10, FOX 13, Blab TV and Bright House scheduled to attend, the event will offer area businesses, including marketing and advertising professionals, an opportunity to watch short trailers from this season