AAF - Houston Advertising Federation Competition

AAF - Houston Advertising Federation Competition - November 5th and 6th, 2010 

Every year, TAG sends a delegation of students to compete in the Houston Advertising Federation Conference. Students form into "advertising agencies" and develop a creative campaign in ONE day. This is an amazing experience that will not only open your eyes to the world of advertising but will also teach you what it is really like to create a campaign. 

The registration fee for this conference is $85

The hotel cost will be $115 for the two nights we will be staying, per person.

The total cost of the trip will be $200 per person.

Carpools will be coordinated for Thursday Night.

The deadline to book your spot is Monday, October 18th before 3 pm.

The payment is due in the TAG Box located on the 7th floor of the CMA.

There will not be an application process as this Competition is meant for the inexperienced who hope to learn more about the industry or the experienced who want to gain more hands-on experience. All you will need is to turn in is the student form attached to this email by Monday October 18, 2010 at 3pm.

On the backside of the application, include what area you are most interested in, in descending order:

Areas of Interest:    1. Art Director 3. Account Services       5.Marketing

2. Copywriter 4. Media

Below is the schedule on the AAF Website just so you all can see what is included in the trip:

Schedule:
Day                         Time                                    Event
Friday, 11/5             8:00am – 8:30 am           Registration/Continental breakfast
Friday, 11/5             8:30am                              Conference begins
Friday, 11/5             9:30am                              Students depart for host companies
Friday, 11/5             9:45am                              Professors gather, depart for tour
Friday, 11/5             6:30pm                              Students return
Friday, 11/5             6:30 – 7:30pm                  Student social hour
Friday, 11/5             7:00pm                               Professors depart for dinner/ Judging begins

Saturday, 11/6        8:30am – 9:30am            Continental breakfast
Saturday, 11/6        9:30am – 10:30am          Resume/Portfolio review
Saturday, 11/6        10:30am – 11:30am        Panel discussion
Saturday, 11/6        11:30am – 1:00pm          Awards ceremony luncheon

Please email VP Industry Relations, Mariano Pintor if you are interested.  if you are indeed interested. There will not be a limit to those who want to participate. As long as we have the interest, we will be more than happy to represent UT with as many participants as possible.