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Few places do big like Chicago. Big buildings. Big personalities. Big winters. Big pizza. And, of course, the big shoulders that define the spirit of this city every day. That spirit—and the place that inspires it—are deeply ingrained in the DNA of the advertising that’s been created here for decades.

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Hot Seat Virtual Event: Adjusting to the Recession and our New Normal

Jul 09, 2020
4:00 pm
Virtual

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Summer Diversity Mixer: Championing Change & Speaking Our Truths

Jul 16, 2020
4:00 pm
Virtual

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The CAF unequivocally stands with the Black community and recognizes within the nation and in Chicago, racial inequality is real, and those realities impact each of us. Learn more…

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This Thursday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. (CDT), Baomy W

This Thursday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. (CDT), Baomy Wehrle, @warnermedia, and guest speakers Susan Seams, @kelloggsuss; Felicia Fortenberry, @tiktok; and Justin Kelly, @mikeshardlemonade, take the Hot Seat during our free virtual event, “Adjusting to the Recession and Our New Normal.” Learn more and register through the link in our bio!

#ChicagoAdFed #SummerSeries #HotSeat #advertising #movingforward

We are just a few hours away from the @aafnational

We are just a few hours away from the @aafnational American Advertising Awards. Good luck to CAF member @mcgarrybowen, as their “Donate Your Small Talk” campaign for @foster_more enters the national-level competition.
#chicagoadfed #WINAnADDY #advertising #marketing #communications

Good luck to our very own CAF member @burrell_comm

Good luck to our very own CAF member @burrell_comm at the @aafnational American Advertising Awards this evening, as their “Visions of King” campaign for @comcast competes at the national level. Click here to view their entry: bit.ly/2AZXIh3
#chicagoadfed #WINAnADDY #advertising #marketing #communications

Best Wishes to CAF member @leoburnett at the @aafn

Best Wishes to CAF member @leoburnett at the @aafnational American Advertising Awards tomorrow, as their “Ugly Gerry” campaign and “I Am Hunger in America” campaign for @feedingamerica compete nationally against other entries.
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In partnership with @offthestreetclub, CAF is comm

In partnership with @offthestreetclub, CAF is committed to raising $25,000 to help fund access to Camp Matthieu. The camp provides a safe place for children of West Garfield Park to learn, laugh and play without worry. Please consider joining our pledge.

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