Please proceed to our New Home...

After more than a year of start-up activity and months of hard work on design and content, we are finally ready to move this party to our new home at

AD2DC.ORG

Some of you have been watching the construction from day to day and have gained some idea of what our new website plans to offer. From here on out you will be able to get all the information you need about membership and committees, sponsorships, contacting members of the steering committee, and much much more. All in one place!

Please continue to look for news, event information, and club updates on our new and improved ad2dc.org blog. SEE YOU THERE!

Click here to be forwarded now!

Connecting Communicators on Cinco De Mayo

On May 5, Capitol Communicator will honor Cinco de Mayo by connecting DC-area communicators from a number of professional organizations with an evening of beverages, food and sounds from our neighbors to the south.

You are invited to join Capitol Communicator, the DC Ad Club, Ad 2 DC, American Marketing Association-DC Chapter, Association for Women in Communications-DC chapter, Capital Area Healthcare Communicators, IABC/DC Metro, Public Relations Society of America-National Capital Chapter, Independent Public Relations Alliance, Washington Women in Public Relations and Young MC for a Cinco de Mayo networking event.

Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Where: Local 16

Address: 1602 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 / Metro - U Street, African-American Civil War Memorial, Cardoza (Green)

Cost: Please visit the Capitol Communicator event page for this info

Click here to register NOW!

Click here to RSVP Via Facebook

Water Cooler Wednesday, April 14th

April’s Water Cooler Wednesday is fast approaching, pencil us in!

Date: Wednesday, April 14th

Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm

Location: Public Bar (on the roof) / 1214 18th Street NW / Metro: 2 blocks from Farragut North and Dupont Circle

Cost: This networking event is ALWAYS FREE and there is no need to register!

For more information email youngadprofessional@gmail.com, or see event details at dcadclub.com. You can also RSVP to this event on Facebook: Ad2 DC

Click here to download the printable flyer:

Ad 2 helps Teaching for Change Promote their April 7th Stage Performance

As part of its 2010 Public Service campaign, Ad 2 DC has been designing poster promotions for El retablillo de Don Cristóbal/The Farce of Don Cristóbal and the Maiden Rosita, a Spanish play to be presented by Teaching for Change on April 7th. Below is a preview (keep up the good work PS Committee)!

Interested in the event? Here’s more...

• Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
• Time: 7 p.m. reception / 8 p.m. performance
• Location: GALA Theatre 3333 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20010
• Price: Tickets are available for a minimum $40 donation each. You can also sponsor a seat for teachers and parent leaders, or donate any amount.

Click here for a play synopsis and information about reserving tickets!

Join the DC Ad Club and Ad 2 DC for a screening of ART & COPY

ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time. George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others featured in ART & COPY were responsible for "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents.

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm, registration and networking / 7:30,
movie

Where: Washington Post / 1150 15th St, NW /
Metro: Farragut North (Red) McPherson Square (Orange/Blue)

Cost: $15 Ad 2 DC members / $20 DC Ad Club members / $25
non-members

You can get more information about screening and registration on the dcadclub.com events page. For more on the film itself go to artandcopy.com.

Still have questions? Email us at youngadprofessional@gmail.com.

Reminder: Water Cooler Wednesday Next Week!

Quick reminder that our monthly Water Cooler Wednesday Happy Hour is coming up again next week. Here are the details:

Date: Wednesday, March 24th

Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm

Location: Porters Dining Saloon / 1207 19th Street NW / Metro: Dupont Circle or Farragut North (red), Farragut West (blue/orange)

Cost: This networking event is ALWAYS FREE and there is no need to register!

For more information email youngadprofessional@gmail.com, or see event details at dcadclub.com.

You can also RSVP to this event on Facebook: Ad 2 DC

Attention Public Service Team!

Here is the information for the next Public Service Meeting:

Date: Monday, March 15th

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Buffalo Billiards / 1330 19th St. NW / Directly across from Dupont Circle Metro, Red Line.

*Please make sure to bring your ID as they check them at the door.

Thanks for all your hard work and submissions! See everyone on Monday.

...and More Good Times to Come!

It was awesome seeing everyone at our first Water Cooler Wednesday event! Mark your calendars NOW with the Water Cooler dates for March and April:

March 24th: Porters Dining Saloon / 1207 19th Street NW

April 14th: Public Bar / 1214 18th Street

Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm

Cost: Water Cooler Wednesdays is always FREE and there is no need to register!

For more information email youngadprofessional@gmail.com, or see event details at dcadclub.com.

Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the first event.

See you at the Water Cooler!

Join Ad 2 DC for Water Cooler Wendesdays!

Join Ad 2 DC at our new monthly event where you can relax, exchange ideas and hang out with talented young professionals in the industry. The location changes each month so stay tuned to our blog to see where the happy hour will be from month to month!


Our debut Water Cooler Wednesday event is next week! Hope to see you there!

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Porters Dining Saloon / 1207 19th Street NW / Metro: Dupont Circle or Farragut North (red), Farragut West (blue/orange)

Cost: This networking event is FREE to all and there is no need to register!

For more information email youngadprofessional@gmail.com, or see event details at dcadclub.com.

You can also RSVP to this event on Facebook: Ad 2 DC

Click here to download and print the full-page flyer:

Details and Location for Feb. 10 Public Service Meeting

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February 9 - UPDATE: We hope you enjoyed the snow and are prepared for more tonight/tomorrow. Due to the weather conditions, we are going to reschedule the meeting for next Tuesday, February 16th at 7pm at iStrategy Labs. Please adjust your schedules. Looking forward to seeing you then!

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At the next Public Service Meeting we will begin brainstorming and finalizing a timeline. Join us, won't you?

Date: Wednesday, February 10th

Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm

Location: iStrategyLabs | 1510 10th Street NW (right next to Kramer Books) | Metro: Dupont Circle | Click here for map

Public Service Volunteer Application

Thank you to everyone who attended the informational meeting at LM&O last night! Here is a brief recap for those of you who couldn't make it:

Ad 2 Chapters nationwide typically work on the Public Service Campaign from August through May, and then compete in the Public Service Competition at the AAF National Conference in June. Our DC Chapter will only have from February until the end of May to complete this. This will be the DC Chapter's first year competing, so despite the time crunch we are eager to show them what we've got this June!

Positions Descriptions

Below is the application form to sign up for the Public Service project in case you weren't able to pick one up last night. Please tell us which positions you are interested in, and email the completed form to agency.ad2dc@gmail.com by THIS Sunday, January 31:

Choose your top three positions. If there's something you have a strong talent with and want to use it, please let us know! We are also open to adding positions, OR if you prefer to be a floater and help in several different areas, that will be great too! We will go through all the applications and begin placing people over the next week.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The next Public Service meeting is Wednesday, February 10th from 7 to 8pm. Location TBD.

At this meeting we will begin brainstorming and finalizing a timeline.

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More Information

For more information about our client Teaching for Change, visit teachingforchange.org, or email Dan Koors and Sarah Polli at agency.ad2dc@gmail.com.

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Interested in being on the Board?

We currently have three open chair positions: Membership, Sponsorship, and Programs. If you are interested in joining Ad2 or becoming a board member, please email youngadprofessional@gmail.com.

Ad 2 DC Public Service Campaign for Nonprofit - Seeking Volunteers

Ad 2 DC is getting ready to do a pro-bono marketing campaign to promote and increase awareness of the Teaching for Change bookstore at Busboys & Poets, located in Washington, DC. We need talented young creatives, media savvy experts and marketing savants to turn bookstore patrons into supporters of the organization. If you are interested, join us for a General Session to learn more and get involved!

What: General Session

When: Wednesday, January 27th 7 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: LM&O Advertising / 2000 N. 14th Street, 8th Floor / Arlington, VA 22201 / Metro: Courthouse Click here for Directions

About Public Service Campaign

Along with hosting networking and professional events for students and young professionals, Ad 2 DC has the honor to participate in National Ad 2’s Public Service Campaign. Each year, the chapter will participate in the Public Service campaign by choosing a local non-profit organization and executing an advertising/marketing campaign. The campaign varies based on the needs of the client: whether it’s promotion, brand awareness, logo design or media and interactive elements. With hundreds of non-profits in the DC metro area, Ad 2 DC has the advantage of helping various non-profits in the years to come.

About Teaching for Change

For the inaugural Public Service campaign, Ad 2 DC has chosen Teaching for Change as the non-profit organization. Teaching for Change, based in DC, “provides teachers and parents with the tools to transform schools into centers of justice where students learn to read, write and change the world.” Teaching for Change was established in 1989 and believes that schools can educate and inspire students to become pioneers of a better world. Teaching for Change has several programs: professional development through workshops and courses of selected publications, parent power, publications, including the Zinn Education Project. On a local level, Teaching for Change operates a “progressive bookstore located in the Busboys and Poets restaurant and performance space at 14th and V Streets NW.” Each book in the store is carefully selected and the profits from purchases benefit their programs. Teaching for Change is celebrating their 20th Anniversary.

More Information

For more information about Ad 2 DC and Teaching for Change, visit ad2dc.blogspot.com and teachingforchange.org, or email Dan Koors and Sarah Polli at agency.ad2dc@gmail.com.

Click here, or on the image below to download the full informational flyer on this project:

Make a Difference in the Community While Building your Personal Portfolio

Ad 2 DC is beginning work on our first Public Service Campaign very soon, and we are inviting young advertising professionals in the DC metro area to donate their time and creativity to a great cause!

More on the Project...

Our client for this campaign is Teaching for Change, a D.C. non-profit that “provides teachers and parents with the tools to transform schools into centers of justice where students learn to read, write and change the world.” More specifically, Ad 2 DC will be promoting and branding Teaching for Change’s bookstore at Busboys and Poets in Northwest DC. We have a lot of planning and work ahead of us, so the more volunteers the better!

What’s in it for you?

Well first of all, helping out a local non-profit is just good karma. Additionally, this project provides a unique opportunity for you to network and collaborate with inspiring young creatives just like yourself (i.e. major resume/portfolio booster)! And last, but certainly not least, the completed campaign will be presented in June at the 2010 AAF National Conference in Orlando as part of the Ad 2 Public Service Competition!

Sound like your cup of tea?

Shoot us an email at agency.ad2dc@gmail.com to volunteer and/or get more information!

New Year's Resolution: Build Your Network, and Fast

Jump-start that New Year's resolution with Speed Networking. What's that, you ask? It's an easy and painless way to meet tons of new business contacts in one night, whether you're trying to build new business, grow your job prospects, or just add to your LinkedIn contacts.

In an age of social media where networking is largely digital the DC Ad Club and Ad 2 DC will help you step away from your keyboard to meet new industry contacts. Have fun, build your business, advance your career and leave your avatar at home.

Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Time: 6:30 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Speed Networking!; 8:00 pm, More Networking!

Where: National Journal Group; The Watergate; 600 New Hampshire Ave; NW Washington, DC 20037

Directions: Metro - Foggy Bottom/GWU (Orange, Blue)

Cost: $15 for Ad 2 DC Members; $20 for DC Ad Club Members; $25 for non-members

Details: Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a raffle!

Register Today: www.dcadclub.com

The early registration deadline is 5:00 pm, Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Payment made after the registration deadline and on-site registrations will be charged an additional fee of $10. On-site registrations will be accommodated on a space-available basis only. Cancellation will not be accepted after 5:00 pm, Monday, January 18, 2010. No shows will be billed.

Artwork by: joelious1.com

Join us at the ONE Holiday Party!

ONE

joint holiday celebration that unites the DC metro area's premier advertising, marketing, public relations, media, interactive and design organizations

ONE

grand celebration that brings together the brightest industry professionals in the marketplace and provides the ultimate backdrop for gathering and networking in the spirit of the holiday season

ONE

unique way for members and sponsors to connect with the ultimate audience

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m

Where: Eye Bar - 1716 I Street, NW; Washington, DC - (202) 785-0270

*Taking Metro is Recommended: Farragut West (blue and orange), Farragut North (red)

Tickets: $50 per person. Includes your first three drinks & heavy appetizers ($60 at the door)

More information: oneholidayparty.com - Click here to Register Now!

Students: Take Advantage of our Upcoming Portfolio Review!

Bring your portfolio and resume to this event and gain valuable feedback on what’s good and what could be better. This event is the third in a series of brown bag training sessions for students and young professionals in the marketing communications industry.

Reviewers:

• Bryan Daniels, Creative Director, IQ Solutions
• Demetrius Goosbey, Creative Director, Equals Three Communications
• Chuck Husak, Principal, August, Lang & Husak
• Greg Johnston, EVP, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy Washington
• Frank Merecicky, Management Supervisor/Business Development Williams Whittle
• Angie Reese, LM&O Advertising
• ...AND MORE TO COME!

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Time: 12:00 - 12:30pm Registration and Networking 12:30-1:30pm Program and Activities

Location: The Art Institute of Washington 1820 Fort Myer Dr.
Arlington, VA 22209

Directions: Take Metro to Rosslyn (Orange
and Blue lines)

Parking: metered; limited garage parking
is available in the area

Cost: DC Ad Club Members: FREE! Non-Members: $5

More Information: dcadclub.com, artinstitutes.edu/arlington, or view the Event Invitation on Facebook.

Gotta Love Halloween...

Thanks to everyone who attended Dupont After Dark, and especially to those who got in the spirit and donned a Halloween costume! Photos are up on Facebook, click here to check 'em out!

Don't Miss "Dupont After Dark" with Ad 2 and Young MC!

LAST MINUTE LOCATION CHANGE!! Due to a licensing issue, the event has been moved next door to Madhatter: 1831 M St. NW (M St. between 18th and 19th St. NW). Signs will be up to help you get there. Sorry for the confusion, but the show WILL go on! See you at Madhatter!

Join Ad 2 DC and Young MC as we celebrate Halloween with young professionals all over the DC metro area!

DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 29th, 6:30 - 11pm

PLACE: Porter’s Dining Saloon
1207 19th St NW
(2 blocks from Dupont Metro stop)

COST: FREE entry. Drink Specials to include $3 domestic beers, $4 16oz. rail drinks, $5 house wine, and $3 shots.

PRIZES: One lucky registrant will win a $30 Gift Certificate to Porter's, courtesy of Ad 2 & Young MC!

Ad 2 will raffle off one ticket to the DC Ad Club luncheon with Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist and Recognized Internet Pioneer -Vint Cerf!

ADDITIONAL LINKS: Young MC - youngmcdc.com
DC Ad Club - dcadclub.com

Costumes are encouraged and applauded, but not required.

**Click here to RSVP to this event via Facebook!

Drumroll please...

Behold the brand spankin' new Ad 2 DC Logo!

Congratulations to the winning designer of last month's logo competition -- Erik Dreyer (pictured below) of August, Lang and Husak in Bethesda! Erik's design was voted on and chosen from twenty-three entries at last month's Rock the Ad 2 DC Vote Happy Hour. Thank you to everyone who entered, and everyone who voted!

Hopefully you all had a fantastic time during Advertising Week DC 2009. We enjoyed celebrating the end of a great week with everyone who came to Public Bar last night, and hope to see you all again very soon!

Unwind with us at the end of Advertising Week DC 2009!

Unwind from a productive Advertising Week DC with the youngest—and arguably the hippest—members of the DC Ad Club!

• Date: Thursday, September 17th
  
• Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm


• Location: Public Bar (Rooftop) 1214 18th St., Washington, DC
  Metro: 2 blocks from Farragut North and Dupont Circle
  
  
• Questions: youngadprofessional@gmail.com


• Cost: This networking event is free to all and there is no need to register! Drink specials to include $3 domestics, $4 imports, $5 rail drinks

Check out www.ADWKDC.com or more information on this event and all of Advertising Week DC 2009.

Click here to RSVP to this event via Facebook

Thanks for the Awesome Turn-out!

Thank you to everyone who attended Rock the Ad 2 DC Vote last night, it was a total success! We saw some fantastic logos; special thanks to the people who took the time to design and submit ideas!

The votes are being tallied now, and the winning design will be announced during our next happy hour event at Public Bar on Thursday, September 17 (the last day of Ad Week DC!). We know the suspense is killing you, but it’ll be worth the wait--we promise. Stay tuned to this blog for more information as that event grows closer.

Leadership Interest

Several people have expressed interest in getting on a committee, which is excellent! Please email the completed form to youngadprofessional@gmail.com so that we can review them and establish contact with you. Click here to download this form if you didn’t get one at the event. (Please be advised that you must be a member of the DC Ad Club in order to be on an Ad 2 DC steering committee. Click here to download the DC Ad Club Membership Application.)

Social Networking Update

Ad 2 DC is now on Facebook and Twitter. Connect with us to see pictures from last night's event, get regular updates, and keep up with future happenings!

Join us for: Rock the Ad 2 DC Vote Happy Hour!

Come with your friends and co-workers to the next Ad 2 DC happy hour! Meet new friends, network with peers and cast your vote for the Ad 2 DC logo. All entries will be on display! Pick your favorite to represent young professionals in advertising.

Date: Next Wednesday, August 26

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: Bar Louie, Verizon Center - Chinatown Metro

RSVP: youngadprofessional@gmail.com

Cost: Free entry, with specials including:

• $3 Drafts, $5 Wines, $7 Signature Martinis and ½ price on over 20 appetizers until 7pm
  
• 5 for $10 Miller Lite Buckets after 7pm

Interested in getting involved on one of the planning committees?
Email us at youngadprofessional@gmail.com

Go down in history…

Ad 2 DC is a brand-spankin’-new professional club representing the marketing, advertising and design community (for youngprofessionals ages 32 and younger) in our nation’s capital and we are opening up the doors to your creativity for a logo thatwill personify our industry, our style, our energy and our “hood” here in the District!

What will the Ad 2 DC logo look like? You decide!

Voting will take place at the next Happy Hour Social – everyone will get a chance to see all the submitted creative and vote on their favorites, including our guest judges Mike Mertz and Bill Cutter!

The winning entry will be:

• Entered into the 2010 ADDYs for FREE!


• Recognized as the official Ad 2 DC brand mark for years to come.


• Prominently displayed on all club websites, social media sites, communication, flyers, stationary and collateral.


• Added to the national database of all Ad 2’s around the country.


• Announced in DC Ad Club’s Member Bulletin.


• Included in a PR campaign announcing the winner.
  
  

Submission deadline: August 20, 2009

Guidelines and criteria: http://ad2dc.blogspot.com/

Send entries to: youngadprofessional@gmail.com

Download the official flyer for this competition (JPEG):

Download the official rules and guidelines for the competition (PDF):

June Updates

Hello Ad 2 Nation,
This past weekend was a blur of amazing work and amazing networking opportunities at this year's AAF National Conference that was held just over the Potomac in Crystal City. For those of you who were able to make it... awesome, and for those of you who were not I must say it is a MUST for anyone who is looking to further their career, so next year's conference should be on your radar.

We have the Ad 2 Idea Session coming up this weekend. The newly formed steering committee will be there and any of you who are interested in getting the most out of Ad 2 DC should try to come as well. We will be discussing a plethora of ideas that will take Ad 2 DC into the next year. We have already had a huge response to the emails, so if you want to join us you should. I have attached the invitation, but here are more details:

What: Ad 2 Idea Session
When: Sunday, June 14 3-6 PM
Where: 901 N Nelson St, 19th Floor Clubhouse, Arlington, VA (Orange Line, Virginia Square Metro Stop)

Questions: As always send any questions or comments to youngadprofessional@gmail.com
Also, if you are interested in receiving info and getting on our communication trail shoot us an email letting us know... See you Sunday!

Interested in being a leader?

Hey Young Ad Professionals!

We are currently accepting applications for the Ad 2 DC Steering Committee. If you look at the previous post, you can see a list of all the possible positions. So take a looks and see where your skills and interests can best serve Ad 2 DC. Then send an email to youngadprofessional@gmail.com and Kate will send you the Leadership Form. Be sure to make the subject: I Am Eager To Lead AD 2

They are due this Friday, the 17th of April, so you had better get a move on.

Also, keep in mind that you must be a paid DC Ad Club member to be on the Steering Committee. DC Ad Club membership app ($70 for annual membership): http://www.dcadclub.com/Files/Ad_Club_Membership_Application_Packet.pdf