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SUMMARY:thePitch 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization. \nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a college Junior or Senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $40 per student and includes lunch and an invaluable experience.  Registration is on a first come (and paid)\, first served.   Registration closes when we’re at capacity. \nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, October 3\, 2025 you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day. \nWhat agencies are participating? \nBrunner\, Fifth Influence\, Gatesman\, Tonic by Highmark Health \nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \nWhat’s in it for you? \n• American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Student Membership\n• Exposure to agency setting and to agency personnel\n• Goodie Bag \nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \n• Public recognition at Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards\, Gala Spring 2026 (one ticket per person\, date: TBD)\n• Resume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration.\n• Possible execution of concepts by the client.\n• A ticket to Pittsburgh Opera’s production of La Boheme on Tuesday\, Oct. 21st at 7PM\n• Best of all – Bragging rights! \nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation. \nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/thepitch-2025/
LOCATION:Various Agencies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T170000
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SUMMARY:JUICE with a Twist
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a night of JUICE with a Twist with our friends\nand the evening’s main squeeze GH Advertising\nat Tequila Cowboy on Thursday\, September 11. \nKaraoke startsin the early evening. \nSinging optional. Cheering required.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-with-a-twist-3/
LOCATION:Tequilla Cowboys\, 380 North Shore Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
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SUMMARY:JUICE with a Twist - Bright Minds & Salty Limes
DESCRIPTION:JUICE with a Twist is back! The Twist?! Trivia Night! Join our main squeeze\, 9Rooftops\, for a night of tacos\, tequila and a friendly competition hosted by PGH Trivia. Don’t want to play? It’s all good\, there will be plenty of downtime for mingling and spectating. \n5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nGordo’s Tacos & Tequila \nNeed-to-knows:\n• Register with a fun team name\n• Teams can be between 2-12 people\n• We’ll be getting the party started at 5\, with trivia officially beginning at 6\n• PGH Trivia specializes in pop culture\, but will include an advertising-themed round just for us\n• We repeat\, you don’t have to play to attend. Feel free to show up without registering if you aren’t planning to play trivia.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-with-a-twist-2/
LOCATION:Gordo’s Tacos & Tequila\, 131 Shiloh Street\, Pittsburgh\, 15211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T230000
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SUMMARY:Pgh American Advertising Awards
DESCRIPTION:PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.\nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s time again for the PGH American Advertising Awards. Join the AAF PGH on Thursday\, April 24 at 6:00p.m. and enjoy an award-winning spa experience — The Addy Spa. \nThis year’s show will be held at beautiful and relaxing Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens\, where we’ll be giving some much-needed chill to those that work hard throughout the year. \nSo put off those deadlines and non-stop changes and take a break. \nRemember — relax\, it’s only advertising. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 24\, 2025 \nPhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens \nCocktails: 6:00–7:15** \nShow: 7:15–8:30 \nBuffet: 8:30–10:00 \n**The cash bar will close before the start of the show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho will #winanADDY \n\nThank you to these sponsors who are helping to make this event possible: \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nRegistration and Cancellation Policy:\n• We strongly suggest that you pre-register in advance. Pricing goes up at the door if spaces are still available.\n• Cancellations received within 48 hours of the event will be charged the full registration fee.\n• A refund is available if cancellation is made more than 48 hours prior to the event. After that time\, no refunds can be made. All fees will be deducted from the refunded amount.\n• Substitutions allowed\, please let us know prior to event\, events@aafpgh.org\, not at the door.\n• No shows will be charged the full registration fee.\n• Walk-in’s on event day are accepted based on availability and at a higher ticket price.\n• Registrations made without payment will be deleted if not paid 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/pgh-american-advertising-awards/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens\, One Schenley Park\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213
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SUMMARY:Outlook 2025:  The Mental Challenges of our Creative Community
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, marketing and advertising professionals suffer from burnout or adverse mental health effects due to the way our business has historically\, or currently still operates. Mental health impacts our community in a variety of ways\, but most importantly it has reverberations into the everyday lives of a large number of fellow Pittsburghers. \nOutlook 2025: The Mental Challenges of Our Creative Community will unveil some of the results from our industry-wide survey and candidly discuss the mental state of our professionals. We will also discuss ways to improve the way we talk and handle ourselves and help us all thrive mentally in our industry. \n\n\nJoin our moderator\, \nEmily Moquin\, Schmidt Market Research as she leads the discussion on this vital topic. \nOur Panel: \nRenee Gervasi\, MillerKnoll  \nDemetrios Marousis\, Highmark Health \nKristen Walker\, Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh \nMark DiPietro\, Freelance Creative Director \n\nONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.   REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.\n\nSpecial thank you to our friends who have made this event possible:
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/outlook-2025-the-mental-challenges-of-our-creative-community/
LOCATION:Workscape\, 2912 E Carson Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T173000
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SUMMARY:thePitch 2024
DESCRIPTION:What is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization. \nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a college Junior or Senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $40 per student and includes lunch and an invaluable experience.  Registration is on a first come (and paid)\, first served.   Registration closes when we’re at capacity. \nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, November 8\, 2024 you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day. \nWhat agencies are participating? \nThis year’s competition includes (but is not limited to): Brunner\, Fifth Influence\, Gatesman\, and Tonic by Highmark Health. \nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \nWhat’s in it for you? \n• American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Student Membership\n• Exposure to agency setting and to agency personnel\n• Goodie Bag \nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \n• Public recognition at Pittsburgh Addy awards in Spring 2025 (date: TBD)\n• Resume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration.\n• Possible execution of concepts by the client.\n• Best of all – Bragging rights! \nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation. \nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/thepitch-2024/
LOCATION:Various Agencies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
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SUMMARY:JUICE with a Twist  Presents the BIG KICK!
DESCRIPTION:A kickball tournament for the Pittsburgh Advertising Community \nOctober 25th \n3 p.m. to 8 p.m. \n*AHN Montour Sports Complex* \nBuild a team\, grab some fans\, and go kick some ball. \nHosted by our MAIN SQUEEZE: \n \nNeed to knows: \n\nRegister with a fun team name.\nTeams can have 10-15 per roster with a mix of genders and identities.\nMake it a mix of “professional” kickballers and those there for fun.\nWe will be following World Kickball Association (WAKA) rules. \nDon’t have a team? No problem\, register as an individual player and we’ll “find” a team for you!\nYou must register to play.\n\nHurry and sign up so you don’t get shut out! \n\n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED. \nQUESTIONS?   DROP US A LINE \n\nAll attendees must follow the rules of the facility.  Please carefully review the AHN Montour Rules & Regulations before attending. \n\nOUR FACILITY HOST:\n \n\nPlease note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout this event and by participating you and your team agree to promotional usage. \nKickball is a physical\, contact\, sport that involves the risk of injury. Participants assume all risks and hazards associated with participation in the sport.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-with-a-twist-the-big-kick/
LOCATION:AHN Montour Sports Complex\, 2419 State Avenue\, Coraopolis\, PA\, 15108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20240416T180152Z
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SUMMARY:2023-2024 Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards
DESCRIPTION:Prom date fall through? #1 college selection just not that into you?  Not your school valedictorian? \nSometimes the best-laid plans don’t work out. Welcome to the location challenges of the 2023-2024 Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards. \nFinally\, we have a location. \n\nJoin us on Thursday\, May 2 \nat Power Center Duquesne University \nfor the event you’ve been waiting! \n  \nCocktails*: 5:30–7:00\n \nShow: 7:00–8:15 \nBuffet: 8:15–10:00 \n\n*Pricing includes 2 drink tickets.  Additional drink tickets will be available to purchase.  The bar will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the show and reopen at the end of the show. \nTicket Pricing: \nMember* Pricing at the Door – $145 per person \n\nNon-member  Pricing at the Door – $175 per person \n\nStudents (must show current\, valid student ID):  $40 per person.  Student pricing does not include drink tickets. \n\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.   TICKETING IS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. \n\n*** There is a parking garage (1100 Forbes Avenue) with a lovely bridge over Forbes Avenue that goes right into the Power Center where we will be. \nhttps://www.duq.edu/campus-map.php \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir//40.437651\,-79.990252/@40.4922316\,-80.0877704\,12z?entry=ttu \nForbes Garage Weekend/Evening Rate (per the website\, pricing may vary) \nSaturday or Sunday and evenings\, 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. \n\n$6.00 for Weekend/Evening\n\n\nSPONSORS MAKE EVENTS HAPPEN.  THANK YOU TO THESE WONDERFUL PARTNERS:\n\nOUR GOLD SPONSOR:\n\n \n\nOUR SILVER SPONSORS:\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nOUR DESSERT SPONSOR:\n\n \n\nQuestions: Email us.\nRegistration and Cancellation Policy:\n• We strongly suggest that you pre-register in advance. Pricing goes up at the door.\n• Cancellations received within 48 hours of the event will be charged the full registration fee.\n• A refund is available if cancellation is made more than 48 hours prior to the event. After that time\, no refunds can be made. All fees will be deducted from the refunded amount.\n• Substitutions allowed\, please let us know prior to event\, events@aafpgh.org\, not at the door.\n• No shows will be charged the full registration fee.\n• Walk-in’s on event day are accepted based on availability and at a higher ticket price.\n• Registrations made without payment will be deleted if not paid 48 hours prior to the event.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/2023-2024-pittsburgh-american-advertising-awards/
LOCATION:The Power Center at Duquesne University\, 1015 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20231214T152205Z
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SUMMARY:Outlook 2024 - Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:Outlook 2024\, a signature AAF Pittsburgh event\, will tackle what is inarguable the biggest topic in our industry:  the future of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in marketing and creativity.  How will AI and machine learning continue to evolve how we create?  What are the trade-offs and what do we sacrifice in terms of insight\, craft and employment? \nYou don’t want to miss this real-life discussion with in-the-flesh human panelists who will share insights and field your questions. (But will they use ChatGTP?) \n\nJoin our moderator\, Nicholas Buchheit\, Covalent\, \nas he leads the discussion on this hot topic. \nOur Panel: \nChad Calcagno\, Yuga Labs \nMeesha Gerhart\, RedTree Web Design \nDr. Jill Fain Lehman\, CMU\, Human-Computer Interaction Institute \nBill Moore\, Boston Consulting Group \n\nONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  \nREGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. 
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/outlook-2024-generative-ai/
LOCATION:Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at CMU\, 700 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20230825T192558Z
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SUMMARY:thePitch 2023
DESCRIPTION:What is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization. \nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a college Junior or Senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $40 per student and includes lunch and a ticket to the AAF Pittsburgh Holidaypalooza on November 14\, 2023. \nRegistration extended and is on a first come\, first served basis! \nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, November 3\, 2023 you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day. \nWhat agencies are participating? \nThis year’s competition includes (but is not limited to): Brunner\, Fifth Influence\, and Tonic \nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work\, while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nAmerican Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Student Membership\nEntry to the AAF Pittsburgh Holidaypalooza on November 14\, 2023.\nExposure to agency setting and to agency personnel\nGoodie Bag\n\nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \n\nPublic recognition at Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards in April 2024 (date: TBD)\nResume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration.\nPossible execution of concepts by the client.\nBest of all – Bragging rights!\n\nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation. \nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/thepitch-register/
LOCATION:Various Agencies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20221121T051624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T044848Z
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:Juice is a monthly happy hour\, held on the first Wednesday of every month (holiday restrictions may apply) organized by AAF Pittsburgh and Ad 2 Pittsburgh.  Juice is an event for advertising professionals from marketers\, creatives\, media specialists\, producers\, strategists and vendor partners who share a passion for advertising and the important role it plays in the continued growth of Pittsburgh.  You do not have to be a member to attend. \nJuice was established by the team at Smiths Agency (formerly Smith Brothers Agency) with the purpose of reminding us all that “the advertising business shouldn’t be all business”. \n\n\nKickoff the Irish-themed month with a pint and listen to some live music from 7:00 til 10:00 with Bob Banerjee.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-3-2023-03-01/
LOCATION:Harp & Fiddle\, 2329 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20221121T051624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T171240Z
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:SPECIALS \n4:00pm – 6:00pm Draft beer and wine are half off and pizza slices are BOGO. \n\n\n\n\n\nJuice is a monthly happy hour\, held on the first Wednesday of every month (holiday restrictions may apply) organized by AAF Pittsburgh and Ad 2 Pittsburgh.  Juice is an event for advertising professionals from marketers\, creatives\, media specialists\, producers\, strategists and vendor partners who share a passion for advertising and the important role it plays in the continued growth of Pittsburgh.  You do not have to be a member to attend. \nJuice was established by the team at Barkley (formerly Smith Brothers Agency) with the purpose of reminding us all that “the advertising business shouldn’t be all business”.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-3/
LOCATION:Papa J’s\, 2016 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20220720T154922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T051850Z
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:We are taking January off to recover from the holidays.  We’ll see you in February!
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-2-2023-01-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T054319
CREATED:20220925T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T163801Z
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SUMMARY:thePitch
DESCRIPTION:Registration for thePitch is now closed. \n\nWhat is thePitch? \nthePitch is a one day competition focused on advertising and its associated disciplines. You will receive hands-on experience by working at a Pittsburgh advertising agency on a real-world project with a local non-profit organization.   \n\nWho should register? \nYOU… if you are a junior or senior interested in the field of advertising and its related disciplines (creative\, consumer research\, brand strategy\, media planning\, account management\, etc.). The cost is $35 per student and includes lunch.  \nRegistration closes on October 19th or when all spots have been reserved.  Do not delay\, register now!** \n\nHow does thePitch work? \nOn Friday\, November 4\, 2022\, you will work on one of several teams to address a client challenge.  About a week before the event you will be assigned (via the email address you provide on the application form) to an agency and given more details about the day.*** \n\nWhat agencies are participating? \nThis year’s competition includes: Brunner\, Chemistry\, Fifth Influence\, 9Rooftops\, and Tonic. \n\nWhy do you need to participate? \nthePitch is intensive\, real world\, and really cool. You will gain invaluable insight into the advertising world and its work\, while gaining access to a top Pittsburgh agency and its ad professionals. You will build your resume\, professional portfolio\, and contacts while doing something that will help you determine if this field is right for you. \n\nWhat’s in it for you? \nAAF Pittsburgh Student Membership (non AAF National) \nExposure to agency setting and to agency personnel \nGoodie Bag \n\nWhat happens if your team wins the competition? \nWinning team members are entitled to: \nPublic recognition at Pittsburgh American Advertising Awards (#winanaddy) March/April 2023 \nResume review by industry professionals\, followed by resume distribution to the entire AAF Pittsburgh Board of Directors for potential future employment consideration. \nPossible execution of concepts by the client. \nBest of all – Bragging rights! \n\nWhat’s the schedule? \nYou will need to be onsite at your assigned agency by 9 a.m. for an agency tour and an introduction to your client’s challenge. The day ends at 5:30 p.m.  A more detailed schedule will come with your registration confirmation.  Lunch will be provided.**** \n\nAttire? \nBusiness casual. This can include blue jeans—without holes. No hats. The key? Be professional. \n\nIf you have any questions at all about the program\, or if you should participate\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to AAF Pittsburgh Education Chair Rebecca Senneway. \n\nThe small print: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Cancellations must be received before October 19\, 2022 for a refund (minus transaction fees). If you find that you are unable to attend after the cancellation date\, we would be happy to accept a qualified substitute\, please reach out to rebecca@big-science.com and evie@aafpgh.org for more details. \n***By registering for thePitch 2022\, I agree to follow any and all covid protocols that the agency that I’m placed at requires as well as those set forth by the CDC\, which will be shared at the time of agency placement the week prior. If I do not\, I will be asked to leave immediately. \n****Please be aware that we can’t accommodate specific food allergies\, please feel free to pack lunch/food / snacks as needed \nNOTE: By registering for thePitch\, you agree to authorize the American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh\, participating agencies\, and mentors to use all media / videos/ photos of me as well as written or recorded works for any purpose that supports the American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh and its members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/thepitch/
LOCATION:Various Agencies
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:Juice!\n\n\n\nJuice is a monthly happy hour\, held on the first Wednesday of every month (holiday restrictions may apply) organized by AAF Pittsburgh and Ad 2 Pittsburgh.  Juice is an event for advertising professionals from marketers\, creatives\, media specialists\, producers\, strategists and vendor partners who share a passion for advertising and the important role it plays in the continued growth of Pittsburgh.  You do not have to be a member to attend. \nJuice was established by the team at Smiths Agency (formerly Smith Brothers Agency) with the purpose of reminding us all that “the advertising business shouldn’t be all business”.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-2-2022-11-02/
LOCATION:The Modern Cafe\, 862 Western Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T160000
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:Juice!\n\n\n\nJuice is a monthly happy hour\, held on the first Wednesday of every month (holiday restrictions may apply) organized by AAF Pittsburgh and Ad 2 Pittsburgh.  Juice is an event for advertising professionals from marketers\, creatives\, media specialists\, producers\, strategists and vendor partners who share a passion for advertising and the important role it plays in the continued growth of Pittsburgh.  You do not have to be a member to attend. \nJuice was established by the team at Smiths Agency (formerly Smith Brothers Agency) with the purpose of reminding us all that “the advertising business shouldn’t be all business”.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-2-2022-10-05/
LOCATION:Papa J’s\, 2016 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T210000
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:Juice Happy Hour Specials (5pm – 8pm):\n\n$6 Draft Wine\n$1 Off Beer\n$5 White Claws\n\n\n\nJuice!\n\n\n\nJuice is a monthly happy hour\, held on the first Wednesday of every month (holiday restrictions may apply) organized by AAF Pittsburgh and Ad 2 Pittsburgh.  Juice is an event for advertising professionals from marketers\, creatives\, media specialists\, producers\, strategists and vendor partners who share a passion for advertising and the important role it plays in the continued growth of Pittsburgh.  You do not have to be a member to attend. \nJuice was established by the team at Smiths Agency (formerly Smith Brothers Agency) with the purpose of reminding us all that “the advertising business shouldn’t be all business”.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-2-2022-09-07/
LOCATION:Sally Ann’s\, 136 6th Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T210000
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SUMMARY:Juice
DESCRIPTION:Juice!\n\n\n\nJuice is a monthly happy hour\, held on the first Wednesday of every month (holiday restrictions may apply) organized by AAF Pittsburgh and Ad 2 Pittsburgh.  Juice is an event for advertising professionals from marketers\, creatives\, media specialists\, producers\, strategists and vendor partners who share a passion for advertising and the important role it plays in the continued growth of Pittsburgh.  You do not have to be a member to attend. \nJuice was established by the team at Smiths Agency (formerly Smith Brothers Agency) with the purpose of reminding us all that “the advertising business shouldn’t be all business”.
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/juice-2/
LOCATION:Revel\, 242 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T220000
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CREATED:20220304T014825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T154402Z
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SUMMARY:American Advertising Awards Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED EVENT SOLD OUT\nJoin us on the gravel carpet! \nDependable Drive-In \nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022 \nGates Open: 6:30pm \nShow: 8:00pm \nMembers:  $45 per person \nNon-Members:  $65 per person \nStudents (must be able to provide current\, valid student ID):  $20 per person \nCorporate Members – Contact Evie to register your group \nYou must pre-register to attend.\nTickets will not be sold at the door. \n\nWITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THESE SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONS THIS EVENT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.\nSILVER SPONSORS:\n \n \n\n \nBRONZE SPONSORS\n \n \n \n \n\nQuestions: Email us here or 412-996-9266. \nNo alcohol will be sold at the show. \nYou must pre-register to attend. \nCars only (no motorcycles or bicycles). \nNo children\, please. \nAll drive-in rules must be followed and can be found here. \nRegistration and Cancellation Policy:\n\n\n\nCancellations received within 48 hours of the event will be charged the full registration fee.\nA refund is available if cancellation is made more than 48 hours prior to the event. After that time\, no refunds can  be made.\nSubstitutions allowed if AAF Pittsburgh is notified more than 5 hours before the event\, please let us know at events@pghadfed.org\nNo shows will be charged the full registration fee.\n\n\n \nAmerican Advertising Awards PittsburghApril 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
URL:https://aafpgh.org/event/american-advertising-awards-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Dependable Drive-in\, 549 Moon Clinton Road\, Moon Township\, PA\, 15108
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