AdFed News

A disco ball never sparkled so bright as it shined on the local stars of advertising at AdFed Suncoast's ADDY 77 - American Advertising Awards Gala at Cinebisto, in Sarasota, Florida. It was an especially groovy crowed that gathered to celebrate the 2018 ADDY winners on Sunday, February 25th.

On Friday, January 26, 2018, three judges for the American Advertising Awards will be visiting Sarasota, Florida to participate in the first tier of the three-tiered competition.

Mike Girard has been promoted to vice president/creative director of Pearl Brands, an award-winning, strategically-focused marketing agency located in downtown Fort Myers.

Show pride in the best creative your agency or organization produced this year - enter 2018 American Advertising Awards.

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled its tax reform proposal.  I'm pleased to inform you that it does NOT include any changes to the tax deductibility of advertising.

Congress is expected to unveil a new tax reform proposal later this month that may reduce or eliminate the advertising tax deduction. Such a change would adversely affect our industry.  We need your help now to prevent any changes to the deductibility of advertising expenses as the legitimate business expense that it is.

The Advertising Hall of Fame celebrates industry legends, who, throughout their trailblazing careers, have distinguished themselves with outstanding, nationally- and globally-recognized professional achievements; remarkable innovations that have changed our industry and our culture; and exceptional philanthropic work both within the advertising industry and in their communities.