Portfolio Review is a chance for students to get a sneak preview of the real world. Students will have the opportunity to meet with area professionals, who will offer feedback, advice and support. Tickets are $30 for non-members & FREE for members. If you’re not a member, we will be selling tickets at the door for $50. RSVP for the event here on Facebook & buy tickets online here: http://ad2portfolioreview.eventbrite.com/
Monica Jones is current President of Ad 2 Roanoke and Ad 2 Liaison for District 3. Now we could give you the usual biography spiel, but it’s much more funner… Yes, funner… To ask random questions… So here we go: Q: Favorite cocktail? A: Vodka, Water, Lime. Q: What’s your all-time favorite ad? A: Sony Bravia (Bouncy Balls) ad. Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? A: The person that made the college football highlight reels set to a top-40 song that showed right before the second half. Q: Which social media platform is more effective for advertising, … Continue reading →
Blair Peyton is our Digital Communications Chair, but he is so much more! Professionally, Blair is the Operations Manager for WFJX “FOX Radio 910″, a new-talk station serving the Roanoke Valley. In addition, he co-hosts a weekend entertainment talk show “ The Blair & Christie Show ” winning the “Best Source For Fun News”, award from the readers of the Roanoker magazine. Blair’s talents extend to the performing arts as well. For six years, Blair wrote/produced/co-starred in a sketch comedy show, garnering local and minor national attention. He’s created an eclectic mix of comedic online videos. His commercial parody “ Sissy Poopers ” was a Top 10 “Cybersmack” … Continue reading →
Join Ad 2 at our membership retreat to kick off the new year! We’ll be grilling out, renting tubes & floating down the New River in style. Come meet your fellow Ad 2 members & learn about what we have in store for you this year. Don’t forget: o Your ID, you need it to rent a tube! o Ad 2 will provide hamburgers/hotdogs, snacks and water. Bring any other beverages of choice! o Sun gear: swimsuits, sunscreen, towels, water shoes, etc. Register online for this event.
Discover what AAF and Ad 2 Roanoke are all about at our annual Membership Kickoff cocktail reception. We’ll have Judi Jackson performing with her mix of jazz standards, hor d’oeuvres, and Tom Field flashing his go-go boots. Come for the open bar once we get things going, but stay to find out what awesome things your local advertising club are doing. To be held at 202 Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011 beginning at 5:15p This is a free event. Click HERE to register.
Check out this post from one of our reviewers at Portfolio Review! Stefanie offers some great advice for those who attended, and for anyone with a portfolio!
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing is holding their 2012 Camp T-shirt contest. This is a great opportunity to flex your graphic design and illustration muscles! For more information take a look at their blog .
How will you surmount the odds when it’s your turn to save the world from the threat of the deadliest deadline?
It’s that time again! Students will pack the Market Building in Downtown Roanoke for Ad 2 Roanoke’s annual Portfolio Review. Students are encouraged to bring a portfolio or resume to review, or BOTH! Check out the details below, and students, don’t forget to RSVP here . Ad 2 Memberships will be on special promotion at this event, for only $10! Don’t miss out on ALL that Ad 2 has to offer!