Want to know what happens when advertising professionals stay up for 24 hours to produce creative for 18 area non-profits? Come see for yourself!  We will have ALL the amazing work on display from the 1st Annual CreateAthon!  Web sites, videos, print concepts, logos, and more.

202 Market

October 27th, 2009    5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

This is a free event and all are welcome to come, eat free appetizers, and be merry!

How perfect should it be then that 2 years ago when I was selected to head up Marshall University’s AAF National Student Advertising Competition, our project was none other than Coca-Cola.  I had a blast working on the project, creating a fully integrated annual campaign with lots of traditional advertising as well as some non-traditional ideas such as ads on escalators and inside school buses. 

I fully encourage anyone reading this post who is still in school to look into the NSAC, and consider putting together a team.  I went on to lead Marshall to a District trophy and proudly represented us at Nationals where I got a lot of experience presenting in front of successful (and quite intimidating) judges and also handed out resumes to every ad agency in the country who was looking to hire.

Over 2 years later, I’m happily selling local ad space for Comcast Spotlight here in Roanoke, but I still have my sights set high on working for the big guys, maybe even the brilliant (and attractive) David Butler at Coca-Cola itself.  Check out his latest project here: http://www.fastcompany.com/design/2009/featured-story-david-butler

Our second Ad2uesday of the year was a success as we all gathered in the loft of 202 Market to celebrate the past and future of Ad2 Roanoke.  Attendees included several past presidents of Ad2, branded with prom queen style ribbons, as well as other past members who continue to support Ad2 in all that we do.

Everyone was a good sport as raffle tickets were forced down their throats for amazing prizes like an original Gameboy complete with Madden ’96, a Polaroid camera, and the best prize of all, a Thighmaster and VHS tape claiming to give you a “firm fanny.”  Superlatives were also given out to deserving members Tony Pearman and Todd Marcum for being the “Most Likely to Be Bigshots”; Brad Soroka for “Most Likely to be on MTV”; Amanda Snapp DeHaven for “Most Likely to document everything”; and Lindy Adams “For Most Likely to be a Governess.”  All of our recipients gave humble acceptance speeches highlighting the ways in which Ad2 has helped them catapult their careers to where they are today.

As promised in all our invitations, a gold lame board of embarrassment featuring “Mr. T” asked members to purchase photos of themselves from past Ad2 days.  Our friends at 202 also made up a special drink menu that was a hit! Bartenders furiously mixed Totally Tubular Tinis, and AquaNet blue motorcycles to very happy patrons.

Thanks again to all who came out in support of us.  We wouldn’t be here and able to throw such a fabulous party without you!  Special thanks also go out to Huong and Jeff for taking these beautiful pictures.  I don’t know how they managed to make an 80s party look glamorous, but then again that’s why they’re professionals…

It’s official, I spoke with Steve FM and they will be taking requests and playing whever WE want at the Ad2 Reunion!  Steve FM hosts parties every Tuesday night at 202 playing music and videos from the 80s and 90s, and it’s always a great time.  This coming Tuesday will be even better with the addition of Ad2 Roanoke past and current members all jamming out and reminscing over their favorite videos and favorite experiences from Ad2.  Can’t wait to see everyone this coming Tuesday!

   I just got back from a planning meeting with Danny at 202 Market about the upcoming Ad2 Reunion.  First of all let me say that this venue and this manager could not be better or more fun to work with.  Not only are they letting us completely take over their loft, but they’re also creating a specialty menu of drink and snackie items to go along with our theme.  I don’t know specifics yet, but some ideas we tossed around were Banaramas, Totally Tubular Tinis, slap to your wrist shots, Gold Chain Mr. Tea’s, and Aqua Nets.  Stay tuned for more details and continue to save the date, Tuesday, 9/8 at 6:00 in the loft of 202 Market in downtown Roanoke.

Hope to see you all there! 

Lynn's Paradise Cafe in Louisville, KY

12th ANNUAL UGLY LAMP CONTEST

• Anyone can enter
• Enter FREE at Lynn’s Paradise Café before August 18th
• Contest on August 22 @ 2PM on The Blue Ribbon Stage
• Lamps displayed during the KY State Fair August 20 – 30th
• Lamps will be displayed at Actors Theatre during the performance of “A Christmas Story”
• Three categories: Born Ugly, Made Ugly, and Leg Lamp (Glam Gam)

WHAT CAN YOU WIN?
Born or Made Ugly
•  Grand Prize: Breakfast once a week for a year
•  First Prize: Breakfast once a month for a year
•  2 Second Prizes: $100 gift certificate to Lynn’s Paradise Café
•  2 Third Prizes: $50 gift certificates to Lynn’s Paradise Café

Leg Lamp (Glam Gam)
•  Grand Prize: Subscriptions for 2 for one year @ Actors Theatre
•  2nd Prize: Choice of 3 show subscription
•  3rd Prize: 2 tickets to “A Christmas Story”
To see some examples visit:
http://photos.dtpbylee.com/UglyLamps
http://www.flickr.com/photos/merfam/222538163/

Also, see a little story on the Café at:
http://www.wgnamerica.com/pages/sky_louisville

For more information, contact:
Patty Schnatter
Lynn’s Paradise Café
984 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
Patty@lynnsparadisecafe.com
502-821-8888
502-583-3447