It gives us great pleasure to e-mail you our first e-mail newsletter of 2007. This monthly newsletter will update you on the latest news, updates, and make you aware of special offers and provide valuable information from the CGAF.

Our membership drive is still on so please refer your colleagues and friends! At the very least, please forward this newsletter to one or more of your colleagues.

We welcome any suggestions you may have with respect to possible content and/or topics that you would like for us to address in future newsletters.

Happy New Year!

Larry Najera
President
larry@najeradesign.com

In Review

CGAF Holiday Party 2006

Thanks to all of you who attended our annual Holiday Party. We had a great time keeping the Grinch away at the City Club of Macon. Doug Clark of Clark Media Services walked away with a gift certificate for dinner at the City Club of Macon.

INDIE ADDY CALL FOR ENTRIES

We are waiting to see what you’ve got!The 2006-2007 ADDY Awards competition is the industry’s largest and most representative competition for creative excellence. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the awards honor excellence in advertising and cultivate the highest standards in the industry.Start Getting Ready for the upcoming ADDY Awards

• If you haven't received your “Call for Entries” mailer, contact us via email. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, January 24, 2007.

• Hold the date - the 2007 ADDY Awards Show is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Cox Capitol Theatre from 6:00 to 10:30 PM.

Upcoming Events

CGAF JANUARY LUNCHEON

When: Thursday, January 18, 2007, 11:45 a.m.
Where: City Club of Macon, 355 1st Street, Macon, GA
Full Members: Free
Associate Members: $20
Guest: $25

Come reserve your seat for our presentation on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Speaker to be announced.

RSVP 475-8555 or e-mail rsvp@centralgaadfed.org

INDIE ADDY: Advertising Awards 2006-2007

• January 24, 2007 TH Drop-off Party

• February 24, 2007 TH Addy Awards Show

CGAF NEWS

Local News

• Imedia Group Hires New Director of Communications
• New study finds women’s colleges are better equipped to help their students
• Third Wave Digital receives Best in Class from Interactive Media Awards for Mercer University Admissions Website
• Online Advertising with 13WMAZ

Do you have fresh news about your company? Please contact us if you would like to add your listing.

AAF 7th District News

• Catch up with the 7th District and read the latest newsletter.

AAF 7th District Events

• DISTRICT CONVENTION, APRIL, 2007
  Tuscaloosa Advertising Federation - Tuscaloosa, AL
• 2007 Spring Convention
  Tuscaloosa April 12-15
• 2007 Leadership
  Jackson August 10-12
• 2007 Fall Board
  Augusta TBD
• 2007 Spring Convention
  Chattanooga TBD
• 2008 Leadership
  Tri-Cities TBD
• 2008 Fall Board
  West Tennessee TBD

AAF National News

• Watch the 2006 Advertising Hall of Achievement Inductions, Plus Interviews With Top Ad Execs, in a Special Webcast

• Getty Images, Nielsen, Simmons & SRDS Provide Services for AAF's 2007 National Student Advertising Competition (11/21/06)

• Industry Leaders Expect a Significant Portion of Broadcast and Cable TV Ad Dollars to Shift to Online Video by 2010 (11/14/06)

• 2005 Gunn Report – Special Offer to AAF Members

AAF Events

• Most Promising Minority Students Program, February 6–8, 2007, New York Athletic Club, New York

• Advertising Hall of Fame Luncheon, March 20, 2007, the Waldorf=Astoria, New York

• AAF National Conference 2007, June 7–9, Marriott Louisville Downtown, Louisville, Ky.

Visit our CGAF News page to find more news.

Notes to the Membership

Member Benefits: Did You Know?

There are many benefits to being a member of CGAF. But, do you know what you get for your membership?  Below are just a few of those benefits.  Click the "read more" link to discover more!

• Gaining influence in a professional club that impacts the future of advertising in the local community and nationally through its affiliation with the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
• Interacting professionally and personally with local industry leaders through the ad fed’s programs and events
• Enjoying professional development through club meetings and events
• Taking advantage of discounts on ADDY Awards entries
• Becoming involved in advertising education for students who have an interest in an advertising career
• Taking advantage of exclusive club benefits provided by the AAF such as discounts on Advertising Age and ADWEEK, insurance, overnight delivery services and rental car charges.
  

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• In Review
• Upcoming Events
• CGAF News
• Notes to the Membership
• Marketing Matters
  

CGAF January Luncheon
Don't miss our monthly CGAF Luncheon THU JAN 18 at 11:45am.

Indie Addy Drop-off Party
Mix and mingle while you drop off your entries on WED JAN 24 at 5:30pm.