EVENTS
Upcoming Events
For information about our upcoming events, scroll below. For event updates, check back here, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social.
Our events are generally open to both members non-members*, so feel free to drop by and bring your cool coworkers.
*It does not hurt our feelings at all if you do not want to join. We are fine. Cute sweater.
Social, Networking, Education
Museum Marketing
Cleveland Museum of Art
January 29, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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As part of our Ad Addicts series, a panel of local museum marketers (including Chief Marketing Officer Todd Mesek from CMA), will discuss their work and answer your questions.​​
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Awards, Social, Networking
2025 American Advertising Awards Gala
The Roxy at Mahall's
February 27, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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You're not a rockstar. But this is your chance to party like one. Celebrate the winners of the 2025 American Advertising Awards, live and on stage at The Roxy!​
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Check back soon for more details and registration instructions.
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Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact us!
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Want to win an award at the gala? Enter the 2025 American Advertising Awards by January 15, 2025.
More events will be announced soon!
In the meantime, scroll below to learn about our past events.
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Got an Idea for an Event?
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Past Events (2024-2025)
Check out our recent past events, including educational panels, private art tours, happy hours and more!
 AI Panel (October 2024)We gathered at TRG for a panel about AI. |  Career Panel at Kent (9/25/2024)Our leaders visited Kent State University to answer questions about starting an advertising career in CLE! Attendees included student members of AAF and PRSSA. |
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 Mixer with AAF-Akron (9/25/2024)We hiked at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and enjoyed happy hour at Winking Lizard with our sister chapter, AAF-Akron. |  Cleveland Photo Fest (9/11/2024)Led by festival founder Her b Ascherman, we enjoyed a private tour of the exhibit. |
 Hall of Fame Happy Hour (8/22/2024)In August 2024, several of our most accomplished community members joined us for a night of casual networking sponsored by Wilkins Media. |  20 Minutes and a Beer (7/18/2024)Featuring a short educational talk by AAF-CLE member John Coe, this event was a casual outdoor happy hour on the patio of Jukebox. |
Past Events (2023-2024)
Check out our 2023-2024 events including the American Advertising Awards, private art tours, happy hours and more! Click on the image for more event photos.
 Taco Tuesday at Brewdog (June 2024)We kicked off the summer and celebrated our chapter's WIN in the national club achievement contest by giving everyone a free taco! |  Cleveland Museum of Art - Talk and TourAs part of our Ad Addicts series, we learned about the museum's award-winning marketing. |
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 The Good, The Brand, and The Ugly (April 2024)As part of our Ad Addicts series, we hosted an agency panel at Think Media Studios. |  Bash of the Titans (2/22/2024)The 2024 American Advertising Awards were held at Lago East Bank. |
 Cleveland Musuem of Art Tour (1/10/2024)Guided by an expert docent, we had a private tour of the New Narratives and Degas exhibits. |  Jingle & Mingle (12/4/2023)Our annual holiday party at Great Lakes Brewing Company. |
 Teamsgiving (11/16/2023)We met at Pins Mechanical for networking and friendly competition! |  Batty Addy Happy Hour (10/25/2023)We gathered on the rooftop of Studio 117 West for Batty Addy signature cocktails. |
 Cleveland Photo Fest (9/28/2023)We took a private tour of Cleveland Photo Fest. |  Happy Hour (7/20/2023)Networking on the rooftop of Garden City in The Van Aken District. |
Past Events (2022-2023)
Check out our 2022-2023 events including the American Advertising Awards, private art tours, happy hours and more! Click on the image for more event photos.
 Egyptomania at CMA (6/2023)We took a private tour of the Egyptomania exhibit at Cleveland Museum of Art. |  Hall of Fame Awards (June 2023)We celebrated our 4 new Hall of Fame inductees, plus our 4 Under 40 winners, Rising Star honoree, and student scholarship recipient at FWD Day + Nightclub. |
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 Trivia Night (April 2023)Joined by young professional visitors from the National Millennial and GenZ Community, we played trivia at Good Night John Boy. |  American Advertising Awards (March 2023)We gathered at Gordon Green to celebrate the best of Cleveland's creative work! |
 Photographs In Ink (January 2023)We took a private tour of the Photographs in Ink exhibit at Cleveland Museum of Art. |  Jingle & Mingle (December 2023)We gathered at Great Lakes Brewing Company for our annual holiday party. |
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