Ad Speaks Houston: A Podcast By The American Advertising Foundation - Houston Chapter

From Avatars to Chatbots, the current trends in digital media are what T2O does best. Meet Alex Ramirez, CEO of T2O and hear an engaging conversation about all things digital, including their advanced TV rationale. T2O has a global focus on data-driven marketing. You'll enjoy the conversation and you might even learn a few things.

The American Ad Federation honors Paul W. Hobby, a trailblazer, the man who brought home the national magazine of Texas. Ray Schilens sat down with Paul prior to the award presentation to see how a guy with the Hobby Family's rich legacy of philanthropy, and public service, fits into the business of doing business here in Texas.

The man who brought home the national magazine of Texas is this years Trailblazer Award recipient. In Texas, and especially the Houston area, his name is synonymous with commerce and culture, media and public service and have been a part of the family's legacy for over a century. AAHF honors him Wednesday March 20th.

The American Ad Federation Houston Chapter is over 100 years old. So how does this great club continue to build on its past success? Dwight Douthit, AAFH Membership Chair tells us how its done with new events that attract a diverse new member base.

New faces take the leadership roles at Ad2 Houston, a talented collective of passionate young communication professionals, from creatives to content strategists, marketers to media buyers. Find out whats new as we chat with Rose Garza, the new President, along with V.P. Guido Falconi, and Zach Reed. This is and has always been a fun group that finds joy in bettering each other through networking, professional development and giving back to the Houston community.

Bad things do happen to good people. But beautiful things happen when people pull together. And teamwork is what makes our DREAM work. Dedicating Resources to Employees of Advertising and Media (DREAM) Fund is a nonprofit foundation and the support link to the community of advertising, public relations and media professionals across the Southwest. They exist to aid colleagues – in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Louisiana – through financial assistance and emotional support during times of personal crisis. Ray Schilens sits down with Executive Director Teresa Novak and Rob Logan VP of Houston operations.

AAF Houston Chairman Joe Ceseratto gives us a post ADDY wrap up and a taste of what's to come in 2019.

Students, recent grads and young professionals looking for their first job or next big opportunity, go face to face with hiring representatives, in a speed dating style interview. Ray Schilens talks to Ad2 President Garrett Ruffanar with how to make the most of this unique evening event.

The ADDY's are here. Get the final scoop from AAF Housrton's ADDY chair, Alvin Wright.

Former AAFH Chair Anne Mrok-Smith talks about being part of a club that is rich in creative history. From her start, in the late 70's, Anne takes us through the changes and the vision that set this club up as one of the top in the country.

Kevin Dobbs, Executive Director of AAF 10th District talks about D10 ADvention, and the theme this year is Rolling on the River. ADvention a multi-state advertising, design and marketing conference that answers the question, how do you keep "rolling" in the right direction, while staying on top of current trends in advertising and marketing.