AAF Orange County

Join us for AAF Orange County’s next event: The Winners Speak ✨ An evening with this year’s American Advertising Award winners, featuring insights, award-winning work, panel discussions, and networking with some of OC’s top creative minds. 📍 Rivian South Coast Theater — Laguna Beach 📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2025 🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM If you’re in marketing, advertising, branding, or the creative world, this is one of those rooms you’ll want to be in. Great conversations, real creative insight, and an opportunity to connect with some incredibly talented people across the industry. RSVP with the link in the bio or below: The Winners’ Take: An Evening with This Year’s AAF Awards Honorees @ Rivian South Coast Theater See you there 🌟 #AAFOrangeCounty #Advertising #Marketing #CreativeIndustry #Networking OCEvents AmericanAdvertisingAwards

The @aafoc board is excited for great things to take place in the near future! Stay tuned for more info. #marketingstrategy #aaf #creative #advertising

2026 CSUF AdCon Creative Bootcamp Event 🤩😃 Steve Harbour (@hrbr1 ), Erin Wang (@iamerinwang ), Leah Nesje (@raisingollie ), Nicolette Pineda (@nicolette.pineda ), Elsa Gallardo (@ilovechanclas ), Jill Richardson (@jilllivinglarge ), Ivan Gonzalez (@ig1com ), Torrey Tayenaka (@torreyt ) @csufadclub @commcsuf @grandcentralart #CSUFAdClub #CalStateUniversityFullerton #GrandCentralArtCenter #SantaAna #2026meetthementors

Today we’re sending a special shout out to all of the illustrious professionals who participated as mentors for the 2026 CSUF AdCon Creative Bootcamp Event!🎉 Your time and enthusiasm are more appreciated than you know. We love inspiring future leaders and connecting with other professionals who feel the same makes it that much better. So, everyone……Meet The Mentors… Steve Harbour (@hrbr1 ), Erin Wang (@iamerinwang ), Leah Nesje (@raisingollie ), Nicolette Pineda (@nicolette.pineda ), Elsa Gallardo (@ilovechanclas ), Jill Richardson (@jilllivinglarge ), Ivan Gonzalez (@ig1com ), Torrey Tayenaka (@torreyt ) Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! @csufadclub @commcsuf #CSUFAdClub #CalStateUniversityFullerton #GrandCentralArtCenter #SantaAna #2026MeetTheMentors

What a night! 2026 AAF Awards at the Bowers Museum Thank you all for an unforgettable evening! and of course, congratulations to the winners! #AwardsNight #Marketing #WinAnAddy #ItsGoodToBeTheKing

What an incredible night at the American Advertising Awards 2026 at the Bowers Museum. ✨ I had the honor of being selected to curate the art for the event, bringing together two brilliant artists whose work beautifully aligned with the theme, colors, and overall vibe of the evening. Seeing our pieces come together in such an iconic venue and creative atmosphere was truly special. To make the night even more memorable… I was also honored with an award. Feeling so grateful to be part of this inspiring creative community and to help bring art into such a celebrated event. Thank you to the American Advertising Federation for an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity. @aafoc @bowersmuseum @kathylajvardi @sabet @benrosa #bowermuseum #aafoc #artshow #artevent #awardshow

Last night was one for the books! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Masters of Creativity AAF OC Awards at the beautiful Bowers Museum. From our incredible sponsors and dedicated board members to the volunteers, artists, and guests who showed up to celebrate the work—your energy made the evening truly unforgettable. A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Your creativity, passion, and talent continue to push our industry forward. 👏 Reminder: All Gold winners automatically advance to the district competition, but please make sure to visit our website to complete the forwarding form and payment to officially move on to the next level. Thank you again for being part of such an inspiring night celebrating creativity in Orange County. We can’t wait to see what you create next. #AAF #AAFOC #MastersOfCreativity #AdAwards #CreativeCommunity OrangeCountyCreatives AdvertisingAwards DesignAwards CreativeExcellence OCEvents AdvertisingCommunity

Three incredible artists. One inspiring night of creativity. ✨ We’re excited to feature a special art showcase at this Thursday’s AAF Award Show, highlighting the work of three visionary creatives whose talents extend far beyond the advertising world. Kathy Lajvardi is a creative director and contemporary artist whose bold mixed-media work explores emotion, identity, and storytelling. In addition to serving as Head of Marketing at AURA Technologies, her fine art has been exhibited in galleries and philanthropic events across Orange County. Benjamin Rosa is a Creative Director, fine artist, and founder of lightbulb Creative, a branding agency focused on purpose-driven brands. With more than 20 years in the creative industry, his work blends storytelling, design, and emotion through both brand work and painting. Ali Sabet is an Iranian-American contemporary artist and designer known for vibrant portraits, expressive line work, and a signature symbolic language inspired by love and energy. After decades in branding and design, he transitioned to full-time painting, with works now collected around the world. Join us as these talented artists showcase their work and celebrate the intersection of creativity, design, and art at the American Advertising Awards this Thursday. 🎨 #AmericanAdvertisingAwards #ADDYAwards #AAF #CreativeCommunity #ArtMeetsAdvertising ContemporaryArt OCArtists CreativeDirectors ArtShowcase DesignCommunity AdvertisingLife ArtAndDesign OCEvents

A huge thank you to our Major Sponsor, @medianowinteractive , for supporting the 2026 American Advertising Awards. ✨ Media Now Interactive is a leader in media strategy, planning, and buying—helping brands connect with the right audiences through data-driven, omnichannel advertising campaigns. From paid social and search to programmatic and digital media, their team delivers intelligent strategy and measurable results that help businesses grow.  We’re grateful for partners like Media Now Interactive who continue to champion creativity, innovation, and the advertising community. Thank you for helping make this year’s show possible. 👏 #AmericanAdvertisingAwards #ADDYs #AAF #AdvertisingCommunity #MediaStrategy MediaPlanning MediaBuying DigitalAdvertising CreativeIndustry ThankYouSponsors AdIndustry OmnichannelMarketing

The Masters of Creativity 2026 Award Show wouldn't be possible without the partners who bring the vision to life. A special spotlight to our producing sponsor @medianowinteractive , whose support is helping power the 2025 award show. Their commitment to innovation and storytelling makes them a true champion of creativity. We're also grateful for the incredible support from: @ig1com @sparkhouse_official @westamericacommunications @creative_aid_ @pixelsnmagic @momentum_promotional_products Together, these partners help celebrate the very best creative work in Orange County. #AAFOC #AmericanAdvertisingAwards #MastersofCreativity

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE 🎟️ The stage is set for Masters of Creativity: The American Advertising Awards, and you’re invited to be part of the OC advertising community’s biggest night of the year. Join the American Advertising Federation Orange County as we celebrate the bold ideas and brilliant minds shaping our industry. 📅 Thursday, March 12 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Bowers Museum Secure your seat and get ready for an unforgettable night of creativity, inspiration, and celebration. ✨ Get your tickets now, link in bio. #AAFOC #addyawards #MastersOfCreativity #OCAdvertising #creativeexcellence

Our friends @aafinlandempire are hosting an exciting event you won’t want to miss! 🎉 Join “Level Up Your Social Game: Humanizing the Brand Through Authentic Connections in the Digital Age,” presented by the marketing team at Ontario International Airport. Learn how they’ve built authentic audience relationships through storytelling, social media, and meaningful engagement. ✨ FREE for all AAF members 🤝 Connect with fellow District 15 creatives 📲 Walk away with real strategies to strengthen your digital presence Let’s show up and support our Inland Empire chapter while learning from one of the region’s leading marketing teams. 🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio! #AAFOC #AAFInlandEmpire #AAF #District15 #AdvertisingCommunity SocialMediaStrategy