AAF Phoenix - Phoenix Ad Club

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for an incredible evening with TJ Bennett, ACC 🐱 The Pudding Factory! 🙌 TJ gave us plenty to think about with his insights on “The 9 Types of Creative Leadership That Will Save Advertising” and what it takes to lead, create, and thrive in our ever changing industry. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, connected, asked questions, and helped make the evening such a great experience. And of course, a special thank you to TJ Bennett for sharing his knowledge, experience, and perspective with the AAF Phoenix community! Until the next one! 🧡 #AAFPhx #AAF #Advertising #CreativeLeadership #PhoenixAdvertising #CreativeCommunity

🚨 THIS IS IT! TOMORROW NIGHT! 🚨 We’re down to the final few spots for The 9 Types of Creative Leadership That Will Save Advertising with TJ Bennett. Join AAF Phoenix tomorrow, September 30, at LAVIDGE for an evening created for agency professionals, marketers and creatives who want to better understand their leadership style, strengthen how they work with others and rethink what creative leadership can look like. 🎤 TJ Bennett, ACC 🐱, Founder + CEO of The Pudding Factory 📍 LAVIDGE 📅 September 30 ⏰ 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM 🏆 A few spots are still available, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time! ✅ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdH-d7_z Come ready to learn, connect and maybe recognize a little more of yourself in the process. 💡 #AAFPhoenix #PhoenixAdvertising #CreativeLeadership #PhoenixCreatives #AdvertisingCommunity

Learn your creative leadership style. TJ Bennett is breaking down 9 types of creative leadership and what each can bring to the table. ✔️Come ready to recognize your strengths and maybe discover a new approach or two. ✅ Register now! Spots are filling up fast! https://lnkd.in/gdH-d7_z

Learn your creative leadership style. TJ Bennett is breaking down 9 types of creative leadership and what each can bring to the table. ✔️Come ready to recognize your strengths and maybe discover a new approach or two. ✅ Register now! Spots are filling up fast! https://lnkd.in/gdH-d7_z

🔔 NOW HIRING🔔 Bad Birdie Senior Brand Manager https://lnkd.in/g4g3MdwS #advertising #nowhiring #phoenix

🔔 NOW HIRING🔔 Arizona State University Social Media Manager at W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University https://lnkd.in/g6PP-3ig #advertising #nowhiring #phoenix

AAF Phoenix is heading to AdWest LA26! ✈️🌴 This week, three members of our Board are representing AAF Phoenix in Santa Monica at AdWest 2026, the AAF Western Region Conference bringing together advertising, marketing and creative professionals from across the West. Representing AAF Phoenix: Zachary Potthoff, President Laura Avey, Vice President NoniShanéy Levreau, Secretary From leadership development and industry conversations to networking, keynotes and creative inspiration, we’re excited to see what they experience and bring back to our Phoenix community. 🎤🤝💡 Who else is attending AdWest this week? Drop a comment and let us know! 👋 AdWest 2026 September 23–26 Santa Monica, California aafwesternregion.org Follow along this week as we share a little of the AdWest experience from the AAF Phoenix perspective. 🌵➡️🌴 #AAFPhoenix #AdWest #AdWestLA26 #AmericanAdvertisingFederation #PhoenixAdvertising #PhoenixCreatives #CreativeCommunity

Team development happens inside and outside the office. We can help with the outside part.  🏆 A corporate AAF Phoenix membership gives your team access to programs and events, professional connections and opportunities to be more involved in Arizona’s advertising community.  For agencies, brands, media companies, and creative businesses, membership can support: • Employee development • Cross-industry networking • Greater visibility in the local market • Stronger connections to Arizona’s creative talent • Savings on eligible events and American Advertising Awards entries ✅ Give your team more ways to learn, connect and grow. Explore corporate membership: aafphx.com/membership

🚀Meet TJ Bennett, ACC 🐱! He knows the creative world from the inside out. Before becoming an ICF-certified executive coach, he spent 25 years as an advertising executive, creative director and writer, working with agencies including TBWA/Chiat/Day, Saatchi, Ogilvy and Hill Holiday. 🏆 Now, he helps leaders and teams cut through the noise, find clarity and focus on what matters. Hear what he’s learned on September 30. ✅Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/gdH-d7_z . . . . #AAFPhoenix #PhoenixAdvertising #CreativeLeadership

✨ MEET THE BOARD: Guy Smith ✨ We’re wrapping up our AAF Phoenix Board Spotlight Series with Guy Smith, a seasoned advertising professional who has spent the past 30 years creating demand for clients across a wide range of industries. Guy’s experience spans home improvement, grocery, automotive and more. He has managed teams and accounts for brands including Wegmans Food Markets, national dealer associations for Buick, GMC and Chevrolet, and multi-franchise dealerships from Florida to California. After moving to Arizona from Upstate New York in 2020, Guy joined AAF Phoenix as a way to meet people and become connected to the local advertising community. 💬“It was one of the smartest decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve met agency folks, clients and so many great people. It’s been awesome.” Looking ahead, Guy is excited that AAF Phoenix continues to bring value to the advertising and marketing community through networking, education and inclusion. What stands out most to him about Arizona’s creative community is how welcoming and collaborative it has been. 💬“Everyone works together as one team to make the federation more attractive and meaningful to members and those who attend our events.” ✨ Fun fact: Guy once won a VH1 guest VJ contest and appeared on national cable TV. His advertising career has also led to some unforgettable experiences, including lunch with Earl Woods, spending a day with Muhammad Ali and attending a Bon Jovi concert with NFL quarterback Doug Flutie. 🎤🏈 What a way to wrap up our Board Spotlight Series! Thank you for following along and getting to know the people behind AAF Phoenix. ✨ 💠 Connect with Guy: https://lnkd.in/dmVPiFZx #AAFPhoenix #MeetTheBoard #PhoenixAdvertising #PhoenixMarketing #CreativeCommunity #AdvertisingProfessionals