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IE American Advertising Awards Now Open
The Inland Empire American Advertising Awards competition for both professionals and Students are now open. For all the information, please visit: https://www.inlandempireaaf.com/enter Inland Empire American Advertising Awards Now Open
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Nov 91 min read
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Making a Greater Service Imprint: Key Takeaways from Michael Barnett's Presentation
On Thursday, October 16th, 2025, the Inland Empire chapter of the American Advertising Federation had the privilege of hosting Michael Barnett, founder of Six-Sided Service, at Back to the Grind Cafe in Riverside. Michael delivered an insightful and actionable presentation on customer service excellence that challenged attendees to move beyond theory and into practice. The Core Concept: Imprinting® Michael introduced attendees to his signature concept of Imprinting®, which he
John McCarthy
Oct 293 min read
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Nov. 13: ADDY Workshop
Ready to showcase your creative brilliance? The Inland Empire's premier advertising competition is calling your name. Mark your calendars, creative professionals and aspiring students across eastern Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and western Riverside County. The AAF Inland Empire is hosting an exclusive workshop to unlock the secrets of entering the 2026 American Advertising Awards. Workshop Details When : November 13th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where : Empire Undergrou
John McCarthy
Oct 25 min read
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Transform Your Customer Service Strategy: Michael Barnett to Present "Make a Greater Service Imprint on Your Customers"
The Inland Empire Chapter of the American Advertising Federation is excited to announce our upcoming Lunch & Learn event featuring...
John McCarthy
Sep 203 min read
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Step Into the Speakeasy: Meet Your New AAF Board While Networking in Speakeasy Style
The advertising landscape is constantly evolving, and so is the leadership that guides our industry forward. On Thursday, September 18th,...
John McCarthy
Sep 13 min read
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🎉 A Night of Authentic Connections: AAF Inland Empire's End-of-Year Business Mixer Exceeds All Expectations
What happens when you bring together the Inland Empire's most passionate marketing and advertising professionals for an evening of...
John McCarthy
Jun 293 min read
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Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening: AAF Inland Empire Chapter's End-of-Year Business Mixer
Thursday, June 26 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Arts Bar & Grill, Riverside As we wrap up another successful fiscal year, the Inland Empire Chapter...
John McCarthy
Jun 113 min read
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Leveraging Yelp for Local Business Success: Beyond Reviews to Revenue Generation
Local businesses face an increasingly complex digital landscape when trying to reach customers ready to buy. While many marketing...
John McCarthy
May 315 min read
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Leveraging Yelp for Business Success: Insights from a Yelp Specialist
The Inland Empire Chapter of the American Advertising Federation is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar featuring Erik Witzig, Senior...
John McCarthy
May 32 min read
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Stories That Sell: What Max Ramirez Taught Us About Content Marketing
Ever feel like your marketing messages are drowning in a sea of digital noise? You're not alone. Our April 30th AAF-IE webinar "Unlocking...
John McCarthy
May 13 min read
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Transform Your Brand Through the Art of Storytelling: AAF-IE Presents Virtual Class
In today's oversaturated digital landscape, capturing consumer attention requires more than clever advertising—it demands an authentic...
John McCarthy
Apr 283 min read
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California Assembly Bill 796: How the Proposed Social Media Advertising Tax Will Impact Marketers
Recent legislative developments in California could significantly affect how brands approach social media advertising. Assembly Bill 796,...
John McCarthy
Apr 162 min read
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Celebrating Creative Brilliance: The 2025 Inland Empire ADDY Awards
On a vibrant evening of March 21, 2025, the Life Arts Center in Riverside transformed into a beacon of creative excellence, hosting the...
John McCarthy
Mar 252 min read
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Webinar Recap: How Billboard Advertising Can Help Your Business Thrive
The American Advertising Federation - Inland Empire Chapter hosted a webinar on February 26th from noon to 1 pm titled "How Billboards...
John McCarthy
Mar 14 min read
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ADDY Awards Gala Celebrates the Best Advertising in the Inland Empire
American Advertising Awards Gala “This year’s competition has seen a remarkable resurgence in professional entries, reaching pre-pandemic...
Carl Dameron
Feb 111 min read
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AI-Powered Creativity: A Webinar with Ross Patrick
Artificial intelligence is transforming the advertising industry. On Wednesday, January 22, Creative Director Ross Patrick, founder of...
John McCarthy
Jan 272 min read
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How Billboards Help Local, Regional & National Businesses
In today's ever-evolving advertising landscape, getting lost in the digital noise is easy. However, one traditional medium continues to...
John McCarthy
Jan 172 min read
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Calling All SoCal Social Media Marketers and Advertisers: Enter the American Advertising Awards!
Attention all social media marketers and advertisers in eastern Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and western Riverside County!...
John McCarthy
Jan 123 min read
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On-Demand Webinar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Winning American Advertising Awards
The American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) are the pinnacle of achievement in the advertising industry, a testament to creative brilliance...
John McCarthy
Jan 102 min read
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Attention SoCal Video Production Agencies: Enter the American Advertising
Calling all video production agencies, writers, video producers, directors, and executive producers in western Los Angeles County, San...
John McCarthy
Jan 83 min read
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