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Capital Region Advertising Federation is the voice of an entire industry. A collective that welcomes

10/28/2026

If you've been part of CRAF for a few years, you probably know our Treasurer, James Lewis-Van Vorst. James served as our Board President from 2021-2023, and now supports board operations with his wealth of AAF knowledge. During the day, James is the Senior Manager of Global Creative Services at Uniphore—but after work, he spends his time fishing, playing basketball, and beating his kids at board games.

10/21/2026

Join us next Friday, 11/30 for our first CRAF Coworks! Drop in to Qahwah House any time after 8am. RSVP at the link in our bio so we know to save you a seat 💻

10/14/2026

Calling all freelancers, remote workers, students, and in-betweeners. Join us for our new series, CRAF Coworks: a chance to emerge from our home offices, drink some coffee, and connect with each other - while still checking off items on our to-do lists.

CRAF Coworks will be a monthly, half-day to full-day coworking session, at different locations across the Capital Region. And we want to hear from you - if you're interested in a remote work collective, fill out this form to let us know what locations, weekdays, times, and work styles you prefer:https://forms.gle/wD1ER7iUCCjy3GiP8

We'll plan each monthly session around your responses. Stay tuned for the date & location of our first session!

10/08/2026

Huge thank you to Kelly McMurray and the 2communiqué team for hosting a great evening. Kelly shared some amazing insights on running a studio for nearly 30 years!

Check out some of the ✨ hand-lettered ✨ tips she shared last night.

Illustration: wheres my chippy

09/21/2026

What does it take to build a business that lasts?

Join us on October 7th as Kelly McMurray, Founder & Creative Director of AAF Award-Winning 2communiqué, shares what she's learned from three decades of building and running a marketing agency in the Capital Region.

Reserve your spot at here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/built-to-last-lessons-from-nearly-30-years-in-business-tickets-2001784649774

09/09/2026

This Friday

2026 Digital Media Summit
"What's Next and How Do We Keep Up?”

Join AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - NY Capital Region Chapter and CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation for a half-day of communications and marketing professional development.

📅 Friday, September 11 • 11:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
📍 University at Albany ETEC Building, Albany
🎟️ Open to members, non-members and students
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-ama-craf-2026-digital-media-summit-tickets-1997044352417

09/08/2026

There are only 10 tickets left for Friday’s Digital Media Summit!

Join us for:

🎤 Keynote: Navigating Today’s Social Media Landscape with Milly Czerwinski of NYS Executive Chamber
🎤 Session 1: How to Make Communications More Accessible with Blaise Bryant of New York Association on Independent Living, Inc.
🎤 Session 2: From Research to Reels: Using AI to Streamline Social Video Storytelling with Mike Nolan & Brendon Phillips of University at Albany
🎤 Panel: AI’s Impact on Marketing & Communications with Nick Desso of ResProAI; Mimi Damm of WCAX & Gray Media; and Nihla Sikknder of SUNY AI Legal Institute

This Friday, September 11th from 11-4 at SUNY Albany. Final tickets available at the link in our bio!

09/01/2026

🚨Buy your Early Bird tickets before September 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prsa-ama-craf-2026-digital-media-summit-tickets-1997044352417?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - NY Capital Region Chapter, AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association and CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation are teaming up to host the 2026 Digital Media Summit on Friday, September 11, from 11:30 AM to 4 PM at the University at Albany ETEC Building.

The half-day professional development and networking event will include a keynote speaker, two sessions, and a panel. This event is open to members, non-members and students at varying costs.

Ticket price includes: parking, boxed lunch, coffee, and an afternoon snack.

Limited sponsorships available at $300. Benefits include:
Recognition on all social media pages
Day-of recognition at the event
Table at event to display materials/merch
Two event tickets

07/27/2026

Taken an interest in AI's impacts on PR, marketing, design or otherwise? We are looking for presenters and panelists to participate in this year's Digital Media Summit focused on "What's next for AI?" and want to hear your ideas!

Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Legal ramifications of AI
- How AI is being taught to up-and-coming practitioners
- How AI is impacting newsrooms
- How AI has helped (or harmed) areas of the industry
- AI standards and regulations imposed by the workplace or clients

Send a topic and a brief description to [email protected] by Friday, August 14!

AMA New York Capital Region - American Marketing Association CRAF Capital Region Advertising Federation

07/22/2026

If you've been to the AAF Awards, you've probably been greeted by our Board Vice President, Emily Paulsen!

Emily has been a member of the CRAF board since 2021, and serves as the lead of our communications & marketing team.

When she's not managing digital marketing campaigns as Evergreen Digital Marketing, Emily can be found trying to find the best restaurant in the Capital Region, or spending time with her friends, family, & pets.

Address

800 Route 146 Suite 385
Clifton Park, NY
12065

Website

http://capitalregionadfed.com/

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