Ad 2 Hawaii

10/11/2026

We are super stoked to announce the launch of our Public Service Campaign application for the 2026-2027 term!

Each year we offer local nonprofits the opportunity to receive professional marketing services—completely free of charge. The campaign provides a range of services such as commercial production, website design, social media, and more. This project is designed to uplift the visibility and impact of the selected nonprofit’s mission through targeted and effective marketing strategies.

The application is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and deadline to apply is Thursday, October 22nd at 11:59 PM HST.

Click on the Public Service Application in our bio to win a chance to be selected as our lucky nonprofit for the 2026-2027 term! 🥳

10/11/2026

Make way for a new year of Ad 2 Hawai’i!

Earlier last month, we partnered with AAF Hawai’i and had our official installation ceremony of our new board members for the 2026-2027 term.

Big mahalo to Anthology and Finn Partners for hosting the event, and to everyone who came out to foster motivation and inspiration for this upcoming term!

We are very excited to inspire the future and work together as a team to further the marketing and advertising community on island!

07/01/2026

Cheers to another year of Ad 2 Hawaiʻi 🍻

Ending the season by celebrating the ADvise mentorship program was the perfect way to close out another year. The evening was a chance to recognize the relationships, growth, and shared experiences that make our creative community so special. 🫂

Celebrating this year’s ADvise cohort alongside AAF Hawaii was a reminder that the connections we build often have the greatest lasting impact. 🤝 Bringing mentors, mentees, and our local creative community together is about more than professional growth. It’s about strengthening our industry by investing in one another.

Mahalo to every mentor, mentee, volunteer, sponsor, and board member who helped make this year’s program a success. ⭐️ Another mahalo to Hana Koa Brewing Co. for providing the awesome venue space!

Congratulations to our newest ADvise graduates! We can’t wait to see where your journeys take you. 🌺✨

Interested in joining Ad 2 Hawaiʻi? 💡 Be on the lookout for our 2026-2027 term kickoff!

📲 Learn more about us using the link in bio.

06/25/2026

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for Pono: A DEI Panel 🌺

It was meaningful to bring together members of our advertising, media, film, and creative communities for an evening of thoughtful conversation 🗣️ around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, representation, and the role media plays in shaping how we see one another.

A huge mahalo to our panelists, John Salanoa, Daniel Croix, and Mei Jeanne Wagner 🎬 for sharing their perspectives, experiences, and honest reactions throughout the discussion. Your insights helped create a conversation that was thoughtful, engaging, and full of heart.

We also want to thank Hawaii Filmmakers Collective 🤝 for collaborating with us and generously opening your space for this event. We are grateful to have partners who believe in creating room for meaningful dialogue across our creative community.

Mahalo as well to everyone who attended, participated, asked questions, and helped make the evening what it was. Seeing our audience, panelists, partners, and community members come together reminded us why these conversations matter ✨

We’ll be sharing some of the media spots featured during the panel soon, so keep an eye out 👀

06/17/2026

ADMERICA 2026 🌟🤠

From May 28-31, 2026, Ad 2 Hawaiʻi traveled to Austin, TX to attend ADMERICA, an annual conference filled with speakers, workshops, and industry insight meant to enhance enthusiasm for the advertising industry and elevate leadership skills.

In National Club Achievement, we received:
🏆 1st Place in Club Operations
🏆 2nd Place in Cornerstone Initiatives & Events
🏆 3rd Place in Public Service

Additionally, our president, Cale Guillermo, received the Best Presenter Award at the Ad 2 National Public Service Competition. 🏅

HUGE mahalo to everyone who made these achievements possible. To Ad 2 Hawaiʻi board members, general members, sponsors, partners, mentors, and volunteers — we couldn't have done this term without you 🤙

06/12/2026

Time to celebrate! 🎉

Join Ad 2 Hawai‘i and AAF Hawaii our final Pau Hana of the term as we come together to celebrate the accomplishments, connections, and community built throughout the year.

We’ll also be closing out this term’s ADvise Mentorship Program, with mentors and mentees sharing reflections of the experiences, lessons, and relationships that made the program so meaningful.

This event is open to EVERYONE—not just ADvise participants.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 5:30-8:00PM
📍 Hana Koa Brewing Co.

🎟️ FREE Tickets!
👉 Reserve a spot using the Eventbrite link in our bio

06/08/2026

Join Ad 2 Hawaiʻi for Pono: A DEI Panel, a conversation centered on diversity, equity, inclusivity, and representation in advertising and media 🎞🎬

During this event, panelists will view and discuss selected commercial and media spots that touch on DEI-related themes, sharing their thoughts on what works, what resonates, and how creative work can better reflect the communities it serves. 🫂

This event is part of Ad 2 Hawaiʻi’s ongoing effort to create space for thoughtful dialogue around representation in our industry and to bring together voices from across Hawaiʻi’s creative community.

🔗 Register here: https://ad2hawaii.regfox.com/pono-a-dei-panel-2026

🗓️ Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
⌚ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍Location: Hawaiʻi Filmmakers Collective
🍽️ Light refreshments provided
🎟 Open to the public — It's FREE with qualifying memberships!

06/04/2026

Our Ad 2 Hawai‘i team is honored to have received 3rd place for our Public Service Campaign featuring Hawaii HomeOwnership Center! 🎉

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our President, Cale Guillermo, for receiving this year’s Best Presenter Award at ADMERICA 2026! 🥳🙌

Success isn't always measured by talent, skill, or achievement alone—sometimes it's defined by perseverance.

This year, our judges recognized an individual who demonstrated exceptional determination, resilience, and growth throughout the competition. Through every challenge and obstacle, they continued to show up, push forward, and inspire those around them with their dedication and unwavering commitment.

The Best Presenter Award celebrates not only what was accomplished, but the grit, professionalism, and passion behind it.

Please join us in congratulating this year's Best Presenter recipient, Cale Guillermo!

06/04/2026

Last month's Pele Awards was a night to remember 🏆

Surrounded by Hawai‘i's best creative talent, we celebrated the work and people shaping our industry. We're especially proud to congratulate our President, Cale Guillermo, on receiving the Ad 2 Hawai‘i Person of the Year Award. 👏

Mahalo to AAF Hawaii and Pele Awards for a memorable evening, and congratulations to all of this year's winners and finalists.

📸: Keoni Ocalvey