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Make a difference in your local advertising community. Making a difference is what we're all about.

Through educational programs, workshops and professional forums you will learn the latest advertising trends. Become a member of AAF Tucson today and join these diverse groups of professionals who make a difference in your local advertising community.

08/13/2026

🎉 Another super-successful Board Retreat in the books! ✅

Our AAF Tucson Board members were hard at work planning an exciting 2026–27 season, with BIG plans for events and programs, student internships, the American Advertising Awards Gala, and so much more! 🙌

We’re looking forward to an incredible year and can’t wait to bring our AAFT members lots of opportunities to connect, learn, grow, and celebrate our advertising community! 💙

Here’s to an amazing 2026–27 season! 🥳✨

08/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Rich Moret, a 2026 Tucson Advertising Hall of Fame inductee! 🏆👏

With 55+ years in advertising—including more than 50 years right here in Tucson 🌵—Rich has made a lasting impact across industries, from nonprofits and political campaigns to homebuilders and the Arizona Bowl. 📣🏈🏡 And he's still making a difference in our advertising community today!

Rich's outstanding career has earned him some of our industry's highest honors, including AAF Tucson's Advertising Professional of the Year Award (1986) 🥇 and the American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award (2010). 🌟

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 2026 Tucson Advertising Hall of Achievement Awards Ceremony on September 10 at La Paloma Country Club!

Join us as we celebrate Rich and this year's incredible honorees. Visit aaftucson.org to reserve your seats! 🎊✨

08/10/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Shayla Sandoval of Sandoval Creative, Inc. to the AAF Tucson Board of Directors! 👏

Shayla brings her passion for creativity, photography, and strategic thinking to the Board, and we're excited to have her as part of the AAF Tucson community!

She looks forward to connecting with fellow professionals who understand the balance between creativity and strategy while helping strengthen Tucson's advertising and marketing industry.

When she's not creating, you might find her watching past award show acceptance speeches for inspiration. 🎬✨

🍽️ Favorite local restaurant: Locale

Welcome to the Board, Shayla! We're excited to have you with us! 🙌

08/06/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Terisa Felix of iHeartMedia Inc. to the AAF Tucson Board of Directors! 👏

With experience in both the hospitality and marketing industries, Terisa is excited to give back to the local advertising community and collaborate with fellow professionals to help our industry thrive.

When she's not working, you'll likely find her hiking, dancing, hitting the gym, or enjoying a meal at one of her favorite Tucson spots.

🍽️ Favorite Tucson restaurant: Rocco's 🍕

Welcome to the Board, Terisa! We're excited to have you as part of the AAF Tucson team. 🙌

08/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to David England of KOLD News 13 - our 2026 Hall of Achievement Next Generation Award recipient! 👏🌟

A proud Tucson native, David has built an impressive career at KOLD 13, beginning as an assistant, advancing to Account Executive, and now serving as Local Sales Manager. 📺💼 Recognized with multiple companywide awards, David is known for his collaborative leadership and for inspiring a high-performing sales team. 🚀

Beyond his professional accomplishments, David is deeply committed to serving the community as Executive Pastor and Young Adult Pastor at Rising Star Baptist Church. 🙌❤️

Please join us in celebrating David and all our other honorees at the HOA Awards on Sept. 10 at the Country Club at La Paloma! Tickets on sale now at aaftucson.org. 🎊👏

07/30/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Mikey Saffer, COO & Co-Founder of Good JuJu Agency, to the AAF Tucson Board of Directors! 👏

Mikey is passionate about giving back to the advertising and marketing community that has helped shape his career. He's excited to support the continued growth of our industry in Southern Arizona while helping create opportunities for the next generation of talent.

When he's not leading Good JuJu Agency, you'll likely find him in the stands at a swim meet or volleyball match, cheering on his kids. 🏊🏐

🍽️ Favorite Tucson restaurant: The Kingfisher 🦞

We're excited to have Mikey's leadership, perspective, and enthusiasm on the Board. Welcome to the team! 🙌

07/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Regina M. Brandt, our newest 2026 Tucson Advertising Hall of Fame inductee! 👏 From her early career at KAIR/KJOY Radio to leading the family business at Brandt Advertising, Regina dedicated 44 years to the advertising industry before retiring.

A former AAFT President (1987), her impact extends far beyond advertising. Her work with the Tucson Drowning Prevention Committee has been recognized as part of the Smithsonian Collection—a remarkable legacy of service and community impact.

Please join us in celebrating Regina on this well-deserved honor! Congratulations! 🎊Tickets are ON SALE now for the 2026 HOA Awards Ceremony on Sept 10 at the La Paloma Country Club: aaftucson.org.

07/23/2026

🎉 Please join us in giving a warm AAF Tucson welcome to our newest Board Member, Vanessa Valencia of Caliber Group, Inc.! 🥳🙌

When she's not planning, buying, and coordinating traditional and digital media campaigns, you'll likely find Vanessa hiking, traveling, dancing, hitting the gym, eating at Rocco's (her favorite Tucson spot)!

Vanessa is excited to give back to Tucson's advertising community and work alongside talented professionals—and we're excited to have her on board!

Drop a 👋 or 🎉 in the comments to help us welcome Vanessa to the AAF Tucson family!

07/21/2026

🎉Congrats to Debra Stephens Cook of Dark Horse Media who is our 2026 Hall of Achievement "Advertising Professional of the Year!" 🙌 Debra and her husband, David Cook, became co-owners of Dark Horse Media in late 2023, bringing with them decades of experience from every side of the industry — media, client, and agency.

A dedicated leader within AAF Tucson, Debra serves as AAFT's 1st VP/Secretary/Treasurer and chaired the American Advertising Awards in 2025 and 2026. Beyond the advertising world, she also gives back to our community through her volunteer work with the Heart & Stroke Ball.

Congrats Debra✨! Tickets are ON SALE now for the 2026 HOA Awards Ceremony on Sept 10 at the La Paloma Country Club: aaftucson.org.

07/16/2026

Summer Check-In 🌞🏖️!
We're halfway through 2026...What trend, platform, or strategy has caught your attention this year?
🤖 AI-powered marketing
📺 Connected TV
🤝 Creator partnerships
📈 Retail media networks
💡 Something else entirely?
What's changing the game for your brand or clients? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

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