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The Unifying Voice of Advertising in Silicon Valley The quality of a tribe is defined by the quality of its members. To join the AAF/SV, click on the link below.

We are professionals focused on elevating the creative and intellectual profile of the Silicon Valley marketing community. This can only be achieved by creating a forum for exchanging information, insight, and access to and with other industry professionals. Because we are passionate about what we do, we seek others as excited about the transformative potential of marketing communications excellence as we are. For $85 a year (corporate membership $250; student membership $25), you can become part of a growing organization dedicated to the exchange of creative marketing information and insight. It’s a great investment in your career, and yourself.

23/10/2026

🚨 Does everything really need to be urgent?

Last-minute requests. Shifting deadlines. Constant interruptions. In advertising and creative work, it can sometimes feel like we're always putting out fires.

But what happens when that sense of urgency becomes our default way of working?

Join AAF Silicon Valley on Thursday, November 5, at 2 PM PST for a virtual presentation with Danielle Salley, owner and creative director of Danielle Salley Creative, titled “Would Tomorrow Be OK?”

We'll explore why we become so accustomed to working under pressure, how constant urgency affects our productivity and creativity, and what we can do to make room for more focused, meaningful work.

Because sometimes the most productive question we can ask is: Would tomorrow be OK?

📅 November 5, 2026 | 2 PM PST

💻 Virtual Event

🎤 Danielle Salley

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/d2FlKjO1T-240ZVYZ1cD4g

30/06/2026

Throwing it back to our AAF Silicon Valley American Advertising Awards back in April! ✨

It was an incredible night celebrating the creativity, hard work, and talent of our advertising community. From inspiring student campaigns to connecting with local industry professionals, we're grateful to have been part of an event that recognizes the amazing work happening across Silicon Valley.

Congratulations to all of this year's winners, and we can't wait to see what everyone creates next! 🏆🎉

Decca Design Yellow Bus Clear Digital, Inc. Liquid Agency

18/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Social Media Chair, Michelle Darst, to the AAF Silicon Valley board! 🎉

Michelle is a recent Advertising graduate from San Jose State University and currently works as a Marketing Associate at Lexar, where she helps bring campaigns and brand ideas to life through strategy and content creation.

A creative at heart, Michelle loves brainstorming marketing ideas, drawing, and exploring new experiences around the Bay Area. Outside of work, you can usually find her outdoors, trying new restaurants, or diving into her latest creative project.

We’re excited to have her helping shape the voice and presence of AAF Silicon Valley online and can’t wait to see her creativity in action.

Welcome to the team, Michelle! 👏

11/05/2026

AAF Silicon Valley is proud to welcome Justin Adu of Superhuman to our Board of Directors as Education Chair.

Justin brings an incredible blend of creative leadership, curriculum development, mentorship, and real-world industry experience to this role. As an education leader and curriculum builder, he has spent more than a decade helping shape the next generation of creative talent through teaching, workshops, and hands-on learning experiences.

From helping build the Graphic Design curriculum at The Art Institute of Dallas to leading courses at Miami Ad School and international workshops in Belgium, Justin’s impact on emerging creatives reaches far beyond the classroom. His students have gone on to earn top honors from the American Advertising Federation, the Clios, and more.

In addition to his work in education, Justin serves as Group Social Media Manager at Superhuman, where he leads social strategy with a strong focus on storytelling, culture, and connection.

As Education Chair, Justin will help strengthen AAF Silicon Valley’s connection to students, educators, and emerging professionals — building bridges between classroom learning and the creative industry.

Please join us in welcoming Justin Adu to the board!

29/04/2026

Tonight’s the night! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Kurt Thigpen, Vice Chair of the AAF National Council of Governors and CEO of Ace Studios, as the emcee for tonight’s AAF Silicon Valley American Advertising Awards.

Kurt is an ADDY Award-winning, nationally recognized creative leader, speaker, and public servant, and we’re thrilled to have him help us celebrate the incredible work being honored this evening.

Get ready for a night of creativity, connection, and recognition as we spotlight the very best in advertising across Silicon Valley.

See you tonight! 🏆

24/04/2026

We’d like to recognize Ace Studios as the Creative Sponsor for this year’s American Advertising Awards + The After Show.

From concept to ex*****on, their team brought this year’s promotional materials to life—helping set the tone for the event and celebrate the work in a meaningful way.

We’re grateful for their partnership and creative leadership.

23/04/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the SJSU School of Journalism and Mass Communications for sponsoring a table dedicated to our student award winners.

Their support helps ensure that emerging talent not only gets recognized—but gets to be in the room, connect, and be part of the creative community they’re stepping into.

Thank you for investing in what’s next.

22/04/2026

A big thank you to our sponsor, AI Digital, for supporting this year’s American Advertising Awards + The After Show.

Their work sits at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping brands navigate an increasingly digital and AI-driven world with clarity and strategy.

We’re grateful for partners like AI Digital who continue to invest in and uplift the creative community here in Silicon Valley.

21/04/2026

Friendly reminder from your future self:

“Hey… you meant to get that ticket.”

Today’s your last chance—ticket sales for the American Advertising Awards + The After Show close at 5PM.

Don’t let “I was going to go” become “I should have gone.”

🎟️ Grab your ticket before 5: https://aafsiliconvalley.com/event/2026-silicon-valley-american-advertising-awards/

20/04/2026

🚨 Deadline Approaching 🚨

Procrastinators, this is your moment.

Tickets for the American Advertising Awards + The After Show close tomorrow at 5PM (April 21st)—no extensions, no “one more day.”

If it’s been sitting on your to-do list… now’s the time.

Trust us—this is one event you’ll want to show up for (pants and all).

🎟️ Don’t miss it: https://aafsiliconvalley.com/event/2026-silicon-valley-american-advertising-awards/

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