WickAd: 2025 AAF Fox River American Advertising Awards

Join us for an evening celebration of our local talents in marketing, advertising, and design. With 130+ entries we are excited to see who will be winning an ADDY for work created during the year 2024!

This year's theme is WickAd, a play on the Wicked movie which had one of the biggest advertising campaigns of 2024. What magical delights will we find in the world of advertising as we celebrate the top of the class?

Dressing to the theme is optional, but we can't wait to see how you step into the world of Oz!

Schedule:

• 5:30pm: doors open
• 6:00pm: buffet line opens
• 6:30pm: award ceremony begins

Food & Drinks:

Dinner and dessert will be provided. Water will also be provided.

A variety of wine and on-tap beers and bottled/canned beverages (including) will be available for purchase from Poplar Hall.

This event will not be streamed virtually.

Tickets:

• AAF Members: $35
• Student: $25
• Earlybird Guests: $60 (through February 19)
• Guest: $70
• At The Door: $75

Location & Parking:

Poplar Hall
141 Riverheath Way
Appleton, WI 54915.

Free parking is available onsite. If the parking lot is full, several nearby parking lots are available.

Nearby Hotels:

• Courtyard Appleton Riverfront (right nextdoor) – Website
• Hilton Appleton Paper Valley (1.9 miles) - Webiste

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.

AAF Fox River is a community of advertising, design, and marketing professionals who believe in supporting one another and advancing the field through collaboration.

Learn more and become a member!

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