UNLV AAF

08/22/2015

Take note as you begin the new semester!

Longhand note-takng results in a better conceptual understanding of the material and is easier to recall later.

06/01/2015

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming AAF national conference. Sign up for a shift on this Google Doc and you're allowed to attend one other session.

Admission to all NSAC and AD2 presentations is FREE! They are scheduled for all day on Thursday, June 11 at Caesars Palace. Go to admericaaaf.org for more details on the schedule. Hope to see you there!

05/26/2015

Indeed – probably the best poster ever. http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-edible-billboards-beer-cake-20150525-story.html

With bartending robots  and apps that allow you to pay for your coffee  with a wave of your phone, why not have billboards with built-in samples? Edible billboards exist, and we're waiting for more of them. 

05/04/2015

Anyone looking to do a social media internship in SoCal this summer? Brianna-Jayde Torres is a 2013 NSAC alum -- you'll learn a lot from her!

05/01/2015

Shout out to the AAF student chapter members who attended last night's event. Thanks for coming! And to those of you who missed it ... watch out, your competition is now better prepared for entering the job market than you are.

A big thank you to the fantastic local IMC pros who came out to our portfolio event last night! We can't thank you enough for taking the time to review our resumes/portfolios and preparing us for future interviews!

04/28/2015

And here's a little end-of-semester humor from VW. Your fave cat videos, played by humans.

http://www.nhb.de/en/news/details/vw-leasing-katze.html nhb: compositing, colourgrading, sounddesign, mix senior producer at nhb: Alexander Seib compositing:...

04/15/2015

Have you seen the latest logos for the 2016 presidential campaign? Have to say there are a few unfamiliar names ... http://www.printmag.com/imprint/2016-presidential-campaign-logos/?lid=NBPRNL041515&et_mid=741740&rid=240734909

Candidates are making their announcements and will soon seek to win the hearts and minds of Americans with their words, actions … and campaign logos.

04/13/2015

Great networking opportunity this Saturday, April 18!

Thw Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies will be hosting a Mentorship Brunch on Sat., Apr. 18 at 10 a.m. Network with local media professionals and establish relationships UNLV PRSSA, SPJ, NAHJ and AAF members are free with registration by Apr. 3. Tickets for non-member students are a…

01/27/2015

and one more opportunity ...

Strategic Marketing Admin - Find Hospitality - Hotel Jobs at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada

01/21/2015

Have a couple hours to spare and want to see some amazing IMC work? Student volunteers are needed to assist with judging for the local Addy competition.

February 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (for set-up) and Feb. 7, 8 am - noon, or noon - 4 pm (judging assistance).

It's a great way to see some of the most creative and innovative work in the area – everything from logo design to billboards. You'll also be able to network with professionals for internships and/or job opportunities. Sign up through the link, and tell your friends.

AAF Las Vegas is seeking student volunteers to assist in the 2015 American Advertising Awards judging weekend. This is a great opportunity for students to see the best in Las Vegas advertising and network and connect with professionals.

01/08/2015

Which ones do you love and loathe? Pizza Hut earned a "love" on this list ...

2014 was a busy year for logo redesigns, but who actually improved on their old marks? PM Digital put together the infographic below showing 11 major logo revamps from 2014. For each one, PM says whether it loved the new design, liked it, or would have preferred the old one be left alone.

12/30/2014

Looks like Pinterest is opening up the flood gates for advertising. How do you think this will change how people and brands interact on the platform?

http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/28/pinterest-will-open-promoted-pins-to-all-advertisers-following-success-of-beta-program