Dang ol’, I tell you what, man.

It’s the end of Summer and what better time for a Pub Crawl then now?! In the past we’ve been Nerds, Hippies and the Twitterati. This year, we’re ditching classy for trashy and donning our best (or worst as it were) redneck gear. So put on your best mullet, pull out those funky teeth and don’t forget to show your love for the champagne of beers!

Pub Crawl Details

When: Saturday, September 11th, 2010 – 2:30PM
Where: Starting a Taproom PB – 1269 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
How Much: $5 Ad 2/Students | $10 SD Ad Club/non members

Everyone who signs up gets an Ad 2 Whiskey Tango Pub Crawl Trucker Hat!

Drink Specials: Tap Room is giving us $1 off pints & 10% off food. From there, drink specials will vary from bar to bar.

START WITH FOOD & DRINKS @ TAP ROOM 1269 GARNET AVE, PB
2:30 – 4:00PM: TAP ROOM
4:15 – 5:00PM: TAVERN
5:15 – 6:00PM: CABO CANTINA
6:15 – 7:00PM: BUB’S DIVE
7:15 – 8:00PM: PB BAR & GRILL
8:15 – 9:00PM: MILLER’S FIELD

Okay so we got Ad Club and Ad2 San Diego together and said “how are we going to take our seminar series up a notch?” So here’s the first of what we came up with …

Starting on Friday, August 27 with Ryan Berman, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Fishtank Brand Advertising … this seminar is called “What’s Your Story?” and will focus on how to tell your story. Whether it’s for a client, a brand or your own personal story, your story should entertain, educate and engage. So, don’t miss this opportunity to create meaningful narratives in all aspects of your business life.
Sign up here: http://bit.ly/SDAC_Story

Then Tuesday, September 14 … Gary Ware, Director of Media Operations, Covario, Inc. will lead an intimate workshop (maximum 12 people) focused on “Creating [insert favorite adjective] Presentations” using PowerPoint and Keynote.

And now that you’ve got content … and it looks damn good on PowerPoint or Keynote … it’s time to make that presentation live and in person … Tuesday, September 21 … Gary will continue with the next workshop “Delivering [insert another favorite adjective] Presentations”.

Workshop Details

Date: 9/14 & 9/21
Agenda: 6:00pm – 6:30pm Check In 6:30pm – 8:00pm Workshop
Price
Ad 2 Members & Students: $60.00
Non Member: $100.00
San Diego Ad Club Board Member: $60.00
San Diego Ad Club Member: $80.00

Click Here to Register for the Workshop!

And they’re off. From the backstretch seats of Del Mar Race Track I’m on
my dogs yelling at horses, mourning my losses, and making new connections.
Only recently did I join Ad2, but I can already tell it was a wise move. Our
trip began with a group ride to Del Mar, where a series of impromptu trust
falls broke out in the parking lot. When we got to our seats, with beer in hand
we caught a glimpse of Mario Lopez accepting a blanket of flowers for his
horse’s performance. So naturally I thought, “If AC Slater can win, so can I.”

I was sorely mistaken. In fact I discovered I know nothing about horse
racing save for the oversized hats. I must say however that taking a loss has
never been so comfortable. The day was spent chatting, cheering and clinking
glasses with a great group of like-minded professionals. For a newbie to San
Diego and the local advertising scene, I was welcomed graciously and made
some exceptional new contacts. And even though the job hunt looms before me,
I’m liking my odds more everyday.

Ad 2 San Diego’s Public Service Committee announces the launch of their annual public service campaign.

Ad 2 is a national network of young advertising professionals committed to making a difference in their communities through advertising. For over 30 years, Ad 2 San Diego has contributed to the local community by creating a complete advertising campaign for one non-profit organization every year. Their most recent campaign, organized by current and former Ad 2 members, assisted The Challenged Athletes Foundation with their social media strategy. In addition 2 years ago they promoted the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s “Sports Bigs” program. That campaign included bilingual radio and television spots featuring Chris Chambers of the San Diego Chargers and TV personality Dick Enberg. Samples of the work can be found at the link below:

http://www.vimeo.com/bigbrotherssd

By building advertising campaigns in television, radio, print, outdoor and interactive media, Ad 2 SD members strive to positively impact the San Diego community. The Public Service Committee is dedicated to assisting a non-profit organization reach their development and visibility goals. If you feel your non-profit organization could benefit from selection as the 2010-2011 Ad 2 public service partner, please go to the Public Service Page on the Ad 2 SD website to download an application. Applications must be submitted by Friday August 27, 2010 for consideration.

If you have any questions please email publicservice@ad2sd.com

“How Action Sports Marketers Are Reaching Youth Demos”

Presented by: San Diego Ad Club and Ad 2 San Diego
When:Thursday Aug 12, 2010 6-8pm

The sun has finally made its way to San Diego this summer … and along with it comes one of San Diego’s biggest conventions … Action Sports Retailers (Aug 13-15) at the Convention Center. Since they’re in town for the big show we’re teaming up with the San Diego Ad Club and we’ve tapped into some of the greatest sports marketing brands and youth marketing experts and asked them to share their insights on reaching the youth de…mos.

The moderator for this panel is Ad 2 SD’s Membership Chair Dan Foote, Verb Network (www.verbtv.com) and you’ll hear from Cedar Carter, O’Neill Girls (www.oneill.com); Dylan Slater, Rip Curl (www.ripcurl.com); “PT” Townend, The ActivEmpire (www.theactiveempire.com); and Gregg Witt, Premise Immersive Marketing (www.premisemarketing.com).

Don’t miss this great learning opportunity … and oh, did we mention that Primo Beer will be sponsoring beer and appetizers? The first 50 attendees will receive a PRIMO 16oz pint glass and PRIMO will sponsor PRIMO Beer for the first hour-6-7pm. After that PRIMO beer will be on special.

Info

When:Thursday Aug 12, 2010 6-8pm
Prices
Ad 2/Students/Board Members
$15.00

Non-Member
$35.00

San Diego Ad Club Member
$25.00

RSVP Today! http://bit.ly/aXiu9t

Exclusive Ad 2 SD/SD Ad Club Event

The 2010/2011 Ad 2 SD Board invites all Ad 2 SD & SD Ad Club members to join us Sat July 24 after our annual board retreat for a day at the Del Mar Races.

Price for the event is $25 for Ad 2 SD/$35 for SD Ad Club, and cover Round Trip Transportation, Beer on the Shuttle, Reserved Seating/Clubhouse Admission, and an Official Racing Program.

We have reserved seats in the Stretch Run area, which conveniently close to wagering windows, cocktail bars and concession stands.

Space is limited, so Register Now!!

SPECIAL OFFER: Sign Up for Ad 2 San Diego Today, and get a complimentary ticket to join us for A Day at the Races! Register below as a non-member to take advantage of this GREAT OPPORTUNITY

A Day at the Races, Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010
• Time: 1:45 – 6:00 pm
• Meeting Location: San Diego Ad Club Office | 3579 5th Ave #100, San Diego, CA 92103
• Beverages: Beer will be provided on the shuttle, and you are welcome to BYOB for the ride up.
• Cost: $25 for Ad 2 SD / $35 for SD Ad Club
• Registration Deadline: EXTENDED till Friday 07/23