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Chicago Advertising Federation

Name: Chicago Advertising Federation
Address: 8120 N. Lehigh Avenue Suite 100, Chicago, IL, 60604, US
Telephone: +13124816364

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The Chicago Advertising Federation exists to foster momentum in Chicago’s advertising industry.

08/31/2026

🔥 THIS WEEK: Our End-Of-Summer Sendoff!

This is the last call to get your ticket for the GenNext Summer Social this Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 PM for an unforgettable night of career development and celebration.

To the recent graduates & early-career pros — this is where the future leaders get together.

🎟️ REGISTER now to join us at Punch Bowl Social: https://chicagoadfed.glueup.com/event/gennext-summer-mixer-188374/

08/26/2026

We're sending a huge thank you to our Annual Bronze sponsor, Philo!

We are beyond thrilled to have your support on this journey together into 2026.

08/21/2026

🔥 Don't Miss Out on our End-Of-Summer Celebration!

Join us in 2 weeks for the GenNext Summer Social on Thursday, September 3 at 5:00 PM for an unforgettable night of valuable networking and industry celebration.

🎟️ REGISTER now to join us at Punch Bowl Social: https://chicagoadfed.glueup.com/event/gennext-summer-mixer-188374/

08/14/2026

🚨 Last Call! 🚨
Nominations for the 2026 Silver Medal Award close next Friday, August 21st!

Since 1983, the Silver Medal Award has honored a distinguished member of the Chicago advertising community for their outstanding contributions to the profession, mentorship, community support, and career achievements.

Don’t miss your chance to recognize a game-changing industry leader by submitting your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/geBn-ms7

08/12/2026

The Chicago Advertising Federation is thrilled to announce our incoming new Board Directors!

These individuals are ready to impact the organization in new exciting ways and we cannot wait to see them shine in their new roles.

Please join us in congratulating each of them on joining the Board!

Anya Pshenychny | Senior Director, Programmatic Sales, iHeart Media
Ashley Geisheker | Executive Vice President, Head of Integrated Production, Leo
Judy Yeh | Head of Media, Abbvie
Julia Fedor | Brand Marketing Operations, United Airlines
Matty May | Vice President, Advertising Sales, Paramount

Visit CAF Board of Directors: https://lnkd.in/gzjrhEXk to learn more about CAFs Board of Directors.

08/07/2026

The ADDYs may be over, but the stories behind them are just getting started.

Join The Chicago Advertising Federation on Tuesday, August 25 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST for a special webinar edition of Market Smarter: “Chicago AF: Behind the City's Biggest Night in Advertising.” Host Shanita Akintonde will sit down with David T. Jones and Katie Nikolaus along with Creative of the Year winner, Robert Clifton, Jr., for a behind-the-scenes conversation about one of Chicago’s premier creative events.

We’ll discuss what it takes to organize an awards program like this, what judges are really looking for when evaluating entries, emerging trends in creativity, and some of the memorable moments that made this year’s event stand out.

Whether you’re a creative professional, marketer, communicator, student, or simply someone who appreciates great ideas, this conversation will be for you.

Come curious. Leave smarter.

https://chicagoadfed.glueup.com/event/market-smarter-chicago-af-inside-the-citys-biggest-night-in-advertising-169579/

08/05/2026

🔥 Join us for an End-Of-Summer Sendoff!

Get your ticket for the GenNext Summer Social on Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 PM for an unforgettable night of career development and celebration.

To the recent graduates & early-career pros — this is where the future leaders get together.

🎟️ REGISTER now to join us at Punch Bowl Social: https://chicagoadfed.glueup.com/event/gennext-summer-mixer-188374/

07/30/2026

🔥 THE Summer Event You Can’t Miss!
To the recent grads & early-career pros — this is where the future leaders will be.

Join GenNext’s Summer Social on Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 PM for an unforgettable night of connections, career glow-ups, and serious personal brand power.

This is NOT your average mixer — it’s where ambition meets opportunity.
🎟️ REGISTER NOW to join us at Punch Bowl Social: https://chicagoadfed.glueup.com/event/gennext-summer-mixer-188374/

07/21/2026

We are still not over how truly impactful our DTLC Summer Mixer was last week.

The CAF Diversity Thought Leaders’ Council exists to champion diversity and inclusion in Chicago’s marketing and advertising industries. Thus, our 3 incredible panelists met to discuss the theme of "Living Out Loud: Pride, Joy, and the Power to Shape Culture," diving into the evolving role of LGTBQIA+ voices in media and advertising through real-world stories, personal experiences, and attendee insight.

We hope this discussion inspires us all to continue to see the humanity in how we connect to our communities and consumers. Despite our differences as individuals, we're all much more alike as people than we think.

A massive thank you to Laura Washington, Precious Brady-Davis and Susan Betteridge for a one-a-kind discussion, and SCC for hosting us!

Relive every great moment from the mixer by checking out the full photo album from the event now available: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6g9rnG3MvTKyRfiQ9

07/16/2026

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Silver Medal Award Nominations are now open!

The Silver Medal Award program recognizes a distinguished member of the Chicago advertising community for their contributions to the advertising profession, mentorship, and support for the broader community.

To learn more about the Silver Medal award and submit your nomination click here: https://chicagoadfed.org/events/silver-medal-award

Submissions will close on Aug 21.

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8120 N. Lehigh Avenue Suite 100
Chicago, IL
60604

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13124816364

Website

http://www.chicagoadfed.org/

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