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Michael Goldman joins Telemundo Arizona as National Sales Manager. 

Michael brings a wealth of experience as a successful sales executive with a deep knowledge of the Hispanic advertising market. In this role, he will provide exposure for KTAZ-TV and KHRR-TV; present national sales packages to increase sales revenues and ensure both stations over achieve revenue goals. Michael has over 34 years of radio & television experience in the Boston, San Francisco-San Jose, Phoenix and Tucson markets.

Denise McManus joins Telemundo Arizona as Vice President of Sales. In this role, she will provide leadership, guidance and support to the Phoenix & Tucson sales teams. Denise will lead and design strategies for growth in the marketplace leveraging and optimizing opportunities across all media platforms. Denise has worked in the Chicago, Detroit, New York and Philadelphia markets. She has over 15 years of radio, television and cable sales leadership experience.

Kent Johnson, formerly of the Orange County Register and Arizona Republic, has joined the East Valley Tribune as ad director. Tribune Publisher Terry Horne said Johnson "has deep and wide print and digital sales experience." Full story here.

AAF Metro-Phoenix (AAFMP) is looking for a pro bono web site design partner to help create the new Ad Club web site. We are seeking a company/designer that can capture the diversity of the Phoenix advertising community as well as the uniqueness of Arizona. 

Here is your chance to showcase your web design capabilities in front of the Phoenix advertising community, which includes agencies, media companies, and individuals/professionals. Programming will not be involved.

The selected company/designer will receive the following sponsorship benefits: Preeminent placement and credits on the new Ad Club web site, sponsor recognition on the web site, in e-communications and at functions and events throughout the year.

If you are interested in submitting for consideration, please contact Gary Humbert at Cox Media for requirements and additional information.

Contact Info:
Gary Humbert, Cox Media
gary.humbert@coxmedia.com
623-328-1851

AAF Metro Phoenix is not my ad club - it's yours. And it's ours. And it will take all of us working together to create a sense of community and make the club into something meaningful to your advertising-related business. The Valley is home to hundreds of advertising and marketing companies, media companies, digital companies, photographers, printers, suppliers, freelancers and clients. Imagine the possibilities if we all got together to engage in our profession, our network and our community to build a strong club that you'll be proud to be affiliated with.

If you're an advertising industry professional, the ad club should be important to your business. Become a member. Get engaged. Volunteer just one hour of your time. And shape the club into an organization that benefits you and the advertising community. This is YOUR ad club - get engaged.
I've heard from a few folks that the ad club is not what you'd like it to be. I share your concerns and the Board of Directors and I are dedicated to reinvigorating the club to build a better advertising community. So here's your chance to let your voice be heard. Take our online member survey to share your thoughts about what this club should be and how you'd like to be involved. Join the President's Round Table series to discuss important issues how the ad club can improve its programs to deliver what you need. Or contact our Executive Director to learn more: execdirector@aafmetrophoenix.com.

Here are 10 more reasons to become a member:

1. Help build the Valley's reputation as a center of creative excellence and impact the future of advertising in Arizona

2. Expand your professional network and build relationships between advertising professionals and other members of the marketing community

3. Enjoy national industry speakers and topics at the monthly luncheon and social events

4. Foster diversity, ideation and innovation in the communications community

5. Learn new skills and stay current with emerging trends

6. Help advertising, marketing and journalism students prepare for a career in communications through scholarships, internships and mentoring

7. Automatically become a member of the national AAF when you join AAFMP and take advantage of a host of discounts to subscriptions (Adweek, Advertising Age, Brand Week, etc.) and services such as FedEx, Business Wire, Hertz and more

8. Recognize and promote creative excellence by competing in the national ADDY© Competition

9. Take part in leadership and career advancement opportunities

10. Influence legislative issues that impact the advertising industry through the AAF affiliation

So what's holding you back?  Click here to join today!

Cheers to your success,
Pamela Loughman, AAFMP President

P.S. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@AAFMP) for the latest on upcoming events, programs and industry news!

We are pleased to announce new discounts from the following companies have been added to your AAF Metro Phoenix member benefits:



Translate Media is an award winning translations agency with offices in London, Paris, New York, Brussels, Hong Kong and Munich. The company specializes in translations for multinationals and organizations in both the private and public sectors and employs more than 5000 translators covering over 80 languages and multiple specialties.

The American Advertising Federation has entered into an agreement with Translate Media as the exclusive translation supplier for the AAF. All AAF members will receive a 9% discount off all services using the code "AAF".



Experian is a market leader in helping customers to grow their business. They do this by helping businesses find, acquire and retain customers through more effective and relevant marketing. Experian has created an online self-service tool (Experian.com/small-business) that today helps businesses to access targeted marketing lists for direct marketing, do simple market profiling and correct address quality issues. The products available on the site are delivered via web-services offering a full self-service environment for the user.

AAF members now have access to Experian’s suite of small business marketing services products including those from our well-known brands of Simmons and QAS at a 15% discount off retail rates. Members will also have access to valuable educational content including webinars, white papers, and videos, providing the latest information and trends within the marketing industry. Experian will assist AAF in promoting this program and its benefits to members.



Electronic Data Systems, understands the needs of American Advertising Federation members and are committed to giving you the attention, prices and service that you deserve.

If you currently accept credit cards or have thought about implementing a credit card program, the AAF Member Credit Card Processing Program can provide you with tremendous savings. There are no enrollment fees, no monthly minimums and a variety of low priced equipment solutions. In addition to cost effective processing, you also have access to toll-free customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Additional services are also available to AAF members, including Internet Payment Gateway and Check Guarantee and Conversion services.

Explore the savings available through this exciting program by faxing your most recent processing statement to 866-528-3854.

Your AAF Metro Phoenix membership automatically qualifies you to received national AAF benefits. For a complete list of all benefits visit www.aaf.org.

Not a member?
Membership in AAF Metro Phoenix will plug you into an advertising support resource group that provides education on the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing. Joining AAF Metro Phoenix is easy. Click here to apply to apply for membership online in a convenient 2-step process or call 602-218-5052 for more information.

Expanding your staff and want to reach an exclusive audience of advertising professionals?

AAFMP members may submit job descriptions to execdirector@aafmetrophoenix.com.  All employment listings must include an email address for candidates to respond directly to your company. Listings will remain posted for 30 days.

Details on employment opportunities can be accessed through the JOB BOARD link located under the Community tab.

For additional employment listings, please visit the Ad 2 Phoenix website at: http://www.ad2phoenix.com/jobs/

We are looking for dynamic marketing individuals to participate in the MarCom Committee.

Help us position AAF Metro Phoenix in our community as well as with national organizations so our Phoenix marketing talent will get noticed!

We need public relations skills, graphic artists, copy editors, and creative geniuses!

If you are interested, please Carol Murphy, execdirector@aafmetrophoenix.com