Upcoming Events
January Luncheon
A lifetime of creativity: The copywriter of Apple's 1984 ads
Please join us in welcoming guest speaker Gary Gusick, writer of Apple's 1984 print and TV work at our January luncheon on Thursday, January 25th from 11:30-1:00 pm at Sambuca.
During this talk, Gary will share the story behind his legendary campaign, and sage wisdom gathered over a lifetime of creative work.
Named as one of the top commercials of all time, Apple's 1984 spot introducing the MacIntosh computer began as a print ad written by Gary. His career has taken him from Dailey & Associates and TBWA/Chiat Day in San Francisco to Scali, McCabe,& Sloves in New York – all before becoming a partner in his own firm, Arian, Lowe, Travis & Gusick in Chicago.
More About Gary
Gary eventually served as the Creative Director at The Ramey Agency in Jackson, MS. Today, he has become a mystery novel author residing in New Orleans. Working with some of the largest brands in the world, Gary brings a wealth of experience and inspiration from a life dedicated to creativity. Gary has lead creative initiatives for an impressive list of clients that includes The American Bar Association, American Red Cross, Apple, Budweiser, Burger King, Chase, General Electric, Goodyear, Harrah's, Intel, Motorola, Volvo, Viking Range and Zenith. He literally has seen it all.
Gary is the author of the Darla Cavannah murder mystery series, published by Random House, Alibi. The first book in the series, The Last Clinic, Officer Elvis and The Legacy are currently available on Amazon.com. The third book in the series, The Legacy, is expected to be released in December, 2016.
We hope you can attend!
Sponsor
Event Details
WHAT: AAFN January Luncheon
WHEN: Thursday, January 25, 2018 • 11:30am – 1:00pm
WHERE: Sambuca
COST: Members $35, Non-Members $50
RESERVATIONS: Due by Monday, January 22, 2018. Call 615-469-4040 or www.aafnashville.com/events
Past Events
April 17, 2018
Watkins Graphic Design Senior Show
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ redpepper
April 12, 2018
Nossi Senior Design Show
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Nossi College of Art
April 10, 2018
Ad Tuesday - Freelancer Panel
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ WeWork
March 30, 2018
March 15, 2018
March Luncheon - Valerie Graves
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Sambuca
March 3, 2018
53rd Annual Nashville Advertising Awards
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm @ Music City Center
February 27, 2018
Student ADDY Awards Celebration
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Play
February 17, 2018
Polar Plunge
10:00 am - 12:00 am @ Nissan Stadium
February 6, 2018
Super Bowl Ad Breakdown
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ redpepper
February 5, 2018
Student Entry Deadline for American Advertising Awards
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ The Buntin Group
January 25, 2018
January Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Sambuca
January 15, 2018
American Advertising Awards Entry Deadline
10:00 am - 6:00 pm @ Athens Paper
December 20, 2017
Holiday Mixer
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ JIVE!
November 30, 2017
Student Get the Job Conference
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Nossi College of Art
November 29, 2017
Pilgrimage Festival Marketing Secrets
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ redpepper
October 26, 2017
How to Create News Out of Thin Air
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Raven Public Relations
August 3, 2017
FoxFuel University: The Man Behind the Beard
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm @ L&C Tower
July 20, 2017
Food for Thought: AAFN + AIGA July Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Sambuca
June 28, 2017
Awards Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Nashville City Club
May 2, 2017
Visual Communications Portfolio Showcase
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Nashville State Community College