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Perspectives of US Latinos Toward Brands
Nov 07, 2024
  • Hot Seat Panel
Join us for our next CAF Hot Seat event, hosted at Vera Creative, for a deep dive into how acculturation, age…
GenNext Town Hall
Sep 28, 2024
  • GenNext
Explore your potential at the GenNext “Masterclass in Networking” event sponsored by Publicis Media! Early to…
Annual Diversity Summer Mixer
Jul 18, 2024
  • Diversity Mixer
The CAF Diversity Thought Leaders’ Council exists to champion diversity and inclusion in Chicago’s marketing…
Hot Seat: Scaling Commerce and Retail Media in A Digital World
Jul 17, 2024
  • Hot Seat Panel
Hear from industry leaders from United Airlines, Yahoo, Jump Ball, and Kellanova to learn about their focus…
Hot Seat: Exploring the Impact and Possibilities of AI
Jun 11, 2024
  • Hot Seat Panel
AI was the buzzword of 2023 and it is not slowing down. Our goal is to have a substantive conversation around…
Chicago American Advertising Awards 2024
May 16, 2024
  • ADDY's
Join us in celebrating the work, the agencies and the advertising industry of Chicago with a night of…
Sofia Colucci, Chief Marketing Officer at Molson Coors
Apr 18, 2024
  • Ad Woman of the Year
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is proud to announce Sofia Colucci as the 2024 CAF Advertising Woman…
Louis Carr, President of Media Sales, BET
Nov 16, 2023
  • Silver Medal Awards
CAF is proud to name Louis Carr, President of Media Sales, BET, as our 2023 Silver Medal Award winner. The…
Hot Seat: Diverse Advertising for Business Growth
Oct 05, 2023
  • Hot Seat Panel
Join the Chicago Advertising Federation and four industry leading marketers to discuss the value of driving…
Hot Seat: Rise with Retail
Sep 14, 2023
  • Hot Seat Panel
Hear from forward-thinking marketers from the Chicago area about how they’re finding success by leveraging…
Chicago American Advertising Awards 2023
May 18, 2023
  • ADDY's
Thank you for helping us celebrate the work, the agencies and the advertising industry of Chicago with a…
Danielle Austen, Managing Partner and CEO of fluent360
Mar 23, 2023
  • Ad Woman of the Year
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is proud to announce Danielle Austen as the 2023 CAF Advertising…