Small and medium size businesses are engaging now for FIFA 2026. This is an exceptional, targeted opportunity for Houston advertisers to connect with a global event on our hometown stage. Chris Massey, COO Harris County Houston Sports Authority and Sorcha Gordon, AAFH Programs Chair tell us how to do it NOW!

It’s Award Season! Showcase your creativity and hard work.
Shine a spotlight on your most impressive work? The American Advertising Awards are your chance to share your creativity and dedication with the world. Not sure where to start? Join us for an exclusive event featuring previous winners and judges. Gain invaluable insights on selecting the right categories and crafting compelling case studies.

Why Attend?
Hear from previous ADDY winners
Get expert tips on writing award-winning entries
Discover this year’s exciting theme

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your work and celebrate your achievements!
The entry portal opens October 1 so start lining up your entries.
There will be time for networking with other professionals as well.
Wednesday, September 18 · 11:30am – 1pm CDT
The Houston Club
910 Louisiana St, 49th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

As one of the most diverse destinations in America, Houston will utilize the power of the FIFA World Cup to bring communities together and showcase our city to the world. This is a sneak peak of what you will experience at our August luncheon, on Wednesday the 14th. Time to engage.

AAFH is poised for another record-setting year of growth and engagement. John Del Tatto sat down with us to talk about his team and their goals for 2024-2025. Good things are on the way.

Damian Claassens, Creative Director of Surging Panda, and Sorcha Gordon, Aynibrigade, on the freedom to imagine and create almost anything. How do you feel about AI? Better yet, how can creatives and agencies us AI to become better? Let's find out.

The Houston Chronicle is the title sponsor of the American Advertising Awards in Houston, on February 15th. Learn more about what's in store for a night of Advertising Intelligence.

So what does it take to change the landscape and keep DE&I moving in the right direction. There is no finish line. It is our responsibility to be a part of that change today and every day forward. On October 24th, The American Advertising Federation invites you to our 2023 "Night of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" live event. Take a listen and discover what's in store.

Candy Pittman didn't arrive yesterday. She has been part of ad 2 and AAF-Houston for quite some time. She is also committee chair for Conferences and Conventions for AAF District 10. And now, she takes on the role of President of AAF-Houston. Great credentials and a passion for what AAF stands for. Hang on to your hats, kids. This is going to be a year to remember.