Good Read

From our friends at AdPulp: Hire A Copywriter, Or Paddle The Ship With One Oar

Come to think of it, after reading that piece I’m pretty sure this site could use a lot of help from a real copywriter. But I digress…

Interestingly, as evidence that the secret to good writing is rewriting, bonus points are up for grabs to anyone who can share with the class what they think the original title of the AdPulp piece above was.

Cocktails and Creativity — with Kevin Brady of Droga5

Kevin Brady, Group Creative Director at Droga5, headlines the final Boise Advertising Federation event of the season, this Thursday, May 24th (yes, today) starting at 5:30 p.m.

The event will be held at Beside Bardenay on Grove Street in downtown Boise, and also includes a special presentation of the district ADDY award winners by the AAF.

Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non members.

More details about the event are available here.

Audio Lab’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Audio Lab is celebrating “20 years of making noise” this weekend.

The party kicks off at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Visual Arts Collective and continues tomorrow with an open house from noon  until 7:00 p.m.

More details about the event are available here.

Adclub Honors Chuck Christopher

The Lewis-Clark Valley Advertising Federation is honoring Chuck Christopher, recipient of this year’s Silver Medal Award from the Idaho Advertising Federation.

The event takes place on Thursday, May 17th at noon at The Salsberg Room, Town Square, 504 Main St. in Lewiston. Cost is $15, and RSVPs should be directed to Michelle Ralston at 208-790-0672, or via email to info@lcvaf.com.

More information about the event is available here.

May Lunch and Learn featuring Jared Miller

The Idaho Falls Advertising Federation’s May Lunch and Learn Event is coming up on Thursday, May 17th starting at 11:30 a.m.

The event features guest speaker Jared Miller, Marketing Manager at Idahoan, who will present on his company’s blend of traditional and digital advertising.

The event will be held at Stockman’s Restaurant in Idaho Falls. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. To RSVP for this event, call Tina at 208-524-1777 or email tina@mightymcs.com.