AAF Silver Medal Award Winner: Russ Stoddard

At Saturday night’s Rockies Award Show, Russ Stoddard, Founder and President of Oliver Russell, was awarded the AAF Silver Medal from the Idaho Advertising Federation.

Russ, who founded Oliver Russell in 1991, was recognized for his tireless efforts in the marketing and advertising industry, as well as his dedication to giving back to the community through the agency’s O-pen Purse initiative.  That initiative has, to date, given back over $1.2 million dollars in financial and in-kind support to deserving charities throughout the area.

Russ, in his typical laid-back style, was quick to point out that much of the success that he’s had over the years was due to the incredibly talented people that he’s had the fortune to work with over the years.  He kept his speech brief, but congratulations seemed to be flowing throughout the night.

It was a well-deserved recognition, and an excellent choice by the Silver Medal Committee.

Congratulations Russ.

AIGA Event: The Histories of House Industries

In June, AIGA Idaho will be presenting The Histories of House Industries, featuring Type Director Ken Barber.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 18th starting at 6:00 PM.  Location is still TBD at this point, but it’s worth getting it on the calendar now.

Details as they are now known:

Date:  Thursday, June 18th
Time:  6:00 pm
Location:  TBD
Cost:  TBD

Questions about the event, or AIGA in general, should be directed to the AIGA Idaho folks.

REMINDER: 2009 Rockie Awards Show

Don’t forget, the 2009 Rockie Awards Show is coming up this Saturday, April 18th.  Word is there is still seating available, if you’ve been debating about whether or not you want to go.

And, if you’ve already RSVP’d, we’ll see you there.  Odds are I’ll be at one of the tables near the bar, so feel free to stop by and say hi.

REMINDER: Coffee Morning

Just a quick reminder that the next Coffee Morning is coming up this Friday, April 17th.  Full details are available in the original post.

Headline Roundup for April 14th

Marketers use ads to remind customers of their longevity – via USA Today

Digital Shops Embrace Cheap Chic – via Adweek

Milk Shakes Up Campaign – via Adweek

Mandate for papers, advertisers: Innovate or die – via CNET News

Report: Digital Billboards Not a Threat to Drivers – via Mediaweek