The inaugural ‘ADWKSF’ kicks off October 27-30, bringing a flurry of compelling advertising events to the city by the bay. Hosted by the AD2SF organization and a host of agency partners, the week of lunch, afternoon and happy hour events are free, and highlight advertising’s tech, storytelling and creative aspects. Participating agencies include AKQA, Baker Advertising, Barrett SF, Carat, DDB, Digitas LBi, Geary LSF, Pappas, Periera O’Dell, Propane Studio, R/GA, TwoFifteenMcCann, Y & R California and West. ‘ADWKSF’ topics include a “Digital Innovation” Keynote, “How to Get a Job”, “The Meaning of Storytelling in Today’s Marketing World” and “Culture and Code,” among others.

“Our goal with ‘ADWKSF’ is to draw awareness to the great agencies we have in San Francisco and to show off their amazing work,” notes Thomas Moyer, ADWKSF Co-Founder. “Young professionals who are early in their careers will learn about different aspects of advertising from ad execs with real life experience,” adds Moyer.

ADWKSF Co-Founder Heather Diaz further explains that leaders from the marketing, media, technology, and advertising industry will oversee the week, which is dedicated to showcasing the San Francisco advertising and marketing industry. Sponsors outside of the agency world include SFEgotist, Rocket Fuel, AOL, Academy of Art University, General Assembly, and Greater San Francisco Ad Club.

About AD2SF

We are young professionals (32 and under) who focus on public service by working with a non-profit client and volunteering our awesome skills. We host programs that promote diversity, ethics, networking, education, student outreach, leadership skills much more.

We are unique in the San Francisco area because of our drive for public services and giving back to the community. Our dedication to the community and the advertising industry sets us apart from other clubs in the area. Together we aspire to build the future leaders of advertising in the San Francisco Bay Area and know that the future of advertising will be in good hands.