About us
Our Mission
To advance the region's advertising and communications community by creating opportunities for its members to exchange ideas, enrich careers and inspire creativity.
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Founded in 1904 by Smith Quayle and four local newspaper ad professionals, AdClub Cincinnati has been connecting the advertising community for over a century. Today, it provides year-round programming for professionals and students across the full spectrum of the advertising industry.
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AdClub Cincinnati is a nonprofit organization and proud affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the nation’s “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” Headquartered in Washington, DC, AAF connects nearly 30,000 professionals across 164 local clubs nationwide.
Through its network, AdClub supports both professionals and students—offering career-building programs, college chapter opportunities, and industry connections. Backed by more than 60 corporate members, AAF continues to lead and strengthen the advertising community.
Learn more at www.aaf.org.
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Year-round programming featuring industry experts and the latest topics
Happy hours and networking events across the city
The American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), a three-tier national competition starting at the local level
Advocacy efforts supporting the advertising industry at local, regional, and national levels
Access to District 5 (OH-KY-WV) and national AAF conferences
Meet the Board
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Katy Martinez
PRESIDENT
Grey Midwest -
Jocile Ehrlich
GOVERNANCE
Better Business Bureau -
Rudy Harris
BOARD
Harris Creative Co -
April Koenig
MEMBERSHIP
Creatives on Call -
Jessie Kuhns
TECHNOLOGY
Cintas -
Greg Livingston
TREASURER/PAST PRESIDENT
Curiosity -
Charlie Martin
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Martin Branch Consulting -
Nicole Rauer
COMMUNICATIONS
Grey Midwest -
Dr. Summer Shelton
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
University of Cincinnati -
Shari Steinhaus
PROGRAMS
Professional Staffing Solutions -
Brad Turner
SILVER MEDAL
The Shipyard