David is a freelance copywriter, creative director, and marketing strategist—but he’ll tell you that 99% of the time people pay him to write things that help them sell stuff. Since beginning his career in 1988, David’s objective has been to help companies communicate more effectively…
The Rochester Advertising Federation (RAF) is proud to announce the second annual R/ADWEEK returning to Rochester November 5-9, 2018. Presented by the Rochester Advertising Federation, R/ADWEEK is a five-day series of special events and programs featuring local and national creative leaders and speakers. The goal…
Michael Donohoe is a freelance digital marketing consultant, serving primarily as a marketing project manager and producer. He runs a small consulting/advertising firm called Something to Say Communications from his home office and is currently a “solopreneur.” Over the past twenty-five years, Michael’s held marketing and…
Rochester Advertising Federation and Rochester Contemporary Art Center Announce Opening of On the Side Exhibition Exhibit features work of members of the Rochester advertising community ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2018 -The Rochester Advertising Federation (RAF) and the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) announce the opening…
Rochester Advertising Federation and Rochester Contemporary Art Center Collaborate for On the Side Exhibition Members of Rochester advertising community invited to submit work for 4th annual exhibition ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 7, 2018 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites members of the design and advertising…
Matt is an accomplished and award-winning design and marketing professional. He has 18 years experience and a diverse set of creative marketing, design, writing, photography and public relations skills. Matt is a former Clevelander who moved to Rochester. He is seeking employment in his new…
Resiliency + Rochester By Sharon Napier, CEO, Partners + Napier I’m very proud to live in Rochester and run an ad agency here. And, I’ve heard it all, just as I’m sure you have. “Oh! That’s near Westchester, right?” “Isn’t it cold up there?” “How…
“It was and is a fucking honor to be given this award.” Those are the words of Tracy Till, one half of the Butler/Till duo who received the RAF Silver Achievement Award this year. Sue Butler and Tracy Till founded Butler/Till in the spare room…
As we dive headfirst into the holiday season that for many of us in this industry is filled with equal parts celebrating with family & friends and working to meet the demands of clients with last remnants of budget dollars to spend, I found it…
The 2012 state of the RAF. My last address I get to give as president, and I am leaving on a high note. I soon pass the presidential torch to T.C. Pellett. The Marketing guru over at the Monroe County Parks Dept. As a non-agency…