Advertising Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale Names InterMedia Exec New President
Outlines Vision for Raising AdFed's Profile in Local Market.
(PRWEB) August 12, 2005 -- InterMedia, a leading full-service marketing and
advertising agency, is pleased to announce that the Advertising Federation
(AdFed) of Greater Fort Lauderdale, which officiates the local ADDY® awards, has
elected the company's vice president, Elyse Taylor, to the position of
president. Ms. Taylor assumed official duties at the AdFed induction ceremony in
June.
In outlining her vision for the organization, Ms. Taylor highlights
growth, appeal to industry participants and value. "By utilizing all the
professional skills of a very outstanding Board, I hope to help keep the
Advertising Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale top of mind among the
advertising community (and all related industries, such as film, video, media,
etc.); increase membership by producing many informative and entertaining
events, as well as provide value-added membership benefits," said Ms. Taylor.
An award-winning illustrator and creative director with 25 years of
experience, Ms. Taylor's expertise in printing and graphic design has been
essential to the success of many of InterMedia's high-profile advertising
campaigns. The company recently received the 2005 "Good to Great" award from the
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Fort
Lauderdale Chamber, the Greater Boca Raton Chamber and the South Florida
Regional Business Alliance.
Her major accounts include Ulysse Nardin,
Lucent Technologies, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Cultural Affairs -
Cultural Quarterly, Broward County Mass Transit, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame &
Museum, North Broward Hospital District, Fort Lauderdale CVB, and Underwater
Explorers Society / Bahamas (UNEXSO).
Ms. Taylor is a top-ranking alumnus
of the renowned NYC High School of Music and Art (a.k.a. "the Fame school").
Elyse went on to graduate with honors with a degree in illustration from
Syracuse University. She has received innumerable industry awards for her
cutting-edge illustration and design work, including many ADDY®'s.
The
AdFed's upcoming networking event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at
7:30 p.m. at ArtServe on Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The event will
feature a presentation by blogging expert, Josh Hallett, titled: "Bloggity,
Blog, Blog! - An Introduction to Blogs for Seasoned Professionals and Terrified
Newbies." The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Reception begins
at 6:00 p.m. Those interested in learning more about this event or the Greater
Fort Lauderdale Advertising Federation may call (954) 485-5448; they may also
RSVP at www.advertisingfederation.org.
The Advertising
Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale, a local club of the American Advertising
Federation, is a professional trade organization fostering higher advertising
industry standards in the community. The Ad Fed provides ongoing educational and
networking opportunities through monthly events and scholarships, and supports
the community through public service programs. Members represent all areas and
levels of the advertising profession, including agency principals, media
representatives, production specialists, graphic designers, copywriters and
printers. For more information visit the Ad Fed online at www.advertisingfederation.org, call Elyse Taylor at
954-485-5448 or email her at e-mail protected from spam bots.
Established
in 1992, InterMedia, a Mad4marketing, Inc. company, is a full-service marketing
and advertising agency. From branding and positioning to direct, guerilla,
ambient and interactive marketing, InterMedia provides businesses with stronger
identities that win customers and build loyalty. InterMedia's clients include
Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FirstPath
Laboratories, N2 Revolution, Warner Bros. Publications, and the Florida
Department of Transportation, among many others. To learn more about InterMedia,
visit www.mad4marketing.com, or email e-mail protected from spam
bots.
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