The American Advertising Federation of Asheville will host comedic author David Oakley at the group’s monthly Lunch & Learn at Strada Italiano on Monday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The author will share his “best advertising stories and autograph his new book Why is Your Name Upside Down?,” according to an AAFA release.
Attending the event costs $20 ($15 for AAFA members) per person. To RSVP, click here.
Here is the full release from AAFA:
Asheville__The American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) is proud to host Charlotte based adman and author David Oakley at its monthly Lunch & Learn. All are welcome to come eat and listen to Oakley who will delight the audience with a few of his best advertising stories and autograph his new book Why is Your Name Upside Down?
Monday, May 18, 2105
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Strada Italiano
27 Broadway, AshevilleOakley is the founder and creative director of BooneOakley. He built the agency by helping brands tell their stories in ways that get noticed, talked about and shared. Oakley’s won most every top creative award in the ad business, but he is most proud of his 1973 Little League MVP. From starting his own agency with the biggest presidential campaign blunder in history to smashing a car with a giant muffin, Oakley’s stories are a rollicking good read. Even people who hate advertising will love learning how to make peace with the “Celine Dion curse,” or how a Ping-Pong table bought from a drug dealer can cure writer’s block.
Cost for AAFA members is $15 and non-members $20. Lunch is included. RSVP online via the event page here.
About AAFA:
AAF Asheville brings together the creative minds and diverse disciplines that make up WNC’s advertising industry. As members of District 3 in the American Advertising Federation, AAF Asheville offers advertising expertise and support to the membership and the entire Western North Carolina community through self-regulation, education, professional development, communications and public service.
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