Chicago Advertising Federation

✨ CAF is thrilled to announce that members of our Board of Directors will be taking part in a special panel discussion during LE BOOK CONNECTIONS Chicago on June 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM.🥂

Join panelists Lori Claps, Kristian May Stewart and Lewis Williams, with moderator Shanita Baraka Akintonde for a Chicago Advertising Federation panel, "From Content to Culture: When Brand Work Actually Moves People."

Today, the intersection of entertainment IP and brand is basically where culture lives. But not all content created there is equal — some of it runs and disappears, and some of it becomes part of the cultural moment. This panel explores what separates the two, and what it takes to make work that actually resonates.

Join the discussion by registering at: https://www.lebook.com/events/gJfHcqamJ2WDu9kcPIl9/about

GET TICKETS NOW FOR THE 2026 CHICAGO ADDYS

Celebrate great work and raise a glass to the Chicago creative community. The American Advertising Awards (AKA the ADDYS) are NEXT THURSDAY May 14th 6-9pm at TAO.

Join Highdive, BBDO, Leo, Edelman, SCC, The Escape Pod, Dame, Contender, Havas, Arc and more.

DJ Heaven Malone will keep us moving and special bites from Tao will keep us fueled.

It’s going to be Chicago AF. Get your tickets now at https://chicagoadfed.glueup.com/event/chicago-american-advertising-awards-2026-171964/

We're sending a huge thank you to our Annual Bronze sponsor, Roku!

We are beyond thrilled to have your support on this journey together into 2026.